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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis castigated the Biden administration for creating “a disaster and an emergency” at the nation’s border with Mexico… Continue Reading

Aide says former Homeland Security head Tom Ridge had stroke

Former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge suffered a stroke Wednesday at his home in suburban Washington, D.C., a longtime aide to the former Pennsylvania governor said… Continue Reading

Lawyer: US drops lawsuit, grand jury probe over Bolton book

The Justice Department has abandoned its lawsuit against John Bolton, former President Donald Trump’s onetime national security adviser, over his book that officials argued disclosed classified information… Continue Reading

US ends Trump-era asylum rules for victims fleeing violence

The U.S. government has put an end to two Trump administration policies that made it harder for Central American immigrants fleeing violence to qualify for asylum… Continue Reading

COVID-19 cases delay long-awaited Royal Caribbean cruise

Royal Caribbean International is postponing for nearly a month one of the highly anticipated first sailings from the U.S. since the pandemic began because eight crew members tested positive… Continue Reading

Hours after 4 killed in Chicago, 5 more hurt in shooting

Five people standing outside on Chicago’s West Side were shot in a violent end to a day that began with a mass shooting on the city’s South Side… Continue Reading

After enrollment dips, public schools hope for fall rebound

As many parents across the U.S. weigh the same concerns, school districts that lost enrollment during the pandemic are looking anxiously to the fall… Continue Reading

Southwest still struggling with flight delays, cancellations

Passengers on Southwest Airlines continued to deal with canceled flights and delays Wednesday, as the airline tried to recover from technological problems that started earlier this week… Continue Reading