Trump’s Cabinet picks set off political chain reaction in Florida congressional races
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The field of candidates has been set for two special elections in Florida to replace members of Congress nominated for positions in President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration. Two dozen candidates have filed to
US indictment accuses two Syrian officials of torture at notorious prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. prosecutors are accusing two senior Syrian officials of overseeing a notorious prison that tortured peaceful protesters and other political prisoners, including a 26-year-old American woman who was later believed to have been executed.
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for intel chief, faces questions on Capitol Hill amid Syria fallout
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for intelligence chief, Tulsi Gabbard, faced fresh scrutiny Monday on Capitol Hill about her proximity to Russian-ally Syria amid the sudden collapse of that country’s hardline Assad rule. Gabbard ignored
6 Guatemalans arrested and charged with human smuggling in deadly 2021 Mexico truck crash
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Six Guatemalans are charged with human smuggling linked to a semi-trailer truck crash in Mexico in 2021 that killed more than 50 migrants and were arrested in Guatemala and Texas on Monday, U.S.
What we know about suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
By Andrew Hay (Reuters) – An X-ray image appears to show screws and plates inserted in a lower back. Social media commentary praises the Unabomber and criticizes the use of smartphones by children. Such posts by a
Images of unmasked suspect in UnitedHealth executive shooting key to arrest
By Costas Pitas (Reuters) – In the end, the big break turned out to be a pair of images at a New York hostel. New York police scoured hundreds of hours of video searching for clues to
NFL, Justice Department urge Congress to take action on threat from drones
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The National Football League, the Justice Department, the FBI and other agencies will call on Congress on Tuesday to expand U.S. government authority to detect and destroy drones that could pose security threats over
US sanctions targets include former SriLankan Airlines CEO over Airbus deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department announced a slew of sanctions on Monday to mark International Anti-Corruption Day and the eve of Human Rights Day, targeting individuals from multiple countries, including the former CEO of SriLankan
UnitedHealthcare CEO was likely killed with a ghost gun that can be made at home
WASHINGTON (AP) — The brazen killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was likely carried out with a ghost gun, one of the nearly untraceable weapons that can be made a home, police said Monday. A ghost gun is a
Trump promises to end birthright citizenship: What is it and could he do it?
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office to make good on campaign promises aiming to restrict immigration and redefining what it means to be American.
