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Report: Feds Bust 362 Migrants in California Sweep

Federal authorities have arrested hundreds of previously deported migrants across Southern California as part of a new operation designed to circumvent the state's sanctuary policies, the New York Post reported.

US Intelligence Doubted Iran Threat to Trump

U.S. intelligence officials were skeptical of Israeli-supplied intelligence warning that Iran planned to assassinate President Donald Trump, even as the threat prompted an extraordinary deception operation when he left Turkey last month, The Washington Post reported.

Trump Memo Allows Cyber Tools to Target Crime Groups

President Donald Trump signed a memo on Wednesday that the White House said was aimed at ‌empowering federal law enforcement to ​use cyber tools against transnational criminal organizations that operate in foreign ⁠jurisdictions to attack Americans.

Colombia's New Government Strained by Quake Response

Tons of aid from regional partners began to roll into Colombia on Wednesday, as the search for survivors in the rubble of a powerful earthquake grew more desperate after the temblor razed buildings, buckled roads, and crushed cars.

US Rebukes Israel Defense Minister Over Lebanon Presence

The State Department rejected comments by Israel’s defense minister after he said Wednesday that Israeli forces would remain in southern Lebanon, despite Jerusalem’s assurances that it has no territorial ambitions in the country.

Minn. Man Kills Wife, Daughter, Relative Before Killing Self

A Minnesota man killed his 7-year-old daughter and wife as young children gathered at a home daycare the couple owned before taking his own life, police said Wednesday. Some time prior to the attack, police believe he also killed a 78-year-old relative at her home.

Ford Plans to Shift Some Lincoln Production to US

Ford Motor Co. plans to move production of some Lincoln models from China to the U.S. beginning in 2030, Ford's CEO told Reuters on Wednesday, saying the move was difficult but necessary ​to strengthen the U.S. auto manufacturing base.

31 Nations, EU Condemn Iran's Executions of Protesters

The United Kingdom, France, and Canada were among 31 nations joining the European Union’s top diplomat Wednesday in condemning "in the strongest terms" Iran’s execution of anti-government protesters and its use of the death penalty to "silence dissent."

Report: FAA Plans Fixes After Incident With Trump Helicopter

Federal aviation officials are planning changes to air-traffic control equipment and procedures after a safety incident involving Marine One and commercial aircraft near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last week, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Trump-Linked Law Firm Won't Represent Migrant Children

A small Texas law firm with ties to the Trump administration declined a $150 million federal contract it was offered to represent migrant children traveling alone to the U.S., authorities said Wednesday, raising long-term questions about who would represent them.

Trump Heads West to Raise GOP Cash, Talk Economy

President Trump is making a rare visit to Calif. and Nev. this week to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy, border security, and crime, while shoring up support for the GOP in November elections that will determine whether his party keeps control of Congress.

Report: Gates' Daughter Knew of Overcounted Sales

New Indictment: Nick Reiner Lay in Wait to Kill Parents

A Los Angeles County grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner on murder charges in the killings of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, and adds the allegation that he was lying in wait before attacking them.

Report: Ukrainian Drones Outmatch US Army in Exercise

Ukrainian drone operators showed their superiority over U.S. Army forces during a major exercise in Germany this spring.

Republicans Go on Offense Over Minnesota Fraud Scandal

It's been 20 years since a Republican won a statewide race in Minnesota, but some in the party think a fraud scandal that has engulfed state government will be their ticket back to relevance in the state.Their enthusiasm was buoyed by Tuesday's primary, which saw former...

Two Dead in Military Helicopter Crash near Fort Hood

An Army Apache helicopter crashed in a central Texas field on Wednesday, killing both people on board and sparking a wildfire that forced several homes to be evacuated, sheriff's official said.Officials from nearby Fort Hood announced that the AH-64 Apache helicopter had...

DeWine Delays 3 Executions Beyond His Term as Ohio Governor

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has postponed dozens of executions since taking office in 2019 and is now delaying three that had been scheduled to take place after he leaves office, The Columbus Dispatch reported.

WashPost: Kennedy Center Takeover Puts Orchestra in Crisis

The National Symphony Orchestra has seen its audience shrink since President Donald Trump took control of the Kennedy Center, The Washington Post reported.

USS Lincoln Families Warn Navy of Mental Health Toll

Senior Navy leaders met with about 200 family members of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln amid concerns from families that the prolonged Middle East deployment is worsening morale, harming mental health, and increasing the risk of self-harm.

Couple Accused of Stealing, Selling $6K in Library Books

An Arizona couple faces felony charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars' worth of books after checking them out from the Mesa Public Library and reselling hundreds of them to a secondhand bookstore, police said.