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ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an 'alarming' rate, an AP investigation finds -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees are taking their own lives at a pace that's unprecedented in the agency's two-decade history, highlighting what experts call failures in care and oversight.
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US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says -- The Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and others to Mexico, where they face cartel violence and limited legal options2 hours ago
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Cornyn crushed: Seven takeaways from Tuesday's runoffs in Texas -- The contest was the most expensive primary in American history — and Paxton prevailed despite being outspent on advertising by pro-Cornyn forces by roughly $80 million.4 hours ago
No, that's not a Six Flags. A UFC ring is going up on the White House South Lawn.13 hours ago
Trump says he's working 'very hard' to make daylight saving time permanent4 days ago
Trump confirms he's skipping son Donald Jr.'s wedding, says he will instead remain in D.C.4 days ago
In bipartisan vote, N.H. lawmaker censured for inflammatory taunts invoking deportation and the Holocaust5 days ago
Former US attorney Rachael Rollins among slate of candidates qualifying for district attorney races statewide -- In a video posted to social media, Rollins said she had collected around 1,600 certified signatures, surpassing the thousand needed to appear on the Democratic primary ballot.46 minutes ago
Boston community groups protest Mayor Wu's $4.9 billion budget proposal over cut grants -- Chanting "Fund us or fail us," and "Shame on you, Mayor Wu," the protesters called on Wu and the city council to restore funding for the cut grants.8 hours ago
Graham Platner took on the Red Sox in a since-pulled ad. Then, came the political 'Jiu Jitsu.' -- A campaign ad Graham Platner booked to run on NESN may not have reached the baseball fans who tuned in to the cable network for a Red Sox game, but it might still have achieved its ultimate goal: getting the US Senate candidate attention.10 hours ago
Maine's transgender sports initiative halted by invalid signatures -- The proposal would have asked voters if they wanted to require public schools to restrict access to bathrooms and sports based on the gender denoted on a child's birth certificate.15 hours ago
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Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war that some backers worry will embolden Iran2 hours ago
Paxton dominates Cornyn in Texas US Senate runoff, the latest sign of Trump's hold on GOP4 hours ago
Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe4 hours ago
South Carolina rejects Trump's call to redraw congressional maps. See how the day unfolded.4 hours ago
Trump undergoes a physical exam at Walter Reed4 hours ago
Trump's self-indulgence deepens GOP fears in midterms4 hours ago
Supreme Court reverses ruling in immigration judges' free speech lawsuit4 hours ago
Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'5 hours ago