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Judge rules construction of Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now -- U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled Thursday that the legal challenge brought by a preservationist group failed because the White House is not a government agency.
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Nancy Guthrie's house to be returned to her family as search goes on -- The release of Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson, Arizona, comes nearly four weeks after she was reported missing on Feb. 1.1 hour ago
Walmart to pay $100 million to settle FTC case on delivery driver wages -- The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 11 states, claimed that the retail giant deceived its employees about pay and the tips they could earn.1 hour ago
Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in court in bid to have criminal case dropped -- A federal judge is weighing whether to dismiss the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on the grounds the prosecution is vindictive.1 hour ago
Ford recalls 4.4 million vehicles over faulty software -- Ford said a tech glitch can increase the risk of a crash for vehicles towing a trailer. Here's what to look for.1 hour ago
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow end of TPS for Syrians -- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to end temporary deportation protections for thousands of Syrian immigrants living in the U.S.2 hours ago
"Nearly blind" refugee dies in Buffalo after Border Patrol release, mayor says -- A mayor and a federal lawmaker called for an investigation into the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind blind refugee who went missing after being released by Border Patrol.3 hours ago
Details emerge about one of men killed on U.S.-registered boat off Cuba -- Michael Ortega Casanova is one of four people who were killed after people aboard a U.S.-registered speedboat allegedly opened fire on Cuba's border patrol.3 hours ago
DoD officials sent Anthropic final offer for military use of AI, sources say -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday at 5 p.m. to grant the military unresticted use of its AI technology.4 hours ago
Instagram to alert parents when teens search for info on suicide -- Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.6 hours ago
Toucan seen flying around Las Vegas for months is rescued -- The toucan has been living in Las Vegas since November, much to the concern of bird experts who were worried about the exotic bird's health and ability to survive.6 hours ago
Hillary Clinton tells House panel she had "no idea" about Epstein's crimes -- Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.52 minutes ago
Ex-Air Force pilot who allegedly trained Chinese military pilots arrested -- Former Air Force fighter pilot Gerald Brown, who allegedly trained Chinese military personnel without authorization, has been arrested, the Justice Department says.7 hours ago
Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes -- A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.8 hours ago
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it. -- Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.8 hours ago