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Trump administration defended immigration agents’ use of banned chokeholds, ProPublica finds
Federal immigration agents used banned chokeholds in dozens of cases, investigation finds WASHINGTON — Federal immigration agents used chokeholds and other asphyxiation techniques in more than 40 incidents over the past …
- Politics
Tens of thousands strike across the U.S. to protest Trump policies
Tens of thousands of Americans across all 50 states walked out of workplaces and classrooms this week to protest the policies of President Donald Trump’s second term.…
- Tech
New soybean variety helps Michigan dairy farms slash major operating costs
EAST LANSING, Mich. — A specialized variety of soybean is helping Michigan dairy farmers save tens of thousands of dollars per month while significantly boosting milk quality.…
- World
Ukrainian energy workers race to repair power plants ahead of winter
Ukrainian energy crews are working in sub-freezing temperatures to repair power plants damaged by a wave of Russian airstrikes.…
- US
New Tool Uncovers Safety History and Origins of US Generic Drugs
ProPublica has launched a free online tool that allows the public to trace generic drugs back to their original manufacturers and view factory inspection histories for the first time.…
- Tech
CERN secures record $1 billion in private funding for future super collider project
GENEVA — The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) has received a record-breaking $1 billion private donation to support the development of its Future Circular Collider (FCC), marking the largest philanthropi…
- US
Historic snowstorm slams US as 16 states and DC declare emergencies
A massive winter storm is threatening more than 230 million people across half the United States, prompting 16 states and the District of Columbia to declare states of emergency.…
- Vietnam
Vietnam hardest hit as Typhoon Bualoi kills over 30 across Southeast Asia
HANOI, Vietnam — The death toll from Storm Bualoi has risen to more than 30 people as heavy rains continue to lash Southeast Asia, with Vietnam reporting the highest number of casualties.…
- US
Border Patrol agent kills Minneapolis nurse, sparking protests and political firestorm
MINNEAPOLIS — A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and killed a 37-year-old Minneapolis man on Saturday during a federal enforcement operation, authorities said. The victim, identified as Alex J. Pretti, was a U.S.…
- Health
US National Institutes of Health faces paralysis, research grants at risk of freeze
WASHINGTON – More than half of the institutes within the National Institutes of Health are on track to lose all their voting members this year, a vacancy crisis that could soon freeze the government’s ability to award ne…
- Culture
From Thich Quang Duc to New York Stages: Self-Immolation Returns to American Art
Recent American cultural works are revisiting the theme of self-immolation, utilizing the extreme act of protest to explore modern political disillusionment and personal despair.…
- US
Trump backs down on Greenland bid as Europe stands firm
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has reversed his stance on Greenland, announcing he will not use force to annex the Danish territory.…
- Politics
Trump hints at fourth term, fueling constitutional debate and 2028 succession race
President Donald Trump triggered a wave of debate and constitutional questioning after suggesting a potential "fourth term" in an all-caps social media post. The move appears to challenge the 22nd Amendment of the U.S.…
- Business
Supreme Court Draws Line to Protect Central Bank Independence From Presidential Interference
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court signaled Wednesday it would protect the Federal Reserve’s independence, appearing skeptical of President Donald Trump’s efforts to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook.…
- Politics
Ted Cruz leaves Texas again ahead of storm, reviving Cancun controversy
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has left Texas just days before a forecasted winter storm is expected to hit the state, his office confirmed.…
- US
California Gov. Newsom claims White House pressure blocked him from speaking at Davos summit
DAVOS, Switzerland — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office accused the Trump administration of pressuring organizers to cancel his scheduled speaking engagement at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.…
- Health
Low-dose THC may reduce side effects of HIV medication, study finds
SAN ANTONIO — Long-term, ultra-low doses of THC may reduce chronic inflammation and mitigate the harmful side effects of HIV treatments, according to a new study from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute.…
- Health
DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97, leaving behind a controversial legacy
James Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning American scientist who co-discovered the double helix structure of DNA, has died at the age of 97.…
- Health
'China’s Frankenstein' He Jiankui returns with plans to create hundreds of gene-edited babies
BEIJING — The Chinese scientist who served prison time for creating the world’s first gene-edited babies has resurfaced with a new proposal to use the controversial technology to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.…
- Culture
NFL Conference Championships: Pressure mounts on quarterbacks in race for Super Bowl
NFL conference titles on the line Sunday as Super Bowl berths are decided The road to the Super Bowl will be decided Sunday as the NFL’s final four teams face off in two high-stakes conference championship games.…
- US
Herbicides suspected in mysterious mass die-off of oak trees across US Midwest
Native oak trees across the U.S. Midwest have been dying off since 2017, and conservationists suspect herbicide drift from nearby industrial farms is to blame.…
- Politics
Democrats accuse Trump administration of neglecting financial crimes for immigration crackdown
WASHINGTON – Sen. Elizabeth Warren and a group of Democratic lawmakers are accusing the Trump administration of neglecting white-collar crime by shifting law enforcement resources toward immigration enforcement.…
- Tech
Zipline raises $600 million to expand drone delivery in Houston and Phoenix
Drone delivery startup Zipline will begin operations in Houston and Phoenix early this year as part of a major expansion backed by $600 million in new funding.…
- Politics
Trump administration sued for allegedly purging eligible voters from registration rolls
WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters and the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA), alleging a fede…
- US
Teens testify about alcohol-fueled parties in California ‘party mom’ trial
LOS GATOS, Calif. — A California woman is standing trial on 63 criminal charges for allegedly hosting a series of parties where she provided alcohol and encouraged sexual behavior among minors at her home.…