A federal judge ruled Friday against immigration and civil rights advocates attempting to help migrants who had been sent to the Guantanamo Bay military base.
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Ron Nessen, press secretary to President Ford, dies at 90
Ron Nessen, a veteran broadcast journalist who was press secretary for President Gerald Ford and sought to restore the integrity that the position had lost during the Nixon administration, has died.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says
An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal’s demise.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to the US ‘is no longer welcome’ in the country
Rubio, in a post on X, accused Ebrahim Rasool of being a “race-baiting politician” who hates President Donald Trump and declared him “persona non grata.” He didn’t give further reasoning.
Wall Street rallies to its best day in months, but that’s not enough to salvage its losing week
U.S. stocks rallied to their best day in months on Friday as Wall Street’s roller coaster suddenly shot back upward. That still wasn’t enough to keep the U.S. market from a fourth straight losing week, its longest such streak since August.
Gene Hackman’s will leaves his full $80M fortune to late wife and doesn’t mention his 3 children
Gene Hackman made no mention in his will of his three children, opting instead to leave his entire $80 million fortune to his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who died days before her Oscar-winning husband.
Immigration officials arrest second person who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia
Federal immigration authorities arrested a second person who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, and have revoked the visa of another student, they announced Friday.
Photos: Blood moon seen over Chicago
A total lunar eclipse was visible across North America including Chicago Thursday night into Friday morning.
Dr. Mehmet Oz makes his pitch to oversee America’s health insurance programs
Leading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services presents a “monumental opportunity” to make the country healthier, Dr. Mehmet Oz told senators Friday at his confirmation hearing.
Senate works to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats divide ahead of the midnight deadline
The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue.