Seattle court keeps Tumbler Ridge co-conspirator behind bars
Judge refuses bail for James Cody Bryant, saying online plotting and mental‑health issues make release unsafe.
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U.S. DHS seeks $70,000 initial and $30,000 follow-up OPT fees
Proposed $70,000 OPT fees could burden campuses and spark a wave of public comments.
Ex-Compton Crip Leader Sentenced to Life for 1996 Tupac Murder
A gang boss finally faces life behind bars for the murder that shocked hip‑hop.
Towns from Long Beach to Ensenada flood after Rachel’s remnants
Remnants of Rachel turned coastal streets into rivers and battered homes from Long Beach to Ensenada.
Arkansas and California SLAPP fights reveal need for federal shield
A mother’s FOIA request and a journalist’s expose trigger costly lawsuits, revealing how current anti‑SLAPP rules leave gaps for defendants.
US president defends Russia diesel deal despite political criticism
Trump doubles down on a Russian diesel import pact, sparking legal challenges and a heated debate over energy security and sanctions.
Foie gras ban measures head to polls in Washington DC and Denver
A ballot showdown could end the sale of foie gras in two major US cities as animal‑rights groups cite cruelty concerns.
How Orange County’s treatment boom fuels accidental fentanyl deaths
Boyd’s story shows how a booming rehab market can trap patients in a deadly cycle of fraud and overdose.
Buffalo hate-crime trial starts jury selection, death penalty possible
Jury selection begins for the Buffalo hate‑crime case, where a white supremacist could face the death penalty, while families and statistics fuel…
New Keynesian theory honored with 2024 Nobel economics award
Hall and Woodford’s work on sticky prices secures the Nobel, spotlighting New Keynesian foundations for today’s policy toolbox.
Independents vie for congressional seats as voters seek middle ground
Independents from Alaska to Florida rally voters tired of partisan gridlock.
California governor supports measure that nullifies billionaire tax proposal
Gov. Newsom’s backing of Prop 42 could derail the billionaire tax and set limits on future wealth levies in California.
911 alerts during Tennessee’s botched execution of Christa Pike
A night of miscommunication unfolded when 911 operators tried to assist a botched lethal injection at Riverbend prison.
Riyadh airport closure after deadly Houthi attacks prompts US debate
Missile strikes on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed dozens, halted flights and prompted President Trump to weigh a response.
Oil climbs after Trump’s failed energy ceasefire and diesel deal
Fuel prices jump as Trump’s abortive energy ceasefire fuels political heat before the midterms.
Federal court orders pause on tree removal amid Trump golf redesign
Judge Ana Reyes slammed the government for cutting trees without notice and froze work at a beloved D.C. golf course under threat…