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Grove of giant sequoia trees burns in California’s Sierra National Forest
A lightning-sparked wildfire in California’s Sierra National Forest burned Tuesday through a grove of giant sequoias and set…
US high school students lose ground in math and reading, continuing yearslong decline
A decade-long slide in high schoolers’ reading and math performance persisted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 12th graders’…
Decades-long peace vigil near White House is dismantled after Trump’s order
WASHINGTON — Law enforcement officials on Sunday removed a peace vigil that had stood outside the White House…
South Korea to bring home 300 workers detained in massive Georgia raid
SEOUL, South Korea — More than 300 South Korean workers detained following a massive immigration raid at a…
South Korea says it has reached deal with US for release of workers in Georgia plant
SEOUL, South Korea — More than 300 South Korean workers detained following a massive immigration raid at a…
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigns
TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday he will step down following growing calls from his…
Top Florida official says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ will likely be empty within days, email shows
A top Florida official says the controversial state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades will likely be empty…
Prosecutors fail to indict sandwich thrower in Trump’s Washington public safety operation
Federal prosecutors have failed to obtain a felony indictment against a man who was seen on camera hurling…
Cyberattack shuts down Nevada state offices and websites, governor’s office says
LAS VEGAS — A cyberattack caused Nevada’s state offices to close for two days this week and rendered…
Parents of missing 7-month-old California boy are charged with murder
The parents of a missing 7-month-old boy in Southern California have been charged with murder.The Riverside County District…
Police arrest LA burglary crew suspected in nearly 100 break-ins
Los Angeles law enforcement agencies have arrested a burglary crew linked to nearly 100 break-ins across the region,…
Some National Guard units in Washington now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment
WASHINGTON — Some National Guard units patrolling the nation’s capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have…
Justice Department declines to defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional
The Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for colleges with large numbers…
Hegseth fires general whose agency’s intel assessment of damage from Iran strikes angered Trump
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired a general whose agency’s initial intelligence assessment of damage to Iranian nuclear…
India’s Supreme Court orders stray dogs released to New Delhi streets in modified ruling
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Supreme Court ordered the release of all stray dogs that were removed from…