Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge’s contempt inquiry in mass deportation case
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Friday asked an appeals court to block a contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing...
New York is fourth Democratic state targeted in crackdown on immigrant commercial driver’s licenses
New York routinely issues commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants that may be valid long after they are legally authorized to...
Somali flag flown outside Vermont school building over Trump ‘garbage’ slur brings threats
WINOOSKI, Vt. — A small school district in Vermont was hit with racist and threatening calls and messages after a Somali flag...
‘47 Ronin’ director convicted of defrauding Netflix out of $11 million meant for TV show
Filmmaker Carl Erik Rinsch, who directed the 2013 action film “47 Ronin” starring Keanu Reeves, was convicted Thursday for defrauding...
Leaders of secretive California religious group accused of murder after members vanish
Two leaders of a group described as “cult-like” by authorities in the Inland Empire have been arrested along with a...
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged with committing three crimes after firing
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been charged with home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering in connection with...
Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters said Friday. A foundation in her...
Bakersfield woman with 22-pound ovarian cyst discovers she’s pregnant. Baby ‘defied all the odds’
A 41-year-old nurse from Bakersfield who was scheduled to have a 22-pound ovarian cyst removed at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in...
Investor pleads guilty in criminal case that felled hedge fund, damaged B. Riley
Businessman Brian Kahn has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud in a case that brought down a hedge...
Admiral hands over leadership of command overseeing the Trump administration’s boat strikes
DORAL, Fla. — A U.S. Navy admiral who oversees military operations in Latin America handed off command responsibilities Friday as scrutiny increases...
Hey, baby! Michelle Kwan now has two daughters to go with her two Olympic medals
Michelle Kwan’s favorite early Christmas present this year? It’s a little girl, gift-wrapped in a hospital blanket and ready to...
Kristi Noem grilled over L.A. Purple Heart Army vet who self-deported
The saga of a Los Angeles Army veteran who legally immigrated to the United States, was wounded in combat and...
California, other states sue Trump administration over $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
California and a coalition of other states are suing the Trump administration over a policy charging employers $100,000 for each...
