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China meets initial soybean purchase goal, but Trump's shifting trade policy could disrupt deal
The Trump administration says China has fulfilled its initial commitment to buy 12 million metric tons of soyb...
Another hearing delay for a Florida congresswoman accused of stealing COVID-19 funds
A federal judge in Miami has rescheduled a hearing for a Florida congresswoman charged with conspiring to stea...
18-year-old to plead guilty to North Carolina shooting that left 5 dead, lawyers say
Attorneys say an 18-year-old suspect plans to plead guilty to a 2022 mass shooting in North Carolina that left...
Luxury real estate brothers face trial Tuesday in sex trafficking case
Two luxury real estate brokers and their brother are scheduled to go on trial on sex trafficking charges Tuesd...
Christian leaders urge protecting worshippers' rights after protesters interrupt service
Several faith leaders are urgently calling for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing comp...
What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Government offices, the stock market and many schools are closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther Kin...
The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday
Communities across the U.S. held parades, panels and service projects for the 40th anniversary of Martin Luthe...
Hawaii's strict gun law faces Supreme Court scrutiny in landmark case
Hawaii's strict gun laws are under scrutiny as the Supreme Court hears arguments about the state's ban on guns...
Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say
The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minn...
In their words: European governments criticize Trump's tariff threats over Greenland
European governments have criticize U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a 10% tariff on eight countr...
Vance and Rubio set to attend Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy. Trump isn't on the list
The White House has announced that U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 W...
How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies
There's broad bipartisan support in Congress for reviving federal health care subsidies that expired at the be...
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 02-22-33-42-67, Mega Ball: 1...
Trump's Twin Cities immigration crackdown has made chaos and tension the new normal
Work starts around sunrise for the federal officers carrying out the immigration crackdown in and around the T...
Trump quietly appoints 4 members to commission that will review his White House ballroom plan
President Donald Trump this week quietly appointed four new members to the Commission of Fine Arts, one of two...
Prison guard accused of failing to step in during fatal inmate beating pleads to reduced charge
A New York prison guard accused of failing to intervene in the beating death of an inmate has pleaded guilty t...
Tennessee man pleads guilty to repeatedly hacking Supreme Court's filing system
A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty to hacking the U.S. Supreme Court’s filing system more than two dozen times
Ex-husband indicted by grand jury in slaying of couple found in their Ohio home
An Ohio grand jury indicted a man in the double homicide of his ex-wife and her husband who were killed in the...