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US disputes basis for returning man wrongly sent to El Salvador

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The Trump administration challenged the basis for returning a wrongly deported Maryland man from a notorious El Salvador prison, telling a federal judge that he’s a member of the MS-13 gang and so not eligible to come back to the U.S.

The Justice Department suggested in a Sunday court filing that it may resist an April 10 ruling by the U.S. ...Read more

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Apple was on brink of crisis before Trump tariff concession

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Apple Inc. has managed to dodge its biggest crisis since the pandemic — for the moment, at least.

Donald Trump’s 125% tariffs on goods produced in China threatened to upend its supply chain as seriously as the Covid snarls did five years ago. On Friday night, the U.S. president handed Apple a major victory, exempting many popular consumer ...Read more

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In ruby red southern Illinois, Democrat Sean Casten looks to win over rural voters

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CARTERVILLE, Ill. — Southwest suburban Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten acknowledged he wasn’t sure what to expect when he accepted an invitation by the state’s Democratic county chairs to host a town hall Sunday in the ruby red southern Illinois home of the state’s most Republican congressional district.

In addition to speaking more ...Read more

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Trump's golf contributes to 'excellent health' according to WH doc

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President Donald Trump has lost about 20 pounds since his last official weigh-in and he can thank his golf game, at least in part, according to his doctor.

The 47th U.S. President, at 78 the oldest ever inaugurated, still stands 6-feet-3-inches tall — just as he did during his first term — but the scale now shows his weight at 224 pounds, ...Read more

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Fury and fear drive thousands in Virginia to protest Trump administration

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At 72, Clay Lory was enjoying his retirement. He enjoyed working on hobbies, traveling and spending time with family.

But over the past couple of months, the former Norfolk, Virginia, businessman has been devoted to a new passion — opposing the actions and policies of President Donald Trump’s administration. His days are now filled with ...Read more

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Trump warns tariffs are coming for electronics after reprieve

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President Donald Trump pledged he will still apply tariffs to phones, computers and popular consumer electronics, downplaying a weekend exemption as a procedural step in his overall push to remake U.S. trade.

The late Friday reprieve — exempting a range of popular electronics from 125% tariffs on China and a 10% flat rate around the globe —...Read more

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Broad inflation fears linked to Trump's tariffs, CBS poll finds

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Most Americans say they expect President Donald Trump’s tariffs will increase prices in the short term and worsen the U.S. economy, though misgivings focus more on his approach than his goals, such as boosting domestic manufacturing, according to a CBS News poll.

Those who say Trump’s policies are making them financially worse off increased...Read more

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'World's coolest dictator' gets a White House visit. What it means for Bukele, Trump and US

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Last Tuesday, the State Department upgraded El Salvador’s travel rating to a coveted Level 1, a long-sought goal of President Nayib Bukele that designates the country as one of the safest places to travel on the globe.

On Monday, Bukele will receive another cherished American gold star: an Oval Office visit with President Donald Trump that ...Read more

Teen kills parents in Wisconsin as part of plot to assassinate Trump, officials say

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A 17-year-old from Wisconsin is accused of killing his parents as part of an extremist plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, authorities said.

Nikita Casap, 17, is charged with conspiracy, presidential assassination and weapons of mass destruction in federal court and two counts of homicide, two counts of hiding a corpse, two counts of ...Read more

Man stabbed by mortuary worker in fight over condition of bodies, Texas cops say

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A Texas man was stabbed by a mortuary worker during a fight over the condition of bodies discovered at the facility, police say and news outlets report.

The man and his sister went to Richardson Mortuary in Houston on Friday, April 11, so they could discuss upcoming funeral services for their mother, but what they found inside shocked them, ...Read more

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Harrisburg man to be charged with attempted murder for setting fire to Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro's Harrisburg residence

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A 38-year-old Harrisburg man was taken into custody and expected to be charged with the attempted murder of Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family in connection with the arson fire set inside the state governor’s mansion early Sunday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said.

Authorities identified the man as Cody Balmer, who has a Harrisburg post ...Read more

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Trump showered with cheers during dramatic entrance at UFC 314 in Miami

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President Donald Trump made a dramatic entrance Saturday night ahead of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s featherweight title bout in Miami, receiving a rousing ovation from the crowd.

Surrounded by members of his family and Cabinet, the Republican president was showered with cheers and chants of “USA” by the UFC 314 fans as he strode ...Read more

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Wildfire burning in Douglas County, Colo., near Sedalia 30% contained

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A wildfire burning on more than 100 acres of land in Colorado's Douglas County north of Woodland Park, near Sedalia, is 30% contained Sunday, according to U.S. Forest Service officials.

The fire sparked at about 4:29 p.m. Saturday near the Turkey Track shooting range in the Pike-San Isabel National Forest, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office ...Read more

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Q&A: How is Trump targeting Bay Area international students?

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Hundreds of international students — including at least several dozen in the Bay Area — have been stripped of their visas and told to leave the country as the Trump administration continues a crackdown on immigrants and foreigners in the U.S.

Since March 27, around 800 students have had their immigration status unexpectedly terminated — ...Read more

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Trump's funding cuts could scuttle work to revive Philly's beleaguered school libraries

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The Philadelphia School District’s plans of becoming a national leader in reviving a nearly extinct system of school libraries and certified school librarians now appears to be in jeopardy.

Among the federal agencies President Donald Trump has gutted since taking office in January is the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences, which last ...Read more

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California's El Camino Health implements AI, robots in hospitals to improve efficiency

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Robots are roaming the hallways at El Camino Health, helping to deliver medications and take samples to the laboratory. They are among the new technologies implemented to improve efficiency while allowing clinicians to focus on patient care.

These technologies, which include artificial intelligence, are designed to help staff with menial tasks....Read more

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Conservative leader jabs Canadian PM Carney with ethics proposal

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The leader of Canada’s Conservative Party promised to introduce legislation that he says would limit politicians’ financial and lobbying-related conflicts of interest if he wins the country’s April 28 election.

Pierre Poilievre said he would ban unregistered lobbying, require politicians to disclose where they paid taxes in the last seven...Read more

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Ukraine says Russian missile strike kills dozens in Sumy

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Ukraine said more than two dozen people were killed and scores injured after Russian missiles struck the city of Sumy, days after U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war.

Two ballistic missiles hit the center of the city, in northeastern Ukraine, on Palm Sunday morning, the city’s regional ...Read more

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says tariff pause on phones, computers is temporary

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Smartphones, computers and other electronic devices that won exemptions from some U.S. tariffs will be part of a forthcoming levy on semiconductors, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, dampening what China had called a “small step” toward easing the trade fight between the world’s two biggest economies.

Lutnick, speaking Sunday ...Read more

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Navy pal of doomed NYC helicopter pilot believes maintenance issue caused crash

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A Navy buddy of doomed helicopter pilot Seankese “Sean” Johnson said he doubts the chopper crashed into the Hudson River Thursday simply because it ran out of gas.

Remi Adeleke, 42, a 13-year Navy SEAL veteran, suspects a “maintenance issue” is at the root of the deadly crash, which claimed the lives of Johnson and a family of five from...Read more