President Donald Trump on Monday warned countries against backing away from recently negotiated trade deals with the U.S. after the Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariffs, saying that he would hit them with much higher duties under different trade laws. Trump, in a series of social media posts, said...
What’s Happened Since the Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners violated federal law. The ruling dealt a major blow to the administration’s economic agenda and left trade deals in limbo as world leaders tried to figure out their next steps. Here’s what has happened...
Madera Police Arrest Driver With BAC More Than Twice Legal Limit
A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after being found with a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit during a nighttime traffic stop, the Madera Police Department said early Sunday. During the night shift, an officer conducted a traffic stop while on routine...
US Judge Permanently Blocks Release of Report on Trump Documents Case
A U.S. judge permanently barred the Justice Department on Monday from releasing a prosecutor's report on the criminal case accusing President Donald Trump of unlawfully retaining classified documents following his first term in office. Florida-based U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon found that releasing the report would be a "manifest injustice"...
Cop Turned Crime Boss, Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera Leaves Bloody Legacy
Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, commonly known as 'El Mencho,' infamous for the bloody trail of bodies he left behind in battles with government forces and rival gangs, died in a military raid on Sunday. An ex-police officer, Oseguera, 59, was the shadowy leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation...
Iranian Students Protest for Third Day as US Pressure Mounts
Iranian students defied authorities with protests for a third day on Monday, weeks after security forces crushed mass unrest with thousands killed and as the United States weighs possible air strikes against the Islamic Republic. State media outlets reported students chanting anti-government slogans at Tehran University, burning flags at the...
Tehran Is Ready for Nuclear Concessions if US Meets Demands, Iranian Official Says
Iran has indicated it is prepared to make concessions on its nuclear program in talks with the U.S. in return for the lifting of sanctions and recognition of its right to enrich uranium, as it seeks to avert a U.S. attack. Both sides remain sharply divided -- even over the...
Mexican Drug Lord “El Mencho” Killed in Military Operation, Says Government Source
Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, commonly known as 'El Mencho,' has been killed in a military operation, a government source familiar with the operation told Reuters on Sunday. An ex-police officer, Oseguera was the shadowy leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), an outfit that took its moniker...
US Claim Long-Awaited Gold by Beating Rivals Canada in Overtime Thriller
The United States ended a nearly half-century wait for Olympic men's ice hockey gold with a 2-1 overtime victory against Canada in a thrilling final on Sunday, with Jack Hughes delivering their third title and first since 1980 with the winning shot. Hughes left it all - including at least...
After the Olympians Skate, Toys Rain Onto the Ice. Where Do They All Go?
A stuffed capybara. A bouquet of flowers. Olympic mascots. Moments after figure skaters finish their programs, plush toys and gifts rain down from the audience as tokens of appreciation. Then it’s go time for the young skaters sitting by the rink. Their job: sweep up the toys as fast as...