WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court for permission to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law, while a court fight continues. The emergency appeal to the high court follows a rejection of the Republican administration’s plea to the...
Israel Strikes Beirut for the First Time Since a Ceasefire Ended the Latest Israel-Hezbollah War
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Israel on Friday launched an attack on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war in November. Associated Press reporters in Beirut heard a loud boom and witnessed smoke rising from the area in Beirut's southern suburbs that Israel's military had vowed...
Utah Becomes the First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Drinking Water
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed legislation late Thursday that bars cities and communities from deciding whether to add the mineral to their water systems....
What We Know About the Detentions of Student Protesters
The Trump administration is trying to deport pro-Palestinian students and academics who are legally in the United States, a new front in its clash with elite schools over what it says is their failure to combat antisemitism. The White House asserts that these moves — many of which involve immigrants...
Musk Promises to Go to Wisconsin to Personally Deliver $2 Million to Voters
MADISON, Wis. — Billionaire Elon Musk said he plans to hold a rally in Wisconsin to “personally hand over” $2 million to a pair of voters who have already cast their ballots in the state’s hotly contested Supreme Court race, despite a state law that prohibits giving anything of value...
Head of Amazon’s TV and Film Steps Down
LOS ANGELES — Amazon’s longtime head of film and television, Jennifer Salke, is stepping down from her position after seven years on the job, the company said Thursday, a sudden move that shakes up the top ranks of the streaming giant. Salke will move into a producing deal at Amazon...
At Least 20 Dead in Myanmar After Strong Earthquake
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, shaking buildings across a vast expanse of Southeast Asia and causing a skyscraper under construction to collapse hundreds of miles away in Bangkok, in neighboring Thailand. At least 20 people were killed in Myanmar, and three in Thailand, the authorities said. Bleeding...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Slips Following Updates on Inflation and US Shoppers
NEW YORK — U.S. stock indexes are slipping Friday following potentially discouraging updates on inflation and how much U.S. households may be willing to spend. The S&P 500 was down 0.5% in morning trading and potentially on track to erase the last of what had been a winning week. If...
US Consumers Remained Cautious About Spending Last Month as Inflation Ticked Higher
WASHINGTON — An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve remained high last month even before the impact of most tariffs has been felt. Americans' spending increased after a steep fall last month but remained weak, suggesting consumers have turned more cautious this year. Friday’s report from the Commerce...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Sara Ploeckelmann
March 28, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Sara Ploeckelmann Suspects Date of Birth: July 2, 1996 Physical Description: White Female, 5’ 8, 125 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Domestic violence Warrant Number: F25901760 Synopsis of the Case: Sara Ploeckelmann is wanted on a felony warrant of...