NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation has become a flashpoint in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, pleaded not guilty on Friday to human smuggling charges in a federal court in Tennessee. The plea was the first chance the Maryland construction worker has had in a U.S. courtroom...
Law Enforcement Officers Respond to Reports of Unrest at Migrant Facility
Dozens of law enforcement officials from several policing agencies responded Thursday to a private immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, after reports of a disturbance inside. Masked officers carrying plastic handcuffs and pepper spray could be seen entering the facility, known as Delaney Hall, just after 7 p.m., and...
Where’s the Inflation From Tariffs? Just Wait, Economists Say.
Tariffs raise consumer prices. It's a view held by most economists since long before President Donald Trump entered the White House. Prices rose when Trump imposed levies on China in his first term, though that did not translate to noticeably higher inflation overall. Forecasters have been bracing for months for...
5 Takeaways From the Democrats’ Final NYC Mayoral Debate
NEW YORK — In the final Democratic debate in the primary for mayor of New York City, seven candidates sparred over immigration, affordability and President Donald Trump's policies. But more often, the debate Thursday devolved into sharp personal attacks. The most pointed exchanges involved former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Assembly...
Trump Tells Reuters It’s Unclear if Iran Still Has a Nuclear Program
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump told Reuters in a phone interview on Friday that it was unclear if Iran still has a nuclear program following Israeli strikes on the country. Trump told Reuters the U.S. still has nuclear talks planned with Iran on Sunday but that he is not sure...
Israel’s Netanyahu Says Washington Knew About Iran Attack Plans
JERUSALEM - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel had informed the United States about its plans to attack Iran before carrying them out. "I leave the American position to the Americans. We updated them ahead of time. They knew about the attack. What will they do now?...
Fresno House Fire Displaces Family of Eight. Firefighter Injured, Arson Suspected
A Fresno home was destroyed in a two-alarm fire early Friday morning that left one firefighter injured and a family of eight displaced, authorities said. Just before 1 a.m., Fresno Fire crews responded to a house fire near Capitola and Reese avenues, marking the second fire they battled overnight. Engine...
Russia Says Israeli Attack on Iran Was Unprovoked and Illegal
Russia said on Friday Israeli strikes on Iran were unprovoked and in breach of the United Nations charter, and accused Israel of wrecking diplomatic efforts to reach a deal to allay Western concerns about Tehran's nuclear program. Israel launched strikes against Iran on Friday, saying it had targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders during the start of an operation to...
JJ Spaun Leads US Open at Oakmont on a Wild Day of Great Shots and Shockers
OAKMONT, Pa. — J.J. Spaun is still new enough to the U.S. Open, and a newcomer to the brute that is Oakmont, that he was prepared for anything Thursday. He wound up with a clean card and a one-shot lead on an opening day that delivered just about everything. Scottie...
Game 4: Pacers Look to Move 1 Win From Title, Thunder Seeking to Show Resiliency Once Again
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana stole Game 1. Oklahoma City bounced back in Game 2. Indiana showed its resiliency in Game 3. And now, it's Game 4 on Friday night — where either the Pacers will move one win from a title, or the Thunder will turn this NBA Finals into a...