New GOP plan: Hold kids longer at border _ but with parents
Republicans on Capitol Hill anxiously searched on Tuesday for a way to end the Trump administration's policy of separating families after illegal border crossings, with the focus shifting to a new plan to keep children in detention longer than now permitted — but with their parents.
Lawyer: Police think slaying of XXXTentacion was random
The lawyer for slain rapper XXXTentacion said Tuesday that detectives believe he was fatally shot in a random robbery while likely planning to buy a motorcycle at an upscale shop near a residential neighborhood in South Florida.
Some fear changes to state laws as US weighs pot medicine
Some American parents who for years have used cannabis to treat severe forms of epilepsy in their children are feeling more cautious than celebratory as U.S. regulators near a decision on whether to approve the first drug derived from the marijuana plant.
10 Things to Know for Today, June 20, 2018
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Sens. McCain, Coons urge Trump to withdraw migration nominee
WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Chris Coons called on President Donald Trump’s administration Tuesday to withdraw its nominee for a key State Department position over his “lack of empathy” for immigrants.
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Recording of crying children at border adds to outrage
An audio recording that appears to capture the heartbreaking voices of small Spanish-speaking children crying out for their parents at a U.S. immigration facility took center stage Monday in the growing uproar over the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant children from their parents.
H. Clinton: Separating families at border a 'moral crisis'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday called the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy that has separated children from their parents at the southern U.S. border "a moral and humanitarian crisis."
Trump announces plans for Pentagon to create ‘Space Force’
While Trump has previously talked about his desire for a space unit, he seemed to take those musings one step further, specifically ordering the Pentagon to begin the creation of a sixth branch of the American armed forces.
Trump digs in on immigration amid outrage over family separation
An unapologetic President Donald Trump defended his administration's border-protection policies Monday in the face of rising national outrage over the forced separation of migrant children from their parents. Calling for tough action against illegal immigration, Trump declared the U.S. "will not be a migrant camp" on his watch.
Immigrant kids seen held in fenced cages at border facility
Inside an old warehouse in South Texas, hundreds of immigrant children wait in a series of cages created by metal fencing. One cage had 20 children inside. Scattered about are bottles of water, bags of chips and large foil sheets intended to serve as blankets.
5 dead as SUV chased by Border Patrol crashes in South Texas
At least five people were killed and several others hurt Sunday as an SUV carrying more than a dozen people crashed while fleeing from Border Patrol agents in South Texas.
Gunfire erupts at New Jersey arts festival; 22 wounded
Gunmen opened fire at an all-night arts and music festival early Sunday morning, sending people running over each other in the scramble to safety, authorities said. One suspect was killed and 22 people, including two suspects, were injured.
Melania Trump 'hates' to see families separated at border
First lady Melania Trump "hates" to see families separated at the border and hopes "both sides of the aisle" can reform the nation's immigration laws, according to a statement Sunday about the controversy over separation of immigrant parents and children at the U.S.-Mexico border.
10 Things to Know for Today, June 18, 2018
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Figures show about 2,000 minors separated from families
Nearly 2,000 minors have been separated from their families at the U.S. border over a six-week period during a crackdown on illegal entries, according to Department of Homeland Security figures obtained by The Associated Press.
Republicans risking conservative backlash over immigration
The push toward immigration votes in the House is intensifying the divide among Republicans on one of the party's most animating issues and fueling concerns that a voter backlash could cost the GOP control of the House in November.
Taxi hits pedestrians near Moscow's Red Square, injuring 8
Eight people, including two from Mexico, were injured Saturday when a taxi crashed into pedestrians on a sidewalk near Red Square in Moscow.
Police say 2 Kansas deputies killed by inmate were parents
Two Kansas sheriff's deputies who were shot and killed by an inmate while transporting him between the courthouse and jail were both parents, authorities said Saturday.
Riders plunge 34 feet, 6 injured in roller coaster derail
A roller coaster that derailed in Florida had been put out of service by state inspectors twice in the past year and a half because of problems with the ride.
Trump considers pardon for Ali, wants athletes' advice
Reveling in his pardon powers, President Donald Trump said Friday he's thinking "very seriously" about pardoning former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, whose conviction was already overturned by the Supreme Court in 1971.
Ex-Trump campaign chair Manafort jailed ahead of trial
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been jailed after a federal judge revoked his house arrest over allegations of witness tampering in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
Trump holds chaotic news conference on White House lawn
President Donald Trump gives few news conferences, and when one came Friday it was sudden, unexpected and chaotic.
DHS: About 2,000 minors separated from families
Nearly 2,000 children have been separated from their families at the U.S. border over a six-week period during a crackdown on illegal entries. That's according to Department of Homeland Security figures obtained Friday by The Associated Press.
Judge jails ex-Trump campaign chair Manafort ahead of trial
President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort is going to jail.
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