As farmworker deportations loom, Donald Trump hints at relief for agriculture
FRESNO, Calif. — After months of anxiety over the possibility that mass deportations could cripple the San Joaquin Valley’s multibillion-dollar agriculture industry, President Trump has signaled that he may be open to ...Read more
A Whole Foods in Philadelphia unionized in January. Now, the store is firing workers
In the three months since a Whole Foods in Philadelphia became the first unionized store in the Amazon-owned chain, at least eight employees have been fired. Some workers and their union believe they were targeted because ...Read more
Venezuelan deported to El Salvador after Detroit tunnel stop, DHS says in latest dispute
DETROIT — A 32-year-old Venezuelan national who was deported last month following his attempt in January to enter the United States through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel was flown to El Salvador after he was identified as a...Read more
Twelve states ask trade court to halt Trump tariffs
WASHINGTON — A dozen states filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging the Trump administration’s imposition of sweeping tariffs, arguing the president trampled on Congress’ powers to raise taxes.
The complaint ...Read more
Trump's U-turns on Powell, China follow dire economic warnings
WASHINGTON — Confronted with fresh warnings from financial markets, business leaders and top advisers, President Donald Trump this week eased off on two of his frequent punching bags: Jerome Powell and China.
Trump ...Read more
Friend's Pain Comes And Goes, Especially In Parking Lots
DEAR ABBY: My friend "Alma" has a handicapped parking permit. I never asked her why she has it. We regularly go for long walks, and she seems perfectly able-bodied. Alma did share with me once that she got the tag after an...Read more
Georgia mother gets life sentence in death of autistic girl left in closet
ATLANTA — Alivia Jordan suffered from seizures related to cerebral palsy, but they never stopped her from smiling, according to her family.
The 7-year-old with autism could always be found with a toy in her hand, no ...Read more
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Trump fires more immigration judges in what some suspect is a move to bend courts to his will
The Justice Department's move last week to fire at least eight immigration judges, including four from California, is raising ...Read more
FDA warning hits Minnesota-made infusion pumps for missing regulatory checks
Medical device maker ICU Medical changed designs of infusion pumps made in Minnesota without properly clearing important regulatory checks after a recent recall, according to a Food and Drug Administration warning letter ...Read more
Climate protester arrested for spray-painting signs at Trump Tower in NYC, police say
NEW YORK — A climate protester was arrested Wednesday for spray-painting a sign inside Trump Tower in Manhattan.
Video of the incident shows a light-haired man wearing a black T-shirt and black pants spraying “USA” ...Read more
Trump says millionaire tax would push wealthy to leave the US
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said that imposing a higher tax rate on millionaires would spur the country’s richest to leave the U.S., downplaying an idea that is under discussion in some Republican circles as a ...Read more
NYC prosecutors open Harvey Weinstein retrial with accusations he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old
NEW YORK — The ailing and jailed film producer Harvey Weinstein was once a titan of industry who preyed upon young women in a “profoundly psychological” manner while holding their dreams in his hands, a jury heard in...Read more
General Mills tried natural-colored Trix. Cereal buyers wanted artificial dyes back
General Mills was ahead of the curve when the company announced it was taking artificial colors out of some cereals a decade ago.
Just two years after that announcement, in 2017, the artificially dyed Trix were back by ...Read more
Martha Stewart hails 'charming' Glen Powell
Martha Stewart thinks Glen Powell is "very handsome".
The 83-year-old star recently had Glen, 36, on her podcast and Martha found the Hollywood star to be a "charming" guest.
Martha told People: "He's very handsome in a ...Read more
Duchess of Sussex: I'm the happiest I've ever been
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is "the happiest [she's] ever been".
The 43-year-old duchess has admitted to loving life with her "supportive" husband, Prince Harry, and their two children.
Meghan - who has Prince Archie, five...Read more
Camille Razat announces her exit from Emily in Paris
Camille Razat has "made the decision to step away" from 'Emily in Paris'.
The 31-year-old actress - who played Camille in the hit Netflix show - has taken to social media to announce her departure from 'Emily in Paris'.
...Read more
Lola Young leads Ivor Novello nominations
Lola Young leads the list of nominees for the Ivor Novello Awards.
The 24-year-old singer has been nominated for three gongs, including Best Album, Best Song Musically and Lyrically, and the Rising Star Award.
Lola ...Read more
Sen. Durbin announces retirement, capping off more than 4 decades in Congress
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic Whip Richard J. Durbin of Illinois announced Wednesday that he would not seek reelection next year, opening up a safely blue seat that’s likely to spark a competitive Democratic primary. ...Read more
Pete Hegseth ordered Pentagon makeup studio for TV appearances, report says
Defense Secretary and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth reportedly ordered a makeup studio to be installed in the Pentagon so he can freshen up for TV appearances.
The vanity project was initially planned to cost ...Read more
Jurors hint at impasse in bribery trial of Illinois state Sen. Emil Jones III
CHICAGO — Jurors on Wednesday told the judge overseeing the federal corruption trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III that they may be approaching a deadlock in their deliberations.
In a note late in its second full day of ...Read more
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