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Federal judge prohibits separating migrant families at US border for 8 years
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A federal judge on Friday prohibited the separation of families at the border for purposes of deterring immigration for eight years, preemptively blocking resumption of a lightning-rod, Trump-era policy that the former president hasn’t ruled out if voters return him to the...
Global leaders pay tribute to Henry Kissinger, but his record also draws criticism
TOKYO (AP) — Global leaders paid tribute to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on Thursday, but there was also sharp criticism of the man who remained an influential figure decades after his official service as one of the most powerful diplomats in American history. ...
Larry Fink, photographer who contrasted social classes, dead at 82
NEW YORK (AP) — Larry Fink, an acclaimed and adventurous photographer whose subjects ranged from family portraits and political satire to working class lives and the elite of show business and Manhattan society, has died at 82. Robert Mann, owner of the Robert Mann Gallery, told...
Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends, first ladies and presidents, including husband Jimmy
ATLANTA (AP) — Rosalynn Carter was remembered Tuesday as a former U.S. first lady who leveraged her fierce intellect and political power to put her deep Christian faith into action by always helping others, especially those who needed it most. A gathering of first ladies and...
Today in History: November 27, Harvey Milk and San Francisco Mayor George Moscone are fatally shot
Today in History Today is Monday, Nov. 27, the 331st day of 2023. There are 34 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 27, 1978, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone (mah-SKOH’-nee) and City Supervisor Harvey Milk, a gay-rights...
Ethics probe into North Carolina justice's comments continues after federal court refuses to halt it
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An ethics probe into a Black state court justice's comments about diversity will move forward after a federal judge denied her request to halt the investigation she says is quashing her right to free speech. Associate Justice Anita Earls, a Democrat, sued the...
Federal appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, ruling that private plaintiffs can't sue
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided federal appeals court on Monday ruled that private individuals and groups such as the NAACP do not have the ability to sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act, a decision that contradicts decades of precedent and could further erode protections under...
Reactions to the death of Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and global humanitarian
ATLANTA (AP) — Reactions to the death of Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and global humanitarian: ___ President Joe Biden said the Carters “brought grace” to the White House. “He had this great integrity, still does. And she did too,” Biden told reporters...
Today in History: November 16, Oklahoma becomes 46th state
Today in History Today is Thursday, Nov. 16, the 320th day of 2023. There are 45 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 16, 1907, Oklahoma became the 46th state of the union. On this date: In...
Biden's movable wall is criticized by environmentalists and those who want more border security
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The Biden administration’s plan to build new barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border in South Texas calls for a “movable” design that frustrates both environmentalists and advocates of stronger border enforcement. The plans for the nearly 20 miles (32...
