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ICE Takes Issue With AP Reporting on Policy to Release Body-Worn Camera Footage
The acting director defended the agency's new policy allowing footage release only when deemed in ICE's 'best interests,' sparking debate over transparency and accountability.
USPS Reports $2.5 Billion Loss in Third Quarter as Financial Pressures Persist
The loss marks an improvement from last year's $3.1 billion deficit, but the agency warns of ongoing liquidity challenges through 2026.
Joe Biden's Cancer Has Spread Further, Son Hunter Reveals in Interview
The former president's prostate cancer, diagnosed as Stage 4 last year, has metastasized to his bones and is causing significant pain, according to his son.
Max Miller Allegations Complicate Ohio Republican Midterm Strategy
The third-term Republican congressman faces calls to step down as Democrats see opportunity in the Buckeye State's competitive 6th district.
Lake Mead Hits Historic Low Water Level as Colorado River Struggles
The reservoir dropped to 1,040.4 feet above sea level, breaking the previous record set in July 2022, amid the worst snowpack on record in the basin.
How Does Cyclospora Compare to Some of the Worst Outbreaks in US History?
Health officials are investigating simultaneous cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks affecting dozens of states, prompting comparisons to landmark foodborne illness crises.
El-Sayed Doubles Down After Criticism Over Disparaging Remarks About Mackinac Island
The Michigan Democratic Senate nominee faced backlash for video from his 2018 gubernatorial campaign where he said 'I hate Mackinac so much.'
US Birth Rates Hit Historic Lows as Research Highlights Political and Educational Divides in Fertility
The total fertility rate fell to 1.62 births per woman in 2024, the lowest since reliable records began, with demographic researchers pointing to widening gaps between urban college-educated populations and rural religious communities.
Ex-GOP Strategist Says Democrats Could Win Texas This Cycle
The Lone Star State has not elected a Democrat statewide in three decades, but recent polling showing James Talarico leading Ken Paxton has Republicans reassessing.
Omaha Residents Report Inconsistent Responses to Lead Contamination Concerns Despite Decades-Old EPA Cleanup Program
The Flatwater Free Press and ProPublica found high lead levels in multiple yards outside the Superfund cleanup zone, but residents say government responses vary widely.