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Peruvian migrant acquitted in the first trial over the new militarized zone at US-Mexico border
Read full article: Peruvian migrant acquitted in the first trial over the new militarized zone at US-Mexico borderA Peruvian woman who crossed the U.S. border illegally has been acquitted of unauthorized access to a newly designated militarized zone along the southern border.
Colombian mother in Houston says proposed Trump policy would leave her ‘stuck’ without a way to work
Read full article: Colombian mother in Houston says proposed Trump policy would leave her ‘stuck’ without a way to workAsylum seekers fear they could lose the right to work legally in the U.S. while their cases are still pending.
US declines to label China a currency manipulator, but blasts its transparency policies
Read full article: US declines to label China a currency manipulator, but blasts its transparency policiesThe U.S. declined to label China a currency manipulator in a new Treasury report, but accuses Beijing of standing out among America’s major trading partners for lacking transparency.
US hits International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over investigation into Israel
Read full article: US hits International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over investigation into IsraelThe Trump administration is slapping sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court over the tribunal’s investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza.
First trial of immigrant accused of trespassing on Texas border military zone ends in acquittal
Read full article: First trial of immigrant accused of trespassing on Texas border military zone ends in acquittalThe trial of the Peruvian woman was the first test of the Trump administration’s new policy aimed at prosecuting immigrants who crossed the border illegally with military-related charges.
Harvard files legal challenge over Trump's ban on foreign students. Overseas, admitted students wait
Read full article: Harvard files legal challenge over Trump's ban on foreign students. Overseas, admitted students waitHarvard University is challenging President Donald Trump’s move to block foreign students from coming to the United States to attend the Ivy League school, calling it illegal retaliation for Harvard’s rejection of White House demands.
Sergiño Dest to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, further weakening US in last tournament before World Cup
Read full article: Sergiño Dest to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, further weakening US in last tournament before World CupSergiño Dest has been dropped from the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup over fitness concerns, leaving the Americans heading to the tournament with just four players who started in the team’s final match of the 2022 World Cup.
Governments denounce Trump's travel ban and vow to push back against US
Read full article: Governments denounce Trump's travel ban and vow to push back against USOfficials in some of the 12 countries whose citizens will be soon banned from visiting the United States denounced President Donald Trump’s move to resurrect a hallmark policy of his first term and vowed to push back against the U.S. The ban was announced Wednesday and takes effect Monday.
Trump says after Xi call that US and China will resume trade talks
Read full article: Trump says after Xi call that US and China will resume trade talksPresident Donald Trump says his first conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping since returning to the White House had a “very positive conclusion," announcing the two countries will hold trade talks in hopes of breaking an impasse over tariffs and global supplies of rare earth minerals.
Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the US. Here's what to know
Read full article: Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the US. Here's what to knowPresident Donald Trump has banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States and restricted access for people from seven others.
As the Trump administration announces its travel ban, many Afghans' hopes are shattered
Read full article: As the Trump administration announces its travel ban, many Afghans' hopes are shatteredThe Trump administration’s travel ban on people from Afghanistan is sending ripples of concern across the Afghan community and their supporters.
NATO is on the cusp of accepting Trump's 5% defense investment demand, Rutte says
Read full article: NATO is on the cusp of accepting Trump's 5% defense investment demand, Rutte saysNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says that most allies endorse President Donald Trump’s demand that they invest 5% of gross domestic product on their security needs.
Guatemalan man deported to Mexico returns to US after court orders Trump administration to do so
Read full article: Guatemalan man deported to Mexico returns to US after court orders Trump administration to do soAttorneys for a Guatemalan man deported to Mexico say he has landed in California.
Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday
Read full article: Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect MondayPresident Donald Trump is again banning people from countries his administration deems dangerous from coming to America.
DOJ files lawsuit to block decades-old Texas laws providing in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
Read full article: DOJ files lawsuit to block decades-old Texas laws providing in-state tuition for undocumented immigrantsThe Department of Justice has filed a complaint to block two decades-old Texas laws providing in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants.
US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire
Read full article: US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefireThe United States has vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza because it’s not linked to the release of hostages.
Federal judge blocks Texas law allowing in-state tuition for students without legal residency
Read full article: Federal judge blocks Texas law allowing in-state tuition for students without legal residencyA federal judge has blocked a Texas law that has for decades given college students without legal residency in the U.S. access to reduced in-state tuition, swiftly ruling in favor of the latest effort by the Trump administration to crack down on immigration into the country.
Trump promised to welcome more foreign students. Now, they feel targeted on all fronts
Read full article: Trump promised to welcome more foreign students. Now, they feel targeted on all frontsStudents from around the world say being an international student in American today comes with feelings of fear, anxiety and insecurity that have made them more cautious in their daily lives.
U.S. officials warn travelers after reports of Mexico kidnappings tied to dating apps
Read full article: U.S. officials warn travelers after reports of Mexico kidnappings tied to dating appsU.S. officials have issued a warning to travelers about kidnappings linked to dating apps in the Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit areas of Mexico.
Trump says Putin told him that Russia will respond to Ukrainian attack on airfields
Read full article: Trump says Putin told him that Russia will respond to Ukrainian attack on airfieldsU.S. President Donald Trump says he's spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and that the Russian leader told him “very strongly” that he will respond to Ukraine’s weekend drone attack on Russian airfields.
Invasive Asian needle ant spreading in Texas, experts warn of painful stings, ecosystem risks
Read full article: Invasive Asian needle ant spreading in Texas, experts warn of painful stings, ecosystem risksThe Asian needle ant, present in the U.S. since the 1930s, is now spreading into Texas, raising concerns about its impact on local ecosystems due to its painful sting and ability to outcompete native ants
Part toy, part fashion, the arrival of the viral Labubu was a long time in the making
Read full article: Part toy, part fashion, the arrival of the viral Labubu was a long time in the makingLabubu, the plush toy from China’s Pop Mart is a social media darling, but the toothy little monsters are not an overnight success.
US and Europe trade negotiators say progress but no breakthroughs on tariff talks in Paris
Read full article: US and Europe trade negotiators say progress but no breakthroughs on tariff talks in ParisEurope and the United States say progress has been made but there were no breakthroughs during a meeting in Paris to negotiate a settlement of a tense tariff spat with global economic ramifications.
Ukraine's backers meet to drum up arms and ammo. The Pentagon chief is absent for the first time
Read full article: Ukraine's backers meet to drum up arms and ammo. The Pentagon chief is absent for the first timeUkraine's Western backers are gathering to drum up more weapons and ammunition for the country's efforts to repel Russia's all-out war.
Iran's supreme leader criticizes US proposal in nuclear talks but doesn't reject the idea of a deal
Read full article: Iran's supreme leader criticizes US proposal in nuclear talks but doesn't reject the idea of a dealIran’s supreme leader has criticized an initial proposal from the United States in negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
South Korea’s new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan
Read full article: South Korea’s new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and JapanSouth Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung says he’ll pursue dialogue with North Korea while bolstering a trilateral partnership with the U.S. and Japan.
Sentnor and Biyendolo score 2 each and US women beat Jamaica 4-0
Read full article: Sentnor and Biyendolo score 2 each and US women beat Jamaica 4-0Ally Sentnor and Lynn Biyendolo each scored two goals and the United States beat Jamaica 4-0 after the team honored longtime defender Becky Sauerbrunn.
UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis
Read full article: UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisisThe U_N_ Security Council has scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution which demands “an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties.”.
Trump promises to hike steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% starting Wednesday. Here's what we know
Read full article: Trump promises to hike steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% starting Wednesday. Here's what we knowU.S. President Donald Trump has promised to hike nearly all of his tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum to a punishing 50% on Wednesday, a move that would hammer businesses from automakers to home builders, and likely push up prices for consumers.
Tiafoe calls it 'comical' Musetti wasn't penalized for kicking a ball into French Open line judge
Read full article: Tiafoe calls it 'comical' Musetti wasn't penalized for kicking a ball into French Open line judgeLorenzo Musetti has been warned for unsportsmanlike conduct for kicking a tennis ball that inadvertently hit a linesperson during his French Open quarterfinal against Frances Tiafoe.
Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needs
Read full article: Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needsMeta has cut a 20-year deal to secure nuclear power to help meet surging demand for artificial intelligence and other computing needs at Facebook’s parent company.
Tennis players wake up early or stay up late and it can be anyone's guess what time matches start
Read full article: Tennis players wake up early or stay up late and it can be anyone's guess what time matches startTennis players at Grand Slam tournaments such as the French Open can have to play at 11 a.m. or 8 p.m. or anywhere in between.
US job openings rose in April, signaling resilience in the American labor market
Read full article: US job openings rose in April, signaling resilience in the American labor marketU.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, showing that the labor market remains resilient in the face of uncertainty arising from President Donald Trump’s trade wars.
Attack on demonstration calling for release of Israeli hostages was first where group faced violence
Read full article: Attack on demonstration calling for release of Israeli hostages was first where group faced violenceDemonstrators with the group Run for Their Lives have staged events around the world calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas since 2023.
Trump appears to undercut US proposal to Iran, declaring he won't allow any uranium enrichment
Read full article: Trump appears to undercut US proposal to Iran, declaring he won't allow any uranium enrichmentPresident Donald Trump has appeared to undercut a proposal that was offered by his special envoy to Iran.
Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea's president, closing period of political tumult
Read full article: Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea's president, closing period of political tumultLiberal opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung has been elected president of South Korea.
Judge blocks administration from revoking protected status for small subset of Venezuelans
Read full article: Judge blocks administration from revoking protected status for small subset of VenezuelansA federal judge says an estimated 5,000 Venezuelans granted temporary protected status can continue to work and live in the U.S. despite a Supreme Court ruling revoking protections.
More white South Africans arrive in the US under a new refugee program
Read full article: More white South Africans arrive in the US under a new refugee programOfficials and advocacy organizations say a second group of white South Africans has arrived in the United States under a refugee program announced by the Trump administration.
Top defense officials say Ukraine war has blurred lines, exposing global threats
Read full article: Top defense officials say Ukraine war has blurred lines, exposing global threatsTop security officials say China and North Korea’s support for Russia in its war against Ukraine has exposed how lines between regions have blurred, and the need for a global approach toward defense.
31 Palestinians are killed heading to a Gaza aid site, witnesses say. Israel denies responsibility
Read full article: 31 Palestinians are killed heading to a Gaza aid site, witnesses say. Israel denies responsibilityHealth officials and witnesses in Gaza say at least 31 people have been killed and over 170 wounded while on their way to receive food aid.
Mexican band Grupo Firme cancels US show, saying their visas were suspended by Trump administration
Read full article: Mexican band Grupo Firme cancels US show, saying their visas were suspended by Trump administrationThe popular Mexican regional music band Grupo Firme has announced that it's cancelling a performance in a music festival in California over the weekend after the Trump administration decided to suspend the musicians’ visas.
US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China
Read full article: US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from ChinaU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China.
Career pathways in the US dim for international students as Trump cracks down on visas
Read full article: Career pathways in the US dim for international students as Trump cracks down on visasMany international students come to the U.S. with hopes of gaining work experience, either before returning to their home countries or pursuing a longer-term career in the U.S. But the administration’s intensifying scrutiny of international students — and signs that formal career pathways for them may be closed off — are leading some to reconsider their plans.
Trump says China 'violated' agreement on trade talks and he'll stop being 'nice'
Read full article: Trump says China 'violated' agreement on trade talks and he'll stop being 'nice'President Donald Trump said Friday that he will no longer be “Mr. NICE GUY” with China on trade, declaring in a social media post that the country had broken an agreement with the United States.
Winds push smoke from Canadian wildfires south into US and worsen air quality
Read full article: Winds push smoke from Canadian wildfires south into US and worsen air qualityAir quality in some parts of the United States is worsening as smoke from dozens of wildfires in Canada travels south, pushed by winds high in the atmosphere.
Macron warns US and the Indo-Pacific not to abandon Ukraine at the expense of focusing on China
Read full article: Macron warns US and the Indo-Pacific not to abandon Ukraine at the expense of focusing on ChinaFrench President Emmanuel Macron has warned the United States and a large audience of Indo-Pacific nations that they risk a dangerous double standard as they concentrate on a potential conflict with China if that shift comes at the cost of abandoning Ukraine.
Texas moves close to ban on some land sales to foreigners
Read full article: Texas moves close to ban on some land sales to foreignersThe Legislature has approved a conference committee report that lists sales to certain people from China, North Korea, Russia and Iran as threats to national security.
The US academic partnership with China, under strain for years, faces its biggest threat
Read full article: The US academic partnership with China, under strain for years, faces its biggest threatFrayed by tariff wars and political battles, the academic tie between the U.S. and China is now facing its greatest threat yet as the Trump administration promises to revoke visas for an unknown number of Chinese students and tighten future visa screening.
State Department notifies Congress of reorganization plan with bigger cuts to programs and staff
Read full article: State Department notifies Congress of reorganization plan with bigger cuts to programs and staffThe State Department has notified Congress of an updated reorganization of the massive agency.
US is leaving open the possibility of a troop drawdown in South Korea
Read full article: US is leaving open the possibility of a troop drawdown in South KoreaThe U.S. is not ruling out a reduction in forces deployed to South Korea as the Trump administration determines what presence it needs in the region to best counter China.
The Latest: Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers law
Read full article: The Latest: Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers lawA federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law, for now, as his administration appeals an order striking down the bulk of his signature set of economic policies.
Japan's Ishiba warns against tension over tariffs and vows to expand Asia-Pacific trade group
Read full article: Japan's Ishiba warns against tension over tariffs and vows to expand Asia-Pacific trade groupJapanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed determination to defend rules-based, free and multilateral trade systems and work to expand the main Asia-Pacific trade group at a time of tension over U.S. tariffs.
Global markets rise after a US court blocked many of Trump's sweeping tariffs
Read full article: Global markets rise after a US court blocked many of Trump's sweeping tariffsA big rally for stocks that began in Asia lost steam amid uncertainty about what will happen next after a U.S. court blocked many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Lawyer says Trump administration revokes parole of Mexican girl receiving lifesaving care in US
Read full article: Lawyer says Trump administration revokes parole of Mexican girl receiving lifesaving care in USThe Trump administration has revoked permission for a 4-year-old Mexican girl who receives lifesaving medical care from a California hospital to stay in the country, her family says.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students
Read full article: Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese studentsSecretary of State Marco Rubio says the U_S_ will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, “including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.”.
The Latest: Federal court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs, citing economic chaos
Read full article: The Latest: Federal court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs, citing economic chaosA federal trade court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.
US government to have control in Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal, Trump and Sen. McCormick say
Read full article: US government to have control in Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal, Trump and Sen. McCormick sayU.S. Sen. David McCormick says an arrangement for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel will guarantee an American CEO, a majority of U.S. board members and U.S. government approval over certain corporate functions.
The Latest: NPR and stations file lawsuit against Trump, arguing ending federal funding is illegal
Read full article: The Latest: NPR and stations file lawsuit against Trump, arguing ending federal funding is illegalNational Public Radio and three local stations filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, arguing that an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for the organization is illegal.
King Charles III arrives in Canada to underscore its sovereignty after Trump annexation threats
Read full article: King Charles III arrives in Canada to underscore its sovereignty after Trump annexation threatsKing Charles III has arrived in Ottawa on a visit that Canada’s leader says will underscore his nation’s sovereignty.
European shares gain after Trump pushes back planned 50% tariffs on EU
Read full article: European shares gain after Trump pushes back planned 50% tariffs on EUEuropean shares closed higher and U.S. futures surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would delay a threatened 50% tariff on goods from the European Union to July 9.
Shelton joins Musetti and Sabalenka in French Open second round, tournament honors Nadal
Read full article: Shelton joins Musetti and Sabalenka in French Open second round, tournament honors NadalBen Shelton beat Lorenzo Sonego for the second straight time at a Grand Slam this year, winning 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 under floodlights to reach the second round of the French Open.
US wins ice hockey world championship gold with 1-0 OT win against Switzerland
Read full article: US wins ice hockey world championship gold with 1-0 OT win against SwitzerlandTage Thompson scored the golden goal as the United States prevailed over Switzerland 1-0 in overtime to win its first ice hockey world championship in decades.
Scientists have lost their jobs or grants in US cuts. Foreign universities want to hire them
Read full article: Scientists have lost their jobs or grants in US cuts. Foreign universities want to hire themAs the Trump administration cut billions of dollars in federal funding to scientific research, thousands of scientists in the U.S. lost their jobs or grants.
Trump's speech to West Point graduates mixes praise, politics and grievances
Read full article: Trump's speech to West Point graduates mixes praise, politics and grievancesPresident Donald Trump has used the first service academy commencement address of his second term to laud graduating West Point cadets for their accomplishments and career choice.
Trump signs executive orders to boost nuclear power, speed up approvals
Read full article: Trump signs executive orders to boost nuclear power, speed up approvalsPresident Donald Trump has signed executive orders to speed up the development of nuclear power and grant the energy secretary authority to approve advanced reactor designs and projects.
South Africa police minister says Trump 'twisted' facts to push baseless genocide claims
Read full article: South Africa police minister says Trump 'twisted' facts to push baseless genocide claimsSouth Africa's top law enforcement official says U.S. President Donald Trump wrongly claimed that a video he showed in the Oval Office was of burial sites for more than 1,000 white farmers and he “twisted” the facts while pushing a false narrative about mass killings of white people in his country.
The Latest: Federal judge blocks Trump administration decision to bar foreign students at Harvard
Read full article: The Latest: Federal judge blocks Trump administration decision to bar foreign students at HarvardA federal judge has blocked a Trump administration decision to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students.
Iran-US talks made 'some but not conclusive progress,' mediator Oman says
Read full article: Iran-US talks made 'some but not conclusive progress,' mediator Oman saysMediator Oman says Iran and the United States made “some but not conclusive progress” in a fifth round of negotiations in Rome over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Trump relishes uttering the outlandish. Here's where some of his most showstopping comments stand
Read full article: Trump relishes uttering the outlandish. Here's where some of his most showstopping comments standIt may start as a casual aside, a wee-hours social media post or a much hyped announcement.
Trump's latest tariff threats knock Wall Street, European stocks and Apple lower
Read full article: Trump's latest tariff threats knock Wall Street, European stocks and Apple lowerU.S. stocks fell after President Donald Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the European Union that could begin in a little more than a week.
Denmark stuns Canada, US beats Finland to reach semifinals at ice hockey worlds
Read full article: Denmark stuns Canada, US beats Finland to reach semifinals at ice hockey worldsNick Olesen scored with 49 seconds left and Denmark stunned Canada 2-1 at the ice hockey world championship to advance to the semifinals.
One Tech Tip: These are the apps that can now avoid Apple's in-app payment system
Read full article: One Tech Tip: These are the apps that can now avoid Apple's in-app payment systemApple users are starting to get ways out of the iPhone maker’s so-called “walled garden" which imposes restrictions and fees on payments through iOS apps.
Iran says it may take 'special measures' to defend nuclear sites from Israel
Read full article: Iran says it may take 'special measures' to defend nuclear sites from IsraelIran’s top diplomat has warned that his country would take “special measures” to defend its nuclear facilities if Israel continues to threaten them, raising the stakes further ahead of a new round of talks with the United States.
Bill to teach Texas kids the dangers of communism — but not fascism — clears the Legislature
Read full article: Bill to teach Texas kids the dangers of communism — but not fascism — clears the LegislatureThe bill won bipartisan support despite efforts from multiple Democrats that would have also required students to learn about fascism and Nazism.
North Korea's second naval destroyer is damaged in a failed launch attended by Kim
Read full article: North Korea's second naval destroyer is damaged in a failed launch attended by KimNorth Korea says a new 5,000-ton destroyer key to its naval advancement was damaged during its launching ceremony attended by leader Kim Jong Un.
Canada is talking to the US about joining its ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system, Carney says
Read full article: Canada is talking to the US about joining its ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system, Carney saysCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is talking to the U.S. about joining President Donald Trump’s future Golden Dome missile defense program.
UN warns of renewed conflict in Syria but offers hope with sanctions lifting
Read full article: UN warns of renewed conflict in Syria but offers hope with sanctions liftingThe top U.N. official for Syria is warning of the “real dangers of renewed conflict and deeper confrontation” in the war-battered country.
Ernie Els, Retief Goosen join South African president in White House meeting with Trump
Read full article: Ernie Els, Retief Goosen join South African president in White House meeting with TrumpErnie Els and Retief Goosen spent the day before the Senior PGA Championship as guests of the South African president in a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
US sanctions two members of a Mexican drug trafficking group known as the Northeast Cartel
Read full article: US sanctions two members of a Mexican drug trafficking group known as the Northeast CartelThe United States has imposed sanctions on two members of the Mexican drug trafficking organization Cartel del Noreste, the Northeast Cartel, which was formerly known as Los Zetas.
A look at South Sudan, where the US is accused of quietly sending migrants
Read full article: A look at South Sudan, where the US is accused of quietly sending migrantsThe United States is being asked to explain why it appears to be deporting migrants from as far away as Vietnam and Cuba to South Sudan.
Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan was inspired by Israel's multitiered defenses
Read full article: Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan was inspired by Israel's multitiered defensesU.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for a “Golden Dome” to protect the United States from long-range missiles was at least partly inspired by Israel’s multitiered missile defenses.
After crossing the border for better schools, some parents are pulling their kids and leaving the US
Read full article: After crossing the border for better schools, some parents are pulling their kids and leaving the USEven as immigrants in the U.S. avoid going out in public, terrified of encountering immigration authorities, families across the country are mostly sending their children to school — but that’s not to say they feel safe in this country.