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Every ICE field office will have body cameras in next 60 days, DHS says
The Department of Homeland Security is in the process of deploying body cameras for all Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel nationwide, fulfilling th…
Shameless NYC Council members give themselves a big fat 18% pay hike — on first day on the job
They raised a stink. City Council members overwhelmingly voted Thursday to give themselves an 18% raise — a shamelessly self-serving move that comes after mont…
FBI launches probe after rounds of bullets pepper Arizona ICE building
FBI launched a probe after several rounds of bullets were fired at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Arizona this week.
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Hochul’s data-center ban: Letters to the Editor — July 17, 2026
NY Post readers discuss Gov. Hochul’s one-year (for now) ban on building new large-scale data cente…
Craig Melvin addresses scary ‘Today’ intruder confrontation
Melvin spoke out about the frightening incident on social media Thursday.
California sues five cities over lack of housing plans
California filed lawsuits Thursday against five cities that state officials say have repeatedly fai…
Cruel kitten torture suspect busted on rooftop after cops’ wild San Francisco chase
Wild video of the scene shows officers attempting to talk the accused kitten killer down from the r…
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North America
White House says ICE traffic stops will continue after deadly shootings
The comments came following widespread reports earlier in the week that those stops would be put on…
Flood sirens blare in southcentral Texas as rivers reach perilous heights
Flood sirens blared early Thursday in Comfort, Texas, as the Guadalupe River rose more than 30 feet…
Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Seeking Asylum Is Arrested by ICE
Shaoping Wu was working as a contract delivery driver for Amazon when he was pulled over in Pennsyl…
Transportation agency approves bypass for Lac-Mégantic
Bypass will divert trains around downtown, 13 years after train derailment killed 47
Europe
Zelensky's dismissal of Ukraine's defence chief sparks political crisis
Rare protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday over the dismissal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedoro…
Bitter row splits Ukraine's military leadership after defence minister ousted
Ukraine's ousted defence minister directed stunning public criticism at the army's top commander on…
Watch: What to know as Genoa bridge disaster trial ends
More than 50 defendants have been on trial in Italy over the 2018 bridge collapse which killed 43 p…
How rivalry with a top general brought down Ukraine’s popular defence minister Fedorov
The forced resignation of 35-year-old Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a sweeping government re…
Asia
1 dead, nearly 100 injured in crush at India chariot festival
A sudden crowd surge at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India’s Odisha state on Thursday left a…
【地震速報】宮崎県南部平野部 鹿児島県大隅地方で震度3
１７日午前６時４９分ごろ地震がありました。現在、震度３以上が観測されている地域は以下のとおりです。…
国立公園のクマ対策手引書を初作成 環境省
国立公園内でクマによる人身被害が相次ぐ中、環境省は公園を管理する職員向けに被害対策の手引書を初めて…
US to toughen up visa regulations for Chinese journalists, foreign students
The White House moved on Thursday to tighten visa rules for foreign students, media and those on ex…
Africa
Report reveals extent of Kenyan deaths on Russian frontline
In tonight's edition, Ebola is spreading faster in the DRC than in any previous outbreak, the WHO s…
Algerian prime minister visits survivors after deadly fire at orphanage
Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb speaks with survivors after a fire burning at an orphanage in t…
Civil rights groups oppose meeting between Macky Sall and President Diomaye
A group condemning the repression under former President Macky Sall’s rule in Senegal has spoken ou…
Uganda: Mamdani's American Dream
[Independent (Kampala)] Francis Fukuyama's 1990s end-of-history thesis was the last big narrative t…
Oceania
Live: Telstra CEO to be grilled over nationwide outage and compensation
Telstra CEO Vicki Brady is set to be grilled over the nationwide outage, and potential compensation…
Ultra-low tide makes 1km walk to island lighthouse possible
A rare chance to walk 1 kilometre offshore to an island lighthouse attracts thousands of trekkers t…
Piece of space history to feature in Powerhouse Parramatta debut exhibition
It took 43 days and a custom cage to bring the 4.5-tonne test command module from Washington to Cas…
Morning Mail: ‘Mind blowing’ El Niño forecasts, smoking hits record low, and where did the AFL’s Steves go?
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South America
Canadian wildfire sends hazardous smoke spewing into US
FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks with Jonathan Boucher, Researcher at the Canadian Forest Service, …
Detenido el exgobernador de Baja California Ernesto Ruffo por delincuencia organizada y huachicol fiscal
La Fiscalía ha informado de que el arresto es resultado de una “investigación de alta complejidad” …
Trump changes Reflecting Pool ‘gash’ size again, but offers no evidence
When announcing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool had been drained again, Donald Trump doubled d…
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces testosterone screening for US troops
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that military personnel age 30 and older will…
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Utah
New Arroyo Fire sparks in remote area of Grand County, threatening oil and gas infrastructure
A new fire has sparked in a remote area of Grand County, burning along a steep mountain ridge.
Crews work to control house fire with heavy fire activity in Midvale
Crews are on scene for a working house fire in Midvale, with heavy fire involvement in the backyard…
What’s happening to mortgage rates as the Iran war escalates
Idaho
High temps in the 90’s as thunderstorms continue with monsoon moisture
Monsoon moisture will persist through next week, bringing daily chances for showers and thunderstor…
“Más allá de extraordinario”: el mensaje de admiración de Shakira a Messi
Por Erick E. Beltran, CNN en Español Shakira se unió a las celebridades que han expresado su admira…
Climbing mortgage rates, brain health, celebrity ‘sex pass’: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Gina Park, Kimberly Richardson, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Apparently, the most competitive …
Wyoming
Search ends with recovery of North Carolina man's body in Snake River - WyomingNews.com
Search ends with recovery of North Carolina man's body in Snake River WyomingNews.com
Yellowstone’s oldest wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, leaves the park, raising fears for its future - Oil City News
Yellowstone’s oldest wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, leaves the park, raising fears for its future Oil Ci…
Teton Pass crash galvanizes safety push - WyomingNews.com
Teton Pass crash galvanizes safety push WyomingNews.com
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WATCH LIVE: Karoline Leavitt returns for White House briefing as Trump readies primetime speech
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation Thursday on topics he said will include electio…
As the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Hits a 40-Year Low, It's Time To Scrap It
Presidents have repeatedly used the SPR to manipulate markets and shield consumers from the consequ…
UK aid cuts ‘reduce bilateral support to some African countries by 90%’
Critics say Foreign Office figures send ‘global message about the role the country wants to play on…
Crowd surge at Hindu festival in India leaves 1 dead and many hospitalized
A sudden crowd surge at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India's Odisha state on Thursday left a…
Must Watch: Rubio Goes Hard on the 'Unique Evil' of Far-Left Terrorism, Promises More to Come
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner
The United Kingdom and Argentina fought a brief war over the British overseas territory in 1982.
The U.K. Wants a Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds
Tech companies may soon have to comply with yet another U.K. regulation.
New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage
The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department serve…
