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'No peace': Nearly a year after her son's death, she learned that ICE was responsible
'No peace': Nearly a year after her son's death, she learned that ICE was responsible
Ruben Ray Martinez is considered the first person to be killed by ICE during President Trump's second term. His mother believes his death could have been avoided.
Juliana Kim | Apr 15, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
'Humiliated, broken, powerless': Sudan enters fourth year of war
'Humiliated, broken, powerless': Sudan enters fourth year of war
While parts of Sudan's capital show fragile signs of life, across the country the conflict between the army and a rival paramilitary continues to drive mass displacement, hunger and allegations of atrocities.
Emmanuel Akinwotu | Apr 15, 2026, 8:44 AM UTC
Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket
Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket
"How do I check that it's not a hoax?" said Ari Hodara. The Parisian art enthusiast could not believe his luck when he found out he'd won a Pablo Picasso painting worth $1 million.
The Associated Press | Apr 15, 2026, 8:20 AM UTC
Parts of Northern Marianas could be without power for weeks after super typhoon
Parts of Northern Marianas could be without power for weeks after super typhoon
Authorities in the U.S. territory of Northern Mariana Islands are just beginning to assess the damage from Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Power was out and many of the roads were impassable across Saipan, the largest of the islands.
The Associated Press | Apr 15, 2026, 7:43 AM UTC
Justice Department moves to toss conspiracy convictions for Jan. 6 rioters
Justice Department moves to toss conspiracy convictions for Jan. 6 rioters
The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders, for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.
The Associated Press | Apr 15, 2026, 6:35 AM UTC
Under pressure from President Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026?
Under pressure from President Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026?
President Trump wants to do away with the filibuster in order to pass the Save America Act. But many Senate Republicans are reluctant, wary of what it would mean if they were to lose their majority.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 14, 2026, 7:57 PM UTC
Justice Department says Biden DOJ weaponized law to go after anti-abortion activists
Justice Department says Biden DOJ weaponized law to go after anti-abortion activists
The Trump administration has said that enforcement of the FACE Act by the Biden DOJ represents "the prototypical example" of the weaponization of the law against conservatives.
Jaclyn Diaz | Apr 14, 2026, 7:13 PM UTC
Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done
Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done
An Ohio man was convicted of cybercrimes involving obscene AI-generated images of women and children. But experts warn of the difficulties in going after such cases.
Alana Wise | Apr 14, 2026, 6:11 PM UTC
The Iran war created a global natural gas shortage — a windfall for U.S. companies
The Iran war created a global natural gas shortage — a windfall for U.S. companies
With Qatar's liquefied natural gas still offline, U.S. companies see an opening and are bringing in new investments.
Julia Simon | Apr 14, 2026, 5:50 PM UTC
Historic decline in U.S. overdose deaths threatened by changing street drug supply
Historic decline in U.S. overdose deaths threatened by changing street drug supply
Drug overdose deaths are plummeting in the U.S. in ways never seen before. Experts worry new, toxic "synthetic" street drugs could derail the recovery.
Brian Mann | Apr 14, 2026, 5:03 PM UTC
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