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US Justice Department seeks to dismiss Maurene Comey lawsuit on procedural grounds
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit that fired former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey brought against it, saying she didn’t properly follow administrative complaint procedures before suing.The argument was in court papers filed Monday prior to a Thursday hearing in Manhattan federal court.
In September, Comey sued the department, the Executive Office of the President, U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi, the Office of Personnel Management and the United States.
The lawsuit said her July firing was based on... Read More
Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities are preparing a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota that would primarily focus on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S., a move that comes as President Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric about the state’s Somali community, according to a person familiar with the planning.The operation could begin in the coming days and is expected to zero in on people in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area who have final orders of deportation, the person said. Teams of immigration agents would spread across the Twin Cities in... Read More
Dua Lipa's Mexico concerts come with specialty tacos, hot sauce and margaritas
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Dua Lipa’s three concerts in Mexico are accompanied by an exclusive culinary experience: a pop-up taqueria named La Dua, complete with hot sauce and margaritas.The British pop singer on Monday opened La Dua, a temporary taco shop where registered fans can eat tacos and sip drinks in her honor.
La Dua’s menu is headlined by three specialty tacos — all inspired by her songs and albums: The pork rind Houdini Taco, the flank steak Taco Maria, and the cheesy beef barbecue Radical Optimism Taco. Patrons can also order consommé and drinks such as... Read More
The Latest: Hegseth defends second boat strike, citing âfog of warâ
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday defended the secondary strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, citing the “fog of war” as reason for his not seeing any survivors in the water when the strike was ordered and launched.Hegseth’s comments came during a cabinet meeting hosted by President Donald Trump the day after the administration insisted the strike, which it says was ordered by Navy Vice Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley, was lawful.
Legal experts say the U.S. military would have committed a crime if survivors were killed, and lawmakers... Read More
Israeli forensics experts examine remains handed over by militants in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel on Tuesday said it had received remains handed over by Palestinian militants in Gaza to the Red Cross. They were believed to be one of the two hostages still in the territory: an Israeli and a Thai national.Israel’s government said the “findings” were taken for forensics testing. Palestinian media said they were discovered in Gaza’s northern town of Beit Lahiya.
The remains of 26 hostages taken in the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war have already been returned since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire began... Read More
Top Stories
- Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
- Israeli forensics experts examine remains handed over by militants in Gaza
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- Winter's first big snowstorm hits the Northeast as schools close and traffic slows
- Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike in scrutinized attack on alleged drug boat
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- Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffs
- Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging peace efforts on Ukraine and meets US delegation
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- Dua Lipa's Mexico concerts come with specialty tacos, hot sauce and margaritas
- Multi-platinum rapper Toosii has committed to playing football at Syracuse
- âNew Yearâs Rockinâ Eve' to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris
- Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn Trump administration's use of their work
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- Multi-platinum rapper Toosii has committed to playing football at Syracuse
- Serena Williams has taken the first step toward a comeback to tennis by registering for drug tests
- Denny Hamlin testifies that signing NASCAR's charter deal would have been a 'death certificate'
- Dave Canales has led an impressive turnaround with the overachieving Carolina Panthers