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SEATTLE – A federal district court judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship, the first skirmish in what promises to be a protracted legal battle over the new administration’s agenda. U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour heard 25 minutes of arguments and then issued a court order…
The summary Two of President Donald Trump’s executive orders target the Biden administration’s efforts to boost electric vehicles and wind energy. Both are among the fastest-growing climate technologies in the United States, but the orders could hinder that growth. Advocates of electric vehicles and green energy criticized the measures. With two executive orders, President Donald…
A Colorado crime lab analyst faces more than 100 criminal charges in connection with allegations that she altered reports in sexual assault cases. Yvonne “Missy” Woods was charged with 52 counts of forgery, 48 counts of attempting to influence a public servant, one count of first-degree perjury and one count of cybercrime, according to the…
In the wake of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that affected the heart of the film industry, a beleaguered Hollywood lined up behind Netflix’s narco-musical about trans identity “Emilia Pérez” in the Oscar nominations on Thursday. Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” a Spanish-language film made in France, dominated the nominations with 13 nods, including best…
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump spoke with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday in his first call with a foreign leader of his second term, apparently to renew efforts four years earlier to strengthen U.S. ties. with the kingdom. “The two leaders discussed efforts to bring stability to the Middle East, bolster…
The stench of death would normally repel tourists, not attract them. But this week in Sydney, a city known for its beaches and vibrant food scene, crowds flocked to glimpse (and smell) a rare flower whose scent has been affectionately compared to the scent of rotting meat. Rows of visitors gathered at the Royal Botanic…
A California woman was arrested Wednesday after 27 dead horses were found on her multiple properties, authorities said. Jan Johnson, of Clements, was booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on charges of cruelty to an animal, threatening a public official, criminal threats and possession of a short-barreled shotgun. Sheriff’s deputies along with Animal Services…
When Walid Abu Libdeh returned to Rafah with his young daughter, the 61-year-old engineer felt like he was “in a horrible movie” as he walked through the rubble-strewn streets, trying to discover where his house once stood. “Where are the houses? Where are the trees? Where are the animals? Where are the people we love?…
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said it had organized workshops and conferences for all marriage registration officials to raise awareness and provide guidance on proper communication. Robert Conner, a Thai-American public relations executive based in Washington, said he hoped the law would raise awareness among neighboring countries and even inspire them to follow Thailand’s example. “Even…
NEW YORK — They call her the ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ for a reason. The late great Tina Turner, one of the most popular artists in the world who died in 2023 after a long illness at her home in Küsnacht, near Zurich, left a vast catalog of classics. And now, there’s an unreleased…