A New York appeals court denied President-elect Donald Trump's request for a stay of his sentencing hearing later this week, a major blow to the leader-in-waiting before his inauguration. … [Read more...] about N.Y. appellate judge refuses to postpone Trump’s sentencing for hush money conviction
College senior Jio Rodriguez’s heart stopped while playing basketball, AED help was nearby
Until Jio Rodriguez was wheeled into the operating room for open-heart surgery last Valentine's Day, he'd never seen his brother Brian Rodriguez cry. … [Read more...] about College senior Jio Rodriguez’s heart stopped while playing basketball, AED help was nearby
Republicans tee up fast votes on Laken Riley Act to deport illegal immigrants who steal, shoplift
Congressional Republicans are speeding their first immigration crackdown bill through Congress with an initial vote scheduled later this week on the Laken Riley Act, which would pressure Homeland Security to detain and deport illegal immigrants who shoplift or steal. … [Read more...] about Republicans tee up fast votes on Laken Riley Act to deport illegal immigrants who steal, shoplift
Court proceedings for man charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing are delayed several weeks
The man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare's CEO outside a New York City hotel is unlikely to appear in Manhattan federal court again before mid-February after prosecutors and lawyers on Monday requested more time to prepare the case for trial. … [Read more...] about Court proceedings for man charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing are delayed several weeks
U.S. transfers 11 Guantanamo detainees to Oman after more than two decades without charge
The Pentagon said Monday it had transferred 11 Yemeni men to Oman this week after holding them for more than two decades without charge at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. … [Read more...] about U.S. transfers 11 Guantanamo detainees to Oman after more than two decades without charge