Iran’s Attacks Force U.S. Troops to Work Remotely
Iran has severely damaged several American military bases in the Middle East, officials say.
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Homeland Security Talks Hit Snag as Democrats Demand ICE Restrictions
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Leading music labels sued Cox Communications for failing to terminate accounts of subscribers flagged for distributing copyrighted music.
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In San Jose, a Reckoning Over Cesar Chavez Is Only Beginning
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Air traffic audio and a detailed timeline from federal investigators reveal the final moments before a jetliner collided with a fire truck.
Massachusetts Teacher Charged With Raping Two Students
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Somali Immigrants Have Effectively Been Denied a Fair Hearing, Lawsuit Says
Two Minnesota-based legal groups accused the Justice Department of unconstitutionally expediting Somalis’ immigration cases.