Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts
Platner, a Democrat, posted a video over the weekend taken by his wife, Amy Gertner, who reportedly told his campaign of the text messages last year.
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Voluntary departures spike as immigrants face squalid detention, pressure to leave
Human rights groups describing crowded, often unsanitary conditions.
Can I vote in person without a ballot in California’s June 2 primary election?
Many counties use electronic poll books, which allow election workers to confirm, in almost real time, whether someone has already voted.
USS Ashland returns to San Diego following lengthy deployment to Indo-Pacific
The 610-foot dock landing ship carried elements from Camp Pendleton’s 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Trump administration will temporarily pause $1.8 billion fund, complying with court order
The department says it “disagrees strongly” with the ruling but would abide by it.
What to know about US military strikes on alleged drug boats
U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats in Latin America have killed over 200 people since September.
Brush fire prompts the temporary closure of both directions of state Route 67 in Ramona
The fire charred about 7 acres and briefly threatened an elementary school in Ramona before fire crews got the upper hand, a fire official said. Two helicopters and two air tankers responded to the fire, which was reported around noon.
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
The lawsuit claims the company deployed a product that facilitates and encourages harm, including self-harm and violence, while falsely assuring users it was safe.
Experts say US targeting of Brazilian gangs is an attempt to sway election there
Analysts say the U.S. classification of two Brazilian gangs as terrorists is a political election maneuver.
US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
The State Department is reducing visa processing in Africa to 20 hubs to limit U.S. immigration.