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How Alcatraz became America’s most notorious prison

President Donald Trump wants to convert Alcatraz back into a federal prison, decades after the California island fortress was converted…

May 5, 2025

Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pushing forward with its mass deportation agenda, President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it would pay…

May 5, 2025

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Prison guard who helped beat cuffed New York inmate to death pleads guilty to manslaughter

UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — A corrections officer pleaded guilty to manslaughter Monday in the fatal beating of a handcuffed inmate…

May 5, 2025

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Democratic senators press Trump administration on how it will protect endangered species

Three Democratic U.S. senators are asking the Trump administration to explain how it analyzed a proposed rule to eliminate habitat…

May 5, 2025

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AP Analysis: Iran talks tough and launches missile all while seeking a new nuclear deal with the US

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran is talking tough — while still wanting to talk more with the United…

May 5, 2025

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Trump is swiftly undoing transgender protections in HUD’s housing policies

The Trump administration is swiftly remaking housing policy as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development retreats from long-established…

May 5, 2025

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The Latest: Trump administration offers to pay immigrants in the US illegally for ‘self-deportation’

The Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the United States illegally $1,000 plus travel costs if they leave…

May 5, 2025

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Thousands of machinists union members go on strike at jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — About 3,000 labor union members went on strike early Monday at jet engine maker Pratt…

May 5, 2025

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Warren Buffett will remain chairman at Berkshire Hathaway when Greg Abel takes over as CEO in 2026

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — When Greg Abel becomes Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO next year he will of course take on…

May 5, 2025

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Who is George Simion, a nationalist who topped polls in Romania’s presidential redo?

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — George Simion, a nationalist and vocal supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, won Romania’s first-round presidential…

May 5, 2025

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Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cleaners and cooks. Doctors and nurses. Even drivers and elevator operators. The support staff for the…

May 5, 2025

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The UN’s top court dismisses Sudan’s genocide case alleging the Emiratis funded RSF rebels

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court on Monday dismissed a case brought by Sudan accusing the…

May 5, 2025

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3 dead and 5 injured after a fight led to a shooting at a crowded event in suburban Phoenix

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A fight between groups of people with a history of “bad blood” escalated Sunday night into…

May 5, 2025

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South Dakota students weigh protest against university honors for homeland security chief Noem

MADISON, S.D. (AP) — Dakota State University hasn’t experienced the student protests taking place at other U.S. colleges. Nestled in…

May 5, 2025

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Houston sent to early playoff exit with 103-89 loss to Warriors in Game 7

HOUSTON (AP) — With a chance to close out their first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, the Houston…

May 5, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

Iran’s top diplomat in Pakistan to mediate in the escalation with India over the Kashmir attack

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister held talks with top Pakistani officials on Monday to try and mediate in the…

May 5, 2025

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Israel plans to seize Gaza under a new plan, officials say

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel approved plans Monday to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the Palestinian…

May 5, 2025

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In battle against transgender rights, Trump targets HUD’s housing policies

As a transgender man, the words “you’re a girl” gutted Tazz Webster, a taunt hurled at him from the day…

May 5, 2025

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The conclave to choose the next pope will be the most geographically diverse in history

VATICAN CITY (AP) — There is no rule that cardinals electing a new pope vote a certain way according to…

May 5, 2025

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Cinco de Mayo celebrates resilience and culture of Mexican people

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos, tequila and colorful…

May 5, 2025

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Indigenous people raise awareness about their missing and murdered

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Indigenous people across North America are calling this week for sustained responses to the violence in…

May 5, 2025

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Berlin still bears scars 80 years after pivotal battle that sealed the defeat of Nazi Germany

BERLIN (AP) — Central Berlin was in ruins after the Red Army completed the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in…

May 5, 2025

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Iraq’s justice minister says prisons are at double their capacity as amnesty law takes effect

BAGHDAD (AP) — As a general amnesty law takes effect in Iraq, the country’s prisons are facing a crisis of…

May 5, 2025

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From debate to dialogue: In a contentious era, ‘Ethics Bowl’ offers students a gentler alternative

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — At the National Speech and Debate Tournament, two high school students take the stage. The…

May 5, 2025