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Honolulu records 6th death from massive explosion of illegal fireworks over New Year's

Honolulu records 6th death from massive explosion of illegal fireworks over New Year's

HONOLULU (AP) — A sixth person died Wednesday from injuries sustained when crates of illegal fireworks ignited during a New Year’s Eve party in a Honolulu neighborhood, setting off a chain of explosions that left more than a dozen people with severe
Justice Dept. official accuses FBI chief of 'insubordination,' tamps down talk of revenge on agents

Justice Dept. official accuses FBI chief of 'insubordination,' tamps down talk of revenge on agents

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Justice Department official accused the FBI's acting leaders of “insubordination” in a Wednesday memo in which he sought to soothe anxiety inside the bureau over the potential for a broad purge of agents involved in investigat
Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports

Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday intended to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women’s sports.
US officials now say Trump only wants to displace Palestinians from Gaza temporarily

US officials now say Trump only wants to displace Palestinians from Gaza temporarily

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — President Donald Trump’s top diplomat and his main spokesperson on Wednesday walked back the idea that he wants the permanent relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, after American allies and even Republican lawmakers rebuffed his
Honolulu records 6th death from massive explosion of illegal fireworks over New Year's

Honolulu records 6th death from massive explosion of illegal fireworks over New Year's

HONOLULU (AP) — A sixth person has died as a result of a massive explosion of illegal fireworks over New Year's in Honolulu, police said Wednesday. A 30-year-old woman died at a local hospital at about 5:59 a.m.
Trump’s birthright citizenship order is put on hold by a second federal judge

Trump’s birthright citizenship order is put on hold by a second federal judge

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a second nationwide pause on President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for anyone born in the U.S.
Scott Turner confirmed as Trump's HUD secretary after pledging to address housing shortages

Scott Turner confirmed as Trump's HUD secretary after pledging to address housing shortages

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda at a time when most Americans say the cost of living around necessities are a top concern.
Guatemala strikes deal with Rubio to accept migrants from other countries deported from the US

Guatemala strikes deal with Rubio to accept migrants from other countries deported from the US

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s president said Wednesday after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that his country will accept migrants from other countries being deported from the United States.
Rahim Al-Hussaini is named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims

Rahim Al-Hussaini is named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Rahim Al-Hussaini was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims, following the death of his father.
Scott Turner confirmed as Trump's HUD secretary after pledging to address housing shortages

Scott Turner confirmed as Trump's HUD secretary after pledging to address housing shortages

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda at a time when most Americans say the cost of living around necessities are a top concern.