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Defense attorneys argued the government failed to present evidence showing Juan Espinoza-Martinez took any steps to carry out a crime, characterizing the messages as "neighborhood gossip."

A leaked recording of a closed-door meeting of Venezuelan officials and pro-government influencers reveals how the country's interim leadership has sought to project resistance domestically while signaling readiness to cooperate with Washington.

Exclusive: New Jersey mom Isharae Jackson claims ‘constant harassment’ and ‘discriminatory practices’ by her bosses at Amazon forced her to stop pumping milk for fear of losing her job

The Houston Republican, who has missed 44 of 48 votes this month, said such absences are typical for those seeking higher office. Rep. Chip Roy, a candidate for Texas attorney general, has not missed any votes in 2026.

Altered image shows Nekima Levy Armstrong sobbing after arrest during protest outside a Minneapolis church

Prosecutors had opened an investigation into allegations that the singer had sexually assaulted two former employees

2K's basketball sim dominates other sports titles in the US!

NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump’s new ersatz United Nations is made up of Trump’s favorite friends because he’s alienated America’s allies. Andrew Feinberg explains the president’s pay-to-play peace club

Organizers say ICE agents have been targeting African nationals amid surge focused in Portland and Lewiston

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: For the US president to dishonour the sacrifice of nations that have fought as partners in countless conflicts is graceless and shameful – and no way for a supposedly friendly head of state to behave

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday tumbled to a 3.5-month low and finished down by -0.82%. Friday's yen strength undercut the dollar after the yen whipsawed from a 1-week low up to a 4-week high on speculation that the Japanese government was intervening in the forex market to support...