Court action on Texas law sparks border confusion
A Texas law seeking to empower state arrests and deportations of illegal entrants triggered confusion along the U.S.-Mexico border as 5th Circuit judges questioned enforcement details while the law remained paused. The Supreme Court briefly allowed it to take effect, and officials warned of federal-state clashes over authority amid mixed sheriff responses and ongoing immigration battles.
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Congress debates 1.2 trillion spending package and DEI ban
Congressional leaders push a 1.2 trillion funding package to avert a government shutdown, with about 886 billion for defense and policy changes including a ban on funding for a UN Palestinian refugees program through March 2025. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs DEI ban in public schools. Ukrainian strikes drive evacuation in Belgorod region as schools close and facilities shift to remote learning.
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Video alleged in sex assault case cited in court
A woman testified she was intoxicated and assaulted, with DNA matching Everett. Wyatt and Anthony faced charges as officers reviewed a video of the incident, while the judge ordered Wyatt to stand trial and Everett awaits juvenile court status.
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Pearl Harbor survivor Dick Higgins dies at 102 in Oregon
Richard C. Higgins, one of the few remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, died at his Bend home at age 102. A granddaughter noted his service as a radio man with a patrol squadron of seaplanes stationed at Hawaii's naval base during the December 7, 1941 attack. His passing follows a note that educational institutions will stay closed.
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Dick” Higgins
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Mayor expresses sorrow after trial ruling in Shaw case
Mayor Littlejohn said he felt sad for the two young people and their families after the trial. He spoke of wanting to give space for grieving and noted the situation reminded him of lessons shared with his own son. He emphasized the community shares in the loss and offered condolences.
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