A helicopter helping battle a large Utah wildfire crashed Friday, with no immediate word on the conditions of the two people aboard, federal officials said. The helicopter was one of seven working a fire in central Utah that was caused by lightning on July 27. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the helicopter crashed in…
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This week, CBS News received another recording from inside the notorious Evin Prison in Iran with an update from U.S. citizen and journalist Reza Valizadeh. He last reached out in June, and he wants his most recent statement to be made public, as well, according to his attorney Ryan Fayhee. Valizadeh is one of…
The new liaison to local law enforcement for the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles is facing state criminal charges himself, and has a string of prior convictions for driving under the influence, public records show. Shawn Christopher Lewis, who previously served as First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli’s chief of staff when he was…
Spanish authorities are monitoring social media posts that suggest a potential online campaign to mobilize another mass migrant crossing into the Spanish-controlled territory of Ceuta next week. More than 72,000 people crossed illegally into the exclave last week, drawing global headlines and condemnation from world leaders including President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni….
Washington — The Supreme Court just over a month ago expanded presidential power when it struck down removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission, clearing the way for the president to fire members of certain independent boards and commissions at-will. But as the high court considered the legality of Congress’ efforts to shield…
Washington — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department. The Alaska senator said in a statement on social media that she is concerned the Trump administration could proceed with its proposed fund to compensate…
Yemen’s state-run Saba news agency reported on Friday that Houthi rebels had launched fresh missile and drone attacks on the eastern Yemeni city of Marib, a day after a series of strikes on government military positions left dozens dead and wounded. Yemeni armed forces shot down several Houthi drones over Marib, according to the report….
A case against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell will continue after a judge decided Thursday there is probable cause to believe he violated campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his candidacy at a July Fourth parade. A complaint filed July 22 alleged Lindell “threw pillows to spectators” during the parade in Delano, Minnesota….
