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A U.S. journalist sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for acting as an illegal agent for China

An American journalist has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for acting as an agent of a foreign government within the United States, the U.S. Justice Department said.

Chicago River bridge gets stuck after lifting for boat to pass

A major bridge in downtown Chicago remained stuck in the raised position for more than four hours Wednesday after dangerous heat caused its components to expand.

Immigrant rights group seeks to block use of federal databases it says could purge legal voters

An immigrant rights group sued the Trump administration Wednesday to block the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from using federal databases that it alleged are being used to target naturalized citizens who are eligible to vote.

China working on weather modification weapons

The Chinese military is developing weather modification weapons, based on civilian meteorological controls, for future use on the battlefield, according to a think tank report.

Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge and his driver's license was suspended for five years Wednesday following a March rollover crash in Florida, where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.

Russia's hybrid war on Europe aims to intimidate, test NATO

A suggestion that Russia should bomb Berlin -- a new verbal sucker-punch from the Kremlin's designated provocateur-at-large, Dmitry Medvedev -- is the latest volley in Russia's ever-growing hybrid war on Europe.

Maryland Invokes 9/11 in Fight Against State Sanctuary Law

Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler, who is leading 17 of Maryland's 24 counties in a lawsuit against the state's sanctuary policies, told Congress this week that lawmakers in Annapolis have forgotten the lessons of 9/11, as the nation approaches the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

Graham Platner no longer scheduled to speak at Labor Day rally

Former Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is no longer set to speak at a Labor Day rally when he makes his first major public appearance since ending his campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.

Portions of National Mall closed until January for turf, tree restoration

Parts of the National Mall were closed Tuesday and will remain closed through Jan. 24, 2027 so the National Park Service can restore turf and foliage.

Tens of Thousands in Spain Protest Ceuta Border Crisis

The city of Ceuta, a tiny speck of Spanish territory perched on the northern African coast, normally celebrates its Sept. 2 annual official holiday largely ignored by the mainland.

Poll: 13% of Democrats say 9/11 gets too much attention, 25 years later

POLL: Democrats far more likely than Republicans to say the country dwells on 9/11 too much.

Driscoll offered no reason for his exit as Army secretary but said Wednesday was his last full day

Dan Driscoll said his last full day as U.S. Army secretary was Wednesday, but his social media post offered no explanation for why he is stepping down after 18 months as the service's civilian leader.