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Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that's likely to be swiftly appealed

A federal judge issued a restraining order Thursday night forbidding the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out President Trump's plans to police which mailed ballots can be delivered for November's election, saying the agency overstepped its boundaries.

U.S. sanctions Italian far-left group for backing Antifa, domestic extremists

The State Department imposed sanctions on an Italian leftist group that supplies digital support to Antifa and other extremists, including a group in Oregon, according to information released by the department on domestic terrorists.

Congo Begins Ebola Vaccinations to Fight Country's Worst Outbreak on Record, Health Minister Says

Congo on Thursday began vaccinating people against Ebola as health authorities work to slow the country's deadliest outbreak of the disease on record.

Georgia teacher's classroom 'gas station' lets kids pass gas without disrupting class

A second-grade teacher in Atlanta has created a designated corner in her classroom where students can pass gas without leaving the classroom, a solution that has gone viral and sparked a broader debate about classroom etiquette.

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis' murder trial heads to closings in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing

The murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur is headed to closing arguments after the defense rested Thursday following testimony from three former Las Vegas police officers.

Stars and Stripes publisher, editor and reporter sue Pentagon to challenge their firings

Three staff members from the Stars and Stripes military news outlet are suing to challenge their recent firings by the Pentagon, accusing the Trump administration of violating their First Amendment free speech rights to speak out against government interference in their work.

About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet

U.S. officials said about 90 U.S. citizens remained unaccounted for Thursday, a day after catastrophic flash floods engulfed a border area of China and Nepal, killing hundreds of people.

Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filed

A Florida grand jury found that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration "misappropriated" $10 million in taxpayer money it diverted to a charity connected to his wife, but it declined to file criminal charges due to a lack of evidence indicating who specifically was responsible.

Packers running back Josh Jacobs facing misdemeanor charges of battery, criminal damage to property

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from what police described as a physical confrontation with his girlfriend.

Trump says Cruz is 'very talented,' might run for president in 2028

TRUMP on Ted Cruz potentially running for POTUS in '28: "I would say that he's very talented. He's a very good friend of mine. I think he might do that. He's a talented guy."

Judge questions why Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to return Trump's name to building

A judge on Thursday expressed skepticism about the Kennedy Center's intention to return President Donald Trump's name to the historic performing arts venue by early next month, challenging the board's insistence on moving forward even in the face of a court ruling that blocked and reversed a previous effort.

Woman arrested, charged after driving at law enforcement near Mar-a-Lago checkpoint

Florida authorities arrested and charged a woman with trying to run over a Secret Service agent and then local police officers after she was stopped at a security checkpoint by President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.