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Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers

Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Friday passed a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers as both Republicans and Democrats seek to show they can act to rein in distribution of the deadly drug.
Helicopter route permanently closed on route near Washington airport where 67 died in midair crash

Helicopter route permanently closed on route near Washington airport where 67 died in midair crash

WASHINGTON (AP) — Helicopters will be permanently restricted from flying near Washington, D.C.
Immigration officials arrest second person who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia

Immigration officials arrest second person who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal immigration authorities arrested a second person who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, and have revoked the visa of another student, they announced Friday.
Philippine ex-President Duterte appears by video link at International Criminal Court hearing

Philippine ex-President Duterte appears by video link at International Criminal Court hearing

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Jailed former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared Friday by videoconference before judges at the International Criminal Court , days after his arrest in Manila on murder charges linked to the deadly “ war on dr
Bid to launch women's DI hockey at Michigan moving forward, regent Denise Ilitch tells the AP

Bid to launch women's DI hockey at Michigan moving forward, regent Denise Ilitch tells the AP

University of Michigan regent Denise Ilitch told The Associated Press she believes there’s enough support for the Big Ten school to launch a Division I women’s hockey program that it’s only a matter of when, not if, it will happen.
Head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraqi prime minister says

Head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraqi prime minister says

BAGHDAD (AP) — The head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with U.S.-led coalition forces, the Iraqi prime minister announced Friday.
Hamas says it will release a US-Israeli hostage and 4 bodies but Israel expresses immediate doubt

Hamas says it will release a US-Israeli hostage and 4 bodies but Israel expresses immediate doubt

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas said Friday it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals who had died in captivity.
More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign

More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs that his officials say exclude white and Asian American
Former US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, who bridged partisan gaps with his quick wit, dies at age 93

Former US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, who bridged partisan gaps with his quick wit, dies at age 93

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson, a political legend whose quick wit bridged partisan gaps in the years before today’s political acrimony, has died. He was 93.
Two judges order Trump administration to rehire probationary workers let go in mass firings

Two judges order Trump administration to rehire probationary workers let go in mass firings

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two federal judges handed down orders requiring President Donald Trump's administration to rehire thousands, if not tens of thousands, of probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies Thursday, slowing down