Nov 27 Mother whose infant died after detention files claim against U.S. for $60 million By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Yazmin Juarez's lawyers said 1-year-old Mariee developed a respiratory illness while she and her mother were detained at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas. The girl died six weeks later in Philadelphia. Continue reading
Nov 27 Trump says Putin meeting may be called off over ‘aggression’ against Ukraine By Associated Press In an interview with The Washington Post Tuesday, Trump says he will be receiving a "full report" from his national security team. "That will be very determinative," Trump said. Continue reading
Nov 27 A case of murder and Native control of lands could have broad implications, justices suggest By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Some justices said they fear a ruling for the Muscogee Creek Nation could have big consequences for criminal cases, but also tax and other regulatory issues on more than 3 million acres of Creek Nation territory, including most of Tulsa,… Continue reading
Nov 27 U.S. officials defend using tear gas on migrants. Here’s a close look at their claims By Joshua Barajas, Amber Partida The U.S. has continued to dismiss criticism over its use of tear gas on a group of asylum-seekers in Tijuana, saying the “chaotic” weekend of border clashes were “predicted” by President Donald Trump and immigration officials. Continue reading
Nov 27 Mitch McConnell: U.S. must respond to ‘abhorrent’ Khashoggi killing By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says "some kind of response" is needed from the United States for Saudi Arabia's role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and senators are "discussing what the appropriate response would be."… Continue reading
Nov 27 ‘SpongeBob’ creator Stephen Hillenburg dies of ALS at 57 By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Hillenburg conceived, wrote, produced and directed the animated series Spongebob SquarePants that began in 1999 and bloomed into hundreds of episodes, movies and a Broadway show. Continue reading
Nov 27 Lawsuit challenging Georgia election process filed by Stacey Abrams-backed group By Kate Brumback, Associated Press In a fiery speech ending her campaign Nov. 16, Stacey Abrams announced that a lawsuit would be filed against Georgia "for the gross mismanagement of this election and to protect future elections from unconstitutional actions."… Continue reading
Nov 27 Melania Trump and Karen Pence assemble comfort kits for troops By Associated Press Mrs. Trump said Tuesday the packs are "one small way that we can say thank you and honor the sacrifices that members of the military make year-round."… Continue reading
Nov 27 Judge hears request to unseal pending Assange charges after being mistakenly revealed By Yanan Wang, Associated Press Typically, criminal charges remain under seal until a defendant has been arrested to prevent a target from fleeing arrest or destroying evidence ahead of prosecution. Continue reading
Nov 27 Pence and Kushner make push for criminal justice rewrite on Capitol Hill By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Senators announced a bipartisan agreement on the legislation earlier this month, but McConnell has yet to say whether he will hold a vote on the bill. Vice President Kike Pence and White House senior adviser Jared Kushner are expected to… Continue reading