August 09, 2026

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Trump's immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota's bruising Senate primary

In the streets surrounding a drab federal office complex next to the Minneapolis airport, the beleaguered resistance to President Donald Trump found its footing. Read More.

Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court. This program tries to help

Lawyer Kamalpreet Chohan ran her finger down a list of 57 names of people scheduled to appear during a morning of hearings at the immigration court in California's capital and pointed out one glaring absence. Read More.

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. Read More.

El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, said Sunday he has spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president campaigns with him as the party tries to unite after a bitter primary that exposed deep rifts between its progressive and moderate wings. Read More.

Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die

The operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter, is facing criminal charges and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was an illegal charter, the U.S. Coast Guard said Sunday. Read More.

Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can't enforce the law without a chairperson

On opening day at the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma's new Harrah’s-branded casino, the tribe's chairman watched customers pack the gambling floor while a queue of cars spilled out of the parking lot. Read More.

Hindu devotees honor goddesses in India and Britain, in photos

In India and Britain, Hindu worshippers are taking part in rituals honoring the divine feminine. The observances come during Aadi, a holy month in the Tamil calendar associated with prayers, offerings and devotion to Hindu goddesses. Read More.

Russia, Ukraine exchange overnight strikes that leave 7 dead, many injured

Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported. Read More.

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