US judge blocks Trump from ending protections for nearly 3,000 Yemeni nationals
By Nate Raymond May 1 (Reuters) – A federal judge on Friday blocked U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration from moving ahead next week with its plans to end temporary legal protections that have allowed nearly 3,000 people
Trump says he’ll place 25% tariff on autos from EU, accusing bloc of not complying with trade deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%, a move that could jolt the world economy at a
Iran submits latest proposal for US negotiations, state media say
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Iran has handed over its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States to mediators in Pakistan, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported Friday. The U.S. and Pakistan did not immediately confirm receiving the
Florida sheriff identifies body found in Tampa Bay as 2nd missing student from Bangladesh
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A body found in Tampa Bay has been identified as the second missing University of South Florida doctoral student from Bangladesh, a sheriff said Friday. Nahida Bristy’s remains were found Sunday in a
A small plane has crashed in Texas Hill Country, killing all 5 on board, officials say
WIMBERLEY, Texas (AP) — A small plane crashed among trees in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people aboard, officials said Friday. The crash happened Thursday night in Wimberley, a city about 40 miles (65 kilometers) southwest
Trump says he spoke with Iraq PM-designate, voices strong support
By Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters he had spoken with Iraqi prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi on Thursday, and voiced strong support for him. “With our help, he
Maine 18-year-old charged in death of paddleboarder ruled competent to stand trial
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A judge has ruled an 18-year-old man charged with murder in the killing of a paddleboarder in Maine is competent to stand trial. The death of Sunshine “Sunny” Stewart, 48, of St. George,
Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations after rescue deal stalls, WSJ reports
May 1 (Reuters) – Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations, after failing to align certain bondholders and the U.S. government on a bailout plan, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people
King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit
LONDON (AP) — President Donald Trump sang the praises of King Charles III after the monarch’s state visit this week. He even lifted some tariffs on Scotch whisky as a favor to the British monarch. The king
Long DACA renewal wait times leave some ‘Dreamers’ without status, a job and fearing detainment
Every two years for more than a decade, Melani Candia has gotten approved to stay in the U.S. with her husband and two cats and — more recently — continue to work in special education in Florida.