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Partial shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand ICE changes

By MARY CLARE JALONICK, KEVIN FREKING and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With a partial government shutdown looming, Senate Democrats laid out a list of demands Wednesday for the Department of Homeland Security, including an enforceable code of conduct for federal agents ...

Officer placed on modified duty after fatally shooting raccoon at a NYC beach

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York police officer who fatally shot a raccoon at a New York City beach has been placed on modified duty while the matter is reviewed, according to officials. The shooting occurred Thursday morning at Rockaway Beach, after someone called 911 to report a vicious animal, ...

A Minnesota nurse is the 6th person to die during the US immigration crackdown

At least six people have died during the Trump administration's intense immigration enforcement campaign in the U.S., the latest being a 37-year-old man who was shot by a Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis. Federal authorities immediately described Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen, as an armed ...

Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks

By The Associated Press Digging out from the weekend's massive snow and ice storm could be hazardous to your heart. Pennsylvania health officials announced three snow-removal related deaths Sunday. All were between the ages of 60 to 84. The Lehigh County coroner's office cautioned people to ...

Death toll from US strikes on alleged drug boats reaches 126 people

By BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The death toll from the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats is up to 126 people, with the inclusion of those presumed dead after being lost at sea, the U.S. military confirmed Monday. The figure ...