U.S. prosecutors said Wednesday they’re discussing a potential plea deal with Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the long-elusive Mexican drug lord arrested last summer

Minnesota House speaker election is in legal limbo. Democrats challenge Republican win, citing quorum issues. Potential ramifications for new Dem rep. Legislative deadlock escalates.

Two Georgia voter advocacy groups founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams and led by Raphael Warnock before he was elected to the U.S. Senate have admitted to campaign finance violations and will pay a $300,000 fine

Presidential Inauguration 2025: A Constitutional Mandate & Historical Perspective. AP reporters Meghani & Superville offer insight into the ceremony's history, traditions, and expected elements. Learn how past events shaped today's coverage.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin didn't inform Congress or the White House as required when he was incapacitated due to treatment for prostate cancer or when complications worsened his condition last year

Southern California wildfires: Dangerous fire weather outlook triggers evacuations, high winds threaten homes, and $8M in FEMA aid is now available for residents. Learn about SBA loans, community support, & potential Oscar impact.

2025 travel rules loom. California wildfires devastate, causing evacuations & air quality issues. NFL prospect Kyren Lacy faces charges. New Orleans accident sparks extremist group probe. Stay informed.

The outgoing acting director of the National Counterterrorism Center says the U.S. is facing an elevated threat of terrorism

Trump's DOJ & FBI nominees face deep public distrust. Just 20% have high confidence. Skepticism spans parties, raising major hurdles for confirmations. #Trump #JusticeDept #FBI #politics

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: From controversy to national service. Learn how this holiday, often a day off, fought for passage for 15 years. #MLKDay #CivilRights #History

NH man Stephen Murphy faces trial Wednesday for alleged sexual assault of boys at Sununu Youth Services Center. This is the first of multiple cases stemming from widespread abuse allegations. #Abuse #NewHampshire #Justice

California's diesel emission rules for trains & trucks stall. Air Resources Board withdraws requests due to EPA inaction, just before Biden leaves office. Future of clean transportation in California uncertain. #emissions #California #environment

Miraculously, a blue VW van survived the Palisades fire! Azul, a cherished 1977 Type 2, stands as a beacon of hope amidst the devastation. Read the inspiring story. #PalisadesFire #Volkswagen #Hope

New Jersey Governor Murphy announces mifepristone stockpile, prioritizing abortion access amid Trump administration concerns. Protecting reproductive rights clashes with potential cooperation. Learn more about his State of the State address & policy priorities. #NewJersey #abortion #politics

Brooklyn Synagogue Damage Trial: Four men accused of vandalizing a Brooklyn synagogue after a clandestine tunnel incident reject plea deals, choosing trial on April 28th. Tunnel dispute, civil unrest, and felony charges.

Cuba off US terror list? Biden admin poised to reverse Trump designation, potentially easing tensions. #Cuba #Biden #Trump #terrorism #USpolitics

As a menacing wildfire approached, staff and residents of a senior citizens home made a desperate escape for their lives

MS-13 gang member Jairo Saenz pleads guilty to 7 murders, including high school students. Facing 40-60 years, Saenz admits responsibility. #MS13 #CentralIslip #Justice

NOPD federal oversight extended 2 years. Judge rejects city's request to end program early, citing needed reforms despite progress. Community concerns remain. #NOPD #NewOrleans

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor has created a new office dedicated to preventing gun violence, a month after a school shooting not far from the state Capitol

Georgia Governor Kemp delays tort reform reveal, focusing instead on $1B infrastructure & education. Details expected end-of-month. #GeorgiaPolitics #TortReform #Infrastructure

LA wildfires cause widespread "Do Not Drink" water advisories. Damaged infrastructure & firefighting efforts contaminate water supplies. Extensive testing is underway. Follow local authorities' guidance.

See Al Capone like never before! New Mob Museum exhibit features personal artifacts, a 1929 home movie, & granddaughter's stories. Rare glimpse into the gangster's life. Open Wed! #AlCapone #MobMuseum

LA Wildfires: Strong winds return, threatening thousands more homes. Evacuations possible. Massive damage, potential $250B+ cost. Updates & safety tips.

NYC congestion pricing: 7.5% traffic drop first week, but impact varies. $9 fee prompts subway use, some 40% rush hour speedup, but long-term effects unclear. #NYCtraffic #congestionpricing #MTA

2020 Census multiracial surge questioned! Princeton study claims a methodological change, not a real increase, inflated numbers. Researchers urge recalculation using old methods. #census #demographics #2020census

Southern California wildfires rage on, with fierce winds returning Monday. Evacuations urged; thousands displaced, 24+ dead. Increased resources, but fears remain. #wildfires #California

Hawaii proposes $300 fines, felony charges for illegal fireworks following deadly explosion. Governor Green unveils new penalties aiming to curb illegal fireworks use. Learn more about the proposed legislation. #HawaiiFireworks #Safety

Titanic lawsuit dropped! US withdraws after RMS Titanic Inc. revised plans, avoiding potential violations of federal law. No 2025 expeditions planned. #Titanic #RMSTitanicInc #History

Supreme Court rejects Utah's bid to control vast federal lands. State's lawsuit, seeking local control over nearly half of Utah's federal land, is shut down. Learn why. #SupremeCourt #Utah #FederalLands

The Supreme Court is turning back a challenge to a strict gun licensing law in Maryland

Supreme Court rejects oil company appeal, allowing states to sue for climate change damages. Multi-billion dollar lawsuits against fossil fuel industry move forward. #ClimateChange #FossilFuels #Lawsuits

Pete Hegseth's SecDef nomination faces intense Senate scrutiny. His controversial DEI stance, past allegations, and evolving statements complicate the confirmation process. Will his combat experience outweigh concerns? #Hegseth #SecDef #SenateConfirmation

Arizona Gov. Hobbs seeks bipartisan solutions on water, border, & affordability. Facing a Republican legislature, she prioritizes collaboration, despite election results. Budget boost offers flexibility. School voucher debate continues. #ArizonaPolitics #Hobbs #GOP

❄️Ice Castles are back! Explore massive ice structures, tunnels, & caves in NH, Utah, & more. Giant castles, ice bars, & snow tubing! Amazing winter wonder. #IceCastles #WinterWonderland

Biden speaks to families of 3 Americans held by Taliban. Negotiations for their release, involving a Guantanamo detainee, face timeline uncertainty with Biden's term ending. Incoming administration inherits potential deal, raising national security concerns.

Seward Highway briefly closed after pedestrian bridge collapse due to high winds. No injuries reported. Debris cleared, road reopened. Learn details & safety tips. #Alaska #SewardHighway #BridgeCollapse

Altadena family defies wildfire, helping neighbors. Pratas' home survives, but community devastated. Vanessa leads photo doc, showing damage & support. #Wildfires #LosAngeles

South winter storm receding! Power restored, airports reopening. Warm weather melts snow, but showers & potential snow return. #WinterStorm #PowerOutage #SnowDay

LA's tree canopy devastated by fires. Historic neighborhoods hardest hit. TreePeople reports significant damage, impacting young and mature trees. Climate change exacerbates the crisis. Replanting efforts face challenges. Community input crucial for resilience. #LAClimateChange #UrbanForestry

Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Senate Confirmation Hearings! Key figures like Doug Collins (VA), Pete Hegseth (Defense), and Doug Burgum (Interior) testify Monday. See schedules & details. #TrumpCabinet #ConfirmationHearings

LA Wildfires: 16 Dead, 62 sq miles burned, $135B damage. Strong winds threaten more destruction. Evacuations remain critical. Aid efforts underway. #LAWildfires #CaliforniaFires

Trump admin: US state legislatures brace for clashes. Red states back immigration enforcement, blue states resist abortion, trans, & education policies. Learn how states are preparing for the new era.

LA wildfires destroy vital outdoor learning spaces, impacting nature-based preschools, schools, and homeschool groups. Families grieve loss of crucial educational enrichment, especially post-pandemic. Learn how this tragedy affects access to nature-based learning.

Jack Smith's resignation, amid Trump investigation, fuels legal battle over report release. Election interference & classified docs probe at center of court dispute. Transparency vs. due process clash.

LA Fire Chief Crowley clashes with Mayor Bass over resources during wildfires, criticizing budget cuts & water shortages. Public dispute escalates amidst unprecedented blazes, sparking job security concerns & national debate.

Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom, a remote ceremony due to wildfires. Highest civilian honor presented via phone call. Focus on global peace & suffering relief. #Biden #PopeFrancis #PresidentialMedalOfFreedom

Rudy Giuliani faces a tough legal week. NYC mayor's Florida condo, World Series rings, are at center of a Georgia election case. Judge orders restrictions on testimony, potentially harming his defense. Adverse inferences loom. #Giuliani #lawsuit

James Woods' Pacific Palisades home survives LA wildfires, defying predictions. A miracle amid widespread destruction. See how his home escaped. #Wildfires #LA #JamesWoods