A judge in Wisconsin, Hannah Dugan, faces charges for allegedly helping a Mexican man avoid arrest by immigration officials at a courthouse. A federal grand jury approved two charges against her, and she faces possible prison time. This case is part of a larger debate about immigration and the role of judges.
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Judge Hannah Dugan is from Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
She is charged with allegedly helping a Mexican man, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, avoid immigration officials.
Flores-Ruiz was wanted for misdemeanour battery charges and had been deported from the US before.
Immigration agents were present in court to arrest him, leading to an incident with Judge Dugan.
A federal grand jury charged her with obstruction and helping someone avoid arrest.
Judge Dugan faces up to six years in prison if convicted.
She claims legal immunity, arguing that her actions were official judicial acts.
The case is part of a broader conflict between Trump administration policies and local authorities.
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A man from Seattle traveled over 60 miles to get help after a fall in the mountains that killed his three climbing partners. The group was descending a mountain when their climbing equipment failed, leading to the fall.
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A Seattle man fell 400 feet with three companions in the northern Cascade mountain range; he survived, but they did not.
Their accident happened in an area called the Early Winter Spires.
The group was rappelling down a steep area because of an approaching storm.
The fall involved a 200-foot drop through the air and another 200 feet over rocks, dirt, and snow.
The only survivor is hospitalized with internal bleeding and a brain injury.
The deceased climbers were identified as Vishnu Irigireddy, Tim Nguyen, and Oleksander Martynenko.
The survivor hiked and drove 60 miles to find a payphone for help, possibly taking a longer route due to unfamiliarity with the area.
A piece of climbing gear called a piton likely caused the accident by failing and coming loose from the rock.
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During an all-night House committee meeting in the U.S., Congressman Blake Moore fell asleep and needed to be woken up by a colleague. The meeting involved discussions and votes on amendments related to a reconciliation bill including Trump's tax cuts.
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The incident occurred during a House Ways and Means Committee meeting.
U.S. politicians were discussing amendments to a reconciliation bill.
The bill included topics on Trump’s tax cuts.
Representative Blake Moore fell asleep during the meeting.
Minnesota Republican Representative Michelle Fischbach woke him up.
The meeting involved debating and voting on specific amendments.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed that Canadians were not pleased with the UK's invitation for a second state visit to US President Donald Trump. Carney emphasized Canada's concerns about preserving its sovereignty, especially after Trump's remarks about making Canada the 51st US state.
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Mark Carney is the Canadian Prime Minister.
Carney said Canadians were not happy with the UK's invitation to Trump for a visit.
Trump has previously suggested that Canada could become the 51st US state.
Carney stated the importance of Canada's sovereignty.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer invited Trump to visit the UK during a meeting in February.
Carney plans to welcome King Charles III to Canada at the end of the month.
King Charles will read a speech in Canada, which is usually done by the governor general.
This will be the first time since 1977 that a monarch reads the Speech from the Throne in Canada.
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Rapper Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was stabbed 14 times in a California prison by an inmate named Santino Casio. Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting fellow musician Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.
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Tory Lanez was stabbed 14 times inside the California Correctional Institution.
The suspect, Santino Casio, is already serving a life sentence for murder.
Casio was sentenced to life with a chance for parole for several serious crimes, including second-degree murder.
He has been placed in "restricted housing" as officials investigate the stabbing.
Tory Lanez is in the hospital with collapsed lungs but is reportedly in good spirits.
Lanez was sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020 during an incident in Hollywood.
Before his conviction, Lanez had multiple top 10 albums in the US.
Santino Casio has committed additional offenses while in prison, including assaults.
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Cassie, whose real name is Casandra Ventura, testified in a New York court about her experiences with Sean "Diddy" Combs. She spoke about being forced to participate in Combs' "freak-off" sex parties during his sex trafficking trial.
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Cassie is the ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Cassie testified in a New York court during Combs' sex trafficking trial.
She described being forced to take part in what Combs called "freak-off" sex parties.
Cassie's testimony was emotional as she detailed her past experiences.
The trial involves allegations of sex trafficking against Diddy.
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During his visit to Saudi Arabia, U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. has a strong partnership with the country. The visit included announcing a $142 billion arms deal and other investments, which Saudi Arabia's crown prince said might eventually be worth $1 trillion.
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President Trump visited Saudi Arabia on his first major foreign trip.
He described Saudi Arabia as a strong partner of the U.S.
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia announced a $142 billion arms deal.
Saudi Arabia predicts these investments could grow to $1 trillion over time.
Trump also announced the U.S. would lift sanctions on Syria during the trip.
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During his visit to Saudi Arabia, former US President Trump announced a $142 billion arms deal with the country and stated the US would lift sanctions on Syria. He also discussed strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia and expressed hope for further investments to boost the US economy.
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Trump announced a $142 billion arms deal between the US and Saudi Arabia.
The visit focused on increasing investment and economic cooperation between the US and Saudi Arabia.
Trump declared the lifting of US sanctions on Syria during his speech.
Trump praised the US-Saudi relationship and emphasized its current strength.
The visit included discussions on the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and some Gulf countries.
Trump briefly mentioned the Israel-Hamas conflict, calling for a better future for Gaza.
Trump was joined by business leaders, including Elon Musk, during his trip.
Trump is planning further stops in Qatar and the UAE, with the UAE committing to $1.4 trillion in US investments over the next decade.
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Mark Carney, Canada's Prime Minister, announced a new cabinet focused on economic issues during a trade conflict with the U.S. The cabinet includes fresh faces and experienced politicians, aiming to manage relations with the U.S. and address domestic challenges like trade and housing.
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Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
The new cabinet consists of 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of state.
There is a new foreign minister, Anita Anand, to handle U.S.-Canada relations.
Dominic Leblanc will focus on trade with the U.S. and improving internal trade in Canada.
Melanie Joly moves from foreign affairs to the industry portfolio.
New roles include public safety, defense, and natural resources ministers.
The cabinet continues to maintain regional and gender diversity.
The cabinet aims to increase housing construction in response to affordability issues.
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Kim Kardashian testified in a Paris court about the 2016 robbery where masked gunmen stole her jewelry. She forgave one of the defendants who apologized during her testimony. The trial involves ten people accused of the crime.
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Kim Kardashian gave testimony in a Paris court about a 2016 robbery.
She was staying in a luxury hotel when masked gunmen entered her room.
The robbery involved £10 million worth of jewelry, including her engagement ring.
During the robbery, she was tied up and a gun was held to her head.
Kardashian expressed fear for her life but followed the robbers' instructions to stay safe.
While in court, Kardashian forgave one defendant who apologized to her.
The trial includes nine men and one woman accused of the robbery.
This is the first time Kardashian shared her account of the robbery in a criminal court.
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US President Trump stated that his administration plans to accept a luxury Boeing plane from Qatar, valued at about $400 million, as a temporary replacement for Air Force One. The move has raised legal questions and sparked political debate, with some claiming it could violate US laws on receiving foreign gifts.
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President Trump announced plans to accept a luxury plane from Qatar worth approximately $400 million.
The plane is intended to temporarily replace the current Air Force One.
Trump mentioned that the Defense Department will receive the plane as a gift, free of charge.
Some Democrats argue that accepting the gift could be illegal without congressional approval.
The U.S. Constitution requires elected officials to get Congress's approval before accepting gifts from foreign leaders.
The Qatari plane needs modifications to meet Air Force One's safety and security standards, which may take years.
Qatar denied some media claims about the plane, stating negotiations are ongoing.
Trump stated that the plane would be used for his presidential library and he wouldn't use it after his presidency.
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President Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia for a four-day visit, marking the start of his second term's major diplomatic trips. His main goal is to attract new investments in the United States from the Gulf countries, especially from their sovereign wealth funds.
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President Trump landed in Saudi Arabia for his first major diplomatic trip of his second term.
The trip will last four days and includes visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.
Trump aims to secure new investments in the US from the Gulf states.
Saudi Arabia was also the first country Trump visited during his first term.
US presidents often start their foreign trips with the UK, Canada, or Mexico, but Trump chose differently.
State-backed sovereign wealth funds are large government-owned investment funds.
Trump's visit is part of his plan to show his "America First" agenda is working.
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Yuval Raphael, an Israeli singer, is set to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest. She survived a deadly attack at the Nova festival in Israel and has since focused on her singing career. Despite facing protests against Israel's participation in Eurovision, Raphael remains committed to perform.
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Yuval Raphael is participating in Eurovision representing Israel.
She survived an attack by gunmen at the Nova festival in Israel on October 7, 2023.
During the attack, she hid in a bomb shelter and was one of 11 survivors there.
Raphael began her professional singing career after the attack.
She will perform with shrapnel still in her leg at the Eurovision semi-final.
Eurovision rules prevent performers from making political statements.
Some broadcasters and former contestants have protested Israel's participation in Eurovision.
Raphael focuses on music and the Eurovision theme "united by music."
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The trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs began in New York, where he faces charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. Prosecutors presented opening statements with details of alleged assaults and video evidence, while Combs denies all the charges.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial in New York.
He faces five charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
The trial includes video evidence of alleged incidents.
Combs has denied all the charges against him.
The main question is whether the "freak-off" parties were consensual.
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Scientists in the U.S. and Japan are working on projects to learn why the Universe exists, focusing on a sub-atomic particle called the neutrino. The U.S. team uses the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (Dune) in South Dakota, while the Japanese team uses a device called Hyper K. Both groups aim to find differences in the behavior of neutrinos and their antimatter counterparts, anti-neutrinos, to help reveal why the Universe is made of matter.
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Scientists are studying neutrinos to understand why the Universe is made of matter and not just energy.
The U.S. project, called Dune, is located 1,500 meters underground in South Dakota.
Neutrinos and anti-neutrinos, which are opposite particles, are being studied to see if they behave differently as they travel.
The Japanese project, Hyper K, hopes to turn on its equipment in less than two years.
Dune involves 1,400 scientists from 30 countries working together.
Both projects are in a race to learn more about the origins of the Universe.
The Japanese team believes their larger detector and earlier start may give them an advantage in making discoveries.
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A flight carrying 59 white South Africans who were granted refugee status landed in Washington, DC. The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) was not involved in their resettlement process, which indicates the refugees were prioritized quickly.
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A group of 59 white South Africans received refugee status in the US.
They arrived in Washington, DC on a US-funded flight from Johannesburg.
The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, did not participate in this resettlement process.
The resettlement occurred under the Trump administration's refugee policies.
The fast-tracking of these refugees is noted as different from how others have been processed.
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The Philadelphia Eagles will play against the Dallas Cowboys in the opening game of the 2025 NFL season on September 4. This is the first time since 2000 that the two teams have met in a season opener. The Eagles, who won the last Super Bowl, will begin their title defense against this well-known rival.
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The Eagles will host the Cowboys in the NFL season opener on September 4, 2025.
The last time the Eagles and Cowboys faced off in a season opener was in 2000.
The Eagles won Super Bowl 59 with a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
20 defending Super Bowl champions have played in the season opener since 2004, with 15 of them winning.
Brian Schottenheimer is the new head coach of the Cowboys.
The full schedule of NFL games will be released soon, on Wednesday at 20:00 ET (Thursday 01:00 BST).
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Canada's Liberal Party gained one more seat in parliament after a recount in a Quebec riding called Terrebone. This recount resulted in Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste winning by just one vote, bringing the party's total to 170 seats, which is two short of the 172 needed for a parliamentary majority.
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The recount in the Terrebone riding showed Tatiana Auguste winning with 23,352 votes, just one vote ahead of the Bloc Québécois candidate.
The Liberal Party now has 170 seats in the House of Commons.
A majority in Canada's parliament requires 172 seats.
Canadian election rules mandate a recount when the winning margin is less than 0.1% of the votes.
The initial results after the election gave Auguste the victory, but a validation process initially showed Sinclair-Desgagné ahead.
The recount was led by Superior Court of Quebec Justice Danielle Turcotte.
There are recounts happening in three other ridings.
The Liberal Party was three seats short of a majority after the general election.
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Jockey Junior Alvarado was fined and suspended for using his riding crop too many times during the Kentucky Derby race. He was fined $62,000 and will miss two racing days at Churchill Downs because he hit the horse, Sovereignty, more than the allowed six times.
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Junior Alvarado is the jockey who won the Kentucky Derby.
He used the riding crop eight times during the race.
Rules allow a rider to use the crop a maximum of six times.
Alvarado received a $62,000 fine and a two-day racing suspension.
This was Alvarado's second offense, causing the fine to double.
Sovereignty, the horse, won the 151st Kentucky Derby.
Alvarado earned $31,000 from the $310,000 prize.
Sovereignty's trainer is William Mott and the owner is Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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Former President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Homeland Security to bring in at least 20,000 new officers to help with his deportation plans. The plan includes incentives for undocumented immigrants to leave the U.S. voluntarily, such as government-funded flights and exit bonuses. The order also encourages collaboration with local law enforcement and other federal agencies to support these efforts.
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Trump ordered the hiring of at least 20,000 new officers for deportation efforts.
The federal government will pay for flights and give bonuses to undocumented people who leave the U.S. on their own.
The executive order does not say how the increased staffing will be paid for.
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) currently has over 21,000 employees, with 6,100 as deportation officers.
Trump aims to involve state and local police and the National Guard in enforcing border laws.
The self-deportation plan includes a government app called CPB Home for easier coordination.
A judge recently ruled against the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport certain migrants, labeling it unlawful.
The self-deportation initiative is referred to as "Project Homecoming."
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