Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA

A devastating parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could ​cause millions of dollars in economic damage to the U.S. economy has been found in a young sheep in Mexico within 31 miles of the U.S. border, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported on Friday.

Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80

Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar as editor of the original 1977 "Star Wars" and was part of a group of women whose editing was essential to film's New Hollywood era, has died, a lawyer for her family said Friday. She was 80.

US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting

A U.S. immigration agent was arrested in Texas on Friday, nearly two weeks after a Minnesota prosecutor took the unusual step of charging him with assaulting a Venezuelan man ​in a nonfatal shooting in Minneapolis this year.

Troops must meet weight standard to get free tickets to the White House UFC fight

Senior Pentagon leaders are putting together lists of uniformed U.S. service members who will be offered the chance to attend the UFC fight at the White House next month hosted by President Donald Trump.

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America's affordability squeeze

Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.

Louisiana enacts new congressional districts in a bid to give the GOP another seat

Louisiana is enacting a plan to try to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in November.

US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

A judge ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ruling the move couldn't happen without an act of Congress.

Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi finished her interview with House lawmakers about the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files.

Backlash over Trump's $1.776 billion fund tests Blanche's bid for US attorney general

Todd Blanche has moved quickly as acting U.S. attorney general to please the man whose face now adorns the exterior of the Justice Department's Washington headquarters: President Donald Trump.

Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund

Alexandria, Virginia (ap) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from paying

Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test

Cape Canaveral, Fla. (ap) — A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad

Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi arrived for her appearance before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, and the botched release of some case files.

Baby and toddler among 4 victims found shot to death inside Los Angeles home

A baby, a toddler and two adults were found shot to death in a North Hills neighborhood home Wednesday in Los Angeles.

UnitedHealthcare to remove insurance approval requirements for some pediatric services

UnitedHealth's insurance unit said it would eliminate prior approval requirements for about two-thirds of its healthcare services for those under age, as insurers face patient and doctor complaints.

Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test

A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange.

The next generation of filmmakers: YouTube and the ‘modern jumpscare’

Salt Lake City — One look around on social media, and one can tell the film industry is changing and has been for a