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US judge tosses Trump administration lawsuit over New York City 'sanctuary' laws

Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Thursday threw ​out a Trump administration lawsuit that sought to block New York City laws limiting cooperation ‌with federal immigration enforcement, finding the government did not have ⁠a valid basis to ​sue.

Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Zelenskyy says 'we're done' with Trump's energy truce

Daniel Flynn and Max Hunder, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 5:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery on Thursday, after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was "done" supporting a ceasefire on energy targets announced by President Donald Trump.

2 killed in explosions near palace used by Yemen's government in latest Houthi attack

Ahmed Al-haj, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least six explosions have struck near the palace used by Yemen's internationally recognized government in Aden, killing at least two people Thursday and wounding six more.

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Curtis speaks out against Trump's decision to import Russian diesel

VideoStaff  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 4:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis is speaking out against the Trump Administration's decision to import Russian diesel.

Curtis applauds decision not to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 2:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, praised Thursday's announcement from Pres. Donald Trump that the execution of the Fort Hood gunman would not be livestreamed.

Trump administration sues California over alleged noncitizens on the state's voter rolls

Alanna Durkin Richer and Sophie Austin, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration sued California election officials Thursday over the alleged presence of noncitizens on the state's voter rolls.

Trump shuts down Hegseth's plan to livestream military execution

Phil Stewart, Susan Heavey and Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump scrapped plans to livestream the execution of the former Army major who killed 13 people ​at Fort Hood, overruling Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday.

Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices

Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal authorities are investigating letters with "suspicious substances" that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide.

Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says new torture allegations are 'false'

Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro insisted Thursday during an appearance in a New York court that torture allegations in a rewritten drug trafficking indictment were "false accusations."

Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe, AP source says

Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 7:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal authorities investigating Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar have seized the Democratic lawmaker's phone and have issued grand jury subpoenas, including to some of her relatives.

Prince Harry and wife Meghan make first joint appearance since UK return

VideoHannah McKay and Vitalii Yalahuzian, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 6:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together in public on Thursday for the ​first time since they made a surprise return to Britain.

Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls

Safiyah Riddle and Eric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 10:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Justice Department is threatening California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month's midterm elections.

Lehi community cites safety concerns, urges pedestrian bridge

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 8:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lehi community members and leaders are urging state leaders to help fund what they say is a desperately needed pedestrian bridge after a boy got hit while crossing Timpanogos Highway.

ICE rejects suggestion that its officers wear body cameras that automatically activate

Rebecca Santana, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 7:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A report urges U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to ensure body-worn cameras are activated when needed, suggesting automatic activation in certain situations. ICE disagrees, citing privacy concerns.

Inside the booming market for US midterm election bets

Hannah Lang and Michelle Price, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 6:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Betting on U.S. midterm elections has surged this year on Polymarket and Kalshi, prediction markets that rose to prominence in 2024 when ​they bucked traditional opinion polls in signaling that President Trump would win the presidency.

New York City's iconic horse-drawn carriages expected to take their last trot

Mark Morales and Gloria Pazmino, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York City's iconic Central Park horse-drawn carriage industry is nearing its end after Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a deal to abolish them.

Can a blue wave help a newcomer challenge Utah's top-ranking Republican in Congress?

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The race for Utah's 2nd Congressional District this year pits an established congressman against a first-time candidate seeking to represent northern Utah in Washington, D.C.

Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides

Jaimie Ding, Dylan Lovan and Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation.

Trump says massive oil, gas exploration set to begin in 'our Greenland'

Louise Rasmussen, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that "massive oil, gas and mineral exploration" was set to begin on Greenland.