Bay Area immigration attorneys warn of uptick in violent ICE arrests

Bay Area ICE arrests are growing more violent, attorneys say, and those targeted are ending up in the hospital. Bay Area immigration attorneys warn of…

Hong Kong press group urges authorities to scrap new rules tightening media access to land records

A Hong Kong press group has urged the government to scrap new rules tightening media access to the city’s land records, warning that the arrangements…

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‘Trump Would Obstruct Our Investigation’: Ted Cruz’s Trap Backfires as Smith Turns Evidence on Trump

EXCLUSIVE: Libyan Police ‘Sell’ Nigerian Woman After Arrest, Demand 5,000 Dinars For Release From Detention Site

EXCLUSIVE: Libyan Police ‘Sell’ Nigerian Woman After Arrest, Demand 5,000 Dinars For Release From Detention Site SaharaReporters learnt that Victoria was arrested on October 19,…

Crucial San Luis Valley aquifer drains to record low as water court ponders competing solutions

Latest well tests show nearly 72,000 acre-foot drop in unconfined aquifer, pointing to dire consequences for potato industry

NYC’s horse carriage drivers feel betrayed as lawmakers set to abolish industry

Central Park's horse carriage drivers are making their last stand as city lawmakers prepare to abolish the industry. [ more › ]

Trump’s Obsession With Somalia Isn’t Just Racist. It’s Been Lethal.

Beyond targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Trump administration has killed, arrested, deported, and demonized Somalis at home and abroad. The post Trump’s Obsession With Somalia…

Midweek Roundup: clash over Aurora

News and commentary from the past week or so. Survey: Community Transit wants your input on Swift Gold by November 15. News: Commentary: This is…

“The River Can’t Be Trusted”

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Texans didn’t know their neighborhood was built near an abandoned oil well spreading toxic fumes

As new neighborhoods are built in Texas, residents don’t always know they are living on top of old oilfields.

Texas Comptroller Don Huffines issues series of “executive orders,” raising questions about his office’s authority

The authority to issue executive orders traditionally belongs to the chief executive, like the governor or a county judge.

Mail ballot ID proposals in other states initially led to more rejected ballots

As Colorado voters weigh Amendment 84, data from Texas, Georgia and Virginia show an initial increase in ballots thrown out after new ID requirements

What to expect when you’re expecting a new Timberwolves season.

The Wolves are once again zigging (towards ballhandlers) as the league zags (towards multifaceted big men). The post What to expect when you’re expecting a…

What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work?

Plus: A vigil at Red Lake Nation; Nick Shirley gets paid; You can see a post about You Can See Everything; and more in your…

Town Leaders Said They Were Prepared for Floods. First Responders Disagree.

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Colorado utility regulators to decide whether Xcel’s data center tariff proposal protects customers

State’s largest electricity provider has a plan to tax “large load” users, but will it limit the impact on everyday customers?

Cambodia and Laos are not pawns in a Chinese encirclement

In late September, China and Laos opened a Beijing-funded training and support center and an aviation academy at Ban Keun airport, about 50 kilometers north…

7 Diet and nutrition strategies for early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease

An early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis raises plenty of questions about medication, safety and daily routines. read now...

German embassy warns Nigerians against visa agents, fraudulent job offers

THE German Embassy in Nigeria has warned visa applicants against falling victim to fraudsters who promise guaranteed visa approvals, secured jobs and preferential access to…