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Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities are preparing a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota that would primarily focus on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S., according to a person familiar with the planning.
The move comes as President Donald Trump again escalated rhetoric about Minnesota's ... (full story)
Settler outposts spread among West Bank villages and fuel fear of more attacks
TURMUS AYYA, West Bank (AP) — The fear is palpable in this Palestinian village. It's clear in how farmers gather their harvests quickly, how they scan the valley for movement, how they dare not stray past certain roads. At any time, they say, armed Israeli settlers could descend.
"In a matter of minutes, they get on t ... (full story)
Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny from Congress over boat strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense earlier this year, facing lawmakers wary of the Fox News Channel host and skeptical of his capacity, temperament and fitness for the job.
Just three months later, he quickly became embroiled in Signa ... (full story)
Princess Aiko's popularity sparks calls to change Japan's male-only succession law
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star.
During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers along the roads overwhelmed the cheers for her parents.
As she turned 24 last Monday, her supporters want to change Japan ... (full story)
What is mutual aid? And why are more people turning to informal efforts to help each other?
When major disruptions happen in communities, often the first people to respond are the residents themselves and their neighbors. When the pandemic shut down daily life or after a disaster like a hurricane or wildfire, people get together to take care of each other.
Even outside of a crisis, some who struggle to meet their needs ... (full story)