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Elephants can't pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they're not human, court says

Five elephants at a Colorado zoo may be “majestic” but do not have the legal right to pursue their release since they aren't human.

Trump signs executive orders on federal workforce, free speech

President Trump signed multiple executive orders during his inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on Monday evening, throwing pens to supporters after a signing ceremony. The signings at a small desk set up on stage in the Washington, D.C.

German national suspect identified in deadly shooting of US Border Patrol agent in Vermont

A German national suspect on a legal visa allegedly killed a United States Border Agent during a traffic stop in Vermont near the Northern border on Monday.

More than 200 potential jurors summoned for trial of prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery's death

A judge is dismissing some of the more than 200 potential jurors summoned for the trial of a prosecutor accused of meddling with the investigation of the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

The ash left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires might be toxic, experts warn

Toni Boucher threw up the first time she saw the charred remains of her home and neighborhood after this month’s deadly Los Angeles-area wildfires. Now she wonders if it’s worth it to go back to sift through the ashes and try to find her grandmother’s wedding ring.

11-year-old pulls ultra rare Paul Skenes rookie card, Pirates says massive trade deal stands

The card, which contains the "Debut Patch" worn by Paul Skenes, quickly became a highly-coveted item. After months of search, an 11-year-old has reportedly come up with it.

A frigid storm drops rare snow on Houston and New Orleans as Florida readies plows in the Panhandle

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A rare frigid storm charged through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday, blanketing New Orleans and Houston with snow that closed highways, grounded nearly all flights and canceled school for more than a million students more accustomed to hurricane dismissals than snow d

Police investigate whether foreign actors are paying for antisemitic crimes in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian detectives are investigating whether foreign actors are paying criminals to commit antisemitic attacks in the country, police said on Wednesday.

Inauguration prayer service's pastor asks Trump to 'have mercy' on transgender kids, immigrants

“I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared. There are gay, lesbian, transgender children, Democratic, Republican, independent families — some who fear for their lives,” she said.

As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Parched Southern California continued to face dangerous winds but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, forecasters said Tuesday, dampening the prospects of another round of killer wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could could create new challenges lik

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11-year-old pulls ultra rare Paul Skenes rookie card

Topps, the card manufacturer, confirmed that the Paul Skenes 1/1 Debut Patch card was in fact unpacked.

Home prices are rising across the US, especially in the Midwest

Once-affordable housing markets in the Midwest are now seeing the largest price increases, according to Redfin.

Trump's first day back in White House includes firings, infrastructure announcement

President Donald Trump is spending his first full day back in the White House meeting with congressional leaders, making an infrastructure announcement and demonstrating one of his favored expressions of power: firing people.

Deep South hit with rare winter storm; historic snowfall expected

Millions of Americans face an artic blast, including the first-ever blizzard warning for parts of the Gulf Coast.

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The possibility of the U.S. outlawing TikTok kept influencers and users in anxious limbo during the four-plus years that lawmakers and judges debated the fate of the video-sharing platform. The moment its fans dreaded arrived late Saturday when the platform went dark in response to a federal ban.

At least 66 dead, 51 injured in a hotel fire at a ski resort in northwestern Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A fire at a hotel at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday killed at least 66 people, Turkey's Interior Minister said. Ali Yerlikaya said at least 51 other people were injured in the disaster. “We are in deep pain.

Trump pumps brakes on Day 1 tariffs

Trump campaigned hard on tariffs, which allowed him to tap into undercurrents of frustration about the globalized economy.

Ohio State VS. Notre Dame: Facts to know before the CFP Championship kickoff

The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish meet Monday night in the College Football Playoff national championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Rubio unanimously confirmed as secretary of State, becoming Trump's first Cabinet official

Rubio’s confirmation vote passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, 99-0. Rubio also was able to cast a vote for himself.

Supreme Court won’t take up fight over Pennsylvania mail ballot date requirement

The Supreme Court said Tuesday it won’t hear civil rights groups’ appeal seeking to invalidate Pennsylvania's dating requirement for mail ballots, which has invalidated thousands of votes each recent election and become a central legal fight over voting in the key swing state.

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Nose spray to treat depression? FDA approves first-of-its-kind medicine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a nose spray to help treat depression, Johnson & Johnson announced Tuesday.

Trump to issue executive orders defining sexes, ending DEI practices in government

President-elect Trump intends to issue executive orders on his first day in office that will recognize only two sexes, male and female, and aim to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in the federal government, according to incoming White House officials.

President Trump wants to make showerheads and toilets flow greatly again, but so may utility bills

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump once expressed concern with how low showerhead flow affected his “perfect” hair. Now back in the White House, he's again taking aim at some high-efficiency household items — and that may mean higher water and electric bills in your home.

Democratic AGs sue Trump over birthright citizenship executive order

Twenty-two Democrat-led states and two cities challenged President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship, that on Tuesday kicked off the first legal battles between his new Justice Department and Democratic attorneys general.

Senate passes Laken Riley Act in first move after Trump inauguration

The Senate on Monday passed the Laken Riley Act, making the immigration-related bill the first piece of legislation to make it through the upper chamber in the new Congress and putting it a step closer to being signed into law by President Trump. Senators voted 64-35 on the bill.

The rescue of hundreds of miners in a deep South African gold mine began with a camera and a note

CARLETONVILLE, South Africa (AP) — A specialized camera was lowered late last year into an almost 2.6-kilometer- (1.6-mile-) deep mineshaft in South Africa where hundreds of miners were reported to be trapped, starving, dehydrated and desperate to get out.

Georgia fire chief shot and killed in Alabama after stopping to help driver who struck deer: police

A Georgia fire chief was shot and killed in Alabama over the weekend after he stopped to help out a driver who struck a deer in Chambers County, police say.

American deputy killed by stray bullet on Turks and Caicos vacation

Illinois sheriff's deputy Shamone Duncan was killed alongside a local resident while on vacation in Turks and Caicos for her sister's birthday this weekend.

Guitarist John Sykes of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy dies

"In his final days, he spoke of his sincere love and gratitude for his fans who stuck by him through all these years," a statement released Monday read.

Costco workers authorize nationwide strike

Thousands of Costco workers nationwide voted Sunday to authorize a strike if a contract is not reached by the end of the month.