WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is offering his assurances that U.S. troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia. The Republican president on Monday did not rule out sending U.S. troops to join any such effort as he met with Ukraine’s president and other European leaders. But during a TV interview Tuesday…… MORE
Nebraska Announces Plan for Immigration Detention Center Dubbed the ‘Cornhusker Clink’
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska has announced plans for an immigration detention center in the state’s remote southwest corner as President Donald Trump’s administration races to expand the infrastructure necessary for increasing deportations. The Trump administration is adding new detention facilities across the country to hold the growing number of immigrants it has arrested and…… MORE
Qatar Urges a Gaza Ceasefire After a ‘Positive Response’ From Hamas
JERUSALEM (AP) — A key mediator on Gaza is stressing the urgency of brokering a ceasefire after Hamas showed a “positive response” to a proposal. But Israel has yet to weigh in as its military prepares an offensive on some of the territory’s most populated areas. The prospect of an expanded assault on areas sheltering…… MORE
Hurricane Erin Churns Up Dangerous Waves and Closes Beaches Along Us East Coast
RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Erin is churning slowly toward the eastern U.S. coast and stirring up waves that already have forced dozens of beach rescues. The biggest storm surges are expected over the coming two days. Forecasters remain confident the center of the monster storm will remain far offshore. But the outer edges are…… MORE
California Redistricting Hearing Turns Heated as Republicans Mount Opposition Campaign
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California hearing on Democrats’ redistricting effort turned into a shouting match Tuesday. A Republican lawmaker pressed for answers over a partisan plan aimed at winning Democrats five more House seats. He argues that California should spend money on other issues such as health care instead. California’s plan is a counter…… MORE