FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have signed cornerback DaRon Bland to a $92 million, four-year contract extension four days before the NFL opener at defending champ and NFC East rival Philadelphia. Bland set an NFL record with five interception returns for touchdowns in 2023. He also led the league with nine picks that…… MORE
DHS Secretary Noem Confirms More Ice Resources Are Heading to Chicago for Immigration Crackdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will soon expand immigration operations in Chicago. Noem confirmed plans for the stepped up presence of federal agents in the nation’s third-largest city in a CBS News’ “Face the Nation” interview on Sunday. DHS last week requested the Naval Station Great…… MORE
Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Returns After Monthlong August Recess
As Congress returns to Washington this fall after a monthlong August recess, they will have to find a way to work with Democrats or around them as a government shutdown looms. The annual spending battle will dominate the September agenda, along with conversations among Senate Republicans about changing the chamber’s rules to thwart Democratic stalling…… MORE
Israel Kills Hamas Spokesperson as Security Cabinet Meets to Discuss Expanding Offensive in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military says it has killed the longtime spokesperson for Hamas’ armed wing. The announcement was made Sunday as the country’s security cabinet met to discuss the expanding offensive in some of Gaza’s most populated areas. An official who spoke on condition of anonymity told The Associated Press…… MORE
PBS, NPR Stations Struggle With Trump-fueled Government Funding Cuts
NEW YORK (AP) — A month after Congress voted to strip public media of public money, PBS and NPR stations are working to cope — and survive. More than 500 radio and television stations are affected, and while some have issues in common, most have problems and strategies unique to their own area. For example,…… MORE