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Month: May 2025

Sen. Cornyn of Texas says federal probe started into Muslim-entered community near Dallas

By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a federal civil rights investigation into a Muslim-centered planned community around one of the state’s largest mosques near Dallas, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said Friday. Cornyn requested the federal probe of the development last month, citing concerns it could

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Bryan County Sheriff’s Office using drones to catch drivers texting, not wearing seatbelts

By Tia Maggio Click here for updates on this story     BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WJCL) — A groundbreaking — and controversial — move by the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office is catching drivers’ attention, literally from above. The department has started using drones during traffic stops, targeting drivers who are texting or not wearing seatbelts. The technology

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On podcasts, Trump’s surgeon general pick touts organics, questions vaccines and talks spirituality

By ALI SWENSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s newest surgeon general nominee is a burgeoning health influencer who has shared her approach to health care through appearances on some of the nation’s most popular wellness and right-wing podcasts. A sampling of Dr. Casey Means’ comments from those interviews over the past

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On podcasts, Trump’s surgeon general pick touts organics, questions vaccines and talks spirituality

By ALI SWENSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s newest surgeon general nominee is a burgeoning health influencer who has shared her approach to health care through appearances on some of the nation’s most popular wellness and right-wing podcasts. A sampling of Dr. Casey Means’ comments from those interviews over the past

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15 states sue over Trump’s move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his ‘energy emergency’ order

By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press A coalition of 15 states is suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural resources. Trump issued an executive order declaring a “national energy emergency ” on the first day of his

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15 states sue over Trump’s move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his ‘energy emergency’ order

By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press A coalition of 15 states is suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural resources. Trump issued an executive order declaring a “national energy emergency ” on the first day of his

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Rumeysa Ozturk in a photograph provided by her family.

Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk arrives back home after spending six weeks at a Louisiana detention center

By Gloria Pazmino, Rebekah Riess, Dalia Faheid, CNN Tufts University doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk on Saturday arrived in her home state of Massachusetts after she was snatched by masked federal agents near her home and spent six weeks in ICE detention as part of the Trump administration’s effort to deport noncitizens who have spoken out

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BC-KX-STOX-Final

New York(AP)Final stocks LastChg. AT&TInc 27.84 +.37 Altria 59.43 — .97 AmerenCp 97.40 — .28 AmExpress 284.51 +.85 ArchDanM 48.53 +.83 AutoZone 3663.73—11.00 BPPLC 29.77 +1.18 Boeing 194.85 +3.15 BristMySq 46.45 — .43 Brunswick 47.98 — .10 Chevron 138.49 +1.45 Citigroup 71.45 — .19 CocaCola 70.52 — .65 ConAgraBr 23.09 — .13 ConocoPhil 88.59 —

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BC-KX-STOX-Final

New York(AP)Final stocks LastChg. AT&TInc 27.84 +.37 Altria 59.43 — .97 AmerenCp 97.40 — .28 AmExpress 284.51 +.85 ArchDanM 48.53 +.83 AutoZone 3663.73—11.00 BPPLC 29.77 +1.18 Boeing 194.85 +3.15 BristMySq 46.45 — .43 Brunswick 47.98 — .10 Chevron 138.49 +1.45 Citigroup 71.45 — .19 CocaCola 70.52 — .65 ConAgraBr 23.09 — .13 ConocoPhil 88.59 —

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Measles outbreak in North Dakota prompts local health officials to quarantine unvaccinated schoolchildren

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Measles cases continue to accumulate in the United States in what is already the second-worst year since the disease was declared eliminated a quarter-century ago. Now, a recent outbreak in one North Dakota county has led local health officials to quarantine nearly 200 unvaccinated students. North Dakota has reported

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BC-Merc Table,1st Add

OpenHighLowSettleChg. LUMBER 27,500 bd. ft.; $ per 1,000 bd. ft. May 553.5 553.5 542.0 545.5 —10.5 Jul 586.0 586.5 572.5 573.5 —11.5 Sep 609.5 612.0 600.0 600.0 —12.0 Nov 627.0 627.0 621.0 621.0 —6.0 Est. sales 1,124. Thu.’s sales 1,563 Thu.’s open int 7,678, up 202 LIBOR-1 MONTH $3 million; pts of 100 pct. No

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*‥ *‥ *Open*High*Low*Settle* Chg.

NEW YORK (AP) — Cotton No. 2 Futures on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Friday: OpenHighLowSettleChg. COTTON 2 50,000 lbs.; dollars per lb. Jul 66.69 67.22 66.40 66.61 —.08 Oct 68.90 68.90 68.80 68.80 —.11 Dec 68.75 69.21 68.42 68.67 —.08 Mar 69.93 70.40 69.64 69.93 —.06 May 70.84 71.20 70.55 70.85 —.05 Jul 71.51 71.71 71.16

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Barbara Bush Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Barbara Bush, wife of former President George H.W. Bush and mother of former President George W. Bush. Personal:Birth date: June 8, 1925 Death date: April 17, 2018 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Barbara Pierce Father: Marvin Pierce, publisher Mother:

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World Cup Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the World Cup football (soccer) tournaments. The World Cup is organized by FIFA, the Federation Internationale de Football Association. Men’s and women’s tournaments are held every four years. July 20-August 20, 2023 – The Women’s World Cup takes place in Australia and New Zealand. Spain defeats

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