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Trump's deportation campaign is capitalizing on a key hallmark: Speed

Fast-tracked deportations mean people are being removed without speaking to an attorney or even getting a court hearing.

Trump's deportation campaign is capitalizing on a key hallmark: Speed

Fast-tracked deportations mean people are being removed without speaking to an attorney or even getting a court hearing.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement talks to a group of undocumented immigrants detained in Kansas on March 18, 2025.

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Trump to nominate national security adviser Mike Waltz for U.N. ambassador

Waltz will be leaving his position in the wake of the Signal chat controversy, with Marco Rubio serving as interim national security adviser.

Trump to nominate national security adviser Mike Waltz for U.N. ambassador

Waltz will be leaving his position in the wake of the Signal chat controversy, with Marco Rubio serving as interim national security adviser.

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Mike Waltz now faces Senate confirmation for U.N. after Signal chat leak

Mike Waltz now faces Senate confirmation for U.N. after Signal chat leak

Sean 'Diddy' Combs confirms he rejected plea deal ahead of sex trafficking trial

Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey said the proposal would have given Combs a lighter sentence than he would receive if he is found guilty at trial.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs confirms he rejected plea deal ahead of sex trafficking trial

Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey said the proposal would have given Combs a lighter sentence than he would receive if he is found guilty at trial.

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Updated Covid vaccines for the fall may be in jeopardy under Kennedy's new rules

Drugmakers would be tasked with designing and testing new clinical trials for shots already proven effective — potentially delaying fall vaccines.

Updated Covid vaccines for the fall may be in jeopardy under Kennedy's new rules

Drugmakers would be tasked with designing and testing new clinical trials for shots already proven effective — potentially delaying fall vaccines.

Medical professional administers Covid-19 booster into arm

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Syracuse lacrosse team coach says staff had 'no prior knowledge' of alleged hazing

Eleven students at Westhill High School turned themselves in to police after an alleged hazing stunt on younger players.

Syracuse lacrosse team coach says staff had 'no prior knowledge' of alleged hazing

Eleven students at Westhill High School turned themselves in to police after an alleged hazing stunt on younger players.

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Students involved in hazing incident could face misdemeanor charges

Students involved in hazing incident could face misdemeanor charges

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