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Body cameras being immediately issued to ICE agents in Minneapolis
Every U.S. Homeland Security officer on the ground in Minneapolis, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, will be immediately issued body-worn cameras, Secretary Kristi Noem said Monday. Source link
U.S. judge grants asylum to Chinese whistleblower who got scooped up in ICE raid
A Chinese whistleblower fled to the U.S. with footage of detention camps and requested asylum, only to be arrested by ICE agents and face deportation to Uganda. Now, five years after his saga began, his asylum claim has been granted. Source link
Arizona police suspect crime in disappearance of Today show host's mother
The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s Today show host Savannah Guthrie over the weekend is being investigated as a crime based on what authorities saw at her home, an Arizona sheriff said Monday. Source link
NASA's moon rocket experiences fuel leak during critical test ahead of launch
NASA ran into a leak while fuelling its new moon rocket Monday in one final make-or-break test that will determine when astronauts can launch on a lunar fly-around. Source link
IN PHOTOS | Best of Westminster Kennel Club dog show
The annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is underway, and over 3,000 dogs from around the world have gathered in New York City to participate in various competitions. Source link
Trump says he'll lower tariffs on India after Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he had agreed on a trade deal with India that slashes U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent in exchange for India lowering trade barriers and stopping its purchases of Russian oil. Source link
Powerful men from politics, business and entertainment mentioned in latest Jeffrey Epstein files
Here is a look at some of the notable names in the latest release of files from the U.S. Justice Department pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein. The list includes politicians, entertainment figures, business leaders and Royal Family members, with some releasing statements this past weekend about their interactions with the late accused child sex trafficker. Source […]
The Milano-Cortina Olympics are 3 days away. But preparation remains visibly unfinished
In Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, preparations for the Winter Olympics remain visibly unfinished, underlining the pressure organizers are facing as the curling tournament starts Wednesday and the first women’s downhill training is scheduled for Thursday. Source link
Son of Norway's crown princess arrested days before his rape trial set to begin
The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess has been arrested, just before his trial opens on charges including rape, police said on Monday. Source link
Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopens, with strict limits
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step in the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire but a mostly symbolic development on the ground, as few people will be allowed to travel in either direction and no goods will be going into the war-torn territory. Source link