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Border Patrol overwhelmed by large groups of migrant families
U.S. Border Patrol said on Friday its resources were being stretched thin by larger and larger groups of Central American families left by smugglers in remote locations along the U.S. Mexico border.
Trump may not meet deadline for report on Saudi journalist's murder
The Trump administration signaled on Friday it might not meet a deadline to report to Congress on whether it intended to impose sanctions on anyone responsible for the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, prompting an angry backlash on Capitol...
Venezuela's Maduro spurns U.S. aid, rival warns military not to block it
Venezuela's government on Friday said the United States should distribute humanitarian aid in Colombia where it is being stockpiled, while the opposition warned that blocking much-needed food and medicine could constitute crimes against humanity...
Negotiators on U.S. border security funds eye deal by Monday: lawmakers
Efforts in the U.S. Congress to resolve an impasse over border security funding intensified on Friday and were expected to continue over the weekend, as a special negotiating panel aimed to come to a deal by Monday, lawmakers and aides said.
Trump, not particularly vigilant about diet, gets physical exam
President Donald Trump on Friday underwent his annual physical exam, a test of whether his doctor's order that he follow a healthier diet has paid dividends.
'We're happy with it,' say makers of big budget 'Alita: Battle Angel'
Big-budget action film "Alita: Battle Angel" may have garnered lukewarm reviews, but the filmmakers behind the manga-inspired movie envisioned by James Cameron say they are delighted with how it has turned out.
Farage ready to be new 'Brexit Party' candidate if EU exit delayed
Prominent Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage announced on Friday he would stand as a candidate for a new "Brexit Party" to contest European Parliament elections if Britain's departure from the European Union, due in 49 days, is delayed.
Maduro: Venezuelans not 'beggars,' give humanitarian aid to Colombians
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Friday the U.S.-backed humanitarian aid being stockpiled in the Colombian border city of Cucuta for his country should be distributed to poor Colombians as Venezuelans are not "beggars."
Florida caregiver charged after mentally disabled woman gives birth
A Florida man has been charged with sexually assaulting a mentally disabled woman who became pregnant four years ago at a group home where he worked as a caregiver.
Israeli gunfire kills Gaza teens during border protests
Israeli troops shot dead two Palestinian teenagers including a 14-year-old boy during Gaza border protests on Friday, Palestinian health officials said.
British actor Albert Finney, five-time Oscar nominee, dies aged 82
British actor Albert Finney, who rose to fame on a post-war wave of gritty, working-class dramas and became an Oscar-nominated international star, has died at the age of 82.
Wall Street down for third day on lingering trade worries
U.S. stocks fell for the third straight day on Friday, as skepticism over the United States and China reaching a trade deal before a looming deadline added to concerns over slowing global growth.
Acting U.S. attorney general says has not discussed Russia probe with Trump
Acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker said on Friday he had not talked to President Donald Trump about the special counsel's probe into alleged Russian election meddling, in a combative congressional hearing.
Seeking an edge, U.S. landlords turn to tenant experience apps
The firm that sold Chelsea Market to Google for $2.4 billion has joined three large brokerages, among others, to back software designed to meet the growing demands of a millennial workforce that is changing how office space is leased and managed.
Berlinale unrolls green carpet for politically charged film festival
A mother fleeing her violent husband, a serial killer who preys on women and famine in 1930s Ukraine are among the weighty social and political themes explored in films showcased at this year's Berlin Film Festival.
Catalan pro-independence parties reject talks proposed by Madrid
Catalan pro-independence parties have rejected the framework for talks proposed by the Spanish central government aimed at resolving the separatist crisis between Madrid and the wealthy northeastern region, Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo said on...
Acting U.S. attorney general won't discuss communications with Trump
Acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker said on Friday he would decline to answer questions about his communications with President Donald Trump at a congressional hearing focused on his oversight of a probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 el...
Vatican to rule next week on defrocking of disgraced U.S. cardinal: sources
Vatican officials will meet next week to decide the fate of disgraced former U.S. cardinal Theodore McCarrick over allegations of sexual abuse, Vatican sources said on Friday.
EU urges May to seize Labour opening as way out of Brexit impasse
It's a proposal that is not even on the table, and reverses Theresa May's determined position - but EU officials are still urging her to grasp an offer from the Labour opposition to break an impasse over the terms of Britain's EU exit.
Acting U.S. attorney general won't discuss Trump communications at hearing
Acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker said on Friday he would decline to answer questions about his communications with President Donald Trump at a congressional hearing expected to focus on his oversight of a probe into Russian meddling in t...