Sen. Susan Collins announces end to ICE large-scale operations in Maine after talks with Noem
Read full article: Sen. Susan Collins announces end to ICE large-scale operations in Maine after talks with NoemU.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says immigration officials have ceased their enhanced operations in the state.
Collins, Mills take different tacks on ICE's sweeping enforcement action in Maine
Read full article: Collins, Mills take different tacks on ICE's sweeping enforcement action in MaineMaineโs leading Republican and Democratic officials are taking different approaches to Immigration and Customs Enforcementโs sweeping ongoing action in the state.
Pentagon contractor indicted in leak case tied to search of Washington Post reporterโs home
Read full article: Pentagon contractor indicted in leak case tied to search of Washington Post reporterโs homeFederal prosecutors say a Pentagon contractor has been indicted on charges that he illegally handled classified national defense information that he took home from work and later gave to a news reporter.
Maine governor questions โsecret arrests,' sheriff says ICE targeted one of his recruits
Read full article: Maine governor questions โsecret arrests,' sheriff says ICE targeted one of his recruitsMaine Gov. Janet Mills challenged federal immigration officials to provide arrest warrants, real-time numbers and information about detainees amid a sweeping enforcement operation, saying the state has been left in the dark as fear spreads in immigrant communities.
2025 home sales stuck at 30-year low with prices high and mortgages onerous
Read full article: 2025 home sales stuck at 30-year low with prices high and mortgages onerousThe U.S. housing market slump dragged into its fourth year in 2025, as sales remained stuck at a 30-year low with rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates keeping many prospective home shoppers shut out of the market.
JPMorgan Chase profits rise 9% in the fourth quarter excluding hit from the Apple Card acquisition
Read full article: JPMorgan Chase profits rise 9% in the fourth quarter excluding hit from the Apple Card acquisitionJPMorgan Chase is reporting a 9% rise in adjusted profits for the fourth quarter, benefiting from a strong economy in both consumer and investment banking.
FBI says it has found no video of Border Patrol agent shooting 2 people in Oregon
Read full article: FBI says it has found no video of Border Patrol agent shooting 2 people in OregonThe FBI says in a court document that it has found no surveillance or other video of a Border Patrol agent shooting and wounding two people in a pickup truck during an immigration enforcement operation in Portland, Oregon, last week.
Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE at the Golden Globes
Read full article: Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE at the Golden GlobesSome celebrities have donned anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes ceremony in tribute to Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis this week.
Kevin Durant passes Wilt Chamberlain for 7th on the NBA's career scoring list
Read full article: Kevin Durant passes Wilt Chamberlain for 7th on the NBA's career scoring listKevin Durant passed Wilt Chamberlain for seventh on the NBA's career scoring list when he made a 3-pointer for the Houston Rockets in the third quarter of their 111-105 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Head of FBI's New York field office to serve as co-deputy director after Bongino's departure
Read full article: Head of FBI's New York field office to serve as co-deputy director after Bongino's departureThe head of the FBIโs New York field office has been named co-deputy director of the bureau, replacing Dan Bongino following his departure last week.
The Latest: Minnesota prosecutor asks public to share Renee Good shooting evidence with her office
Read full article: The Latest: Minnesota prosecutor asks public to share Renee Good shooting evidence with her officeHennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has asked the public to send any video or other evidence in the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis directly to her office.
Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say
Read full article: Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities sayFederal immigration officers have shot and wounded two people in a vehicle outside a hospital in Portland, Oregon.
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
Read full article: Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for nowPresident Donald Trump says heโs dropping โ for now โ his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.
Heavy snow predicted for Northeast as Midwest still struggles with Thanksgiving weather snarls
Read full article: Heavy snow predicted for Northeast as Midwest still struggles with Thanksgiving weather snarlsBlack ice, snow showers and fog are pestering post-holiday travelers in the Midwest, while the Northeast is gearing up for its first major snowstorm of the season.
Lobster boats must keep using tracking devices for government observation, court rules
Read full article: Lobster boats must keep using tracking devices for government observation, court rulesA federal appeals court says the government can continue requiring Americaโs lobster fishing boats to use electronic tracking devices that report data back to authorities.
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Portland and Chicago are being sent home
Read full article: Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Portland and Chicago are being sent homeHundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will not be on the streets.
Maine candidate leaves Senate race for House primary, shaking up 2 high stakes contests
Read full article: Maine candidate leaves Senate race for House primary, shaking up 2 high stakes contestsThe Democratic primary to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine looks different due to the decision of one candidate to drop out and join a different race with high stakes.
Judge rules Trump administration failed to meet legal requirements for deploying troops to Portland
Read full article: Judge rules Trump administration failed to meet legal requirements for deploying troops to PortlandA federal judge in Oregon has ruled that President Donald Trumpโs administration failed to meet the legal requirements for deploying the National Guard to Portland.
Avdija and Trail Blazers rally from 22 down to hand Thunder their first loss, 121-119
Read full article: Avdija and Trail Blazers rally from 22 down to hand Thunder their first loss, 121-119Deni Avdija had 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers erased a 22-point deficit in a 121-119 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA staff members meet congressional staffers to discuss gambling scandals, AP sources say
Read full article: NBA staff members meet congressional staffers to discuss gambling scandals, AP sources sayNBA staff members have met with congressional staffers to discuss the leagueโs relationship with sportsbooks.
Judge again bars Trump administration from deploying troops to Portland
Read full article: Judge again bars Trump administration from deploying troops to PortlandA federal judge in Oregon has once again barred President Donald Trumpโs administration from deploying the National Guard to Portland, Oregon until at least Friday.
Federal judge blocks the Trump administration from pulling funding for sex ed on gender diversity
Read full article: Federal judge blocks the Trump administration from pulling funding for sex ed on gender diversityA federal judge has blocked President Donald Trumpโs administration from pulling sexual education funding over curricula mentioning diverse gender identities.
Average long-term US mortgage rate drops to 6.19%, lowest level in more than a year
Read full article: Average long-term US mortgage rate drops to 6.19%, lowest level in more than a yearThe average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, dropping to its lowest level in more than a year.
Former Detroit Pistons star Chauncey Billups charged in illegal poker scheme tied to Mafia
Read full article: Former Detroit Pistons star Chauncey Billups charged in illegal poker scheme tied to MafiaFormer Detroit Pistons star Chauncey Billups is facing charges in connection with a scheme to rig poker games that were backed by Mafia families, officials said.
How inflatable costumes ballooned at anti-Trump rallies due to a Portland protester's frog outfit
Read full article: How inflatable costumes ballooned at anti-Trump rallies due to a Portland protester's frog outfitA growing number of people protesting against President Donald Trump's administration are wearing inflatable costumes at rallies.
An elephant family smashed pumpkins at the Oregon Zoo. But this baby just wanted to play ball
Read full article: An elephant family smashed pumpkins at the Oregon Zoo. But this baby just wanted to play ballDuring an annual fall event where giant elephants smash massive pumpkins, a baby elephant was too small to crush the largest gourds, which weigh around 1,000 pounds.
US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops though deployment blocked for now
Read full article: US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops though deployment blocked for nowA U.S. appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can take command of 200 Oregon National Guard troops.
Naked bike riders demonstrate against federal troops in 'quintessentially Portland' protest
Read full article: Naked bike riders demonstrate against federal troops in 'quintessentially Portland' protestProtesters are pedaling through Portland's streets wearing nothing or close to it to rally against the Trump administration.
Chicago and Illinois sue to stop Trumpโs Guard deployment plan after Portland ruling
Read full article: Chicago and Illinois sue to stop Trumpโs Guard deployment plan after Portland rulingIllinois and Chicago have filed a lawsuit aiming to stop President Donald Trump's administration from sending hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon
Read full article: Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to OregonA federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon, including the California National Guard.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from deploying troops in Portland, Oregon
Read full article: Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from deploying troops in Portland, OregonA federal judge in Oregon has temporarily blocked President Donald Trumpโs administration from deploying the National Guard in Portland.
Maine clinics also hit by cuts that targeted Planned Parenthood plan to halt primary care
Read full article: Maine clinics also hit by cuts that targeted Planned Parenthood plan to halt primary careA network of medical clinics that serves low-income residents in Maine says it is shutting down its primary care operations because of Trump administration cuts to abortion providers.
New Orleans police official says crime is down after governor requests National Guard troops
Read full article: New Orleans police official says crime is down after governor requests National Guard troopsA top New Orleans police official is welcoming the idea of working with federal troops deployed to Louisianaโs largest city.
Oregon leaders say Trump is deploying 200 National Guard troops within the state
Read full article: Oregon leaders say Trump is deploying 200 National Guard troops within the stateTwo hundred members of the Oregon National Guard are being placed under federal control and deployed to protect immigration enforcement officers and government facilities.
Things to know about federal law enforcement activity in Chicago, Portland, Memphis
Read full article: Things to know about federal law enforcement activity in Chicago, Portland, MemphisArmed federal agents are patrolling Chicagoโs downtown streets and President Donald Trump has called up 200 National Guard troops for deployment in Portland, Oregon.
Maine mass shooting survivors refile lawsuit after Pentagon watchdog report cites Army negligence
Read full article: Maine mass shooting survivors refile lawsuit after Pentagon watchdog report cites Army negligenceThe survivors and family members of victims of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history have refiled their lawsuit against the U.S. government following a new U.S. Department of Defense watchdog report that faults the U.S. Army for a high rate of failure to report violent threats by service members.
US jobless aid applications retreat to 231,000 after surging to nearly 4-year high a week earlier
Read full article: US jobless aid applications retreat to 231,000 after surging to nearly 4-year high a week earlierThe number of Americans applying for jobless aid last week retreated significantly after surging to a nearly four-year high a week earlier.
Portland to issue land use violation notice to ICE building for allegedly breaching detention limits
Read full article: Portland to issue land use violation notice to ICE building for allegedly breaching detention limitsPortland, Oregon, says it will issue a land use violation notice to the city's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building.
Maine principals fight DOJ request for student names in transgender athlete case
Read full article: Maine principals fight DOJ request for student names in transgender athlete caseA Maine principals' group is resisting a U.S. Department of Justice subpoena seeking the names of all students playing interscholastic sports.
Ex-pilot accused of trying to cut a passenger flightโs engines reaches plea deals, his lawyer says
Read full article: Ex-pilot accused of trying to cut a passenger flightโs engines reaches plea deals, his lawyer saysA former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 has reached plea deals with federal and state prosecutors.
Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut a flightโs engines pleads guilty
Read full article: Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut a flightโs engines pleads guiltyA former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 has pleaded guilty or no-contest to all charges against him.
Maine clinics denied Medicaid funds during lawsuit after Trump cuts to abortion providers
Read full article: Maine clinics denied Medicaid funds during lawsuit after Trump cuts to abortion providersA judge has denied a request from a network of Maine clinics to force the federal government to restore Medicaid funding.
US heat wave smothers Pacific Northwest, poses extreme risk in California and Arizona
Read full article: US heat wave smothers Pacific Northwest, poses extreme risk in California and ArizonaResidents in the Western U.S. are enduring a heat wave with temperatures reaching dangerous levels across Washington, Oregon, Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage holds steady at lowest level in nearly 10 months
Read full article: Average rate on a 30-year mortgage holds steady at lowest level in nearly 10 monthsThe average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage held steady this week at its lowest level in nearly 10 months, an encouraging sign for prospective homebuyers who have been held back by stubbornly high home financing costs.
Akie Iwai wins Portland Classic to join twin sister Chisato as rookie LPGA Tour champion
Read full article: Akie Iwai wins Portland Classic to join twin sister Chisato as rookie LPGA Tour championAkie Iwai joined twin sister Chisato as a rookie LPGA Tour winner Sunday at Columbia Edgewater, closing with a 6-under 66 for a four-stroke victory in The Standard Portland Classic.
Akie Iwai of Japan shoots 64 in Portland to take lead in bid for first LPGA Tour title
Read full article: Akie Iwai of Japan shoots 64 in Portland to take lead in bid for first LPGA Tour titleAkie Iwai of Japan eagled the fifth hole and birdied the other three par 5s at Columbia Edgewater, shooting an 8-under 64 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead in The Standard Portland Classic.
Lee5 takes Portland Classic lead. Inkster falls shot short in bid to make cut at age 65
Read full article: Lee5 takes Portland Classic lead. Inkster falls shot short in bid to make cut at age 65Jeongeun Lee5 shot a 6-under 67 on Friday to take the lead in The Standard Portland Classic, while 65-year-old Juli Inkster fell short in her bid to become the oldest player to make a cut in LPGA Tour history.
Brooke Henderson back in contention in Portland Classic in bid to end long victory drought
Read full article: Brooke Henderson back in contention in Portland Classic in bid to end long victory droughtTwo-time champion Brooke Henderson birdied all four par-5 holes for a 7-under 65 on Thursday in The Standard Portland Classic, leaving the slumping Canadian a stroke behind first-round leader Adela Cernousek.
Maine can't enforce foreign election interference law that appeals court calls unconstitutional
Read full article: Maine can't enforce foreign election interference law that appeals court calls unconstitutionalMaine canโt enforce a voter-approved foreign election interference law that a federal appeals court says likely violates the Constitution by limiting political donations.
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage drops to lowest level since April
Read full article: Average rate on a 30-year mortgage drops to lowest level since AprilThe average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage has fallen to its lowest level in four months, welcome news for prospective homebuyers who have been held back by stubbornly high home financing costs.
August 2025 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Disney+, Max, Peacock, Netflix, and more
Read full article: August 2025 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Disney+, Max, Peacock, Netflix, and moreAre you looking for something new to watch? Hereโs whatโs coming out on Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video and Paramount+ this month.
A 'click-to-cancel' rule, intended to make canceling subscriptions easier, is blocked
Read full article: A 'click-to-cancel' rule, intended to make canceling subscriptions easier, is blockedA โclick-to-cancelโ rule, which would have required businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships, has been blocked by a court days before it was set to go into effect.
Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID'd a transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot
Read full article: Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID'd a transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now mootAttorneys for the state of Maine and a conservative lawmaker who identified a transgender student athlete online are in agreement that the lawmakerโs lawsuit over her loss of voting rights is now moot.
Anti-Trump demonstrators crowd streets, parks and plazas across the US. Organizers say millions came
Read full article: Anti-Trump demonstrators crowd streets, parks and plazas across the US. Organizers say millions cameDemonstrators came out in cities across the U.S. to protest President Donald Trump.
June 2025 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock, Netflix, and more
Read full article: June 2025 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock, Netflix, and moreAre you looking for something new to watch? Hereโs whatโs coming out on Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video and Paramount+ this month.
May 2025 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Disney+, Max, Peacock, Netflix, and more
Read full article: May 2025 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Disney+, Max, Peacock, Netflix, and moreAre you looking for something new to watch? Hereโs whatโs coming out on Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video and Paramount+ this month.
Wisconsin teen charged in parentsโ deaths is accused of plotting to kill Trump
Read full article: Wisconsin teen charged in parentsโ deaths is accused of plotting to kill TrumpA Wisconsin teenager charged in the deaths of his parents faces wider allegations that he killed them to โobtain the financial meansโ to assassinate President Donald Trump and overthrow the government.
Those mismatched 3-point arcs from March Madness last year? The Sports Bra made that court its bar
Read full article: Those mismatched 3-point arcs from March Madness last year? The Sports Bra made that court its barThe nationโs first womenโs sports bar is flipping the script on one of the blunders from last yearโs NCAA Tournament.
April 2025 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Disney+, Max, Peacock, Netflix and more
Read full article: April 2025 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Disney+, Max, Peacock, Netflix and moreAre you looking for something new to watch? Hereโs whatโs coming out on Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video and Paramount+ this month.
Trump administration investigates Maine for claims of withholding gender transitions from parents
Read full article: Trump administration investigates Maine for claims of withholding gender transitions from parentsThe Trump administration is investigating Maine with a claim that dozens of school districts in the state violate federal law by withholding information about studentsโ gender transitioning from parents.
Oregon police investigate nighttime gunshots that shattered windows at a Tesla dealership
Read full article: Oregon police investigate nighttime gunshots that shattered windows at a Tesla dealershipPolice in Oregon say they are working with the FBI to investigate gunshots fired at a Tesla dealership overnight.
Mortgage rates have declined but could stay at a level that makes it tough to afford a home
Read full article: Mortgage rates have declined but could stay at a level that makes it tough to afford a homeMortgage rates eased this week for the seventh week in a row, a trend that gives prospective home shoppers more financial flexibility just as the spring homebuying season gets going.
March 2025 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix and more
Read full article: March 2025 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix and moreAre you looking for something new to watch? Hereโs whatโs coming out on Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video and Paramount+ this month.
Eastern storm cuts power to tens of thousands as California braces for flooding
Read full article: Eastern storm cuts power to tens of thousands as California braces for floodingHeavy snow and freezing rain from Kentucky to the nation's capital caused hundreds of crashes and left tens of thousands of residents in the dark.
Stricter lobster fishing rules scrapped after complaints from fishermen about harm to industry
Read full article: Stricter lobster fishing rules scrapped after complaints from fishermen about harm to industryFishing industry regulators have decided to scrap stricter new lobster fishing standards off New England in the wake of months of protest from lobster fishermen that the rules were unnecessary and would bankrupt harvesters.
Court restores protections for endangered whale species to prevent entanglement in fishing gear
Read full article: Court restores protections for endangered whale species to prevent entanglement in fishing gearA federal appeals court is reinstating rules designed to protect a vanishing whale species from entanglement in fishing gear.
February 2025 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix and more
Read full article: February 2025 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix and moreAre you looking for something new to watch? Hereโs whatโs coming out on Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video and Paramount+ this month.
Boeing still needs a culture change to put safety above profits, according to the head of the FAA
Read full article: Boeing still needs a culture change to put safety above profits, according to the head of the FAAA year after a panel blew out of a Boeing 737 Max during flight, the nationโs top aviation regulator says the company needs to change its culture and put safety above profits.
January 2025 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Max, Hulu, Netflix and more
Read full article: January 2025 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Max, Hulu, Netflix and moreAre you looking for something new to watch? Hereโs whatโs coming out on Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video and Paramount+ this month.
Frozen pet food that tested positive for bird flu recalled after house cat dies
Read full article: Frozen pet food that tested positive for bird flu recalled after house cat diesAn Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu, Oregon authorities said, prompting a recall of raw frozen pet food that was sold nationwide.
Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish
Read full article: Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fishThe incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes to seafood, one of the oldest sectors of the U.S. economy.
Atmospheric river and potential bomb cyclone will bring messy, dangerous weather to East Coast
Read full article: Atmospheric river and potential bomb cyclone will bring messy, dangerous weather to East CoastThe East Coast is due for a whiplash-inducing rainy, windy and potentially dangerous stretch of weather.
December 2024 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix and more
Read full article: December 2024 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix and moreAre you looking for something new to watch? Hereโs whatโs coming out on Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video and Paramount+ this month.
Detroit family rebuilds with community support after devastating house fire on cityโs east side
Read full article: Detroit family rebuilds with community support after devastating house fire on cityโs east sideA devastating fire ripped through the Detroit home of Willie and Portland Huling last Friday, destroying everything they had built over 24 years on the cityโs east side.
Detroit family of 10 left homeless by devastating fire appeals for aid this holiday season
Read full article: Detroit family of 10 left homeless by devastating fire appeals for aid this holiday seasonFor Willie and Portland Huling, life changed instantly as the home they had lived in for more than 20 years, located on Grixdale Farms near Veach Street on Detroitโs northeast side, was consumed by flames.
In Portland, Oregon, political outsider Keith Wilson elected mayor after homelessness-focused race
Read full article: In Portland, Oregon, political outsider Keith Wilson elected mayor after homelessness-focused raceVoters in Portland, Oregon, have elected political outsider Keith Wilson as their next mayor.
Trump wants the presidential winner to be declared on election night. Why that's unlikely
Read full article: Trump wants the presidential winner to be declared on election night. Why that's unlikelyFormer President Donald Trump is stepping up calls for a winner to be declared shortly after polls close Tuesday night.
November 2024 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix and more
Read full article: November 2024 streaming guide: Hereโs whatโs coming to Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix and moreAre you looking for something new to watch? Hereโs whatโs coming out on Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video and Paramount+ this month.
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week
Read full article: Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight weekThe average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the fifth straight week, returning to its highest level since early August.
1 county each in Oregon, Washington report issues with US Postal Service not delivering ballots
Read full article: 1 county each in Oregon, Washington report issues with US Postal Service not delivering ballotsVoters in two counties in Washington state and Oregon have not received mail-in ballots with less than a week to go before the election, election officials say.
Police say the man behind ballot box fires has metalworking experience and might plan more attacks
Read full article: Police say the man behind ballot box fires has metalworking experience and might plan more attacksInvestigators say the man suspected of setting fires in ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state is an experienced metalworker and may be planning additional attacks.