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Three killed, 14 injured in park shooting in US New Mexico

Three killed, 14 injured in park shooting in US New Mexico

A shooting at a park in the U.S. state of New Mexico on Friday night left at least three people dead and 14 others injured. Local authorities confirmed the victims included two 19-year-old men and a 16-year-old boy. The injured, aged 16 to 36, were hospitalised, reports Xinhua. An investigation i

Trump targets lawyers in immigration cases

Trump targets lawyers in immigration cases

Legal advocacy groups sounded alarms on Saturday after US President Donald Trump threatened new actions against lawyers and law firms that bring immigration lawsuits and other cases against the government that he deems unethical. In a memorandum to US Attorney General Pam Bondi late on Friday, Tru

Thousands of agents diverted to Trump immigration crackdown

Thousands of agents diverted to Trump immigration crackdown

Federal agents who usually hunt down child abusers are now cracking down on immigrants who live in the US illegally. Homeland Security investigators who specialize in money laundering are raiding restaurants and other small businesses looking for immigrants who aren’t authorized to work. Ag

Trump urges Supreme Court to limit judges' power

Trump urges Supreme Court to limit judges' power

Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to curtail the ability of federal judges to issue injunctions blocking his administration's actions nationwide, marking the latest sign of tension between the Republican president and the US judiciary. Federal courts are hearing more than 100 lawsui

White House forces out CEO of passenger railroad Amtrak

White House forces out CEO of passenger railroad Amtrak

The White House this week forced Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner to step down as head of the US passenger railroad after President Donald Trump sought the changes, said two sources. Gardner said on Wednesday he will resign immediately, ending more than four years as head of the railroad, citing concern

Argentina IMF deal faces key vote in Congress

Argentina IMF deal faces key vote in Congress

Argentina's Congress started debating and will likely vote on a potential new deal between the South American country and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday, a key hurdle for the program the country needs to gets its finances in order. The lower Chamber of Deputies began debate on