Most Americans see Iran as an enemy but doubt Trump’s judgment on military force, AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON — As the U.S. and Iran head into their next round of nuclear talks in Geneva, a new AP-NORC poll finds that many U.S. adults continue to view Iran’s nuclear program as a threat — but they also don’t have high trust in President Donald Trump’s judgment on the use of military force abroad. … Read more

Judge orders changes to Columbia and Snake river dam operations to help ‘disappearing’ salmon

PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge in Oregon late Wednesday ordered narrow changes to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest in order to help salmon, saying that the Trump administration’s plans for the massive structures would harm salmon runs that are “disappearing from the landscape.” The ruling came … Read more

NYC man who randomly punched influencer convicted for that assault and other attacks

NEW YORK — A man who randomly punched a woman walking down a Manhattan street nearly two years ago has been convicted of hate crime charges for that assault and several others. A New York state court judge on Wednesday found Skiboky Stora guilty of assaulting, stalking and harassing strangers in what prosecutors described as … Read more

DHS official promises immigration agents won’t be at polling places during midterms

DENVER — A Department of Homeland Security official on Wednesday told state election administrators that immigration agents will not be stationed at the polls during November’s midterm elections, trying to swat down one of Democrats’ greatest fears about possible election interference from the Trump administration. Heather Honey, who serves as deputy assistant secretary for election … Read more

DHS says ICE agents will not be at polling places during midterms

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An official with the Department of Homeland Security told state election officials Wednesday that federal immigration agents will not be stationed at polling locations during the November midterm elections, as some Democrats have warned the Trump administration could attempt to interfere in the elections through intimidation or … Read more

Third victim dies from wounds suffered in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A deadly shooting during a youth hockey game in Rhode Island last week has claimed a third victim, a grandfather whose daughter and grandson were also killed in the attack, authorities said Wednesday. Gerald Dorgan, who had been in critical condition, has died from his injuries, according to Pawtucket police. Pawtucket Mayor … Read more

Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax evasion over income from high-stakes poker

WASHINGTON — A prominent Supreme Court litigator who also published a popular blog about the nation’s highest court was convicted Wednesday of tax evasion and related charges stemming from his secretive lifestyle as an ultra-high-stakes poker player. A federal jury found SCOTUSblog co-founder Thomas Goldstein guilty of 12 of 16 counts after a six-week trial … Read more

Newark mayor says ICE operation caused multi-vehicle crash with injuries

NEWARK, N.J. — A car chase involving federal immigration enforcement officers led to a muti-vehicle crash Wednesday in Newark, New Jersey, city officials said. Mayor Ras Baraka said on social media that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempted to pull over a van in the state’s largest city when the driver fled. He said … Read more