Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DC’s National Zoo

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WASHINGTON — The hottest new celebrity in Washington, D.C., is Asian elephant calf Linh Mai, who made her public debut Wednesday at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. She is the first elephant calf born at the zoo in 25 years. Mother elephant Nhi Linh gave birth to Linh Mai on Feb. 2 after nearly two years … Read more

No charges will be filed in the fatal shooting of 3 people at Detroit gas station

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DETROIT — No charges will be filed in the fatal shootings of three people at a Detroit gas station after a middle-of-the-night car crash following an illegal drag racing event, authorities said Wednesday. There is not enough evidence to overcome a self-defense claim by the 22-year-old suspect, the Wayne County prosecutor’s office said. Lester Owens … Read more

Police seek 17-year-old for attempted murder in shooting near University of Iowa, authorities say

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IOWA CITY, Iowa — Police are seeking a 17-year-old on attempted murder charges following a shooting early Sunday in a nightlife district near the University of Iowa campus, authorities said Wednesday. Five people were treated for gunshot wounds, including three University of Iowa students. One woman remained in critical condition Wednesday after sustaining a life-threatening … Read more

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in latest departure of a top defense leader

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WASHINGTON — Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job, the Pentagon abruptly announced Wednesday, the first head of a military service to depart during President Donald Trump’s second term but just the latest top defense leader to step down or be ousted. No reason was given for the unexpected departure of the Navy’s top … Read more

Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight involving gender identity

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LOGAN, Utah — President Donald Trump’s administration took the unusual step this week of sending a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old from Utah who is at the center of a complicated and contentious custody fight involving the child’s gender identity. The child’s parent, Rose Inessa-Ethington, a transgender woman, is accused of taking … Read more

Karen Bass meets with Trump at White House to push for LA wildfire relief after months of clashes

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to push for wildfire relief funding, marking a rare moment of cooperation after months of clashes. Bass shared a photo on X showing her and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger … Read more

California governor candidates spar to get ahead after Eric Swalwell dropped out

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Former Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell may have dropped out of the California gubernatorial race amid sexual misconduct allegations, but his scandal was still at issue in the first debate since his exit. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. On Wednesday night, moderators turned the spotlight on … Read more