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US judge tosses Trump administration’s challenge to Boston’s ‘sanctuary’ immigration law

Thursday, May 28 by SRN News

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, May 28 (Reuters) - A federal judge threw out a lawsuit that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration filed challenging a Boston ordinance that restricts police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Boston-based U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that the U.S. Department of... Read More.

Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions

Thursday, May 28 by SRN News

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday ruled that execution by nitrogen gas does not violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment, rejecting an Alabama inmate's claim that it causes excessive suffering. The ruling came after the first bench trial... Read More.

California teen wins National Spelling Bee with ‘bromocriptine’

Thursday, May 28 by SRN News

By Daniel Trotta May 28 (Reuters) - Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old eighth-grader from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in a spell-off on Thursday, correctly spelling 32 words rapid-fire over 90 seconds to claim the $50,000 cash prize. He defeated Ishaan Gupta, a... Read More.

What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC’s sunset spectacle

Thursday, May 28 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - New York City residents and visitors look up at the sky to experience a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge. The setting sun was framed by a canyon of skyscrapers Thursday as it sunk below the horizon, perfectly aligned with... Read More.

Ghanaian mother and child detained at airport for days after arriving on valid visas, lawyers say

Thursday, May 28 by SRN News

A pregnant woman from Ghana who entered the U.S. on a valid visa with her four-year-old son so he could receive medical care has been held for more than a week in a windowless detention room at a Washington airport, her lawyers said in... Read More.

Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones

Thursday, May 28 by SRN News

UNITED NATIONS (AP) - An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees. Israel denies the accusations. The 35-page report... Read More.

Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them

Thursday, May 28 by SRN News

DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE, Alaska (AP) - Rescuers are trying to reach four climbers who fell on Alaska's Mount McKinley, North America's tallest peak, the National Park Service said Thursday. The climbers' conditions weren't immediately known following the fall, which was reported to Denali... Read More.

Federal judge had sex in chambers with police officer and lied about it, investigation found

Thursday, May 28 by SRN News

ATLANTA (AP) - A federal judge had an extramarital affair with a high-ranking police officer - including having sex in the judge's chambers that was overheard by staff - and initially lied about the actions but remains on the bench after receiving a "private... Read More.

US trains for World Cup at new $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of Atlanta

Thursday, May 28 by SRN News

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Jozy Altidore arrived at the new U.S. Soccer National Training Center, a $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of Atlanta, far different from where his 2014 American team recovered from practice in a plastic cold tub on a paved path... Read More.

New York state budget includes New York City tax on high-end second homes

Thursday, May 28 by SRN News

By Maria Tsvetkova NEW YORK, May 28 (Reuters) - New York State Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed a state budget that includes a progressive surcharge on luxury second homes in New York City, a move backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and expected to generate... Read More.

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US judge tosses Trump administration’s challenge to Boston’s ‘sanctuary’ immigration law

Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions

California teen wins National Spelling Bee with ‘bromocriptine’

What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC’s sunset spectacle

Ghanaian mother and child detained at airport for days after arriving on valid visas, lawyers say

Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones

Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them

Federal judge had sex in chambers with police officer and lied about it, investigation found

US trains for World Cup at new $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of Atlanta

New York state budget includes New York City tax on high-end second homes

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