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GENEVA (AP) — Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday for live fire drills in a rare show of force as its negotiators held another round of indirect talks with the United States over the Islamic Republic's disputed nuclear program. It was the first time Iran has announced the closure

NEW YORK (AP) — An immigration judge has blocked the Trump administration from deporting Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student who led protests at Columbia University against Israel and the war in Gaza. In a ruling made public Tuesday, the judge, Nina Froes, said she had terminated the case because of a procedural misstep by

Essence Fest and its parent company are facing scrutiny after a new report alleges that organizers failed to make payments to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. In question, the authorities for the convention center claim that Essence Fest allegedly owes them $406,000 in payments for production and other costs. In a report from NOLA.com

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics is enjoying a solid first half of the season, leading the team in the absence of fellow star Jayson Tatum. However, the talented player is speaking out after an event he helped organize in Beverly Hills was shut down, with Jaylen Brown claiming authorities targeted him. Jaylen Brown, a

Many people saw Rev. Jesse Jackson as a political figure, but he was more of a friend to a local pastor.

Animal Charity of Ohio removed 58 animals from dangerous situations in a single day Tuesday, according to a press release.

About 282 men, women and children from the Diocese of Youngstown will attend the Rite of Election service led by Bishop David Bonnar, marking a significant increase in people joining the Catholic Church.

Wish you were only losing a half-hour of sleep in March? A new bill in Congress could make that a reality.

SNAP restrictions have started in two more states, which include a list of items that recipients won't be allowed to purchase.

Conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks.