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Federal Judge Tosses Trump Suit Against New York City
Oct 17, 2026
Federal Judge Tosses Trump Suit Against New York City
NEW YORK — The Trump administration lost another round in its legal fight against so-called sanctuary cities late Thursday, when federal Judge Ramón E. Reyes Jr. in Brooklyn threw out the Justice Department lawsuit aimed at striking down New York City rules that limit help for immigration agents. Reyes, who sits on the federal bench
Carney Urges Albertans to Reject Separation Path in Monday
Oct 17, 2026
Carney Urges Albertans to Reject Separation Path in Monday
EDMONTON, Alberta — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped up two days of campaigning in his home province Friday night, telling a rally in the city where he was raised that a vote to leave Canada would be a reckless bet with Albertans futures. Voters head to the polls Monday. The ballot does not ask
Democrats Lean on Iran War Votes in Midterm Ad Blitz
Oct 17, 2026
Democrats Lean on Iran War Votes in Midterm Ad Blitz
WASHINGTON — With Election Day about three weeks off, Democrats and their allies are making the war with Iran a centerpiece of their closing television pitch, pairing votes on the conflict with complaints about rising household costs. Ad tracking data covering Sept. 1 through Oct. 14 shows Iran-themed spots ran in at least half of
MARTA Still Has No Date for New Trains in Atlanta
Oct 17, 2026
MARTA Still Has No Date for New Trains in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. — Riders waiting on MARTA next-generation railcars still do not have a start date. Agency chief Jonathan Hunt said during a public Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee meeting on Wednesday that the CQ400 fleet is close to service but is not ready to carry passengers yet. Councilmember Matt Westmoreland pushed for a target,
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  1. Federal Judge Tosses Trump Suit Against New York City

    NEW YORK — The Trump administration lost another round in its legal fight against so-called sanctuary cities late Thursday, when federal Judge Ramón E. Reyes Jr. in Brooklyn…

  2. Carney Urges Albertans to Reject Separation Path in Monday

    EDMONTON, Alberta — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped up two days of campaigning in his home province Friday night, telling a rally in the city where he…

  3. Democrats Lean on Iran War Votes in Midterm Ad Blitz

    WASHINGTON — With Election Day about three weeks off, Democrats and their allies are making the war with Iran a centerpiece of their closing television pitch, pairing votes…

  4. MARTA Still Has No Date for New Trains in Atlanta

    ATLANTA, Ga. — Riders waiting on MARTA next-generation railcars still do not have a start date. Agency chief Jonathan Hunt said during a public Atlanta City Council Transportation…