A likely tornado has torn through a small village in northwest Illinois, ripping down power lines and trees, stripping roofs and forcing officials to shut down the community. The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office says Friday's storm caused “extensive damage” throughout Lena, with trees and … Read moreLikely tornado wallops small village in Illinois, ripping down power lines and stripping roofs

Some new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers started working before passing background checks and had problems in their past. ICE announced in January that it completed an unprecedented hiring spree, adding 12,000 officers and agents to double its force. Their mission is to hel… Read moreICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds

Defense witnesses in the prosecution of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk say conjecture about the case is making it impossible to have a fair trial. The testimony came as attorneys for Tyler Robinson on Friday urged a Utah a judge to ban cameras from the courtroom. Media organizations… Read moreDefense team in Charlie Kirk murder case says courtroom cameras are unfairly tilting case

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss the company's new AI model, Mythos. The model has gained attention for its advanced capabilities and potential use by the federal government. A White House official says the administration is engaging w… Read moreWhite House chief of staff meets with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology

Patients and colleagues in the Virginia dental community are remembering Dr. Cerina Fairfax as a devoted mother, a caring dentist and the rock at the center of her family, after she was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. Virginia Rep. Jennifer McClellan… Read morePatients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginia's ex-lieutenant governor