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DHS launches ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ enforcement action in Maine

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Department of Homeland Security has now picked another state on which to focus its immigration enforcement action: Maine.On Wednesday, DHS launched "Operation Catch of the Day" -- an operation targeting criminal illegal migrants in the state, according to a DHS... Read More.

DHS increasing self-deportation stipend from $1,000 to $2,600

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that it is increasing its stipend for those who are in the United States illegally and self-deport by $1,600.Previously, DHS offered $1,000 to those who use the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Home App... Read More.

Supreme Court sharply critical of Trump moves on Fed, likely to keep Cook on job for now

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday sharply questioned President Donald Trump's assertion of unchecked power to remove a member of the Federal Reserve over the mere allegation of gross negligence and without any opportunity for a hearing to dispute the claims.A majority of... Read More.

Alix Earle to star in Netflix reality series

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

Keeping up with the Earles.Netflix has announced an upcoming, unscripted series starring social media star Alix Earle and her family. It is set to arrive sometime in 2026.Earle, who was the runner-up on the most recent season of Dancing with the Stars, is known... Read More.

Prue Leith to leave ‘The Great British Bake Off’ after nine seasons

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

This news may cause a soggy tissue, but at least that's better than a soggy bottom.Prue Leith, the longtime judge of The Great British Bake Off, has announced that she is leaving the show after nine years. The restauranteur shared the news on Read More.

At least 88 new measles cases confirmed in South Carolina, bringing total to 646: Health officials

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

(SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C.) -- At least 88 new measles cases in South Carolina have been confirmed amid the state's outbreak, bringing the total number of infections to 646, state health officials said Tuesday.The majority of cases have been found in the Upstate region and... Read More.

Red Cross announces severe emergency blood shortage, calls on Americans to donate

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The American Red Cross declared a severe emergency blood shortage on Monday and called on people to donate.The humanitarian organization, which says it's the largest supplier of blood products for hospitals and for patient need in the U.S., said the demand... Read More.

Heart disease fatalities drop but are still leading cause of death in the US: Report

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK ) -- Fewer people are dying from heart disease, but the condition is still the leading cause of death in the U.S., a new report from the American Heart Association (AHA) finds.Although death rates from heart disease have dropped for the first... Read More.

European officials suspend US trade agreement amid tariff dispute over Greenland

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- European lawmakers on Wednesday suspended a trade agreement with the United States over tariff threats issued by President Donald Trump as part of his push to acquire Greenland.The announcement came minutes after President Donald Trump reasserted his call for... Read More.

South braces for potentially major winter storm this weekend: Latest forecast

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The South is bracing for a potentially major winter storm this weekend, impacting Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.The storm is still several days away, so exact timing and locations are not yet clear. But as of now, more... Read More.

DHS launches ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ enforcement action in Maine

DHS launches ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ enforcement action in Maine

DHS increasing self-deportation stipend from $1,000 to $2,600

Supreme Court sharply critical of Trump moves on Fed, likely to keep Cook on job for now

Alix Earle to star in Netflix reality series

Prue Leith to leave ‘The Great British Bake Off’ after nine seasons

At least 88 new measles cases confirmed in South Carolina, bringing total to 646: Health officials

Red Cross announces severe emergency blood shortage, calls on Americans to donate

Heart disease fatalities drop but are still leading cause of death in the US: Report

European officials suspend US trade agreement amid tariff dispute over Greenland

South braces for potentially major winter storm this weekend: Latest forecast

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