U.S. intelligence leads to capture of alleged baby trafficking ringleader, cartel-linked “La Diabla”

[ad_1] In a joint U.S.-Mexican operation last month, authorities tracked down a cartel leader accused of running a gruesome infant trafficking ring in northern Mexico, according to senior intelligence officials.  Martha Alicia Mendez Aguilar, known as “La Diabla,” was captured on Sept. 2 after officials say the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, referred…

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The athletes and coaches running for Congress in 2026

[ad_1] Washington — A number of professional athletes and coaches may have retired from their sports, but they’re not done competing. Instead, they’re setting their sights on Capitol Hill and running for office.  Though they may not have a traditional political background, most have experience with being in the public eye and may benefit from…

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Doctors still recommend Tylenol for fevers, pain in pregnancy, say Trump’s “tough it out” comment could be harmful

[ad_1] Many doctors and public health officials are taking issue with President Trump’s claim that there’s “no downside” to avoiding acetaminophen during pregnancy and his suggestion that expecting mothers should “tough it out” when it comes to fevers. Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol and many cold and flu medications, is used to reduce pain…

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“Iryna’s Law” passes in North Carolina after refugee’s killing, a bill that could restart executions in state

[ad_1] In response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte’s light rail system, the North Carolina legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a criminal justice package that limits bail and seeks to ensure more defendants undergo mental health evaluations. The Republican-penned bill, called “Iryna’s Law,” could also help restart executions in the…

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Jimmy Kimmel, in first monologue since show was taken off air, says “it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man”

[ad_1] Jimmy Kimmel returned to his long-running late-night show Tuesday, less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.  “It’s been overwhelming…I’ve heard from all the people in the world over the last six days,” Kimmel joked to open his…

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White House sugggests U.N. escalator mishap with Trump “doesn’t look like a coincidence,” as U.N. blames Trump’s videographer

[ad_1] A malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter at the United Nations’ New York City headquarters drew President Trump’s frustration on Tuesday — though the U.N. says a videographer from Mr. Trump’s delegation may have triggered the escalator’s safety shutoff. Shortly after Mr. Trump and first lady Melania Trump entered U.N. headquarters to address world leaders at…

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