U.S. starts collecting DNA from some migrants, including teens

Advocates have decried the practice as intrusive, saying it could enable the Trump administration to create a massive database to surveil immigrants.

• Jan 7, 2020

Lawsuit opens door for more sex abuse claims against Boy Scouts

The lawsuit contends that the Boy Scouts of America has known since its early years that it attracted pedophiles into its ranks of adult leaders, yet avoided public acknowledgement of the dangers for decades.

• Jan 6, 2020

SpaceX's latest launch seeks to address astronomers' concerns

The launch boosts the number of Starlink internet relay satellites to 180 as SpaceX builds a vast constellation.

• Jan 6, 2020

Kidnapping suspect said dead woman's baby was hers: Affadavit

Magen Fieramusca allegedly abducted Heidi Broussard, whose body was later found in the trunk of Fieramusca's car.

• Jan 6, 2020

Pompeo tells McConnell he won't run for Senate

The secretary of state had been considering a run for Senate in Kansas.

• Jan 6, 2020

Uber and Hyundai reveal concept for urban air taxi

Uber said it hopes to run flight demonstrations in 2020 and to make Elevate commercially available to riders as early as 2023.

• Jan 6, 2020

FBI investigating mysterious drones in 3 states

Sheriff's departments across the border area of Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas have been flooded with at least 30 reports since mid-December.

• Jan 6, 2020

Trump Jr. shows off rifle with depiction of Hillary Clinton behind bars

"Nice day at the range," the president's eldest son posted on Instagram.

• Jan 6, 2020

2020 Daily Trail Markers: Bloomberg embraces straight talk on trail

Bloomberg is embracing a straight-talking, New York style on the campaign trail, which could appeal to voters looking for authenticity.

• Jan 6, 2020

Earthquake jolts Puerto Rico, causing damage and "state of panic"

The quake struck just south of the island, causing power outages and damage to some homes.

• Jan 6, 2020

Pier 1 Imports to close as many as 450 stores

Furniture chain known for its eclectic mix of affordable furniture may shutter nearly half its outlets.

• Jan 7, 2020

Bolton says he'll testify in Senate impeachment trial if subpoenaed

"I have concluded that, if the Senate issues a subpoena for my testimony, I am prepared to testify," Bolton said.

• Jan 6, 2020

Suspect may have released bedbugs at Pennsylvania Walmart

Multiple pill bottles containing bugs were found in the store.

• Jan 6, 2020

GOP congressman tweets fake photo of Obama with Iran's president

The photo showed a handshake between Mr. Obama and Rouhani that never happened with the caption, "The world is a better place without these guys in power."

• Jan 6, 2020

Firm guarding U.S. diplomats in Baghdad could go bankrupt

Constellis, which provides security at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, has ties to firm involved in notorious shooting.

• Jan 6, 2020

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