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Democrats introduce latest version of DREAM Act

Washington — House Democrats on Tuesday reintroduced the latest version of their nearly two-decades-long but elusive DREAM Act legislative effort to put millions of young undocumented immigrants and immigrants with temporary protections on a pathway to U.S. citizenship. The Dream and…

Appeals court to hear Native American child welfare case

A federal law that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings involving Native American children is facing the most significant legal challenge since it was enacted more than 40 years ago. A federal judge in…

Former Maine governor suggests Dems' money comes mostly from Jews

House passes anti-hate resolution Former Gov. Paul LePage suggested Monday that the Democratic Party's money comes mostly from Jewish people. The Republican told WGAN-AM radio that Jewish people should be "insulted" by a Democratic congresswoman's statements that some viewed as anti-Semitic. "The…

Veterans blame 3M earplugs for hearing loss, "maddening" ringing

Hundreds of military veterans are expected to file lawsuits against the manufacturing company 3M, claiming it knowingly sold defective earplugs. These complaints come after the Justice Department settled a lawsuit with the company in July over allegations the company defrauded…

Terminally ill girl gets surprise from K-9 officers

A 7-year-old terminally ill Wisconsin girl loves dogs and has been receiving photos of pups since her diagnosis earlier this year, but dozens of police departments thought she deserved something more. So, they surprised her — with their K-9 officers…

Former cop accused of using federal databases to prowl for women

The FBI is investigating a former Florida police officer accused of using federal databases to pursue women romantically. Officials say 36-year-old Leonel Marines tracked down hundreds of women with driver's license and vehicle registration databases used by law enforcement nationwide.…

Mom killed by "large rock" thrown from overpass

A Central Texas woman was killed Saturday night after a "large rock" thrown from an overpass crashed into the windshield of a car carrying a family of five, authorities said. The car was traveling northbound on Interstate 35 in Temple…

How "big data" gives insurers a giant edge over consumers

Instagramming pics of yourself partying hard in Cancun? Insurance companies tap troves of social media and other digital data to make coverage decisions on home, auto, life and health insurance Insurers want to know about the media you consume, lawsuits…

Police call man's death on Sunday a homicide

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The call on Sunday morning was a medical emergency. But now Chattanooga investigators are calling the case a homicide. It happened in the 200 block of Hunt Avenue near the Eastgate Town Center. Police found 47 year…

Bernie Sanders' campaign touts support from minority members

Sanders and Booker attend service in Selma Advisers to Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign team say that the Vermont independent is polling well among minority groups that backed his rival Hillary Clinton in 2016. According to campaign pollster Ben Tulchi,…

"Highly aggressive" bull shot after attacking owner

A bull had to be put down in New Jersey on Friday after it attacked its owner, authorities said. Police in Sparta received multiple reports of an escaped cow approaching cars Friday afternoon on Houses Corner Road, CBS New York…

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