Trump's no-bond policy for immigrants in custody played out for years in Tacoma

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) – Four immigration judges in Washington state were years ahead of a sea change in immigration enforcement that has reversed a long American tradition.

Today in History: May 18, Mount St. Helens erupts

Today is Monday, May 18, the 138th day of 2026. There are 227 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 18, 1980, the Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington state erupted, leaving an estimated 57 people dead or missing.

Chonkers the sea lion draws crowds to San Francisco's Pier 39

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – An intrepid sea lion nicknamed Chonkers is waddling his way into the hearts of tourists and locals who have flocked to San Francisco’s Pier 39 for a glimpse of the massive pinniped.

US-Iran talks begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting

TYRE, Lebanon (AP) – Iran on Saturday said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their interim agreement, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop.

Vance meets top Iranian officials as US looks to prod Iran to 'turn over a new leaf'

OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) – U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was an opportunity to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as the sides held talks aimed at building out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week.

Rape accuser Jessica Mann testifies against Harvey Weinstein for a third time

NEW YORK (AP) – Jessica Mann once had reason to think she was done being publicly grilled about Harvey Weinstein.

Trump Defies California to Restart Drilling off Santa Barbara, Claiming National Security.

Crude oil pumped from the depths of the Pacific Ocean is flowing for the first time in more than a decade through a pipeline that crosses California state park land after the Trump administration defied state officials to restart drilling off Santa Barbara, calling it essential to national security.

Tribal gas stations offer reprieve from high prices during Iran war

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) – Junelle Lewis was on the hunt for a reprieve from Seattle-area gas prices driven high by the Iran war when an app on her phone gave her the answer: the Tulalip Reservation north of the city, almost half an hour from her home.

Utah marks a year of battling measles, with no clear end in sight

Utah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks – a grim milestone that could affect whether the United States can keep its measles-free designation.