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.

Remaining 3 '60 Minutes' stars say they're staying at CBS show, don't want to see it die

NEW YORK (AP) – Saying “We don’t want to see ’60 Minutes’ die,” the three remaining correspondents at the turmoil-plagued CBS News program have decided to stay, for now.

Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal

BEIRUT (AP) – Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed nine people including three members of the Lebanese military, the Lebanese army and state media said, days after the two sides reached a new ceasefire deal.

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.

James Handy's stabbing death: girlfriend's son charged with murder

LOS ANGELES (AP) – A man was charged with murder Friday in the stabbing of “Jumanji” and “Top Gun: Maverick” actor James Handy, who was in a relationship with the suspect’s mother.