Apparently it's pretty easy being green after all. That was the takeaway from Tuesday's physical examination of Myrtle, an ancient green sea turtle that has delighted visitors to the New England Aquarium in Boston for more than 50 years. Veterinarians performed Myrtle's checkup after the 500-pound reptile was hoisted from …...Read More

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services first fee increase in over seven years went into effect at the start of April, a change that could further fuel illegal border crossings. "If it is faster and easier and less costly to come here illegally than it is legally, then rational human …...Read More

A federal judge has temporarily prevented the demolition of "Greenwood Pond: Double Site," a deteriorating art installation at a Des Moines city park. U.S. District Court Judge Stephen Locher found that the piece's artist, Mary Miss, would likely succeed in arguing that its demolition would be a breach of contract. …...Read More

The Tennessee state legislature passed a bill, which is now headed to the governor's desk, requiring public schools to teach "age-appropriate and grade-appropriate" gun safety courses to students starting next year. "We see this proposed legislation as a critical step in averting firearm related accidents while fostering greater awareness and …...Read More

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said it seized more than a dozen weapons, mostly AK-style guns, headed for Mexico to support transnational criminal organizations in recent weeks. The weapons were seized in 10 separate events at the Port of Nogales in Arizona between February 19 and March 29. MARYLAND …...Read More

A Missouri death row inmate slated to be executed Tuesday night following denials of two appeals by the U.S. Supreme Court for a pair of 2006 slayings had a hearty last meal. Brian Dorsey, 52, was served his customary last meal at 11 a.m. The meal consisted of two cheeseburgers, …...Read More

How has the world’s oldest man lived such a long life? For starters, no smoking, little alcohol and a fair amount of good luck have contributed to his lengthy life… And maybe a weekly batch of fish and chips, too. John Alfred Tinniswood of England, 111 years and 223 days …...Read More

Scottie Scheffler enters the 2024 Masters Tournament as the world's top ranked pro golfer and one of the favorites to earn the iconic green jacket on Sunday. His close friend and fellow American golfer Sam Burns will also compete at Augusta National Golf Club this week. While Scheffler won the …...Read More

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's prosecutor's office said Tuesday they will call former President Álvaro Uribe to trial for the alleged crimes of bribery of witnesses in criminal proceedings and procedural fraud, which would make him the first former president to face trial in the Andean country. The announcement represents …...Read More

Tareck El Aissami, the once-powerful minister in charge of Venezuela's rich oil reserves, has been arrested. El Aissami, who resigned last year, is set to appear in court for the first time on Tuesday on charges including money laundering, criminal association and treason. El Aissami's resignation came just days before …...Read More