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Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
MIAMI | The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others. The policy, known as “public charge,” appeared on Thursday in the Federal Register. It will be formally published on July 20 and take effect Sept. […]
Republican senator says Blanche must meet Epstein’s accusers to earn his vote for attorney general
WASHINGTON | A Republican senator whose vote Todd Blanche needs to advance his nomination as attorney general suggested Thursday that his support hinges on Blanche first meeting with Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers. Sen. Thom Tillis’ comments came a day after Blanche was pressed during his confirmation hearing over the Justice Department’s handling of millions of files […]
Man, 55, killed in single-car crash into tree in central Aurora Wednesday
AURORA | An unidentified 55-year-old man was killed Wednesday afternoon when he drove his car into a tree in central Aurora, police said. Police were called to the intersection of East Louisiana Avenue and South Dunkirk Street at about 3 p.m. after reports of a car crash there. “The investigation later determined a Hyundai Santa […]
Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy’s ouster of his popular defense minister
KYIV, Ukraine | President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook up his wartime government, drawing hundreds of Ukrainians into the streets Thursday to protest the ouster of his youthful defense minister — seen as an innovator of the country’s successful drone technology but who clashed with the traditional military establishment. The personnel overhaul, which included replacing his prime […]
Italian court convicts 30 including former highway operator CEO in deadly 2018 bridge collapse
GENOA, Italy | An Italian court on Thursday convicted the former CEO of Italy’s main highway operator and 29 others in the 2018 Genoa highway bridge collapse that sent vehicles plunging and killed 43 people, a disaster that exposed serious lapses in the maintenance of Italian infrastructure. Dozens of family members of the victims packed […]
After 6 years, Trump brings his election obsession to primetime at the White House
In the weeks after Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden in 2020, the people Trump appointed to run the Department of Justice, cybersecurity agencies and intelligence departments all said the same thing — the election was fair, legitimate and free of major fraud or foreign interference. In his second term, Trump, a Republican, has tried […]
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make the air worse several states away, and wildfires in Canada can send smoke into U.S. cities. Here’s what to know about taking precautions against poor air quality due […]
She knew he wasn’t real. She was in love with him anyway. One woman’s story of a romance scam
One rainy afternoon in August, Jean Booth scurried up the stairs of a nondescript Thai restaurant tucked into a strip mall off the highway, shook out her blue, shoulder-length hair and took out her phone. She bit her lip; no messages. Her boyfriend, Donnie, was due to arrive at the airport in a matter of […]
Aurora Sports Notebook: Grandview grad Lauren Betts wins ESPY for Best College Athlete in women’s sports
News and notes about current or former Aurora prep sports, athletes and coaches from Sports Editor Courtney Oakes.
The Ultimate ‘Know-Before-You-Go’ Guide to the 2026 Arapahoe County Fair
The wait is officially over. The 120th annual Arapahoe County Fair kicks off Thursday, July 23, and runs through Sunday, July 26, 2026. Before you pack up the kids and head to the fairgrounds on East Quincy Avenue, a little preparation goes a long way. Use this official insider guide to beat the crowds, maximize your […]