WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court in Texas on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from building a border wall and other infras…

The attorney for a Northern California woman charged with her husband in the killing of their son-in-law says she plans to plead not guilty. The defense will focus on alleged abuse by the slain man. Shili Chen and her husband, Shouyong Zhang, both 77, appeared in court to request more time before entering a plea. Authorities say they shot Jonathan McKinsey on Saturday in a public park. This happened days before a hearing in a bitter divorce and custody case between McKinsey and the couple's daughter. Prosecutors say surveillance video shows both shooting McKinsey.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is considering reducing the scope of a planned border project through Big Bend National Park in Tex…

A federal judge has ended the 23-year federal monitoring of the Oakland Police Department, marking the longest oversight of a police department in U.S. history. The department came under scrutiny in 2000 after a rookie officer reported abuse by a group known as the Oakland "Riders." Federal oversight began in 2003, requiring reforms and progress reports. A federal monitor in May said the department had complied with all 51 court-mandated reforms. Judge William Orrick said it was time for the court to step aside and for the city to take over.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Yemen's internationally recognized government pressed world leaders anew Thursday for help defeating the Iran-backed Hou…