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Judge imposes roadblocks on Trump's plans for golf course on National Mall

A federal judge barred the Trump administration from cutting down any more trees and demanded at least 10 days' notice before any major changes to the golf course at East Potomac Park on the National Mall.

Federal prosecutors ask Washington state to block 400 ballots of suspected noncitizens

The Trump administration expanded its crusade against mail-in voting states by demanding Washington sequester some 400 ballots of people on its voter rolls that prosecutors said appear to be noncitizens.

Appeals court rejects Trump bid to block 20,000 ballots of suspected noncitizens

A federal appeals court refused Monday to order California to sequester 20,000 ballots of people President Trump says likely are noncitizens, saying the administration didn't give a lower court enough time to weigh the case.

UAE's Nusseibeh calls for 'mindset shift' at U.N. amid bid to become secretary general

Lana Nusseibeh, the United Arab Emirates' pick to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, says the organization is in desperate need of a "mindset shift" as it looks to play a more active role in solving some of the world's most pressing issues.

Carney says Trump moving closer to Canada's trade demands as midterms loom

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration have picked up slightly, but any progress is because Washington is moving closer to Canada's demands.

Pentagon picks USS Colorado as first nuclear-powered submarine for joint Australia base

The USS Colorado will be the first U.S. Navy submarine assigned to Submarine Rotational Force-West in Australia beginning in late 2027, Pentagon officials said Monday.

Justice Department charges former FBI Director James Comey in new case

Former FBI Director James Comey has been criminally charged for the third time by the Justice Department, this time on accusations that he leaked a sensitive national security document, according to a court filing unsealed Monday.

First confirmed Ebola patient in Nigeria evacuated to Switzerland

A Swiss woman being treated for Ebola in Nigeria was medically evacuated to Switzerland with her husband Monday, officials said, as Nigerian authorities continued monitoring 52 people who had been in contact with her.

Trump administration asks Washington to set aside ballots from 400 voters it says may be noncitizens

The Trump administration on Monday asked Washington state to set aside any ballots received from more than 400 people it suspects registered to vote without U.S. citizenship.

Blues condemn what they called an antisemitic protest at NHL game against Vegas

The St. Louis Blues have condemned what they called an antisemitic protest during a game last week at Enterprise Center.

Ballon d'Or 'winners' published by mistake hours before men's award

Call it an own goal.

US told Venezuelan authorities that opposition leader Machado should be allowed to return

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that the Trump administration told Venezuela's interim authorities "weeks and weeks ago" that opposition leader Maria Corina Machado should be allowed to return as the country moves ahead with preparing for elections next year.