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This undated family photo provided by Auska Mitchell shows Lezmond Mitchell, who is scheduled to be executed on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Ind., for the 2001 killing of Alyce Slim and her granddaughter. The Navajo government is pushing to spare his life on the basis cultural beliefs and sovereignty. Mitchell was the first Native American sentenced to death since the resumption of the federal death penalty in 1994 and the only Native American awaiting his punishment. (Courtesy Auska Mitchell via AP)

Lezmond Mitchell, Navajo murderer, executed

The federal government carried out its fourth execution this year on Wednesday, putting to death Lezmond Mitchell, who murdered a 63-year-old grandmother and her 9-year-old granddaughter in 2001.

August 26, 2020
Kajla, a 5-year-old Vizsla, works as an explosives detection dog screening passengers at a Hawaii airport. (Image: TSA)

Kajla wins TSA’s ‘Cutest Canine’

Kajla, a 5-year-old Vizsla who works as an explosives detection dog screening passengers at a Hawaii airport, has been named TSA's cutest canine for 2020.

August 26, 2020
Protesters confront federal officers outside of the ICE building in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.  Protesters in Portland have clashed with federal agents for the first time since July in a demonstration that targeted a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building.(Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP)

Portland protesters turn ire toward ICE office

A pitched battle broke out Thursday night between police and protesters in Portland who seemed intent on targeting an ICE office as violence in the Oregon city raged once again.

August 21, 2020
Protesters confront federal officers outside of the ICE building in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.  Protesters in Portland have clashed with federal agents for the first time since July in a demonstration that targeted a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building.(Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP)

Judge Michael Simon slams DHS targeting reporters in Portland riots

A federal judge delivered a stern scolding Thursday to Homeland Security over its behavior during the Portland riots, saying it appears agents and officers intentionally targeted reporters with tear gas and less-lethal munitions during clashes outside the courthouse.

August 20, 2020