Closing arguments, jury instructions and maybe a verdict? Major week looms in Trump hush money trial
Testimony in Donald Trumpโs New York hush money trial is wrapped up after more than four weeks and nearly two dozen witnesses, meaning the case heads into the pivotal final stretch of closing arguments, jury deliberations and possibly a verdict.
Armenians, Hmong and other groups feel US race and ethnicity categories don't represent them
The federal government recently reclassified race and ethnicity groups in an effort to better capture the diversity of the United States, but some groups feel the changes are still missing the mark.
As Atlantic hurricane season begins, Florida community foundations prepare permanent disaster funds
As climate change makes storms more frequent and intense, Florida community foundations are looking for new ways to make sure they have resources on hand to support the public before, during and after a disaster.
A 19th century flag disrupts leadership at an Illinois museum and prompts a state investigation
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is under the spotlight again after a manager failed to consult a collections committee before purchasing a 21-star flag, supposedly from 1818 when Illinois became the 21st state to join the Union.
At North Carolina's GOP convention, governor candidate Robinson energizes Republicans for election
North Carolina's Republican candidate for governor Mark Robinson delivered a speech focused on the economy and education at the NCGOP Convention's Old North State Dinner in Greensboro Saturday.
Top assassin for Sinaloa drug cartel extradited to US to face charges, Justice Department says
The U.S. Justice Department says a top assassin for the Sinaloa drug cartel who was captured by Mexican authorities last fall has been extradited to the U.S. to face drug, gun and witness retaliation charges.
Biden's message to West Point graduates: You're being asked to tackle threats 'like none before'
President Joe Biden has told graduates of the U_S_ Military Academy that their class is being called upon to tackle threats across the globe and preserve the countryโs ideals at home โlike none before.โ.
Ranked-choice voting has challenged the status quo. Its popularity will be tested in November
Alaskaโs new electoral system โ with open primaries and ranked-choice voting โ has been a model for voters in other states who are frustrated by political polarization and a sense that voters lack real choice at the ballot box.
Utah man declined $100K offer to travel to Congo on 'security job' that was covert coup attempt
The friend of a prominent Congolese opposition leaderโs son said he turned down a six-figure offer to travel there as part of the familyโs security detail in what turned out to be a failed coup attempt.
Prosecutors seek to bar Trump in classified files case from statements endangering law enforcement
Federal prosecutors have asked the judge overseeing the classified documents case against Donald Trump to bar the former president from public statements that โpose a significant, imminent, and foreseeable danger to law enforcement agentsโ participating in the prosecution.
Lara Trump touts RNC changes and a 2024 presidential victory for Trump in North Carolina
Lara and Eric Trump both addressed North Carolina Republicans at the state's GOP convention to tout changes at the Republican National Committee and former President Donald Trump's race back to the White House.
Bird flu virus detected in beef from an ill dairy cow, but USDA says meat remains safe
Bird flu has been detected in beef for the first time, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the meat from a single sickened dairy cow was not allowed to enter the nation's food supply and beef remains safe to eat.
Prosecutors in Harvey Weinstein's New York case cry foul over defense lawyer's comments
Prosecutors in New York accused Harvey Weinsteinโs lead defense lawyer of making public statements intended to intimidate a potential witness ahead of the fallen movie mogulโs retrial and asked a judge to take action.
Tribes say their future is at stake as they push for Congress to consider Colorado River settlement
Navajo officials are celebrating the signing of legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supply from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes and more security for drought-stricken Arizona.
Uvalde families sue Meta and 'Call of Duty' maker on 2nd anniversary of school attack
The families of a group of victims of the Uvalde school shooting have announced new lawsuits against Instagram parent company Meta Platforms, the maker of the video game โCall of Dutyโ and the gun company that made the assault rifle used in the shooting.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who skewered fast food industry, dies at 53
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar-nominee who made food and American diets his lifeโs work, famously eating only at McDonaldโs for a month to illustrate the dangers of a fast-food diet, has died.
New lawsuit accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexually abusing college student in the 1990s
A woman who says Sean โDiddyโ Combs subjected her to violence and abuse over several years in the 1990s has filed a lawsuit in New York accusing the rapper of sexual assault, battery and gender-motivated violence.
Sydney judge says US ex-fighter pilot accused of training Chinese aviators can be extradited to US
A Sydney judge has ruled that former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan can be extradited to the United States on allegations he illegally trained Chinese aviators, leaving the attorney-general as Dugganโs last hope of remaining in Australia.
More severe weather forecast in Midwest as Iowa residents clean up tornado damage
Residents of the small city of Greenfield, Iowa, are working to clean up days after a destructive tornado ripped apart more than 100 homes in just one minute, took the lives of four residents and injured dozens more.
Tennessee attorney general looking into attempt to sell Graceland in foreclosure auction
Tennesseeโs attorney general says his office is looking into a companyโs attempt to sell Elvis Presleyโs home Graceland at a foreclosure auction, a move that was stopped by a judge after the king of rock nโ rollโs granddaughter filed a lawsuit claiming fraud.
Ohio governor calls special session to pass legislation ensuring President Biden is on 2024 ballot
Ohioโs Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday that he is calling a special session of the General Assembly next week to pass legislation ensuring President Joe Biden is on the stateโs 2024 ballot.
Black Lives Matter activist loses lawsuit against Los Angeles police over โswattingโ hoax response
A leading Black Lives Matter activist in Los Angeles has lost her lawsuit against the cityโs police department over its handling of hoax calls that brought a large law enforcement response to her home.
Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler disciplined for not having bodycam activated
Authorities say the Kentucky police officer who arrested top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler outside the PGA Championship is receiving โcorrective actionโ for not having his body-worn camera activated when he approached the golferโs vehicle and was allegedly dragged to the ground.
Long-term mortgage rates ease for third straight week, dipping to just below 7%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage dipped this week to just below 7% for the first time since mid April, a modest boost for home shoppers navigating a housing market dampened by rising prices and relatively few available properties.
Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine and criminal charges
The Federal Communications Commission has proposed a $6 million fine against a political consultant who sent artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking President Joe Bidenโs voice to voters ahead of New Hampshireโs presidential primary.