Trump says Elon Musk could face ‘serious consequences’ if he backs Democratic candidates
The dramatic rupture between the president and the world’s richest man began Thursday, with Musk’s...
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Ex-police chief and convicted killer who escaped from an Arkansas jail has been captured
Grant Hardin’s identity was confirmed through finger printing, the local sheriff’s office said
5 Proud Boys sue US government over Jan. 6 prosecutions
It seeks unspecified compensatory damages plus 6% interest and $100 million plus interest in punitive...
Man charged with hate crime in Boulder attack on ‘Zionist people’ appears in federal court
Three victims remained in the hospital Friday.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the US, charged with transporting people in the country illegally
A court appearance in Nashville was set for Friday.
Transgender troops face a deadline and a difficult decision: Stay or go?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the changes are what America voted for.
Migrants and ICE officers contend with heat, smog and illness after detoured South Sudan flight
Migrants are now being held in a converted shipping container in Djibouti.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend sobs in court, saying he ignored her pleas to end sex marathons
She said she felt obligated to participate, as Combs paid her rent.
Detained Columbia graduate claims ‘irreparable harm’ to career and family as he pleads for release
Mahmoud Khalil missed the birth of his first child in detention.
Judge denies Harvey Weinstein’s bid for mistrial after juror complains
The jury is considering two counts of criminal sex act and one count of rape.
Wall Street gains ground following a solid jobs report and marks another winning week
Treasury yields rose in the bond market.
Midea recalling 1.7 million of its popular air conditioners due to mold concern
Midea is voluntarily recalling of its popular U and U+ Smart air conditioners because of...
Employers add a solid 139,000 jobs in May, though hiring slows as some potential weaknesses appear
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty...
Judge puts temporary hold on Trump’s latest ban on Harvard’s foreign students
Harvard says Trump was attempting an end-run around a previous court order.
Man accused of yelling ‘Free Palestine’ and firebombing demonstrators charged with attempted murder
Mohamed Sabry Soliman was advised of the charges during a court hearing where he appeared...
A Massachusetts student arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice has been released
An immigration judge granted Marcelo Gomes da Silva bond Thursday.
NTSB finds a fuel leak and improperly installed parts in the engine of an airliner that caught fire
The American Airlines plane caught fire after landing in Denver in March.
Police consider whether ‘King of the Hill’ actor’s sexual orientation played a role in his killing
Joss’ husband claimed the shooter yelled “violent homophobic slurs.”
Welcome to kitten season, when animal shelters need all the help they can get
It's the time of year when most cats give birth, producing a surge of kittens.
In the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial, an ex-girlfriend testifies about abuse and control
The ex-girlfriend is among several witnesses who accuse Combs of violence toward them.
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing said he ‘had it coming,’ according to prosecutors
Manhattan prosecutors revealed the comments in a court filing Wednesday.
Jury deliberations begin in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial
The jury is considering two counts of criminal sex act and one count of rape.
Crews clean up 2,000-gallon fuel spill in Baltimore’s harbor
Officials say crews are working to contain and clean up a 2,000-gallon diesel fuel spill...
Supreme Court sides with Catholic charity in religious-rights case over unemployment taxes
The Supreme Court says a Catholic charity in Wisconsin doesn’t have to pay unemployment taxes.
Supreme Court blocks Mexico’s $10B lawsuit alleging US gunmakers have fueled cartel violence
The Supreme Court tossed a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers.
Supreme Court makes it easier to claim ‘reverse discrimination’ in employment, in a case from Ohio
The justices’ decision Thursday affects lawsuits in 20 states and the District of Columbia.
US stocks slip as Wall Street makes its final moves ahead of Friday’s jobs report
Tesla tumbled as the relationship between CEO Musk soured with Trump.
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week rises to highest level in eight months
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in eight months.
Pampers maker Procter & Gamble to cut up to 7,000 jobs as companies are buffeted by higher costs
Procter & Gamble will also end sales of some of its products in certain markets...
Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday
The ban is a repeat of an order of his first istration that led to...
Jury deliberations near in Weinstein sex crimes retrial
The seven-woman, five-man jury will start its private discussions.
Women’s sports bar The Sports Bra set to expand to four new cities
The new locations include Boston, Indianapolis, Las Vegas and St. Louis.
A US judge halts the deportation of the Egyptian family of the Boulder firebombing suspect
The family of suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, have not been charged in the attack.
A woman testifies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gave her night terrors by dangling her from a high-rise balcony
Bryana ‘Bana’ Bongolan testified Wednesday.
Edmund White, a groundbreaking gay author, dies at 85
His novels included 'A Boy’s Own Story' and 'The Beautiful Room is Empty.'
scientists as they drive into hailstorms to study the costly weather extreme
Hail causes about $10 billion in damage each year in the U.S.
Measles vaccination rates drop after COVID-19 pandemic in counties across the US
Routine childhood vaccination rates are dropping.
As trial opens, Mike Lindell’s attorneys say he spread claims about Dominion official because he was ‘triggered’
Defamation case is based on election conspiracy promoted by MyPillow CEO.
Ford recalls nearly half a million 2016-17 Explorers due to door trim that can detach while driving
A notice posted by NHTSA said the recall covers 492,145 Ford Explorers, model years 2016...
Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says
Officials have issued a public health alert for 1-pound, vacuum-packed packages of Organic Rancher beef.
Man charged with supplying explosive chemicals to bomber of Palm Springs fertility clinic
Authorities arrested 32-year-old Daniel Park on Tuesday night in New York.
From ‘Tudo bem?’ to ‘Gracias,’ a growing share of US residents speak a language other than English
New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that 22% of U.S. residents spoke...
Canadian wildfire smoke causes ‘very unhealthy’ conditions in American Midwest and reaches Europe
The smoke is even reaching Europe, where it is causing hazy skies.
2 more attacks on Jews heighten concerns about security in and around US synagogues
Forty-three Jewish organizations requested more from the U.S. government for enhanced security measures.
Fed lifts restrictions placed on Wells Fargo in 2018 because of its fake-s scandal
Wells Fargo has been the poster child of the worst practices of banking in decades.
Texas considers banning products infused with THC derived from hemp, and retailers are worried
Texas has some of the nation’s most restrictive marijuana laws.
What to know about fatal shooting of ‘King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss as co-stars pay tribute
Joss was best known as the voice of John Redcorn on “King of the Hill.”
Former celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi gets 7 years in prison for stealing millions from clients
Girardi is the estranged husband of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Erika Jayne.
New Orleans jail escapee releases videos, prompting search of home where they were made, source says
It led to a police raid that failed to recapture him.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs paid to hide Cassie beating video because he feared career ruin, witness says
A former LA hotel security guard testified Tuesday at Combs’ trial.
US immigration authorities detain the family of the man charged in the Colorado attack
The suspect faces federal hate crime and state attempted murder charges.
Federal prisons must keep providing hormone therapy to transgender inmates, a judge says
It follows an executive order from Trump that led to a disruption in medical treatment.
What’s in a name? Hurricane season has begun and here are the storm names for 2025
The list of 2025 Atlantic hurricane storm names has only one new name since the...
In wake of deep cuts, NOAA says it will hire for ‘mission-critical’ weather service positions
DOGE cuts gutted NOAA and the National Weather Service earlier this year.
How a new planetarium show helped scientists unlock a cosmic secret
Scientists have unlocked one of the solar system’s many secrets from an unexpected source.
How the Boulder fire attack unfolded: Calm, confusion, chaos — ‘he’s out to kill us’
Terror erupted as attacker burned demonstrators calling for release of Israeli hostages.
Newark mayor sues New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site
The lawsuit against interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba was filed Tuesday.
Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needs
Facebook parent company Meta is partnering with Constellation Energy to help meet surging demand for...
Wall Street rises again as US stocks pull closer to their records
U.S. stocks are drifting, and financial markets worldwide are holding relatively steady.
Dollar General posts record sales as bargain stores attract more people anxious about the economy
Dollar General set a quarterly sales record as Americans tighten their budgets and spend more...
Man accused of trying to get witness against him deported by writing letters threatening Trump
A man is facing charges accusing him of forging letters threatening President Trump in an...
US growth likely to slow to 1.6% this year, hobbled by Trump’s trade wars, OECD says
U.S. economic growth will slow to 1.6% this year per an Organization for Economic Cooperation...
Romanian man pleads guilty to ‘swatting’ plot that targeted an ex-US president and lawmakers
Thomasz Szabo, 26, is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 23.
Stabbing attack at Oregon homeless shelter sends 11 people to hospital, man in custody
Police said the victims, all men, suffered “varying types of injuries.”
Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease?
The Federal Aviation istration expects to be able to ease flight limits next week.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-aide says she was ‘brainwashed’ when she sent loving texts years after rape
The woman testified she was "brainwashed" when she kept sending Combs loving messages.
One Tech Tip: How to use your smartphone to photograph the Northern Lights
There are things you can do to make sure you get the best shot.
All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says
The travel notice advises two doses for all Americans ages 1 and older.
Husband of slain ‘King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss says neighbor was homophobic
Joss was allegedly killed by his neighbor on Sunday.
Renée Victor, the voice of no-nonsense Abuelita in ‘Coco,’ dies at 86
Victor’s death was confirmed by a representative, who said the actor had lymphoma for years.
Campbell’s Co. says sales rise as more Americans cook meals at home
Campbell’s saw the highest level of meals cooked at home since early 2020.
Northern lights could be visible again in some US states after weekend solar storms
The sun burped out a huge burst of energy last week.
Tulsa’s first-ever Black mayor proposes $100M trust to ‘repair’ impact of 1921 Race Massacre
The proposal is a bid to make amends for one of the worst racial attacks...
Immigration official defends tactics against criticism of a heavy hand as arrests rise nationwide
Courts have repeatedly upheld the legality of sanctuary laws.
Suspect posed as a gardener in Boulder attack and planned to kill all in group he called ‘Zionist’
Suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman was charged in the attack that injured eight people.
What is Shavuot? The Jewish festival that started hours after Boulder, Colorado, attack
Hebrew for “weeks,” Shavuot has been observed since biblical times.
Supreme Court rejects 2 gun rights cases, but assault weapons ban issue may be back soon
The majority did not explain its reasoning in turning down the cases.
Wall Street drifts closer to records as oil prices jump and US manufacturing slumps
Oil prices rallied, while Treasury yields ticked higher in the bond market.
What cases are left on the Supreme Court’s emergency docket? Here’s a look
The justices have issued orders in 11 cases so far, and the Trump istration has...
What we know about the suspect and victims in the Boulder, Colorado, attack
Authorities say Mohamed Sabry Soliman used a makeshift flamethrower.
2nd suspect in Manhattan crypto kidnapping and torture case indicted
Duplessie is listed as a founder or investor at various blockchain-based companies.
Former Sen. Bob Casey reflects on Biden’s diagnosis, his own cancer fight
Bob Casey was on a train bound for Washington, D.C., when he got a call...
Convicted former Catholic priest exposed by Spotlight investigation dies at 87
James Talbot was convicted of sexually assaulting boys in Maine and Massachusetts.
A 700-pound boulder pins Alaska man face-down in a glacier creek for three hours
It took seven firefighters and inflatable air bags to lift the boulder off him.
Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Houlihan on pioneering TV series ‘M.A.S.H.,’ has died at 87
Publicist Harlan Boll says Swit died Friday at her home in New York City, likely...
Pardoned reality TV star Todd Chrisley says prison opened his eyes to injustices in the system
Convicted on fraud and tax charges, the 'Chrisley Knows Best' star maintained his innocence.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers say ex-assistant’s social media posts undercut her rape allegation
Prosecutors say Diddy tried to potential witnesses to his crimes.
Dozens sickened in expanding salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers
Federal health officials say at least 45 people in 18 states have been sickened.
FAA demands an accident investigation into SpaceX’s latest out-of-control Starship flight
The FAA said Friday no injuries or public damage were reported.
Meet Hercules and Ned, the border collies fending off wildlife at West Virginia’s busiest airport
Collisions between wildlife and planes are common at airports nationwide.
Army Corps analysis finds Great Lakes pipeline tunnel would have sweeping environmental impacts
It found construction could result in the permanent loss of wetlands.
MLB players’ families grapple with rising online threats as sports betting surges
Houston's McCullers hired 24-hour security after receiving death threats.
Bloodhounds hunting ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ fugitive are seen as key part of manhunt
Experts say bloodhounds are playing a key role in the search for Hardin.
Sellers outnumber prospective homebuyers as high prices and mortgage rates skew the housing market
As of April, the U.S. housing market had nearly 34% more sellers than buyers shopping...
Oreo maker Mondelez sues Aldi, alleging grocery chain copies its packaging to confuse customers
Mondelez International is suing the Aldi supermarket chain for packaging its store-brand cookies and crackers...
Wall Street glides to the end of its best month since 2023
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 100 points, and the Nasdaq composite sank 1.1%.
US inflation gauge cools with little sign of tariff impact, so far
A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month.
NYPD probing detectives who worked security at house where man says he was tortured, AP source says
The detectives have been placed on modified leave pending the outcome of the inquiry.
Wrongful death lawsuit says Big Oil contributed to heat wave and woman’s death
The lawsuit says a 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest killed Juliana Leon.
US government employee charged with trying to give classified information to a foreign government
The identity of the country Laatsch thought he was in communication with was not disclosed.