Former Venezuela spymaster pleads guilty to narcoterrorism charge ahead of trial
A former Venezuelan spymaster who was close to the countrys late President Hugo Chvez has pleaded guilty to narco-terrorist charges
Family disputes official account of Nevada inmate's death, alleging excessive force and a cover-up
The family of a Nevada inmate who died in custody in December 2023 is disputing the official account of his death
Philadelphia jury convicts suburban man of killing Temple University officer
A Philadelphia jury has convicted a suburban man of killing a Temple University police officer who chased him down as a suspect in a series of carjackings
US blocks money transfers by 3 Mexico-based financial institutions accused of aiding cartels
The U.S. Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on three financial institutions in Mexico it says were used to launder millions of dollars for cartels, in a move officials say would block certain money transfers between them and American financial i...
Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos faces additional charges
A Harvard University researcher accused of smuggling clawed frog embryos into the United States is facing additional charges
Man indicted on 12 hate crime charges in Boulder attack
A man accused of hurling Molotov cocktails at a group of people demonstrating in Boulder, Colorado, in support of Israeli hostages has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 12 hate crime counts
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ordered to consider crypto as an asset when buying mortgages
The head of the federal government agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants the mortgage giants to consider accepting a homebuyers cryptocurrency holdings in their criteria for buying mortgages from banks
Oregon Legislature repeals contested wildfire hazard map
Oregon lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's contested wildfire hazard map
Democrats fret about national fallout after Mamdani stuns in New York City
The stunning success of Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, in the race for New York City mayor has exposed the fiery divisions plaguing the Democratic Party as it struggles to repair its brand
Brown bear has new shiny smile after getting huge metal crown for canine tooth
An Alaskan brown bear at the Lake Superior Zoo in northeastern Minnesota has a gleaming new silver-colored canine tooth after a first-of-its-kind procedure
Trump administration says California must bar trans girls from girls sports
The Trump administration says California must change its policies allowing transgender girls to compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity
Family of boy fatally shot by Philadelphia police officer agrees to $3 million settlement
The family of a 12-year-old boy who was fatally shot by a Philadelphia police officer three years ago has agreed to a $3 million settlement with the city
Florida Gov. DeSantis floats building another immigration detention center
Florida officials are pursuing plans to build a second detention center to house immigrants, as part of the states aggressive push to support the federal governments crackdown on illegal immigration
Search ends for plane 75 years after the then-worst crash in US history
A plane crashed into Lake Michigan in 1950, killing all 58 people on board
Who is Zohran Mamdani? State lawmaker seeks to become NYC's first Muslim and Indian American mayor
Zohran Mamdani had been a state lawmaker unknown even to most New Yorkers before announcing his run for mayor
Ohio plans swift appeal as court declares private school voucher system unconstitutional
Ohio plans a swift appeal of a decision declaring the state's private school voucher system unconstitutional
A look at how Trump's big bill could change the US immigration system
President Donald Trumps spending cuts and border security package would inject hundreds of billions of dollars into his mass deportation agenda
California official criticized for appearing to call on gangs to intervene in immigration raids
The vice mayor of a tiny Southern California city is under fire after appearing to call on street gangs to organize in the face of immigration sweeps by federal agents in Los Angeles
As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive?
The United Nations will mark its 80th anniversary this month but theres little to celebrate
California found in violation of Title IX in clash with Trump officials over transgender athletes
The Trump administration has found that the California Department of Education and the states high school sports federation violated civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams
Trump's budget bill could complicate 2026 tax filing season after IRS cuts, watchdog warns
The budget bill championed by President Donald Trump could complicate next years tax filing season after the IRS lost one-quarter of its employees through staffing cuts
How US adults' views on same-sex marriage have changed since the Supreme Court's 2015 ruling
Ten years after the Supreme Court ruled there's a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, the split between Republicans and Democrats on the issue is wider than its been in decades
Trump recaps 24 hrs timeline - From Tehran attack on US airbase to ceasefire violation
Tensions flared as Iran struck a US base in Qatar, prompting a swift response from President Trump, who downplayed the attack and announced a ceasefire. Despite the declared agreement, fighting continued overnight, leading to Trump's public frustration with both Israel and Iran. By Tuesday afternoon, a fragile calm emerged, with both sides seemingly observing the ceasefire after Trump's diplomatic intervention.
A significant brush fire has engulfed over 100 acres in the Wetlands Park area of Clark County, prompting a large-scale response from multiple agencies. The Clark County Fire Department and the US Bureau of Land Management are spearheading the containment efforts. Authorities are closely monitoring nearby structures and have closed the Wetlands Park Nature Center as a precaution.
Asian shares gain as investors shift focus to Federal Reserve, tariffs
Shares have logged modest gains in Europe and Asia after U.S. stocks climbed to near their all-time high
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to table a resolution introduced by Democrat Al Green to impeach President Trump over his military actions in Iran. A significant number of Democrats joined Republicans in blocking the measure, highlighting a lack of support within his own party. Trump responded to the impeachment attempt with criticism aimed at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Mississippi set to execute state's longest-serving death row inmate
Vietnam veteran Richard Gerald Jordan is set to be executed in Mississippi nearly 50 years after being sentenced to death
US Rep. LaMonica McIver to be arraigned on assault charges
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver is set to be arraigned on federal charges Wednesday
Winning numbers drawn in Tuesdays Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Tuesday evenings drawing of the Mega Millions game were: 10-11-18-24-60, Mega Ball: 20, Megaplier:
A Revolutionary War-era boat is being painstakingly rebuilt after centuries buried beneath Manhattan
A Revolutionary War-era boat is being reconstructed more than two centuries after being buried deep beneath Manhattans expanding shoreline
Florida has executed a man convicted of raping and killing a woman outside of a bar
Florida has executed a man convicted of raping and killing a woman outside of a bar
Teen indicted in fatal stabbing of another student at a high school track meet
A prosecutor says a Texas teen accused of fatally stabbing another student during an altercation at a high school track meet in suburban Dallas has been indicted on a murder charge
North Carolina judges issue mixed ruling on governor's appointment powers
North Carolina trial judges have issued a mixed ruling for Democratic Gov. Josh Stein and Republican legislative leaders in litigation over recent law changes that eroded gubernatorial powers
Man charged with supplying chemicals to Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber dies in custody
A Washington man charged with aiding the bomber of a fertility clinic in California has died after he was found unresponsive in federal custody
GOP plan to sell more than 3,200 square miles of federal lands is found to violate Senate rules
A plan to sell more than 3,200 square miles of federal lands has been ruled out of Republicans big tax and spending cut bill after the Senate parliamentarian determined the proposal by Senate Energy Chairman Mike Lee would violate the chambers rules
Temperature in New York City reaches 100 degrees as eastern US swelters under extreme heat wave
The temperature in New York City has reached 100 degrees as the eastern U.S. sweltered under an extreme heat wave
Sen. Grassley calls delays at a benefits program for deceased officers 'absolutely unacceptable'
A powerful U.S. senator is calling on the Trump administration to fix a growing claims backlog at the program that promises benefits when police and firefighters die or become disabled in the line of duty
4 charged with hate crimes for destroying LGBTQ+ pride flags, Atlanta police say
Atlanta police say theyre charging three men and a juvenile with hate crimes for pulling down LGBTQ+ pride flags and cutting them up
Tropical Storm Andrea, first of Atlantic hurricane season, has formed
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Andrea has formed in the Atlantic Ocean
Minnesota lawmaker shot to death at home to lie in state at Capitol ahead of funeral
Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, will lie in state in the state Capitol Rotunda on Friday, a day ahead of their funeral
Powell says Fed can wait to reduce interest rates as Trump demands cuts
The Federal Reserve will continue to wait and see how the economy evolves before deciding whether to reduce its key interest rate, Chair Jerome Powell says, a stance directly at odds with President Donald Trumps calls for immediate cuts
The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume deportations of migrants to countries other than their homelands, overturning a lower court order. This decision enables the Department of Homeland Security to proceed with deportations to third countries, following agreements with nations like Panama and Costa Rica.
Woman with ties to a cultlike group to appear in court after border agent's killing
A woman connected to a cultlike group who is charged in the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont is due in federal court for a hearing
Florida set to execute man convicted of raping and killing a woman outside of a bar
A man convicted of raping and killing a woman near a central Florida bar is scheduled to be executed
Trump administration plans to rescind rule blocking logging on national forest lands
The Trump administration plans to rescind a nearly quarter-century-old rule that blocked logging on national forest lands
California dog trainer charged with animal cruelty, deaths of 11 dogs
A California dog trainer is facing felony charges after police say 11 dogs died while in his care
Search continues for 2 still missing after 6 killed when boat capsized on Lake Tahoe
A search continues for two people still missing after six others were killed when a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe in California during a powerful weekend thunderstorm that whipped up high waves
Man ordered to pay $500K for assaulting officer who killed himself after Capitol riot
A federal jury has awarded $500,000 to the widow and estate of a police officer who killed himself nine days after he helped defend the U.S. Capitol from a mob of rioters, including a man who scuffled with the officer during the attack
Florida condo owners will get financial relief under a new law
Florida condominium residents grappling with the steep cost of building improvements will get some financial relief under a new bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis
Man gets stuck in chimney while trying to get his dog out of a locked building
Firefighters rescued a man who got stuck in the chimney of a Connecticut parks building while trying to retrieve his dog
Trump wants oil producers to pump more crude amid jitters that Iran may close critical shipping lane
President Donald Trump is calling for the U.S. and other oil-producing economies to pump more oil as crude prices remain volatile following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities
Man who opened fire outside a Michigan church had attended services there with his mom, pastor says
The pastor of a Michigan church where a gunman was struck by a vehicle and fatally shot by security staff says the man had attended services a few times with his mother
SCOTUS to hear case of Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were shaved by prison guards
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of a former Louisiana prison inmate whose dreadlocks were shaved by guards in violation of his religious beliefs
US stocks open with small losses and the price of oil is up slightly as markets watch for Iran's response to US strike
Support for solar energy, offshore wind falls among Democrats and independents: poll
A new poll shows Americans support for green energy tax credits and renewable energies like wind and solar power has decreased in recent years, driven by a softening in support from Democrats and independents
What to know about debate over protesters and ICE agents wearing masks amid immigration crackdowns
People fearful of being arrested for wearing masks while protesting immigration raids in Los Angeles and other cities have voiced anger over Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents covering their faces
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in 32 counties due to a severe heatwave, potentially breaking a 125-year-old record. The extreme weather conditions, including severe thunderstorms, have caused infrastructure damage, power outages, and tragic loss of life in Oneida County. Residents are urged to take precautions as temperatures are expected to soar, with high humidity.
ICE detains Marine Corps veteran's wife who was still breastfeeding their baby
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detained the wife of a Marine Corps veteran in Louisiana during a routine immigration appointment in New Orleans
Clerk who denied same-sex marriage licenses in 2015 is still fighting Supreme Court's ruling
The clerk of a tiny Kentucky county who became known for denying same-sex marriage licenses is still fighting the Supreme Court decision 10 years later
GOP tax bill would ease regulations on gun silencers and some rifles and shotguns
The massive tax and spending cuts package that President Donald Trump wants on his desk by July 4 would loosen regulations on gun silencers and certain types of rifles and shotguns
The Los Angeles county sheriffs department faced intense criticism after posting condolences on X for victims of US bombings in Iran, sparking accusations of overstepping jurisdiction and undermining national policy. The department initially assured residents of increased patrols at sensitive sites but later issued a public apology, acknowledging the post was inappropriate and did not reflect the department's views.
The Oklahoma City Thunder win the second title in franchise history, beating Indiana 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals
Suspect killed by security guard after shooting at church in Michigan
One person was shot in the leg, church member ran shooter over with his truck.
Eastern half of U.S. braces for more long days of dangerous heat
Tens of millions of people across the eastern and central U.S. are bracing for more days of extreme temperatures as an unusual June heat wave continues to grip parts of the country
What to know about the Supreme Court ruling 10 years ago that legalized same-sex marriage in the US
A landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling 10 years ago this month, on June 26, 2015, legalized same-sex marriage across the U.S. The Obergefell v
Fred Smith, FedEx founder who revolutionized package delivery business, dies at 80
Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said
Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom
Texas will require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a new state law that will make the state the nations largest to attempt to impose such a mandate
Reds' Elly De La Cruz and Mariners reliever Trent Thornton fall ill while playing in extreme heat
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz and Seattle Mariners reliever Trent Thornton got sick while playing in the extreme heat that covered much of the United States
Ex-Texas US Rep. Blake Farenthold, who left office amid harassment allegations, dies at 63
Former Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, who left Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, has died
GOP's food stamp plan is found to violate Senate rules. It's the latest setback for Trump's big bill
The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Republican proposal that would shift some food stamp costs from the federal government to the states would violate the chambers strict rules
New Hampshire city in 'Jumanji' marks 30th anniversary with animal costume race
A New Hampshire city that served as the backdrop for Jumanji is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the film this weekend
As the UN turns 80, its crucial humanitarian aid work faces a clouded future
As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, its humanitarian operations are increasingly in doubt as its top donor the United States has cut funding under the Trump administration and some other top Western countries have followed suit
Many Americans are witnessing immigration arrests for the first time and reacting
With the Trump administration aggressively trying to increase the number of immigration arrests, raids are now being conducted at all hours and more Americans are witnessing people being hauled off
How Senate Republicans want to change the tax breaks in Trump's big bill
House and Senate Republicans are taking different approaches when it comes to the tax cuts that lawmakers are looking to include in their massive tax bill
The US commemorates 250th anniversary of the 'great American battle,' the Battle of Bunker Hill
As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, it might take a moment or more to remember why
Winning numbers drawn in Fridays Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Friday evenings drawing of the Mega Millions game were: 26-49-58-61-63, Mega Ball: 9, Megaplier:
Key moments from the sixth week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial
A holiday and a juror's illness shortened the sixth week of the Sean Diddy Combs' sex trafficking trial as prosecutors nearly concluded their case, setting the stage for the defense presentation
Insurance firm ordered to pay $44M in lawsuit filed by man freed from prison
A Missouri judge has ordered an insurance company to pay nearly $44 million in a lawsuit involving a man whose conviction for killing a newspaper sports editor was overturned
Man gets 16 years in prison for crash that killed Connecticut officer
A 20-year-old Connecticut man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for causing a car crash that killed a Hartford police officer and seriously wounded the officers partner
Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons
Rhode Islands Democratic-controlled state House has advanced legislation that would ban sales of certain semiautomatic rifles
Vance blames California Dems for violent immigration protests and calls Sen. Alex Padilla 'Jose'
Vice President JD Vance is accusing California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass of encouraging violent immigration protests
Husband rearrested in the death of Suzanne Morphew, whose remains were found after 3-year search
The husband of a Colorado woman whose remains were found after more than three years of searching has been rearrested on suspicion of first-degree murder
US evacuates 79 staff and family from embassy in Israel as more Americans ask how to leave
The U.S. evacuated 79 staff and families from the U.S. Embassy in Israel on Friday as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies
Fast-moving blaze in southwest Utah destroys a dozen structures and forces evacuations
A fast-moving fire fueled by high winds has destroyed a dozen structures, including homes, and forced some in a rural area of southwest Utah to evacuate
How Trump has targeted Harvard's international students and what the latest court ruling means
President Donald Trump has moved on several fronts to block Harvard Universitys enrollment of international students as his administration presses its demands for a series of policy and governance changes at the Ivy League school
San Diego clergy visit federal immigration court to bear witness during crackdown on migrants
About a dozen San Diego-area religious leaders have visited a federal immigration court where some cases arising from the Trump administrations migration crackdown were being heard
Former Tennessee state Sen. Frank Niceley dies of suspected heart attack
Former Tennessee state Sen. Frank Niceley has died
Former mayor from Haiti gets prison time for lying to get into the US
A former mayor from Haiti convicted of lying about his violent past on his visa application has been sentenced to nine years in prison in Massachusetts
Court blocks Louisiana law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments in classrooms
A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the states public school classrooms is unconstitutional
Teen charged with 4 counts of murder in Utah carnival shooting
Prosecutors in Utah have charged a 16-year-old boy with four counts of murder Friday for allegedly shooting to death three people in an apparent gang confrontation at a carnival in the Salt Lake City area
