FBI searched for name of US senator facing foreign threat in latest improper use of intelligence database
Newly declassified court documents revealed Friday that the FBI improperly searched for the name of a US senator in an intelligence database after indications of a foreign threat against the lawmaker, as the intelligence program has come under a barrage of criticism in Congress and from privacy advocates.
2023-07-22 03:58
Fargo shooter who killed a police officer used 'binary trigger' device, had stockpile of weapons at home
The man police say shot and killed a Fargo police officer and shot two more officers and another person used a "binary trigger" device that allowed him to fire his weapon rapidly during the attack on July 14, according to North Dakota officials.
2023-07-22 03:54
Trump's legal team continues effort to disqualify Georgia DA as possible state indictments loom
Former President Donald Trump's legal team in Georgia is continuing its efforts to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fan Willis from pursuing her 2020 election interference investigation, as possible indictments in the state loom.
2023-07-22 03:49
Kidnapping victim's "Help Me!" sign leads to girl's rescue, suspect's arrest
A 13-year-old kidnapping victim was rescued in Southern California after making a "Help Me!" sign to alert passersby, which then lead to the arrest of a Texas man.
2023-07-22 03:15
Charging documents reveal how Michigan attorney general built case against fake 2020 electors
Newly released charging documents provide fresh insights into how the Michigan attorney general built a criminal case against the fake GOP electors who tried to subvert the Electoral College process after the 2020 election.
2023-07-22 02:49
Democratic worries bubble up over Cornel West's Green Party run as Biden campaign takes hands-off approach
Cornel West's candidacy on the Green Party line confuses some of his longtime political allies and friends -- while also alarming top Democrats and Black leaders as a potential ticking time bomb for President Joe Biden in next year's election.
2023-07-22 02:48
Biden chooses Admiral Lisa Franchetti to become the first woman in US history to be top officer in the Navy
President Joe Biden has selected Admiral Lisa Franchetti to be the Navy's top officer. If confirmed, she would be the first woman in the Navy's history to hold the job, and the first woman in the joint chiefs of staff.
2023-07-22 02:22
Florida family found guilty of selling bleach product as Covid-19 'cure-all'
A federal jury in Miami on Wednesday found a Florida family guilty of defrauding the United States by distributing a toxic bleaching agent as a Covid-19 cure, according to court records.
2023-07-22 02:21
Leading AI companies commit to outside testing of AI systems and other safety commitments
Microsoft, Google and other leading artificial intelligence companies committed Friday to put new AI systems through outside testing before they are publicly released and to clearly label AI-generated content, the White House announced.
2023-07-22 01:54
'Barbenheimer' arrives as moviegoers flock to a Mattel-mushroom cloud double feature
Waves of pink-clad moviegoers passed under carboard palm trees on the frenzied first day of “Barbenheimer.”
2023-07-22 01:23
New Jersey sues over New York City's congestion pricing plan
New Jersey is suing to stop New York City's landmark congestion price plan to charge drivers entering downtown Manhattan.
2023-07-22 00:17
Justice Department planning legal action against Texas over floating border barrier
The Justice Department told Texas Thursday that it intends to file legal action against the placement of floating barriers in the Rio Grande River as part of the state's operation along the Texas-Mexico border, according to sources familiar and a letter obtained by CNN.
2023-07-21 23:45