Casey DeSantis charms Iowa Republicans at first solo campaign trail event
In a packed barn of more than 100 attendees, Florida first lady Casey DeSantis had the crowd laughing as she recalled bringing her 5-year-old daughter with her to an event last year.
2023-07-08 10:46
Manson family member Leslie Van Houten is another step closer to parole as governor won't try to block her release
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office on Friday announced it will not challenge a May state appellate court's panel ruling that opened the possibility of parole for Leslie Van Houten, a former Charles Manson follower and convicted murderer.
2023-07-08 10:20
Raskin opts out of US Senate run, but says prospect 'remains alluring'
Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Friday that he will not run for Senate in 2024, instead choosing to seek reelection to the House.
2023-07-08 08:52
Texas authorities arrest 2 suspects in Fort Worth shooting
Texas authorities made two arrests Friday in connection to the mass shooting that left three dead and eight others injured in Fort Worth.
2023-07-08 06:29
Chicago Police Department investigating allegations that officers had improper sexual relations with migrants
The Chicago Police Department says it is investigating an unspecified number of officers for misconduct following allegations they engaged in improper sexual relations with newly arrived migrants.
2023-07-08 05:58
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supports Biden's reelection bid
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Thursday that she will support President Joe Biden's reelection bid given the challengers he currently faces in the primary.
2023-07-08 05:54
University of Idaho says it has consent to demolish home where 4 students were murdered
The University of Idaho said it does not know when it will demolish the home where four of its students were murdered but it does have consent from prosecution and defense attorneys to tear down the property.
2023-07-08 05:28
Authorities say inmate who escaped from Pennsylvania jail is dangerous and has survivalist skills
Pennsylvania authorities are searching for a "dangerous" inmate with survivalist skills who they say escaped Warren County Prison by elevating himself on exercise equipment and exiting the jail yard through a metal gated roof, a county spokesperson said Friday during a news conference.
2023-07-08 05:18
Black principals call for investigation of Chicago school district after they were fired from their jobs
Activists in Chicago are calling for an investigation after Chicago Public Schools fired at least seven of the district's Black principals over the 2022-2023 school year.
2023-07-08 04:47
US to send cluster munitions banned by over 100 nations to Ukraine after months of debate
The US will send cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan confirmed on Friday, following months of debate within the Biden administration about whether to provide Kyiv with the controversial weapons banned by over 100 countries including key US allies.
2023-07-08 03:16
Western intel officials hunt for signs of Wagner and nuclear warheads in Belarus ahead of NATO
In the wake of the uprising by Wagner Group forces in Russia, the US and Europe have turned their gaze to an increasingly unpredictable Belarus -- a key Russian ally that Western officials fear could give the exiled mercenary troops a new home and serve as a staging ground for Russian nuclear weapons.
2023-07-08 02:27
Attorney disciplinary committee recommends Rudy Giuliani be disbarred for 2020 election legal work
An attorney disciplinary committee has recommended Rudy Giuliani be disbarred in Washington, DC, for his efforts on behalf of then-President
2023-07-08 01:52