NHTSA launches recall query into 94,000 Jeep Wranglers as loss of motive power complaints continue

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating a potential “loss of motive power” in more than 94,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles, after receiving complaints for cars outside the scope of an earlier
A New Jersey Democratic power broker pleads not guilty to state racketeering charges

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Democratic power broker charged with racketeering by the state attorney general pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges he threatened people whose properties he sought to take over and orchestrated tax
White House’s Sullivan outlines plans to strengthen NATO support for Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan outlined a series of measures to strengthen U.S. and NATO support for Ukraine on Tuesday, as leaders of the military alliance gathered in Washington for a summit. NATO
Vice President Kamala Harris leads new campaign effort to reach out to Asian American voters

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is launching its formal outreach campaign to Asian American voters, putting Vice President Kamala Harris at the forefront of the effort with events in Nevada and Pennsylvania this week.
Awwww! Four endangered American red wolf pups ‘thriving’ since birth at Missouri wildlife reserve

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The world’s most endangered wolf species got a big boost at a Missouri wildlife reserve — four little puppies born this spring. The April 26 birth of a female American red wolf pup
The Latest: Trump is back on campaign trail, Biden stands firm on staying in race, NATO summit

Former President Donald Trump is getting back on the campaign trail at his flagship Miami golf resort as Democrats face tough calls over President Joe Biden ’s reelection chances. Ever since his dismal debate performance, Democrats have
Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, defense hawk who called human-caused climate change a ‘hoax,’ dies at 89

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former Sen. Jim Inhofe, a conservative firebrand known for his strong support of defense spending and his denial that human activity is responsible for the bulk of climate change, has died. He was
Appeals panel keeps 21-month sentence for ex-Tennessee lawmaker who tried to withdraw guilty plea

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals panel is keeping a 21-month prison sentence in place for a former Tennessee state senator who tried to withdraw his guilty plea on campaign finance law violations. The ruling Monday
In closing, prosecutor says Sen. Bob Menendez’s behavior in response to bribes was ‘wildly abnormal’

NEW YORK (AP) — A prosecutor accused Sen. Bob Menendez on Tuesday of engaging in “wildly abnormal” behavior in response to bribes during a closing argument at the Democrat’s New York City corruption trial. Assistant U.S. Attorney
Manhattan court hearing slated ahead of Harvey Weinstein’s retrial in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein is set to appear in a New York court ahead of his scheduled retrial on rape and sexual assault charges. The disgraced Hollywood mogul is attending a pretrial status hearing in