Judge tosses some counts in Georgia election case against Trump and others
ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others on Thursday tossed out three counts in the indictment — including two counts brought against the former president — saying that
2nd Circuit rejects Donald Trump’s request to halt postconviction proceedings in hush money case
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court has rejected Donald Trump’s request to halt postconviction proceedings in his hush money criminal case, leaving a key ruling and the former president’s sentencing on track for after the
Jury awards $6M to family members of Black Lives Matter protester killed by a car on Seattle freeway
SEATTLE (AP) — A jury in Seattle ruled Thursday that the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a Black Lives Matter protester on a closed interstate must pay the protester’s family $6 million. The same
Brothers charged with assaulting New York Times photographer during Capitol riot
Two brothers were arrested Thursday on charges that they assaulted a New York Times photographer inside the U.S. Capitol during a mob’s attack on the building more than three years ago. David Walker, 49, of Delran New
Oklahoma governor delays vote on minimum wage hike until 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahomans will vote on gradually increasing the minimum wage to at least $15 an hour but not until 2026, angering supporters who are questioning the timing set by Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt. Stitt
US House clears a largely bipartisan package of bills to counter China
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House this week approved a sweeping package of bills to counter China’s influence, shoring up a largely bipartisan push to ensure America comes out ahead in the competition between the world’s superpowers.
New Hampshire governor signs voter proof-of-citizenship to take effect after November elections
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s governor signed a bill Thursday that would require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote and photo identification when casting a ballot. Under current law, those who don’t bring photo
Schools reopen with bolstered security in Kentucky county near the site of weekend I-75 shooting
Carol Hasty’s grandchildren are back in school a few days after a gunman opened fire on a nearby highway in Kentucky but she’s not happy about it — even with the increased police protection. Hasty said schools
New York governor says she has skin cancer and will undergo removal procedure
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday said she has been diagnosed with skin cancer and is scheduled to undergo a removal procedure this week. The governor told reporters her doctor discovered basal
US consumer watchdog moves to permanently ban Navient from federal student loan servicing
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has filed a proposed order to permanently ban Navient from directly servicing federal student loans, which the agency says will put an end “years of abuse.” Under
