(CNN) Progressives in the House were apprehensive when Joe Biden stepped into office -- the President was an unabashedly moderate Democrat and ready to cut deals with Republicans, many of whom he had known longer than some progressive members of Congress had

The publisher of the Eternal World Television Network tore into President Joe Biden Friday over the new president’s “complete opposition to fundamental Church teaching.” Michael P. Warsaw warned that “there is an additional hazard associated with Joe Biden’s

President Joe Biden’s address to the nation this Wednesday night wasn’t just a victory lap for the accomplishments of his first 100 days: It was a declaration that the Biden administration’s highest ambition would be reviving America and its democracy from

The past week was dominated by President Joe Biden's first joint address to Congress — and the subsequent fallout, including Sen. Tim Scott's rebuttal and reactions from the likes of former President Donald Trump. It also saw the New York apartment of Trump

Biden Announced Ambitious Plans For U.S. In Address To Congress President Joe Biden lays out an ambitious agenda before Congress, then hits the road to promote it. He'll also need to convince lawmakers, many of whom are balking at the price tag. Biden Announced

After President Joe Biden gave his first speech to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday evening, proposing trillions of dollars in new spending and hundreds of billions in tax credits, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), called the speech “an explicit rejection of the

(CNN) The Biden administration disclosed Trump-era rules on Friday regulating the use of deadly force against terrorism suspects abroad, releasing them with several redacted lines to the American Civil Liberties Union and the New York Times as part of a Freedom

President Joe Biden should not speak for the Catholic people because he is creating "confusion" among Catholics with his contrary beliefs and he is "using the sacrament" for political purposes, according to Archbishop Joseph Naumann, 71, on Newsmax TV. "The

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. While he considers himself personally pro-life, the second U.S. president to identify as Catholic publicly supports abortion – something that the

56 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden is resting quietly this weekend at his family home in Delaware. There are no public events on his schedule. President Biden’s Itinerary for 5/1/21: All Times EDT No public events White

Three members of a Colorado police department have resigned after they arrested and booked a 73-year-old woman with dementia who was thrown to the ground and handcuffed after she was suspected of shoplifting, officials said on Friday. The woman, Karen Garner,

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Amid growing calls for police reform and national debate over the deadly use of force, police departments in Philadelphia and beyond are struggling to retain and attract officers, law enforcement officials say. Across the region and the

FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Three police officers involved in the arrest and detention of 73-year-old Karen Garner, who has dementia, last summer have resigned, Loveland police officials announced Friday. Officers Austin Hopp, Daria Jalali and community service

Three Colorado cops involved in the brutal arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia — and later seen laughing and joking about the incident — have resigned, police said Friday. Loveland Officers Austin Hopp and Daria Jalali and Community Services Officer

'Creepy' Robot Dog Loses Job With New York Police Department Enlarge this image toggle caption Josh Reynolds/AP Josh Reynolds/AP After a public outcry, a robotic dog once hailed by the New York Police Department a high-tech crime-fighting sidekick is getting

A California city is set to buck the "defund" trend as it plans to unveil its highest-ever police budget. The proposed police budget is set just shy at $165.8 million, a roughly $9.4 million increase from last year’s amended budget. Sacramento City Manager

Chicago police say the city has seen a significant increase in shootings and homicides so far this year, compared with the first four months of 2020 CHICAGO -- Chicago has seen a significant increase in shootings and homicides so far this year, compared with

Sacramento is set to push back against the “defund the police” movement while planning to reveal its highest police budget on record. “The proposed police budget is set just shy at $165.8 million, a roughly $9.4 million increase from last year’s amended budget,”

3 Colorado Officers Involved In Forceful Arrest Of Woman With Dementia Resign Enlarge this image toggle caption Screengrab courtesy of attorney Sarah Shielke, Life and Liberty Law Office Screengrab courtesy of attorney Sarah Shielke, Life and Liberty Law Office Three

Three Loveland, Colorado, police officers who were involved in the arrest of Karen Garner, the 73-year-old woman with dementia who suffered injuries while she was being detained last summer, have resigned from the department, according to officials. Now-former

At least 15 COVID-19 patients were killed in India when a hospital fire broke out Saturday, amid a devastating second wave of infections ravaging the country. Dozens of other patients at the Welfare Hospital in Bharuch were rescued, police said. India’s hospitals

The second wave in India has crammed hospitals to unbearably full capacity, exhausted oxygen supplies and left desperate people dying in line waiting to see doctors. Mass cremations have been held around the country. The health authorities are now reporting

NEW DELHI - A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India killed 18 patients early Saturday, as the country grappling with the worst outbreak yet steps up a vaccination drive for all its adults even though some states say don’t have enough jabs. India

Missouri hospitals are reeling from an influx of COVID-19 patients and the surge has prompted one hospital to open up a second intensive care unit. COVID-19 hospitalizations have soared 135% at Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City over two weeks and the

A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India killed 18 patients early Saturday, as the country grappling with the worst outbreak yet steps up a vaccination drive for all its adults even though some states say don't have enough jabs. India on Saturday

Hospital fire kills 18 virus patients in India A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India killed 18 patients early Saturday, as the country, grappling with the worst outbreak yet, stepped up a vaccination drive for all its adults. (May 1)

NEW DELHI (AP) - Police in western India say at least 15 COVID-19 patients have died when a fire broke out in a hospital early Saturday. Fifty other patients at the Welfare Hospital in Bharuch, a town in Gujarat state, were rescued by hospital workers and

NEW DELHI (AP) — A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India killed 18 patients early Saturday, as the country grappling with the worst outbreak yet steps up a vaccination drive for all its adults even though some states say don’t have enough jabs. India

Hospital Fire Kills 15 COVID-19 Patients In Western India NEW DELHI — Police in western India say at least 15 COVID-19 patients have died when a fire broke out in a hospital early Saturday. Fifty other patients at the Welfare Hospital in Bharuch, a town

Live Covid-19 Live News: India Suffers Deadly Hospital Fire Amid New Daily Case Record No other country has surpassed 400,000 reported cases in a single day. Indians around the world seek to send aid back home. The world, too, is hitting new peaks. Nepal runs

Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis has died at the age of 89 at her home in New York City. Dukakis is best known for her prominent roles in films such as "Mr. Holland’s Opus," "Steel Magnolias," "Moonstruck." Dukakis’ brother Apollo Dukakis confirmed her

(CNN) Olympia Dukakis, an Oscar-winning actress for her role in "Moonstruck," died Saturday in New York City. She was 89 years old. "After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her Louis," Apollo Dukakis posted on Facebook. Olympia

Olympia Dukakis, the veteran stage and screen actor whose flair for maternal roles helped her win an Oscar as Cher’s mother in the romantic comedy “Moonstruck,” has died. She was 89. Dukakis died Saturday morning in her home in New York City, according to

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Olympia Dukakis, the veteran stage and screen actress whose flair for maternal roles helped her win an Oscar as Cher’s mother in the romantic comedy “Moonstruck,” has died. She was 89. Allison Levy her agent at Innovative Artists said

Just one day shy of a week past this year’s Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood, the glowing constellation made up of premier, American actresses has now dimmed by one star, with the death of Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis at age 89, according to reports Saturday

The daughter of Greek immigrants was already a well-known theater veteran when she took the role in director Norman Jewison’s “Moonstruck,” set and filmed in Brooklyn. Dukakis played the part of Rose Castorini in the film starring Cher, Nicolas Cage and Danny

Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-Winning 'Moonstruck' Star, Dies At 89 Enlarge this image toggle caption Reed Saxon/AP Reed Saxon/AP MAPLEWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Olympia Dukakis, the veteran stage and screen actress whose flair for maternal roles helped her win an Oscar

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. -- Olympia Dukakis, the veteran stage and screen actor whose flair for maternal roles helped her win an Oscar as Cher’s mother in the romantic comedy “Moonstruck,” has died. She was 89. Dukakis died Saturday morning in her home in New York

Olympia Dukakis, the self-assured, raspy-voiced actress who often played world-weary and worldly wise characters, and who won an Academy Award for her role as just such a woman, the Italian-American mother in “Moonstruck,” died on Saturday in New York City.

Dukakis’ first experience of Broadway was as an understudy in 1962 on the original play “The Aspern Papers,” written by Michael Redgrave based on a story by Henry James and starring Maurice Evans and Wendy Hiller. Dukakis won an Obie in 1963 for her work Off

Republicans criticized Black Lives Matter (BLM), the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and corporate America for refusing to condemn the “Uncle Tim” slur to black Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) that surfaced Wednesday and went viral

Fox News contributor Lisa Boothe joined "The Ingraham Angle" Friday and reacted to Democrats making virulent, racist attacks against South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott, who gave the formal GOP response to President Biden's Wednesday address. Boothe singled

A Texas Democratic Party official is facing calls to step down after referring to Sen. Tim Scott, South Carolina Republican, as an “oreo.” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demanded Saturday the resignation of Gary O’Connor, chair of the Lamar County Democratic Party,

A county Democratic official from Northeast Texas is facing demands to resign after he used a racist slur to refer to South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott following the GOPers rebuttal to President Biden’s speech Wednesday night. “I had hoped that Scott might show

Senator Tim Scott (R., S.C.) speaks about his new police reform bill during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 17, 2020. (Yuri Gripas/Reuters) A Texas Democratic official is facing calls to resign from his post after calling Senator

Some liberal pundits have labeled Black Republicans as racists solely based on the political party they represent. The most recent example came Thursday when late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel mocked Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., saying the senator, who recently made

On Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” host Bill Maher stated that for their response to President Joe Biden’s speech, “Republicans picked their one black senator, Tim Scott, who gets a lot of work on TV” and agreed with author and historian Nancy MacLean

A Texas Democratic official is facing calls to step down from his role after he called Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., a racial slur. "I had hoped that Scott might show some common sense, but it seems clear he is little more than an oreo with no real principles,"

MSNBC’s Tiffany Cross doubled down on her network’s criticism of Senator Tim Scott, R-S.C., on Saturday morning’s "The Cross Connection," calling him a "stone fool" and a "clown." Cross’ comments were in reference to Scott’s Republican rebuttal of President

On Saturday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Cross Connection,” host Tiffany Cross responded to Sen. Tim Scott’s speech earlier in the week by saying that Scott is Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) “own tap dancer” who is “thirsty for white approval,”

GILBERT, Ariz. (AP) - A man arrested in the death of one Arizona police officer and serious injury of another after they were struck by a stolen vehicle will face charges of murder and other crimes, police said. Jonathan Altland, 25, was transported to a hospital

San Antonio Activists Take On Police Union Contract A ballot measure in San Antonio would strip the police union of its collective bargaining rights. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Oji Martin, co-founder of Fix SAPD, which wants voters to approve it. San

A trooper for Arizona’s Department of Public Safety was injured in a deadly crash Friday night, according to a report. The accident happened on Highway 93 north of Wickenburg, about 66 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix. Authorities said fatalities were

How An Ex Convict Became Involved With Police Reform NPR's Scott Simon asks Richard Rivera about his involvement in police reform. Rivera served decades for killing a police officer. He's now been appointed to a reform commission in Ithaca, N.Y. How An Ex

A felon in a stolen car struck and killed one police officer and critically injured another during a wild chase that temporarily shut down a municipal airport in one Phoenix suburb before ending at a car dealership in another, authorities said Friday. The

A police officer in Arizona has died and another left critically injured after being struck by a suspect in a stolen vehicle during a pursuit involving gunfire, authorities stated Friday. Chandler officer Christopher Farrar was killed and a Gilbert police

ST. LOUIS (AP) - A male police officer in St. Louis assaulted a female officer multiple times while on duty last year, court records say. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 31-year-old Rashard Lovelace was charged last month with four counts of fourth-degree

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - The police chief of West Virginia’s capital city said two officers shot and wounded a Black man wielding a knife Friday afternoon, a confrontation captured on police body camera video that was released at a news conference. Charleston

HONOLULU (AP) - Honolulu police on Friday released the 911 call a frightened woman made about a stranger in her home, which led to officers shooting and killing him. “I don’t know him,” she told the dispatcher, who asked her several times about the man’s ethnicity. “Is

The campaign to add Washington, DC as the 51st state always faced low odds in the Senate, but now the bill has its first Democratic detractor — Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia. In a radio interview with West Virginia’s MetroNews Talkline Friday, Manchin

Senator Joe Manchin (D., W. Va.) speaks during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 16, 2020. (Chip Somodevilla/Reuters) Senator Joe Manchin (D., W. Va.) said that the Constitution would have to be amended

Senator Joe Manchin III, Democrat of West Virginia, told local news reporters on Friday that he would not support a bill to grant statehood to Washington, D.C., saying he believed a constitutional amendment was needed instead of legislation. It is the latest

A long-shot bid to pass legislation that would make the District of Columbia the nation’s 51st state got a little longer on Friday. Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said that he opposes unilateral action by Congress to make the nation’s capital

WASHINGTON (AP) — A long-shot bid to pass legislation that would make the District of Columbia the nation’s 51st state got a little longer on Friday. Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said that he opposes unilateral action by Congress to make the

Democrats' quest to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state hit a big roadblock this week in the form of a fellow Democrat. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said he opposed Congress alone creating the new state and he believes, like Republicans have argued, that statehood

OAN Newsroom UPDATED 11:00 AM PT – Saturday, May 1, 2021 Democrats’ plan to turn the nation’s capital into a state just got a little tougher after a key swing vote signaled his opposition. On Friday, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin (D) claimed that granting

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has come out against legislation that would turn Washington, D.C., into the United States’ 51st state. “If Congress wants to make D.C. a state, it should propose a constitutional amendment … and let the people of America vote,” Manchin

Eli Broad, the billionaire philanthropist, contemporary art collector and entrepreneur who co-founded homebuilding pioneer Kaufman and Broad Inc. and launched financial services giant SunAmerica Inc., died Friday in Los Angeles. He was 87. Suzi Emmerling,

No one disputed the claim. Museum directors and trustees often found him meddlesome and impossible to please, determined to run the show and loath to share credit. He hired star architects and then feuded with them, notably Frank Gehry, and kept museums in

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Eli Broad, the billionaire philanthropist, contemporary art collector and entrepreneur who co-founded homebuilding pioneer Kaufman and Broad Inc. and launched financial services giant SunAmerica Inc., died Friday in Los Angeles. He was 87. Suzi

“As a businessman Eli saw around corners, as a philanthropist he saw the problems in the world and tried to fix them, as a citizen he saw the possibility in our shared community, and as a husband, father and friend he saw the potential in each of us,” Gerun

Eli Broad, the billionaire philanthropist, contemporary art collector and entrepreneur who co-founded homebuilding pioneer Kaufman and Broad Inc. and launched financial services giant SunAmerica Inc., died Friday in Los Angeles. He was 87. Suzi Emmerling,

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eli Broad, the billionaire philanthropist, contemporary art collector and entrepreneur who co-founded homebuilding pioneer Kaufman and Broad Inc. and launched financial services giant SunAmerica Inc., died Friday in Los Angeles. He was 87. Suzi

(CNN) Eli Broad, an entrepreneur and businessman known for creating two billion-dollar businesses and establishing the iconic Broad Museum in Los Angeles, has died at the age of 87, the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation said Friday. "As a businessman, Eli saw

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The Latest on the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby (all times local): ___ 12:30 p.m. Kentucky Derby Day is underway with near-perfect weather and masked spectators milling around Churchill Downs again after not being allowed for

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby, the oldest continuously held sporting event in the United States, returns to the first Saturday in May after being run last year in September without fans because of the coronavirus pandemic. Coverage begins on Saturday

The Kentucky Derby is back in May with fancy hats and mint juleps. The 147th running of the event will start Saturday evening and come less than eight months after it went off without spectators due to the coronavirus pandemic. It will be the shortest time

(CNN) One of America's most famous sporting events takes place Saturday in front of a reduced crowd, a sign that the country is returning to normal but the pandemic remains dangerous, The 147th running of the Kentucky Derby returns to its position as the first

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has welcomed the return of the Kentucky Derby, which he says will provide a "much-needed boost" to a lagging local economy after the devastation of the coronavirus pandemic. The Kentucky Derby is a hallmark event for

Live Kentucky Derby Live Updates: Fans Are Back at Churchill Downs as Post Time Nears The oldest continuously held sporting event in the United States returns to the first Saturday in May after being run last year in September without fans because of the coronavirus

Medina Spirit won the 147th Kentucky Derby on Saturday night. Trainer Bob Baffert picked up his seventh Derby win – the most wins by a trainer in the event. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Baffert said after the race he was "thrilled"

(CNN) A special election in Texas on Saturday features a sprawling field of Republicans and Democrats competing for the US House seat formerly held by the late GOP Rep. Ron Wright, who died in February after contracting Covid-19. Candidates from both parties

Nearly two dozen candidates are on the ballot Saturday in the race to fill a vacant House seat in Northern Texas in a district that’s long been held by Republicans but has become increasingly competitive in recent years. The race to succeed the late Rep. Ron

Texans Vote To Fill Seat Left By Congressman Who Died After Coronavirus Diagnosis Enlarge this image toggle caption Montinique Monroe/Getty Images Montinique Monroe/Getty Images Texans around Dallas will go to the polls on Saturday to fill the seat of the

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The widow of a Texas congressman who died after contracting COVID-19 carried Donald Trump’s endorsement into a special election Saturday, while Democrats and GOP critics of the former president hoped voters would instead send a surprising

AUSTIN, Texas — Not long ago, Texas’ Sixth Congressional District seemed to be securely in Republican hands. Ron Wright, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, was poised to advance the G.O.P.’s agenda after he was elected in 2018. But this year

The widow of a Texas congressman who died after contracting COVID-19 carried Donald Trump's endorsement into a special election Saturday, while Democrats and GOP critics of the former president hoped voters would instead send a surprising message to the rest

In Texas, even the ballots are bigger. Saturday’s special election in the state’s 6th Congressional District is a bipartisan, 23-candidate scrum — with the shadow of President Trump looming over Republicans and Democrats alike. Trump this week waded into

U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney defended herself this week after facing criticism from conservatives following her fist bump with President Biden before his address Wednesday to a joint session of Congress. "I disagree strongly w/@JoeBiden policies, but when the President

Top Republicans are looking to oust Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) from her number three leadership position, according to an Axios report. Members of the Republican leadership are mulling over outsing Cheney from her leadership position. One member suggested she

Rep. Liz Cheney (R., Wy.) attends a tribute ceremony for Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick who was killed during the riots in Washington, D.C., February 3, 2021. (Erin Schaff/Reuters) GOP leaders have suggested that Representative Liz Cheney (R., Wy.)

Rep. Liz Cheney recently survived a vote on removing her from leadership in the House Republican caucus. She thanked her colleagues by promptly going out and contradicting House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy publicly and making the Sunday show rounds to obsess

EXCLUSIVE -- With Republicans aiming to win back the majority in the House of Representatives next year, the chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) says he’s seeing a surge in the number of GOP candidates filing to run in the 2022 midterm

Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX) predicted Saturday that House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) will be ousted from House GOP leadership by the end of May. Gooden declared, “Liz Cheney has promised she will campaign on impeaching Trump ‘every day of the

America Marks Beginning Of Withdrawal Of Troops From Afghanistan Under an agreement made by the Trump administration, today was supposed to be the deadline for the US to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. But the Biden administration is taking more time. America

The final phase of ending America's "forever war" in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began Saturday, with the withdrawal of the last U.S. and NATO troops by the end of summer. President Joe Biden had set May 1 as the official start of the withdrawal of

The United States began the final phase of withdrawing its military forces from Afghanistan on Saturday. US Air Force pararescuemen ride in their medivac helicopter with the bodies of US soldiers who were killed in a roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan, Oct.

The final phase of ending America's "forever war" in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began Saturday, with the withdrawal of the last U.S. and NATO troops by the end of summer. President Joe Biden had set May 1 as the official start of the withdrawal of

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The final phase of ending America’s “forever war” in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began Saturday, with the withdrawal of the last U.S. and NATO troops by the end of summer. President Joe Biden had set May 1 as the official

US and Nato start to formally withdraw troops from Afghanistan Published 46 minutes ago image caption The withdrawal will be completed by 11 September The US has started formally withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, beginning the end of what President Joe

HOUSTON — The Venezuelan government released a group of American refinery executives from prison to house arrest in Caracas on Friday, in a possible sign that President Nicolás Maduro would like to improve relations with the Biden administration. The six executives

Venezuela released six former Citgo executives from prison, placing them under house arrest Friday as a goodwill gesture to President Biden, according to reports. The executives from the US oil refining company were arrested in 2017, accused of embezzlement

(CNN) Five United States citizens and a Venezuelan citizen who were serving prison time in Caracas have been released to house arrest, two lawyers for the men and a former US governor lobbying for their release told CNN. The group, collectively known as "CITGO

MIAMI (AP) - Six American oil executives jailed in Venezuela more than three years ago on corruption charges were granted house arrest on Friday in a gesture of goodwill toward the Biden administration as it reviews its policy toward the politically turbulent

Venezuela transferred six American oil executives to house arrest on Friday as the Biden administration mulled the next steps in its relationship with Nicolas Maduro’s socialist regime. The executives -- Tomeu Vadell, Jose Luis Zambrano, Alirio Jose Zambrano,

Despite the widening southern migrant crisis, the Department of Defense announced Friday it is canceling further construction of the border wall that uses military funding, with billions of dollars being sent back to the Pentagon that had been reserved for

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration said Friday that it will begin work to address the risks of flooding and soil erosion from unfinished sections of the wall on the U.S. border with Mexico and will cancel military-funded contracts as it shuts down one

The Pentagon announced Friday that it was canceling all southern border wall construction projects that had been paid for during the Trump Administration using funds designated for other military construction projects. Deputy Pentagon Spokesman Jamal Brown

During an interview aired on Friday’s broadcast of PBS’ “Firing Line,” Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) stated that she thinks Vice President Kamala Harris should visit the border, the separation of families at the border “is a huge, huge concern.” And the situation

President Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is vowing to “protect” Americans along the United States-Mexico border from former President Trump’s border wall as illegal immigration overwhelms their communities. On Friday, DHS officials announced

Minnesota prosecutors have asked a judge to give Derek Chauvin a harsher prison sentence than what state guidelines recommend — arguing that the convicted ex-cop treated George Floyd “with particular cruelty.” In paperwork filed Friday, prosecutors made their

(CNN) Prosecutors for the state of Minnesota and an attorney for Derek Chauvin argued in separate filings Friday whether additional factors should affect Chauvin's sentence. The former Minneapolis police officer was convicted on April 20 of murder and manslaughter

Artist Jeremie "Bacpac" Franko painted a George Floyd mural in Phoenix last year to "start a conversation" about the Minneapolis man’s death in police custody. But after complaints from residents, and an act of vandalism earlier this year, Franko painted over

Prosecutors in Minnesota are seeking a stiffer penalty against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the second-degree murder of George Floyd, arguing in court documents that Chauvin abused his authority as a police officer and that Floyd was

Prosecutors are asking a judge to give Derek Chauvin a more severe penalty than state guidelines call for when he is sentenced in June for George Floyd's death, arguing in court documents filed Friday that Floyd was particularly vulnerable and that Chauvin

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - President Joe Biden plans two stops in Louisiana next week to rally support for his proposed infrastructure plan, the White House said in a statement Saturday. Biden is scheduled to visit New Orleans and Lake Charles on Thursday as part

This story originally ran on March 31 and has been updated with new developments. (CNN) Now that his massive coronavirus relief package is law, President Joe Biden is laying out his next big proposal: A roughly $2 trillion plan for improving the nation's infrastructure

Prominent Silicon Valley billionaire and investor David Stewart tweeted President Joe Biden’s capital gains tax, proposed to be raised about 20 percent, would make it harder for startups to recruit because “the tax system will punish their employees.” “If

The Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, D.C., May 27, 2015 (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) The week of April 26: a new death tax, “infrastructure,” the SEC’s mission creep, and much, much more. The devil is in the details, and while, when it comes to

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. This week, President Biden proposed taxing capital gains at death at a tax rate of 39.6 percent plus the 3.8 percent investment tax. He proposed

SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Prosecutors levelled two criminal charges Friday against a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives who let far-right rioters into the state Capitol in December. Rep. Mike Nearman was charged with official misconduct in the

Oregon Lawmaker Who Opened State Capitol To Far-Right Protesters Faces Charges Enlarge this image toggle caption Kaylee Domzalski/OPB Kaylee Domzalski/OPB Oregon state Rep. Mike Nearman, the Polk County Republican who allowed far-right demonstrators to breach

SALEM, Ore. — Prosecutors levelled two criminal charges Friday against a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives who let far-right rioters into the state Capitol in December. Rep. Mike Nearman was charged with official misconduct in the first

A Republican state legislator from Oregon who was captured on surveillance video allowing demonstrators to enter the State Capitol in December was charged on Friday in connection with the breach of the building, which led to a conflict between officers and

Rep. Mike Nearman was charged with official misconduct and criminal trespass. A Republican state lawmaker faces charges over allegedly allowing a group of protesters into the Oregon Capitol last year. Rep. Mike Nearman was charged with official misconduct

A California college student and his communications professor get into a tiff during a virtual class this week after he delivered a presentation against "cancel culture" and defended police officers as "heroes." The educator told 19-year-old student Braden

An adjunct professor teaching her first course at a California college repeatedly berated a student because he referred to police officers as “heroes” — and was put on leave from the school in the wake of her unhinged tirade. The unidentified Cypress College

The California college professor caught on camera berating a student for supporting the police has taken a leave of absence after the video went viral. The unnamed Cypress College educator got into a heated argument with her student Brandon Ellis, 19, when

It seems that academia's unbridled wokeism does have limits, after all -- at least in this case, where the subject didn't have tenure. A left-wing California college professor who defended cancel culture and repeatedly talked down to a student who called police

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California is giving 76,000 inmates, including violent and repeat felons, the opportunity to leave prison earlier as the state aims to further trim the population of what once was the nation’s largest state correctional system. More than

OAN Newsroom UPDATED 12:20 PM PT – Saturday, May 1, 2021 California is planning to release thousands of inmates in order to reduce prison capacity. According to reports on Saturday, the state is expected to increase early release credits for 76,000 inmates,

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - With little notice, California on Saturday is increasing early release credits for 76,000 inmates, including violent and repeat felons, as it further trims the population of what once was the nation’s largest state correctional system. More

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- With little notice, California on Saturday is increasing early release credits for 76,000 inmates, including violent and repeat felons, as it further trims the population of what once was the nation’s largest state correctional system. More

(CNN) The Biden administration will maintain the National Space Council and Vice President Kamala Harris will chair it, according to senior administration officials, adding another item to the vice president's portfolio. Harris confirmed her new role on Saturday,

White House officials confirmed Saturday that Vice President Kamala Harris will chair the National Space Council. Harris tweeted about her newly appointed position Saturday: "As I've said before: In America, when we shoot for the moon, we plant our flag on

She won’t go to Mexico, but she’ll try to get Americans to Mars. Vice President Kamala Harris will chair the National Space Council, a cabinet-level advisory body, she confirmed in a tweet. “In America, when we shoot for the moon, we plant our flag on it,”

Vice President Kamala Harris announced Saturday that she will lead the National Space Council -- even as she continues to face criticism for not visiting the southern border as part of her role in addressing the migrant crisis. "As I've said before: In America,

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - In a state famed for election night fiascoes, Florida’s handling of the November presidential vote was hailed as a sign it finally got things right. Even so, Florida Republicans have drafted new rules on voting by mail, drop boxes and

In a state famous for election night fiascoes, Florida’s handling of the November presidential election is being hailed as a sign it finally got things right TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- In a state famed for election night fiascoes, Florida's handling of the November

OAN Newsroom UPDATED 3:05 PM PT – Saturday, May 1, 2021 The Republican-led legislature in Florida has made strides toward clamping down on potential future voter fraud by passing a bill and sending it off to the governor’s desk. On Thursday, reports said

A comprehensive election integrity bill passed by the Florida State Legislature on Thursday prohibits the private funding of election administration in the state. Senate Bill 90 creates Section 97.0291 of Florida Statutes for the “Prohibition on use of private

Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast members have expressed frustration that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will soon host the show, leading the New York Post to speculate that some of the performers may refuse to share a stage with him. Earlier this week, Musk

Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk asked Twitter Saturday for feedback on potential "Saturday Night Live" skit ideas. "Throwing out some skit ideas for SNL. What should I do?" the billionaire tweeted. Musk is set to host the NBC weekend comedy show May 8

"Saturday Night Live" will not force some of its cast members to perform alongside Elon Musk on May 8. "Speaking historically, if a cast member has been that unhappy, they don't have to do it. [SNL boss Lorne Michaels] won't ever make them do anything they

"Saturday Night Live" cast members won’t be forced to appear alongside controversial billionaire Elon Musk when he hosts the show, Page Six is told. "Speaking historically, if a cast member has been that unhappy, they don’t have to do it," a source told us.

Jinger Vuolo, sister of Josh Duggar, has spoken out after her eldest brother was arrested on child pornography charges. “We are disturbed to hear of the charges against Josh,” read a statement posted by both Jinger Vuolo and her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, on their

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Former reality TV star Josh Duggar faces charges of downloading and possessing child pornography under a federal indictment unsealed Friday. Federal prosecutors announced the indictment a day after Duggar was arrested by U.S. Marshals

Josh Duggar's family has spoken out. The former reality star, 33, was arrested in Arkansas on Thursday. The charges against him were not immediately made clear, but on Friday, it was revealed that he is facing charges of possession of child pornography, which

Josh Duggar's younger sister, Jinger Vuolo, has broken her silence over his child pornography charges. The 33-year-old former TLC star was arrested and is now facing federal charges of receiving and possessing child porn. He pleaded not guilty to the charges

OAN Newsroom UPDATED 4:20 PM PT – Saturday, May 1, 2021 Several Fort Hood leaders are facing disciplinary action after an investigation revealed Vanessa Guillen was sexually harassed before her murder in 2020. Information released from the investigation

However, the two groups still disagree on whether Spc. Aaron Robinson, the man accused of killing Guillén, harassed her prior to her death. Army investigators concluded that Robinson harassed a different female soldier, but Guillén’s family says he was one

US Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén was sexually harassed by another soldier at Fort Hood — but not the one who killed her last year, military officials said in a report released Friday. The Army announced that it had taken disciplinary action against 21 officers

The Army said Friday that it has taken disciplinary action against 21 officers and non-commissioned officers at Fort Hood, Texas, in connection with death last year of Spc. Vanessa Guillén, who was missing for about two months before her remains were found. The

Border Patrol agents tracking a group of illegal immigrants in Texas Thursday ran over two of them, killing one man, authorities revealed Saturday. The two men were burrowed down in a field of tall grass when the vehicle struck them. Border Patrol officials

Members of MS-13 and other gangs are slipping across the southern border, hidden in the waves of thousands of Mexican and Central American migrants who continue to surge into the US. Border Patrol officials detained five gang members in the last week near

Two migrant men were struck and one killed by a border patrol vehicle tracking fresh footprints in a known smuggling route in southern Texas authorities announced Saturday. Border patrol agents (BPA) near Kingsville, Texas were tracking the prints through

A Border Patrol sector chief this week issued a snapshot of the number of gang members potentially coming into the U.S. as part of the migrant wave surging toward the southern border, amid concerns that members of vicious gangs like MS-13 could be getting into

The New York Jets on Saturday selected two players named Michael Carter on the third day of the 2021 NFL Draft. The Jets had the 107th overall pick and decided to select running back Michael Carter out of North Carolina. He could definitely compete for some

The third day of the 2021 NFL Draft is in the books. Saturday’s portion of the event saw teams add some value to their rosters as they prepare for training camp and beyond. The final five rounds lasted more than six hours. There were not too many surprises

The final day of the 2021 NFL Draft will begin at noon ET on Saturday. The final four rounds of the draft will take place in Cleveland. While many future superstars from the collegiate level are taken in the first few rounds of the draft, many Hall of Famers

The second day of the NFL Draft saw some of the top talents that just missed out on being selected in the first round go in the second and third rounds on Friday night. Three quarterbacks were chosen in the next two rounds following the run on quarterbacks

(CNN) A Wednesday raid by federal agents of an apartment and office belonging to former New York City mayor and one-time Donald Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani has left allies of the former President feeling uneasy about what could come next, according to sources

Rudolph W. Giuliani says that the FBI secretly spied on his Apple iCloud account beginning in late 2019 when he was having regular messaging conversations with his client, President Trump, during House impeachment proceedings. Mr. Giuliani said the U.S. Attorney’s

Federal law enforcement is ramping up their investigation into Rudy Giuliani, leaving Trumpworld on high alert. Giuliani was formerly President Trump’s personal lawyer and became one of his most loyal defenders, becoming a central figure in Trump’s failed

"Real Time" host Bill Maher offered a rare admission about the Russia collusion narrative that he himself promoted during the Trump presidency. For years, like many other liberal news outlets and late-night comedians, Maher pushed the conspiracy that the Trump

The earnings report came hours before Berkshire prepares for its annual investor meeting, which for decades saw Mr. Buffett’s faithful followers fly to the company’s hometown, Omaha, Neb., to celebrate one of the world’s best-known investors. This year, however,

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Warren Buffett’s company reported a nearly $12 billion profit in the first quarter a year after a major loss when the value of its stock investments plummeted because of the coronavirus pandemic. Berkshire Hathaway said Saturday that it

New York (CNN Business) Warren Buffett defended the decision by Berkshire Hathaway to not put out reports from its many subsidiaries about how the company is addressing the risks of climate change. Buffett claimed at the company's annual shareholder meeting

Photos: Warren Buffett: His life in pictures Warren Buffett, the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, attends an event in Washington, DC, in 2012. He is celebrating his 90th birthday this year. Hide Caption 1 of 43 Photos: Warren Buffett: His life in pictures

When Rep. Matt Gaetz vacationed in the Bahamas in 2018, he was joined by a doctor who donated to his campaign and a former colleague in the Florida Legislature. The Republican congressman, Dr. Jason Pirozzolo and Halsey Beshears were united in their enjoyment

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — When Rep. Matt Gaetz vacationed in the Bahamas in 2018, he was joined by a doctor who donated to his campaign and a former colleague in the Florida Legislature. The Republican congressman, Dr. Jason Pirozzolo and Halsey Beshears were united

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - When Rep. Matt Gaetz vacationed in the Bahamas in 2018, he was joined by a doctor who donated to his campaign and a former colleague in the Florida state legislature. The Republican congressman, Dr. Jason Pirozzolo and Halsey Beshears

Investigators are looking at whether Gaetz and his associates tried to secure government jobs for some of the women, the people said. They are also scrutinizing Gaetz’s connections to the medical marijuana sector, including whether Pirozzolo and others sought

Joe Biden was in Philadelphia today at the 30th Street Amtrak station to recognize Amtrak’s 50th Anniversary and to push for his $2.3 trillion infrastructure bill, according to CBS. Biden has a long relationship with Amtrak. For the years that he was in Congress

PHILADELPHIA — President Biden returned on Friday to a place that is nearly as attached to his identity as his decades-long pursuit of the presidency: an Amtrak station. This time, however, Mr. Biden was not kicking off a presidential campaign from the back

President Biden headed Friday to Philadelphia to celebrate Amtrak’s 50-year anniversary and push for better funding of rail service that has a decades-long history of red ink. As a former senator from Delaware, "Amtrak Joe" famously rode the train between

President Joe Biden celebrated Amtrak’s 50th anniversary Friday, detailing plans for $80 billion in federal spending for the passenger train system. “I’ve been riding an Amtrak for almost as long as there’s been an Amtrak,” Biden said. The president spoke

The question came at a campaign cattle call in April 2019, just a few months after Elizabeth Warren announced her presidential bid: How would she address “the urge to flee to the safety of a white male candidate?” After a question-and-answer session spent

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren attributes her failed 2020 presidential bid to her stumbles on explaining how to pay for her signature healthcare plan and the role that gender, particularly her omnipotent female predecessors, played in the campaign. The

Mario Tama via Getty Images Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) speak during the Democratic presidential primary debate in Las Vegas on Feb. 19, 2020. Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls former New York City Mayor Michael

Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy addressed the ongoing drama with reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers amid swirling rumors that the star quarterback wants out. Murphy addressed the issue in a post on the Packers’ team website and detailed the speculation that

Aaron Rodgers and his fiancé Shailene Woodley are at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby as the Green Bay Packers quarterback is in the middle of some drama with his current team. Rodgers appeared to be wearing a top hat with a black blazer and purple shirt

Aaron Rodgers is enjoying his day at the Kentucky Derby and did not want to talk about his apparent rift with the Green Bay Packers organization, broadcaster Mike Tirico said Saturday. Rodgers, his fiancé Shailene Woodley and a handful of their friends and

VIENNA (AP) - High-ranking diplomats from China, Germany, France, Russia and Britain are set to resume talks Saturday focused on bringing the United States back into their landmark nuclear deal with Iran. The U.S. will not have a representative at the table

High-ranking diplomats from China, Germany, France, Russia, and Britain are set to resume talks Saturday focused on bringing the United States back into their landmark nuclear deal with Iran. The U.S. will not have a representative at the table when the diplomats

High-level diplomats are meeting in Vienna to help smooth the way for the United States to rejoin the nuclear pact with Iran. Representatives of five signatory nations to the pact — China, France, Germany, Russia, and the United Kingdom — will resume talks

FILE PHOTO: March 15, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports FILE PHOTO: March 15, 2021;

NBA star LeBron James, who has come under fire in recent weeks over his tweets about the police officer who shot and killed 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant, says he doesn't think he'll ever return to "100 percent" from a right ankle sprain. "I know getting back

LeBron James will be on the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night when the team plays the Sacramento Kings at the Staples Center. It will be James’ first game in about a month. He had been sidelined with a right ankle sprain and missed 20 games.

Workers and union leaders dusted off bullhorns and flags that had stayed furled during coronavirus lockdowns for slimmed down but still boisterous — and at times violent — May Day marches on Saturday. The protesters demanded more labor protections amid a pandemic

PARIS (AP) - Workers and union leaders dusted off bullhorns and flags that had stayed furled during coronavirus lockdowns for slimmed down but still boisterous May Day marches on Saturday, demanding more labor protections amid a pandemic that has turned economies

For labor leaders, the day was a test of their ability to mobilize workers in the face of the profound economic disruptions. In France, thousands took to the streets with trade union banners and flags. The face masks worn by many were a reminder of how much

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) - The murder trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was wrapping up when Dakwon Gibbs told a friend that George Floyd’s killing - and others like it - would never happen in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. “I said,

(CNN) For more than a week, protesters have marched in the streets of a small, quaint, North Carolina city that has been rocked by the police killing of Andrew Brown Jr. Civil rights leaders and attorneys have converged on Elizabeth City demanding answers

Pasquotank County Sheriff: Public Should See Andrew Brown Jr. Video Enlarge this image toggle caption Logan Cyrus/AFP via Getty Images Logan Cyrus/AFP via Getty Images Sheriff deputies shot and killed Andrew Brown, Jr., in Elizabeth City, N.C., last week.

A Kansas state representative was arrested on a charge of misdemeanor battery after he reportedly went on a religious rant while working as a substitute teacher and ended up in a physical altercation with a student. Rep. Mark Samsel, a Republican who represents

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas House member was arrested for possible misdemeanor battery in what authorities said Friday was an incident involving a student while he was substitute teaching at a public school in his hometown. Republican Rep. Mark Samsel was

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A Kansas House member was arrested for possible misdemeanor battery in what authorities said Friday was an incident involving a student while he was substitute teaching at a public school in his hometown. Republican Rep. Mark Samsel was

The Taliban sent a warning of "counteraction" to the U.S. Saturday, as the original May 1 date for U.S. and NATO troop removal from Afghanistan passed. President Biden pushed back the original May deadline, agreed upon under the Trump administration, to Sept.

The Taliban is warning that US troops in Afghanistan will be hit with new attacks — now that the May 1 withdrawal deadline promised last year by President Trump has passed. Afghan security personnel gather at the site of bomb explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan

The Taliban is threatening to take action on U.S. troops for violating an agreement between the Taliban and Afghan forces to entirely withdraw forces by May 1. "As withdrawal of foreign forces from #Afghanistan by agreed upon May 1st deadline has passed, this

During an interview aired on Friday’s edition of CNN’s “AC360,” House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) stated that “we should stop arguing about whether or not this is a racist country. It is not.” Clyburn also said that there are “racist things taking place

Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) recently became the latest Democrat to repudiate the notion that America is a racist nation. The “everything is racist” crowd might not exactly be enthused about this news, but it is a positive sign for sane Americans on both sides. During

Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., said what makes America great is that the country can "repair its faults," as he called on congressional colleagues to pass police reform and voting rights legislation. America is "not about being perfect, but when you see a fault

The Houston Texans made a significant selection Friday night when they picked quarterback Davis Mills in the third round amid the controversy surrounding star Deshaun Watson. Texans general manager Nick Caserio downplayed the importance of the pick when talking

The Houston Texans have a crowded quarterback room entering the 2021 season and Deshaun Watson could very likely be the odd man out by the fall due to the 22 sexual misconduct lawsuits he’s facing. ESPN’s NFL Insider Adam Schefter said Saturday Watson may

The Houston Texans selected quarterback Davis Mills with the No. 67 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft on Friday night. The Texans’ selection of Mills comes as the team’s franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson is embroiled in controversy and facing 22 sexual misconduct

The Alaska owner of a boutique hotel in Homer said federal agents searched her home this week, after having mistaken her for another woman in an effort to recover Nancy Pelosi’s stolen laptop. The House speaker's computer was reportedly pilfered during the

Federal agents raided a small resort in Homer, Alaska, this week, telling the owners they were on the hunt for a laptop stolen out of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Marilyn Hueper says FBI agents thought this photo

Marilyn Hueper and her husband Paul, who own the Homer Inn and Spa in Homer, Alaska, were more than a little surprised when federal agents broke down the door to their home this week, according to Fox News. ‘Well, you probably know why we’re here,’ Hueper

Friday, Fox News Channel’s Tucker Carlson criticized vaunted GOP pollster Frank Luntz, who Carlson alleged allowed his personal political beliefs and views of his corporate clients to impact the findings and conclusions of his various surveys. Carlson called

This is a rush transcript from "Tucker Carlson Tonight," April 30, 2021. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. TUCKER CARLSON, FOX NEWS HOST: Good evening, and welcome to TUCKER CARLSON TONIGHT. Happy Friday. A lot going on, but some

For quite some time now we’ve wondered what’s going on with congressional Republicans. There are a lot of nice people in the Republican Party, but the point of a political party is not to be nice, it is to represent the interests of its voters. That’s the only

Millions of Americans around the world huddled around television sets on May 1, 2011, as then-President Barack Obama addressed the nation with major news – Al Qaeda leader Usama bin Laden had been killed by Navy SEALs. That was exactly 10 years ago. Joe Biden,

A version of this story appeared in CNN's What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here (CNN) To most Americans, the main foreign policy accomplishment of former President Barack Obama's time in office was the killing of Osama bin

The Navy SEAL responsible for killing Al Qaeda leader Usama bin Laden reflected on the impact of the terrorist leader’s death a decade ago, saying there will never be "closure" for those who lost loved ones on Sept. 11. Speaking with "Fox & Friends Weekend"

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) - A service is being held Saturday in Maine for a 50-year-old secret service agent who died while training during his shift at the Bush family compound at Walker’s Point in Kennebunkport. Keith Mills, a Secret Service officer who

A service is being held in Maine for a 50-year-old secret service agent who died while training at the Bush family compound at Walker’s Point in Kennebunkport KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine -- A service is being held Saturday in Maine for a 50-year-old secret service

A service is being held Saturday in Maine for a 50-year-old secret service agent who died while training during his shift at the Bush family compound at Walker’s Point in Kennebunkport. Keith Mills, a Secret Service officer who protected the late President

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that anxiety is to blame for a series of adverse effects from the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, rather than the shot itself. From April 7 to 9, the CDC received reports of “clusters of anxiety-related

Anxiety — not the Johnson & Johnson vaccine — caused adverse reactions, according to a report released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Five mass vaccination sites reported 64 anxiety-related events, including 17 events of syncope

NEW YORK (AP) — It was anxiety — and not a problem with the shots — that caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states, U.S. health officials have concluded. Experts say the clusters

NEW DELHI (AP) — In hopes of taming a monstrous spike in COVID-19 infections, India opened vaccinations to all adults Saturday, launching a huge inoculation effort that was sure to tax the limits of the federal government, the country’s vaccine factories and

NEW DELHI (AP) - In hopes of taming a monstrous spike in COVID-19 infections, India opened vaccinations to all adults Saturday, launching a huge inoculation effort that was sure to tax the limits of the federal government, the country’s vaccine factories and

NEW DELHI — In hopes of taming a monstrous spike in COVID-19 infections, India opened vaccinations to all adults Saturday, launching a huge inoculation effort that was sure to tax the limits of the federal government, the country’s vaccine factories and the

Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) dove into the cancel culture wars Friday, railing at federal incentives for schools taking a fresh look at how slavery is taught in American history classes. The conservative senator fired off a letter to

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) led 38 other Republican senators in a letter Thursday to U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, calling upon him to withdraw the New York Times’ “1619 Project” from taxpayer-funded grant programs. McConnell wrote

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating after more than 90 people were found in a house in southwest Houston in what police are calling a human smuggling operation. Assistant Police Chief Daryn Edwards said police received a kidnapping call

Houston police on Friday found more than 90 people crammed inside a two-story home, some showing symptoms of COVID-19, in what they believe to be a human smuggling case. Officers were initially responding to a reported kidnapping call on tips they received

The Recording Academy is making major changes to the Grammy Awards. The organization said Friday it has made adjustments "that reflect its ongoing commitment to evolve with the musical landscape and to ensure that the GRAMMY Awards rules and guidelines are

The Recording Academy announced on Friday that it has eliminated its controversial Grammy nomination review committees, often chided as “secret committees,” among a list of other changes. The Academy revealed that nominations would now be determined by a peer-to-peer

When a group of Republican doctors in Congress released a video selling the safety of the coronavirus vaccine, their message wasn't explicitly aimed at their conservative constituents, but nonetheless had a clear political bent. Getting the shot is the best

With vaccination rates lagging in red states, Republican leaders have begun stepping up efforts to persuade their supporters to get the shot, at times combating misinformation spread by some of their own WASHINGTON -- When a group of Republican doctors in

(CNN) A 39-year-old woman was found dead Friday night after an apparent bear attack in southern Colorado, according to a Colorado Parks and Wildlife news release. "The woman, a Durango resident, was believed to have gone walking with her two dogs earlier Friday

Three black bears in the area were euthanized "out of an abundance of caution." A Colorado woman out walking her dogs died of a suspected bear attack, officials said. The 39-year-old woman was found Friday night by her boyfriend, who went searching for her

At some point last summer, there were just too many reports of protesters who had experienced abnormal menstrual cycles after being exposed to tear gas for Britta Torgrimson-Ojerio, a nurse researcher at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Portland,

Torgrimson-Ojerio decided she would try to figure out whether these anecdotes were outliers or representative of a more common phenomenon. She surveyed around 2,200 adults who said they had been exposed to tear gas in Portland last summer. In a study published

A plurality of U.S. adults say loose voting rules, which can result in illegal votes being cast, are a “bigger problem” than voter access, a CNN poll released Friday found. The survey, conducted by SSRS from April 21-April 26 among 1,004 adults, asked respondents

A majority of Americans believe basic voter ID requirements, such as requiring a valid photo ID prior to casting a ballot, would make elections “more fair,” despite the steady stream of mischaracterizations from top Democrats, who contend that such requirements

Just before 2 a.m., as it prepares for its return to Earth, the Crew Dragon will jettison what SpaceX calls the “trunk” section of the spacecraft — the cylindrical compartment below the gumpdrop-shaped capsule. The trunk will burn up in the atmosphere. Five

Austin, Texas (CNN Business) Four astronauts are preparing to return home from the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, ending their five-month mission to the orbiting laboratory. The astronauts set a record for the longest time

A bureaucratic turf battle between the Treasury Department and a government watchdog named by President Trump could be giving free rein to scammers sucking cash out of federal COVID-19 relief programs. Brian Miller, the Trump-appointed Special Inspector General

WASHINGTON — A breakdown in the oversight of trillions of dollars of economic relief money spilled into public view on Friday night when the Treasury Department’s special inspector general for pandemic recovery said in a report that his powers to scrutinize

Honolulu (CNN) In his first major policy speech, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin laid out a vision of warfare starkly different from how "the last of the old wars" of the past two decades were fought, urging the military to move toward a faster, more innovative

In his first major speech as Pentagon chief, Lloyd Austin on Friday called for developing a "new vision" for American defense in the face of emerging cyber and space threats and the prospect of fighting bigger wars. Reflecting President Joe Biden's promise

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The eight people killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx warehouse will be remembered Saturday during a public ceremony at the downtown football stadium where the Indianapolis Colts play. The three-hour event, expected to draw thousands to

The eight people killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx warehouse will be remembered Saturday during a public ceremony at the downtown football stadium where the Indianapolis Colts play. The three-hour event, expected to draw thousands to Lucas Oil Stadium,

When Roberto Alomar was first eligible for the Hall of Fame, for the 2010 class, he missed by eight votes. He made it the next year with 87 more votes than he needed. It was fairly clear that some voters had decided to make Alomar wait a year as punishment

FILE PHOTO: Former Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Roberto Alomar (L) with former manager Cito Gaston at ceremony to retire his number 12 jersey, before the Blue Jays MLB American League baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Toronto July 31, 2011. Alomar

A mom in a Boston-area online parenting group posted earlier this week that her child’s public school chemistry class was replaced one day by some older students who gave an 80-minute presentation to the class on “white power” and “white aggression.” The parent

Idaho Governor Signs Bill To Ban Critical Race Theory In Schools The governor in Idaho has signed a law to ban the teaching of critical race theory in public schools. Some educators in the state are calling it unnecessary and a potential violation of free speech. Idaho

Pope Francis has prayed for the end of the pandemic and a return of what he calls “a horizon of hope and peace.” VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis in a special prayer service on Saturday in St. Peter's Basilica invoked the end of the pandemic and a return of what

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis in a special prayer service on Saturday in St. Peter’s Basilica invoked the end of the pandemic and a return of what he called “a horizon of hope,” including a scenario in which scientists can figure out how to conquer the coronavirus. Francis

A New York district attorney has asked federal authorities to investigate illegal strip searches and other civil rights violations involving the Mount Vernon Police Department MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Westchester County district attorney has asked federal

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (AP) - The Westchester County district attorney has asked federal authorities to investigate “pervasive and persistent” civil rights violations involving the Mount Vernon Police Department, including illegal strip searches and excessive use

British actor-director Noel Clarke said Friday he would be seeking professional help to "change for the better," after 20 women came forward accusing him of sexual harassment, intimidation and bullying. Clarke, who starred in "Doctor Who" and created the film

In the latest #MeToo scandal to hit the entertainment industry, TV networks are yanking shows starring British actor Noel Clarke after the left-wing Guardian published accusations from 20 women who claim the star engaged in acts of sexual misconduct, including

A Florida man allegedly shot and killed another man over a dispute at a Starbucks drive-thru on Wednesday afternoon. Justin Boersma, 19, was arrested in the early hours of Thursday morning and charged with first-degree murder and firing a weapon in a public

A 19-year-old Florida man allegedly shot and killed another man during an argument at a Starbucks drive-thru, police said. Justin Boersma was arrested early Thursday and charged with first-degree murder and firing a weapon in a public place. Witnesses said

President Joe Biden’s son Hunter reportedly continues to hold a stake in a Chinese private equity firm despite his father’s campaign promise that, if elected, his family would divest its foreign business interests. According to a review of business records

First Son Hunter Biden continues to own a large stake in a Chinese private equity firm, in defiance of President Joe Biden’s pledge that his family would divest in foreign business interests. Hunter’s company, Skaneateles LLC, holds a 10 percent stake in Chinese

IDLIB, Syria (AP) - A COVID-19 vaccine campaign kicked off in Syria’s last rebel-held enclave on Saturday, with a 45-year-old front-line nurse becoming the first to receive a U.N.-secured jab. Nizar Fattouh, a nurse in Ibn Sina Hospital in Idlib city, received

A COVID-19 vaccine campaign kicked off in Syria’s last rebel-held enclave on Saturday, with a 45-year-old front-line nurse becoming the first to receive a U.N.-secured jab. Nizar Fattouh, a nurse in Ibn Sina Hospital in Idlib city, received one of 53,800 AstraZeneca

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - As the U.S. faces a reckoning over its history of racism, some Native American tribal nations that once owned slaves also are grappling with their own mistreatment of Black people. When Native American tribes were forced from their ancestral

When Native American tribes were forced from their ancestral homelands in the southeastern United States to what is now Oklahoma in the 1800s — known as the Trail of Tears — thousands of Black slaves owned by tribal members also were removed and forced to provide

(CNN) The Biden administration has completed its months-long North Korea policy review, White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Friday, telling reporters that the United States "is open to and will explore diplomacy" in a practical way. "I can confirm

OAN Newsroom UPDATED 12:20 PM PT – Saturday, May 1, 2021 The White House’s relationship with North Korea could change following the completion of its foreign policy review. Press Secretary Jen Psaki spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday and said

Elliot Page is opening up in more detail about dealing with gender dysphoria at the height of his fame as a child actor prior to his recent transition. Page, now 34, gave his first televised interview since transitioning to Oprah Winfrey on Apple TV+. During

Elliot Page experienced a physical breakdown after being pressured to wear a dress to a premiere screening of the movie Inception in 2010, the transgender star revealed in a TV interview with Oprah Winfrey that was set to debut Friday. The Hollywood star formerly

(CNN) On April 17, ahead of a state election, a maskless Prime Minister Narendra Modi boasted to a sea of cheering supporters: "I've never ever seen such huge crowds at a rally." His country was on the brink of a humanitarian crisis. That day, India recorded

Experts credit that lockdown, though flawed, with slowing the spread. But the restrictions were economically devastating, putting tens of millions out of work and imperiling many of Mr. Modi’s grandest ambitions, including turning India into a global power.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom will address the Democratic Party faithful Saturday as he mounts a campaign to keep his job. His address to thousands of activists at the California Democratic Party‘s annual convention, held virtually,

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will address the Democratic Party faithful Saturday as he mounts a campaign to keep his job. His address to thousands of activists at the California Democratic Party's annual convention, held virtually, comes on the heels of state

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a smuggler from transporting “Zombie Apocalypse” ammo to Honduras. The officers found the “self-defense” ammunition in a cargo container of household goods bound for Central America. CBP officers assigned

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Federal agents have seized 40 rounds of “Zombie Terminator” ammunition from a Delaware port, preventing its shipment to Honduras. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Friday that the rounds were discovered during an X-ray examination

CHICAGO (AP) - Shane Bieber struck out 11, setting a major league record in the process and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Friday night. Bieber (3-2) fanned at least eight in his 18th straight game, breaking a tie for the

Shane Bieber is focusing on the Ws, not the Ks. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner struck out 11, setting a major league record in the process and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Friday night. Bieber (3-2) fanned at least

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have nearly doubled the size of their real estate empire in Hawaii, buying another 595.4 acres on Kauai from Waioli Corporation, a nonprofit established by a local family with roots going back to the

Mark Zuckerberg is again expanding his empire in Hawaii. The billionaire Facebook founder and wife Priscilla Chan bought 600 more acres of land in Hawaii, according to local business journal Pacific Business News. The pair purchased the land, which includes

A group of open borders activists and illegal aliens demanded “total freedom” from both law enforcement and borders during a lengthy demonstration in Washington, DC, Friday, where Secret Service made arrests after activists blocked an intersection near the

The bad news (for them): A group of open borders activists and illegal aliens demanded “total freedom” from both law enforcement and borders during a demonstration near the White House on Friday, with the Secret Service moving in to make multiple arrests. The

(CNN) A former player for the New York Jets died in an accident during a fishing tournament in Texas on Thursday, according to tournament officials and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Pete Lammons, 77, played six seasons for the Jets, including in

Pete Lammons, who was the tight end on the New York Jets’ Super Bowl-winning team, died in a fishing accident, authorities said Friday. He was 77. Lammons died by drowning after he fell off of a fishing boat during a Major League Fishing Event on the Sam Rayburn

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Friday barring Columbus police from using tear gas, pepper spray, wooden bullets and other so-called "non-lethal force" against nonviolent protesters. The decision favored 26 protesters who

In wake of several demonstrations in the area, a group of 27 protesters sued the city in U.S. District Court, alleging they were brutalized by police sent there to supervise and diffuse tensions, according to the Columbus Dispatch. Marbley in his 88-page opinion

TOKYO (AP) - A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early Saturday, shaking buildings in Tokyo but there was no risk of a tsunami. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake measured 6.6 and

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8, revised up from an earlier estimate of 6.6, jolted northeast Japan on Saturday, shaking buildings 400 kilometers away in Tokyo and raising the possibility of landslides closer to the epicenter. No tsunami alert was issued

NEW YORK (AP) - New York City police were looking for a driver captured on video running over a bus driver and fleeing in an apparent road rage incident. The video released by police Saturday shows the female bus driver exiting the small school bus and standing

The NYPD is offering a $2,500 reward in the search for a driver who allegedly mowed down a female school bus driver in Brooklyn on Friday afternoon. Video released by the NYPD shows the unidentified man get out of a 2020 gray Subaru Crosstrek and try to confront

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - The white police officer who shot Jacob Blake in Wisconsin last summer was suspended for three days this year because his service weapon was stolen just weeks after the shooting that left the Black man partially paralyzed. Officials waited

The white police officer who shot Jacob Blake in Wisconsin last summer was suspended for three days this year because his service weapon was stolen just weeks after the shooting that left the Black man partially paralyzed KENOSHA, Wis. -- The white police

The Alabama Cruise Terminal in Mobile has been providing COVID-19 vaccinations rather than trips to the western Caribbean during the pandemic, but that could soon change MOBILE, Ala. -- With demand for COVID-19 vaccinations lagging at an immunization clinic

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - With demand for COVID-19 vaccinations lagging at an immunization clinic set up at the Alabama Cruise Terminal, an official said the site could shut down soon as the cruise industry prepares to restart. The Centers for Disease Control and

Mila Kunis and Glenn Close on new film 'Four Good Days' Glenn Close and Mila Kunis talk about the toll of addiction in new film "Four Good Days." "It decimates families," says Close. (April 30)

(CNN) "Four Good Days" is only a so-so movie, a grim addiction story -- based on a Washington Post piece -- that plumbs the extent to which a mother is willing to suffer and exercise tough love to save her child. Said mom is played by Glenn Close, in a role

Kobe Bryant and NBA fans on Saturday celebrated Gigi Bryant’s birthday. She would have been 15. Kobe and Gigi Bryant were among those killed in a January 2020 helicopter crash in Southern California. The two Bryants and seven others were all flying from Orange

New York (CNN) Kobe Bryant's late daughter Gianna's new Mambacita apparel line went on sale Saturday on what would have been the teen basketball star's 15th birthday. The clothing sold out by early afternoon, according a representative of Kobe Bryant's estate

A federal judge has sentenced a Miami money manager to nearly four years in prison for his role in a $1.2 billion conspiracy to embezzle funds from Venezuela’s state-owned oil company MIAMI -- A federal judge has sentenced a Miami money manager to nearly four

MIAMI (AP) - A federal judge has sentenced a Miami money manager to nearly four years in prison for his role in a $1.2 billion conspiracy to embezzle funds from Venezuela’s state-owned oil company. Prosecutors had been seeking a much stiffer sentence against

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A gunman who killed his mother, father-in-law, two sheriff’s deputies and died at the scene of a shootout also attacked his father with a knife days before Wednesday’s shooting in Boone, North Carolina, according to Watauga County Sheriff

Sheriff Len Hagaman of Watauga County in North Carolina says the shooter who killed two deputies and two civilians in Boone this week also threatened his father with a knife recently RALEIGH, N.C. -- A gunman who killed his mother, father-in-law, two sheriff's

Lisa Wilson, the mother of rookie New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, became a trending topic on Twitter during the first night of the 2021 NFL Draft. Once Zach, 21, was selected second overall by Gang Green in April, cameras panned to matriarch Lisa, who

Newest New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson will be among the newest stars to grace the NFL field. Before he could get to the podium, the mother of the former BYU stud caught the attention of social media and went viral before NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

The trial that kicks off in a federal courtroom in San Francisco on Monday is extraordinary: Epic Games, one of the world’s most popular and valuable game companies, is suing Apple, the world’s most valuable company. Epic wants Apple to make fundamental changes

The European Commission stated this week that Apple has abused its power in the distribution of music streaming apps through its App Store following a complaint from Spotify. CNBC reports that the European Commission stated this week that Apple has “abused

WASHINGTON -- With employers hiring, consumers spending and companies raising some prices, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is embarking on a high-stakes gamble. Powell's bet is that the Fed can keep rates ultra-low even as the U.S. economic recovery kicks

WASHINGTON (AP) - With employers hiring, consumers spending and companies raising some prices, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is embarking on a high-stakes gamble. Powell’s bet is that the Fed can keep rates ultra-low even as the U.S. economic recovery

(CNN) Voting rights activists are sounding alarms about Republican efforts in key states to empower partisan poll watchers and expand voter challenges -- arguing it could lead to voter intimidation that recalls dark chapters in US history. Bills in several

In Texas, the Republican-controlled Legislature is advancing legislation that would allow them to photograph and video-record voters receiving assistance, as well as make it extremely difficult for election officials to order the removal of poll watchers. The

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper granted a pardon of innocence Friday to a man imprisoned for two decades before his two murder convictions were vacated more than four years ago by a trial judge. ANDREW BROWN SHOOTING: NORTH CAROLINA CITY ROLLS BACK CURFEW AS

(CNN) North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday pardoned a man who was wrongly convicted of second-degree murder and first-degree arson in 1995, a news release from the governor's office said. Darryl Anthony Howard can now file a claim for compensation for

London (CNN) Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on Saturday released a new photograph of their daughter, Princess Charlotte, to mark her sixth birthday. The photo shows Charlotte in a blue floral collared dress, buttoned down the front. She

Princess Charlotte is 6! Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrated their only daughter’s birthday by releasing a colorful new photo a few hours before her big day on Sunday. The Duchess of Cambridge took the sweet snap of her middle child this weekend

The NYPD is on the hunt for a homicide suspect in connection with a brazen broad daylight shooting in Manhattan’s Upper East Side earlier this week. It happened outside 131 East 95th Street between Lexington and Park avenues, police said. That area is just

A recently-released video by the New York Police Department (NYPD) showed an alleged murder in broad daylight on New York City’s Upper East Side. The video, released by the NYPD Friday, showed the shooter holding a black handgun as he jumped out of a silver