Superintendent of Oxford Community Schools Tim Throne described Oxford High School as a "war zone" Thursday, two days after 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley allegedly fired at least 30 rounds in the hallways, killing four classmates and injuring seven others, including

Parents of Michigan school shooting suspect charged with involuntary manslaughter Jennifer and James Crumbley — parents of the 15-year-old suspect of the Michigan school shooting — were charged Friday with involuntary manslaughter. National Security Parents

Photographs of James and Jennifer Crumbley that were released by police on December 3, 2021. (Oakland County Sheriff's Office/Handout via Reuters) Oakland County, Mich., prosecutor Karen McDonald announced involuntary manslaughter charges on Friday for the

(CNN) There is a "strong possibility" the 15-year-old sophomore accused of killing four fellow students this week at a Michigan high school had the gun in his backpack when he met shortly before the shooting with administrators and his parents over his concerning

Michigan cops are searching for the parents of Ethan Crumbley, the Michigan teen who allegedly killed four people on Tuesday and injured another seven when he shot up Oxford High School, according to the Detroit News. Jennifer and Jason Crumbley were charged

Prosecutor files manslaughter charges against parents of Michigan shooting suspect The parents of the 15-year-old suspect are facing involuntary manslaughter charges after prosecutors say their son shot and killed four classmates.

Schools throughout the metro Detroit area are closed Thursday following “numerous reports of threats of violence” in the wake of Tuesday’s deadly school shooting at Oxford High School, according to the Detroit Free Press. Superintendent Pat Watson of Bloomfield

“At the meeting James and Jennifer Crumbley were shown the drawing and were advised that they were required to get the — their son into counseling within 48 hours,” McDonald told reporters, noting the parents never at any point asked whether their son “had

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A prosecutor in Michigan filed involuntary manslaughter charges Friday against the parents of a boy who is accused of killing four students at Oxford High School, after saying earlier that their actions went “far beyond negligence,” her

Days after the authorities said a Michigan high school student opened fire at Oxford High School in suburban Detroit, killing four people and wounding seven others, the prosecutor announced that she would also pursue criminal charges against his parents. At

Biden helps light the National Christmas Tree President Joe Biden helped light the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse near the White House Thursday, remembering those lost to the COVID-19 pandemic and crediting the American people for the optimism he says

A crowd was told to redo their applause after President Biden showed up late to a Christmas tree lighting. The president and first lady were introduced at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony by LL Cool J, but the crowd waited nearly two minutes for the

The Christmas season has begun in Washington, with bright lights, festive trees and a touch of bipartisanship in the spirt of the holiday. President Joe Biden, joined by first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff,

Today’s jobs report was nothing to write home about, with only 210,000 people being added to various payrolls. That represented a miss of well over 50 percent, as prior projections put the number at over 550,000. The Biden administration did find something

WASHINGTON — President Biden said Friday that his hoarse voice and cough were the result of germy kisses from his toddler grandson, not the coronavirus, a development that pushed administration officials to release a doctor’s note certifying that Mr. Biden

President Joe Biden and rapper LL Cool J on Thursday presided over the lighting of the National Christmas Tree just south of the White House. “Is everybody having a good time so far? Well let’s kick off the evening by lighting up the star of the show, the

President Joe Biden, who has been coughing and speaking with a more gravelly voice, just has a cold. The White House physician released a memo on Friday confirming that the president has “increased nasal congestion,” and has tested negative for COVID-19 three

White House press secretary Jen Psaki dodged a question on Wednesday about whether or not it is acceptable for a president to stay in office after overseeing a copious amount of U.S. deaths from the Chinese coronavirus. As Breitbart News reported last week,

(CNN) President Joe Biden has a cold, he told reporters Friday, after sounding gravelly and congested during remarks about the economy. "I'm OK," Biden said when questioned about his voice. "I'm tested every day, a Covid test," he added. "What I have is a

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden helped light the National Christmas Tree on Thursday while remembering those lost to the COVID-19 pandemic and crediting the American people for his optimism. Biden also paid tribute to service members, thanking them for their

The omicron variant of the coronavirus has been documented in the New York City area. Five cases of the variant have been confirmed in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Thursday evening. THIRD OMICRON CASE IN THE UNITED STATES

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Dr. Sikhulile Moyo was analyzing COVID-19 samples in his lab in Botswana last week when he noticed they looked startlingly different from others. Within days, the world was ablaze with the news that the coronavirus had a new variant of

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC World Test Championship Final - India v New Zealand - Rose Bowl, Southampton, Britain - June 19, 2021 India's Shubman Gill in action. Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC World Test Championship Final -

Confirmed U.S. cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus ticked up on Thursday after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said five have been identified in her state, another sign that infections are likely spreading throughout the nation. "Let me be clear:

The coronavirus omicron variant has reportedly spread coast to coast to at least five states in total. The newly mutated variant has now been detected in California, New York, Colorado, Minnesota, and Hawaii, USA Today reported. “Let me be clear: This is

New York State has confirmed its first five cases of the Omicron variant, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Thursday evening. At a rare joint news conference, the leaders encouraged residents to get vaccinated to protect themselves from

The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned people Friday not to panic over the Omicron variant of COVID-19 — as early evidence shows many cases are mild or asymptomatic. While the virus strain appears to be spreading quickly, Soumya Swaminathan

(CNN) Researchers in South Africa reported Thursday they have found some evidence that people who had been infected once with coronavirus were more likely to be reinfected with the Omicron variant than with the Beta or Delta variants. They said it's too soon

New Mexico’s oil and natural gas industry contributed $5.3 billion to state and local governments in tax revenue in the fiscal year 2021, the highest figure ever recorded in state history. A new report published by the New Mexico Tax Research Institute found

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the administration's response to the Omicron variant NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on the Biden administration's ongoing response to the Omicron variant. Politics HHS

Just when you think Alec Baldwin can’t go any lower, he blames Halyna Hutchins, the woman he shot to death, for getting shot to death. “Everything is at her direction,” Baldwin told a sycophantic George Stephanopoulos during a jaw-dropping, hourlong interview

The star reflected on a fatal shooting on the set of "Rust." For the first time, Alec Baldwin discussed at length what happened surrounding the fatal "Rust" shooting and how he is grappling with the fallout in an exclusive interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos. Alec

John Schneider is sharing his thoughts on Alec Baldwin's "Rust" movie set shooting. On Oct. 21, Baldwin was rehearsing a scene on the New Mexico set of his planned film "Rust" when a gun he was holding discharged. A projectile from the weapon fatally struck

In an emotional interview with ABC that aired Thursday, actor Alec Baldwin recounted the final moments before the shooting on the set of his film “Rust” that left the movie’s cinematographer dead and its director wounded. “This is one in a billion, that someone

Actor Alec Baldwin told ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos that he cocked the gun that fatally shot the cinematographer for his unfinished film Rust — but insisted that he did not pull the trigger. Halyna Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza was wounded

Mr. Baldwin’s contention that he had not pulled the trigger was supported by a lawyer for the film’s assistant director, Dave Halls, who had been standing near Mr. Baldwin inside the church set when the gun fired. The lawyer, Lisa Torraco, told the ABC News

Alec Baldwin said he does not feel guilty for the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust," as he explained that he started cocking the gun that killed the cinematographer but did not pull the trigger. "I feel that someone is responsible for what happened

(CNN) In an interview with ABC that aired Thursday, Alec Baldwin shed light on what happened in the moments prior to the fatal shooting on the set of the film "Rust" that claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The actor explained to ABC's George

On Wednesday, we reported on the early clip that was released from the interview that Alec Baldwin did with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos. In that clip, Baldwin surprisingly claimed that he didn’t pull the trigger during the shooting on the “Rust” movie set that

Alec Baldwin says he's confident he's not at fault in 'Rust' shooting Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeffrey Neira/ABC News Jeffrey Neira/ABC News Police haven't even issued a final report about the shooting accident which took the life of cinematographer

(Larry Downing/Reuters) The Senate voted 50–48 along party lines on Thursday night to reject legislation that would have banned the federal government from funding enforcement of the Biden administration’s vaccine mandates. Senators Ted Cruz (R., Texas),

President Joe Biden has signed a short-term funding bill to keep the government open until Feb. 18, 2022, narrowly averting a shutdown that loomed for Friday, the White House said. At the top of earlier remarks on the November jobs report Friday, Biden teased

The House passed a bill Thursday that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday, but quick Senate approval was in doubt because of a fight over President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates. An agreement

Marshall on Thursday told reporters that he had received support from his constituents on his position. “My phone has blown up and continues to blow up with the vaccine mandate issue, but not one Kansan has reached out to me to say, ‘Don’t shut the government

Congress on Thursday night managed to avert a government shutdown just one day ahead of deadline, sending a bill to keep federal agencies funded through mid-February to President Biden’s desk. The Senate passed the short-term spending measure in a 69-28 vote

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about his administration's plan to fight the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) with the emergence of the Omicron variant, during his visit to the National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, Maryland, U.S., December 2, 2021. Treasury

The House on Thursday passed a stopgap funding bill that would keep the federal government open through Feb. 18, the first step to avoiding a shutdown set to occur Friday at midnight. But the bill, which passed 221-212, faces a rocky path through the Senate,

The House passed on Thursday a stop-gap spending measure to fund the government through February as Republicans fight to defund President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate. The House passed H.R. 6119, a continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the government at

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rushed through the passage of a short-term funding bill Thursday to keep the government open until mid-February, but the vote likely came too late to prevent a brief shutdown at the end of the week. In a 221-to-212 vote, the House

Oklahoma's attorney general is slamming the Biden administration over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate and taking his grievances to court. Attorney General John O’Connor has blasted Biden’s mandate for military members and federal employees as being "unlawful,"

New York (CNN Business) The US jobs recovery has picked up steam again in the final months of the year, bringing some good news in the face of persistently rising prices and a new Covid variant . Economists polled by Refinitiv expect another sizable jobs gain

U.S. employment increased far less than expected in November, likely as millions of unemployed Americans remained home despite companies boosting wages, generous jobless benefits expiring and schools fully reopening. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 210,000 jobs

Everything in the November jobs numbers Friday was good except for the number that usually gets the most attention. The 210,000 jobs that U.S. employers added last month was far below analyst expectations. But most of the other evidence in the report points

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers slowed the pace of their hiring in November, adding 210,000 jobs, the fewest in nearly a year. Friday’s report from the Labor Department also showed that the unemployment rate fell sharply to 4.2% from 4.6%. That is a

Hiring was a bust in November, even before omicron, with 210,000 jobs added Enlarge this image toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Joe Raedle/Getty Images Hiring slowed dramatically last month as Covid cases rose, even before the arrival of a new and and

The U.S. economy added 210,00 jobs in November and the unemployment rate sank to 4.2 percent. This was a far weaker jobs report than expected. Economists had forecast 545,000 positions added to payrolls and an unemployment rate of 4.5 percent, according to

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers slowed the pace of their hiring in November, adding 210,000 jobs, the fewest in nearly a year. Friday’s report from the Labor Department also showed that the unemployment rate fell sharply to 4.2% from 4.6%. That is a

Blog Post President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats proudly promised that their $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan would create millions of new jobs this year. For example, on February 3, White House economists issued their take on the American Rescue

Commuters arrive at Grand Central Station with Metro-North during morning rush hour in New York City. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images The unemployment rate for Black women fell sharply in November, but labor market recovery from pre-pandemic levels remains

White House press secretary Jen Psaki was confronted with a disappointing jobs report as it broke during an MSNBC appearance Friday, before awkwardly saying she couldn't comment for almost another hour. Economists expected more than 550,000 new jobs in November,

FILE PHOTO: A woman pays money as she buys fruits outside a vegetable store at Ameyoko shopping district in Tokyo, Japan, January 27, 2016. REUTERS/Yuya Shino/File Photo/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A woman pays money as she buys fruits outside a vegetable store

FILE PHOTO: An employee of the Korea Exchange Bank counts one hundred U.S. dollar notes during a photo opportunity at the bank's headquarters in Seoul April 28, 2010. REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak/File Photo FILE PHOTO: An employee of the Korea Exchange Bank counts

FILE PHOTO: A worker works at Xunxi factory, which is an affiliate of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, during a media tour, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China November 10, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A worker works at Xunxi factory,

FILE PHOTO: The Federal Reserve building is seen in Washington, U.S., October 20, 2021. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The Federal Reserve building is seen in Washington, U.S., October 20, 2021. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo December 3,

FILE PHOTO: A packet of U.S. five-dollar bills is inspected at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington March 26, 2015. REUTERS/Gary Cameron FILE PHOTO: A packet of U.S. five-dollar bills is inspected at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington

A woman walks past at a shopping district, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Tokyo, Japan August 17, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo A woman walks past at a shopping district, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Tokyo,

FILE PHOTO: People walk across Millennium Bridge with the City of London financial district seen behind, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in London, Britain, January 20, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo FILE PHOTO: People walk across

FILE PHOTO: An employee of the Korea Exchange Bank counts one hundred U.S. dollar notes during a photo opportunity at the bank's headquarters in Seoul April 28, 2010. REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak FILE PHOTO: An employee of the Korea Exchange Bank counts one hundred

FILE PHOTO: A Japan yen note is seen in this illustration photo taken June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A Japan yen note is seen in this illustration photo taken June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo December

FILE PHOTO: A couple is seen sitting at an outdoor table of a restaurant in Ikebukuro area amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan August 2, 2021. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou FILE PHOTO: A couple is seen sitting at an outdoor

When last we left you in the grimy saga of the Cuomo brothers, Chris Cuomo had just been “indefinitely suspended” by CNN after new information came out showing he was much more involved with the defense of his brother former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s sexual harassment

ELLIOTT I wanted it to look like she was being taken through the streets and the alleys and the corners and the highs and the lows of New York, and also, through, possibly even, an app. So it has connotations of her walking, but also connotations of her going

FILE PHOTO: A farewell speech by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is broadcast live on a screen in Times Square on his final day in office in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., August 23, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A farewell speech by New

(CNN) A contract for outside legal help for New York State's Executive Chamber shows the existence of a federal investigation into sexual harassment allegations against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The contract lists various investigations that the New

It has been over 48 hours since CNN announced it had suspended Chris Cuomo indefinitely for his involvement in his brother's scandals, and the liberal network's closest rival has yet to mention it. MSNBC offered minimal coverage to the explosive documents

New York officials have disclosed that the U.S. Department of Justice began a civil inquiry in August into sexual harassment claims made against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo ALBANY, N.Y. -- The U.S. Department of Justice began a civil inquiry in August into sexual

The anemic ratings for Chris Cuomo’s CNN show shot up — after he disappeared on suspension. The total number of “Cuomo Prime Time” viewers spiked to 897,000 on Tuesday night when Anderson Cooper filled in for the missing host, according to Nielson TV ratings

Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) said Thursday that residents should assume that the omicron variant of the coronavirus is already present in New York City. Earlier Thursday, Minnesota officials confirmed the identity of a 22-year-old man suffering from the omicron

FILE PHOTO: A street sign for Wall Street is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S. December 28, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A street sign for Wall Street is seen outside the New York Stock

Former ABC News producer Shelley Ross, whom Chris Cuomo sexually harassed in 2005, said an internal CNN review of his conduct surrounding his brother's harassment scandal would be insufficient. "Only an outside team of professionals can stop malicious, neglectful,

Image While on the stand on Friday, Juan Alessi acknowledged that in the past he had admitted to stealing from Mr. Epstein twice. Credit... Dave Sanders for The New York Times The fifth day of testimony in the federal sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell

Jurors at the New York sex-abuse trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, the ex-girlfriend and longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, were shown a law enforcement videotape of the interior of a Florida estate where prosecutors say she and the financier exploited underage

After Ghislaine Maxwell took up residence in Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach, Fla., mansion, the rules of the house became strict, a former employee of Mr. Epstein’s said on Thursday: See nothing. Hear nothing. Do not look him in the eye. Testifying on the fourth

Ghislaine Maxwell kept a 58-page list of rules that ordered staff at Jeffrey Epstein’s estates to “see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing” — and to always make sure the couple had a gun nearby at night. The accused madam’s sex-trafficking trial got to see

A green massage table seized from Jeffrey Epstein's Palm Beach estate was carried into a Manhattan federal courtroom on Friday, where British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell is on trial for her alleged role in the sex abuse of underage girls. Prosecutors have

U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photograph taken for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services’ sex offender registry March 28, 2017 (New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services/Reuters) Billionaire and accused sex trafficker

Jeffrey Epstein visited then-President Bill Clinton’s White House at least 17 times, according to visitor logs viewed by the Daily Mail. The Mail reports: Epstein, who died in 2019, visited Bill Clinton at the Executive Mansion over the course of three years

According to a new report from the Daily Mail, Jeffrey Epstein visited the White House at least 17 times between 1993 and 1995 while Bill Clinton was president, even making two visits in a single day on three separate occasions. This was during the period

Jeffrey Epstein visited the White House at least 17 times in the early years of President Bill Clinton’s administration, according to a new report published Thursday. Visitor logs show the wealthy convicted pedophile — who died from an apparent suicide in

Jeffrey Epstein received "up to three massages per day," his former Palm Beach housekeeper recalled of the 12 years he had worked for the financier from 1990 through 2002. Juan Alessi took the stand at Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial Thursday to provide insight into

New York (CNN) Former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll squares off against the Justice Department before a New York federal appeals court Friday in an oral argument that will likely decide the fate of her defamation lawsuit against former President Donald

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie helped build Donald Trump up in the 2016 presidential primary and now he’s trying to tear him down before the 2024 election. He says it’s time for the Republican Party to move on from the boisterous former president and

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump appeared before a federal appeals court to argue that the U.S. government should take his place as the defendant in a defamation lawsuit filed by a writer who accused him of rape NEW YORK -- Lawyers for former President

Singer Bette Midler called on authorities to arrest former President Donald Trump for "attempted murder" on Friday, claiming Trump intentionally tried to infect Joe Biden with COVID-19 during a presidential debate last year by "turning up too late to be tested,

E. Jean Carroll says Trump defamed her while responding to her rape allegation. A federal appeals court on Friday peppered the Justice Department with questions over whether it's appropriate for the department to substitute for former President Donald Trump

Donald Trump’s niece asked a state court on Thursday to throw out the former president’s $100 million lawsuit against her and the New York Times. Mary Trump’s attorneys filed a motion to dismiss Trump’s lawsuit that stemmed from explosive news articles about

(CNN) Tying Republican candidates to former President Donald Trump won't save Democrats from a midterm Armageddon, according to one prominent party pollster. "If our most effective message in 2022 is that Republicans = Trump, we're going to get creamed," predicted

Bette Midler is calling on authorities to arrest former President Donald Trump for attempted murder, claiming Trump deliberately tried to infect Joe Biden with the coronavirus during a televised debate last year. In an impassioned tweet early Friday, Bette

(CNN) Former President Donald Trump's positive Covid test in September 2020, three days before the first presidential debate, is raising new questions about whether Trump's physician at the time, Dr. Sean Conley, had a duty to inform the public -- and Joe Biden

Former President Donald Trump's book already has surpassed more than 100,000 copies sold, according to publisher Winning Team Publishing. "President Trump continues to break records, the books are literally flying off, and we can't keep up with demand," WTP

FILE PHOTO: A sign of Chinese ride-hailing service Didi is seen on its headquarters in Beijing, China July 5, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang FILE PHOTO: A sign of Chinese ride-hailing service Didi is seen on its headquarters in Beijing, China July 5, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu

A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business' Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here . You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. London (CNN Business) The era of big Chinese

FILE PHOTO: The logo for Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global Inc is pictured at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) floor in New York City, U.S., June 30, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The logo for Chinese ride-hailing company

Didi Chuxing, the Chinese Uber-like ride-hailing champion and a company once considered the world’s most successful start-up, said Friday that it would begin delisting its New York-traded shares and prepare for a public offering in Hong Kong. The move is sure

A man walks past a Didi logo at the headquarters of Didi Chuxing in Beijing, China November 20, 2020. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Files A man walks past a Didi logo at the headquarters of Didi Chuxing in Beijing, China November 20, 2020. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Files December

A top Chinese ride-hailing company delists from the NYSE just months after its IPO Enlarge this image toggle caption Nicolas Asfouri/AFP via Getty Images Nicolas Asfouri/AFP via Getty Images BEIJING – The Chinese ride-hailing platform Didi Chuxing says it

FILE PHOTO: Passersby wearing protective face masks walk past an electronic board displaying world stock indexes, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Tokyo, Japan November 1, 2021. REUTERS/Issei Kato FILE PHOTO: Passersby wearing protective

Hong Kong (CNN Business) Didi said Friday that it would "immediately" start delisting from the New York Stock Exchange and pivot to Hong Kong, just months after its disastrous IPO. "After a careful study, the company will start delisting on the New York Stock

FILE PHOTO: The app logo of Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi is seen through a magnifying glass on a computer screen showing binary digits in this illustration picture taken July 7, 2021. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration FILE PHOTO: The app logo of Chinese

FILE PHOTO: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (C) poses with the crew of U.S. Airways Flight 1549, (L-R) flight attendants Doreen Welsh, Donna Dent, Sheila Dail, co-pilot Jeff Skiles and pilot Chesley B. 'Sully' Sullenberger, after they received their

Over a dozen suspects tied to the spate of nearly a dozen smash-and-grab robberies in Los Angeles were busted but then quickly released due to zero-bail policies, which has left the LAPD’s top cop frustrated. The 14 arrests followed a “rash” of 11 “flash-mob

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Department announced Thursday more than a dozen arrests after a series of smash-and-grab thefts across the city in recent weeks where nearly $340,000 worth of merchandise was stolen Fourteen people were arrested in connection

San Jose has approved funding for license plate readers in an effort to address organized robberies in the city and throughout California in recent weeks. The San Jose City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to allocate $250,000 toward license plate readers.

(CNN) Fourteen people involved in recent group thefts at high-end Los Angeles stores have been arrested, authorities said. Groups working in tandem stole property "using weapons and physical force to overwhelm and intimidate store employees and other patrons"

Officials in Los Angeles announced Thursday with great fanfare that they had made 14 arrests in connection with recent “mass looting” events in the city — but all fourteen have since been released from jail, either with or without posting bail. The Los Angeles

People loot property during nationwide protests following the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Los Angeles, Calif., May 30, 2020. (Patrick T. Fallon/Reuters) Los Angeles Police chief Michel Moore on Thursday faulted California’s “zero

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reportedly is investigating a video that appears to show a group of individuals carrying out a smash-and-grab type robbery at a jewelry business. The incident happened at the Del Amo Plaza shopping center in Rancho

A Los Angeles Police Department detective said Friday that Californians were sold a "bag of goods" on bail reform as thefts surge in cities across the state. "I blame the [American Civil Liberties Union]. I think they sold everybody a bag of goods with this

Los Angeles police recently arrested 14 suspects in connection with 11 "smash and grab" robberies in the city in late November – but all 14 suspects are back on the street, the city’s police chief says. The reason? The state of California’s "zero bail" policy,

(CNN) Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday offered praise for her departing senior adviser, Symone Sanders, while brushing off a question about a larger staff shake up in her office. "I love Symone, and I can't wait to see what she will do next, and I

After the much-scrutinized hug between Vice President Kamala Harris, 57, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, 39, this week, a body language expert said if it looked as awkward as a Harris laugh, it was not only because it truly was, but it also showed

Departures from Vice President Kamala Harris’ office have Democratic operatives worried about Harris’ impact on future female candidates and the potential harm associated with her could cause, according to a report from Axios. “It’s going to set women back

"The Five" commented on the recent slated departures of top officials in Vice President Kamala Harris' office as well as White House press secretary Jen Psaki's attempts to minimize what is being referred to as a staff "exodus." Symone Sanders, a senior adviser

A new report suggests staffers in Vice President Kamala Harris’ office are considering jumping ship out of fear of being labeled a “Harris person” when they apply for future gigs. The Axios report comes as four top Harris advisers — communications director

Symone Sanders, Vice President Kamala Harris’s senior adviser and chief spokesperson, will leave the White House by the end of the year, according to sources familiar with the matter. “I’m so grateful to the VP for her vote of confidence from the very beginning

A new report revealed that departing staffers for Vice President Harris are leaving their White House posts in part due to concerns of being forever labeled a "Harris person." A growing list of Harris staffers are heading out the door amid internal chaos

Four senior staffers have reportedly abandoned Vice President Kamala Harris in less than one month’s time. The staffers have either resigned or plan to leave their positions amid “disorder, bad press, and, at times, internal frictions,” Politico analyzed.

Staffers are reportedly deserting Vice President Kamala Harris this month over fears of being labeled a “Harris Person” to the possible detriment of their careers. As Harris strategizes her way to the presidency, pending President Biden’s decision whether

Fox News host Pete Hegseth celebrated the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade in his opening monologue Thursday on "Fox News Primetime." SUPREME COURT HEARS MISSISSIPPI ABORTION CASE THAT COULD OVERTURN ROE V. WADE: LIVE UPDATES PETE HEGSETH: This week,

(CNN) The nine Supreme Court justices will gather in their private conference room Friday, if they follow general practice, to cast initial votes in a case that could determine the future of Roe v. Wade and radically transform -- after a half century -- the

As the Supreme Court revisited the constitutionality of abortion this week, Senate Democrats are growing increasingly concerned things will go their way. So, to fight back at the perceived partisanship, they are ready to weigh more partisan reform on the judiciary

When the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over a Mississippi law that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, a headline-making line of questioning came from the court's newest justice, Amy Coney Barrett. Barrett, a conservative justice

Baltimore Archbishop William Lori, chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, has launched a prayer crusade for the reversal of the fateful 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. “In the United States, abortion takes

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. The Supreme Court, as this is written, is hearing oral arguments in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, challenging Mississippi's

The Supreme Court case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health is the most significant abortion case in decades as the state of Mississippi is challenging Roe v. Wade. While political figures on both sides of the issue have focused on whether federal abortion

A former Planned Parenthood manager who now helps other abortion industry workers leave the business said the “greatest lie women have been told” is that, in order to achieve success, equality, and justice, they need abortion. In an op-ed at Fox News Wednesday,

"Late Show" host Stephen Colbert offered a grim assessment of the landmark abortion case that was brought in front of the Supreme Court this week. Colbert began his monologue Thursday by knocking the "slightly less-trusted body" over concerns among the left

Moscow will face “serious consequences” if it invades Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Russian counterpart point-blank Thursday as tensions rise in Eastern Europe and the Biden administration faces one of its thorniest international tests. Mr.

Mr. Lavrov came bearing his own threats. Echoing recent warnings by Mr. Putin, Mr. Lavrov said that “drawing Ukraine into the geopolitical games of the United States against the background of the deployment of NATO forces in the immediate vicinity of our borders

Ukraine's defense minister estimated Friday that Russia has amassed more than 94,000 troops near their borders and said there is a probability of a “large-scale escalation” in late January. Ukrainian and Western officials recently voiced alarm about a Russian

Washington (CNN) President Joe Biden said Friday he is preparing a "set of initiatives" to make it more difficult for Russian President Vladimir Putin to "do what people are worried he may do" -- namely, having Russia invade Ukraine. Following a speech at

FILE PHOTO: The national flag of Ukraine flies over the town of Kramatorsk, Ukraine November 25, 2021. Picture taken with a drone on November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko FILE PHOTO: The national flag of Ukraine flies over the town of Kramatorsk, Ukraine

Kiev, Ukraine (CNN) Tensions between Ukraine and Russia are at their highest in years, with reports of a Russian troop build-up near Russia's borders with Ukraine fueling fears over Moscow's intentions. Ukraine warns Russia is trying to destabilize the country

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s defense minister estimated Friday that Russia has amassed more than 94,000 troops near their borders and said there is a probability of a “large-scale escalation” in late January. Ukrainian and Western officials recently voiced

Work is under way to arrange a video call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden, the Kremlin said on Friday, a day after their top diplomats met to discuss the Ukraine crisis. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia

(CNN) US and European officials sounded a pessimistic note Friday as the latest round of talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal concluded, saying that Tehran's maximalist demands and push to unwind previously agreed upon points are leaving them disappointed

Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Enrique Mora and Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani wait for the start of a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria November 29, 2021. EU Delegation in

BRUSSELS — Western negotiators trying to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal said on Friday that the new, more hard-line government in Iran is proposing unacceptable changes to the existing draft agreement, even as it is proceeding apace with its nuclear program. Unless

While Iran announced that it is escalating its nuclear program, despite the Vienna talks aimed at preventing just that, Iranian activists are speaking out to Fox News. "My message to President Biden, it is that the regime of Iran does not represent the people

BERLIN (AP) – Diplomats negotiating in Vienna to revive Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers have paused after five days of talks to consult with their governments and will reconvene next week, officials said Friday. The European Union official chairing

Senior diplomats from France, Britain and Germany taking part in talks on reviving the Iran nuclear deal voiced "disappointment and concern" on Friday at Tehran's proposed alterations to a text that had been agreed on in previous rounds. "Major changes (have

There is only one course of action after the disastrous resumption of nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna this week and the sharp increase in Iran’s belligerence: end the talks and resume the Trump administration’s policy of harsh sanctions and isolating Iran. On

Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing $3.5 million to establish a 200-person volunteer Florida State Guard under his direction to supplement the federal-controlled Florida National Guard. "We are proud of our veterans and active-duty military members

(CNN) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing the reestablishment of a civilian military force that reports to him rather than to President Joe Biden through the Pentagon, a move clearly aimed at burnishing his credentials and persona for a future presidential

Left-leaning politicians and pundits expressed alarm Friday after Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed the creation of a "State Guard," a civilian-military force that he would control to assist with what his office described as "state-specific emergencies." DeSantis’

St, Petersburg, Florida (CNN) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to reestablish a World War II-era civilian military force that he, not the Pentagon, would control. DeSantis pitched the idea Thursday as a way to further support the Florida National Guard during

The state of Oklahoma has sued the Biden administration over a Defense Department mandate that its National Guard forces must get the COVID-19 vaccine, calling it an unconstitutional and dangerous overreach by the federal government. The lawsuit, filed late

This now makes two articles today that I have to assure you aren’t satire (see Jussie Smollett’s Request for a Mistrial Will Have You Literally Laughing out Loud) Fresh hysteria is emanating from the left after accusations that Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida

(CNN) Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams defended herself from criticism that she never conceded her loss to Gov. Brian Kemp in 2018 on Friday, addressing what Republicans have already used against her in her newly announced 2022 rematch against

Earlier this week, failed 2018 Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams announced she would throw her hat into the ring once again, setting up a potential 2022 rematch with Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp assuming they both win their respective

(CNN) Stacey Abrams' 2022 campaign for Georgia governor represents a generational opportunity for Black women in American politics. It's a potential game-changer for parts of the South that continue to rely on voter suppression to retain power. Abrams, who

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said Thursday that she didn't challenge the results of the 2018 Georgia governor's race following her loss to current Republican Brian Kemp. During an appearance on MSNBC's "The Rachel Maddow Show," Abrams said

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said Thursday on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” that, unlike former President Donald Trump, she did not challenge the results of the 2018 election, which she lost to Republican Brian Kemp and refused

EXCLUSIVE: Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia says he’ll make a clear contrast between himself and likely 2022 Democratic nominee Stacey Abrams as he gears up for a potential titanic rematch with Abrams in next year’s gubernatorial election in the key

People who suffer from allergic conditions have a lower risk for developing COVID-19, according to a new U.K. study. The research from the Queen Mary University of London was published Thursday in the journal Thorax. Analyzing data from more than 16,000 adults

People looking for a booster shot of a Covid-19 vaccine probably don’t need to fret about what brand it is: Many combinations of shots are likely to provide strong protection, according to a large new study. In a comparison of seven different vaccine brands,

Good Morning America has news, and it might just save a life. The TV titan has taken to YouTube over COVID’s threat to people. In harm’s way: the child-bearing kind. The PSA repeatedly references pregnancy, but a provocative peculiarity persists. A collection

At least until June 2021, Facebook had significant gaps in its efforts to tackle COVID-19 misinformation from one of the most prominent anti-vaccine groups in the world, according to a study from ISD Global, a U.K.-based think tank that studies polarization,

People who suffer from allergic conditions have a lower risk for developing COVID-19, according to a new U.K. study. The research from the Queen Mary University of London was published Thursday in the journal Thorax. 'LONG' COVID CAUSES BAD SMELLS AND TASTES,

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Florida suggests that adults who were hospitalized with a severe case of COVID-19 are twice as likely to die within a year of contracting the illness as uninfected people, Business Insider reports. Researchers

LeBron James has been cleared to return to the Los Angeles Lakers after missing one game under the NBA’s health and safety protocols. The league said James is not positive for COVID-19 despite a series of tests that produced conflicting results earlier this

FILE PHOTO: Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James looks on during the Rookie Challenge at the NBA All-Star basketball weekend in Phoenix, Arizona, February 13, 2009. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi FILE PHOTO: Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James looks on during the Rookie

(CNN) Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James is cleared to return to play after a brief stint isolated from his team due to the NBA's Covid-19 health and safety protocols. James has provided negative PCR tests since he was scratched from playing Tuesday, the NBA

LeBron James is arguably one of the top three basketball players of all time and has one of the smartest basketball IQs of anyone who has ever stepped onto the floor. On Thursday night, there was something that perplexed the Los Angeles Lakers superstar as

LeBron James will return for the Lakers’ Friday night game against the LA Clippers after briefly entering the NBA’s “health and safety protocols.” On Tuesday, the fully vaccinated LeBron James abruptly skipped out on the Sacramento Kings matchup when he tested

LeBron James has been cleared to return to the Los Angeles Lakers after missing one game under the NBA's health and safety protocols. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The league said Thursday that James is not positive for COVID-19 despite

Newly released audio allegedly shows New York Times journalist Erin Marquis cursing the Great Lakes Gun Rights, a Michigan state affiliate of the National Association for Gun Rights, in a voice message. On Thursday, Marquis tweeted out her displeasure after

The New York Times said Friday that it is reviewing a top editor at the newspaper's Wirecutter.com for tweeting scathing messages about a gun-rights group, and for allegedly leaving angry, profane voicemails for the group. The tweets and the alleged voicemail

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) shut down a Democrat gun control push Thursday, saying it would not prevent shootings but would hamper the law-abiding in exercising Second Amendment rights. The Guardian notes the push came from Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), who sought

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on Thursday blocked a request by Democrats to proceed on gun control legislation days after a 15-year-old shot and killed four students at a high school in Michigan, reports The Guardian. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., sought "unanimous

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wants lawmakers to advance “comprehensive gun safety” legislation, including initiatives he proposed in April. “Over the past four years, New Jersey has become a national leader on gun safety,” Murphy said in a news release. “We

A New York Times journalist Erin Marquis reportedly grew aggravated after receiving an email from Great Lakes Gun Rights then allegedly called the pro-2A organization and called them “f*cking a**holes.” FOX News reports the email Marquis received contained

Steve Simon, the Chairman, and CEO of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), announced this week that the WTA would suspend all of its tournaments in mainland China and Hong Kong in response to Beijing's treatment of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. Peng ranked

Men's tennis is under fire for not pulling business from China over Peng Shuai After a Chinese tennis star accused a former Chinese official of assault and temporarily vanished from view, the Women's Tennis Association halted tournaments there. Now the men's

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai signs large-sized tennis balls at the opening ceremony of Fila Kids Junior Tennis Challenger Final in Beijing, China November 21, 2021, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. TWITTER @QINGQINGPARIS via REUTERS

(CNN) Human rights activist Peter Dahlin says the International Olympic Committee's calls with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai are putting her at "greater risk" and that they are "obviously staged." One of China's most recognizable sports stars, Peng publicly

Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., slammed the NBA and the Olympic officials for not standing up to China regarding the CCP's censorship of tennis star Peng Shuai. Gallagher praised the Women’s Tennis Association for responding to Peng Shuai's treatment by pulling

FILE PHOTO: Peng Shuai of China returns a shot against Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain during their women's first round tennis match at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 11, 2008. REUTERS/Toby Melville FILE PHOTO: Peng Shuai of China returns a shot against

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is requiring all schools in the district to adopt new signage in an effort to make restrooms gender-neutral. The initiative, which CPS is referring to as a "big step forward for gender equity," requires the schools to display

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) launched a new regulation Wednesday requiring all schools to eliminate rest room designations based on biological science, i.e., male or female, and, instead allow all students to use the bathrooms that correspond to their gender

Parents lambasted Fairfax County Public Schools this week for returning two controversial books to the library and making left-wing class assignments. Stacy Langton, a parent of a public school system student, excoriated the board for the schools’ decision

A bill filed Wednesday by Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, and Rep. Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, will equalize funding for public charter schools with all Missouri public school districts. Public school districts receive funding based on taxes collected

Parents gathered outside the Fairfax County School Board meeting on Thursday, voicing their opposition to what they term pedophilia and "porn in schools" after Fairfax County Public Schools reintroduced two books containing depictions of sexual activity. "They’ve

“It might be true in general that Black people are more distrustful of police than white people, but it isn’t true as to every individual,” said Ted Sampsell-Jones, a professor at St. Paul’s Mitchell Hamline School of Law. “Lots of young white people in Hennepin

A jury is nearly set in the trial of Kim Potter, a suburban Minneapolis police officer charged in Daunte Wright’s shooting death, as only two alternates must be chosen before opening statements can begin next week. Potter, 49, is charged with first- and second-degree

Kim Potter's trial in Daunte Wright's death will have a mostly white jury Enlarge this image toggle caption Hennepin County Sheriff via AP Hennepin County Sheriff via AP MINNEAPOLIS — A mostly white jury was seated Friday for the trial of a white suburban

A jury has been selected in the manslaughter trial of former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter, charged in the death of Daunte Wright in a Minneapolis suburb this past April. The 12-person panel includes six men and six women. Nine are white, two are Asian

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A mostly white jury was seated Friday for the trial of a suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she drew her handgun by mistake when she fatally shot Black motorist Daunte Wright following a traffic stop. Opening statements were to

French President Emmanuel Macron, wearing a protective face mask, waits for a guest at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, December 1, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier French President Emmanuel Macron, wearing a protective face mask, waits for a guest at the

NICE, France (AP) — France announced the signing Friday of a 16 billion-euro ($18 billion) armaments mega-contract for the sale of 80 of its upgraded Rafale warplanes to the United Arab Emirates. The French Defense Ministry said the deal was France’s largest-ever

France announced the signing Friday of a 16 billion-euro ($18 billion) armaments mega-contract for the sale of 80 of its Rafale warplanes to the United Arab Emirates. The French Defense Ministry said the deal was France’s largest-ever weapons contract for

FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes a guest at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, December 1, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes a guest at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, December

FILE PHOTO: A model of the Rafale plane is displayed at the French stand at Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX), showcasing military systems and hardware, in Cairo, Egypt, November 30, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A model of the Rafale

Pearl Harbor families are alarmed about petroleum found in their tap water Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP HONOLULU — Cheri Burness' dog was the first to signal something was wrong with their tap water. He stopped drinking it two weeks ago. Then Burness

Cheri Burness' dog was the first to signal something was wrong with their tap water. He stopped drinking it two weeks ago. Then Burness started feeling stomach cramps. Her 12-year-old daughter was nauseous. "It was just getting worse every day," said Burness,

The U.S. Navy announced Thursday that fuel was contaminating military families’ drinking water at a well near the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii. Rear Adm. Blake Converse told reporters at a press conference late Thursday that the Navy had “pretty conclusive

A key water well used by military personnel and their families at Pearl Harbor is contaminated with petroleum, Navy officials said late Thursday, sparking what some lawmakers say is a “crisis of astronomical proportions” for tens of thousands of people whose

Cheri Burness' dog was the first to signal something was wrong with their tap water. He stopped drinking it two weeks ago. Then Burness started feeling stomach cramps. Her 12-year-old daughter was nauseous. “It was just getting worse every day,” said Burness,

A three-judge panel overseeing a recount in a close Virginia Beach state House race upheld the Republican candidate’s victory on Friday, a decision that also reaffirms the GOP’s takeover of the chamber and completes the party's sweep of last month's elections. Republicans

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) – Elections officials resumed their recount of votes Friday morning in one of two unresolved races in Virginia that will settle whether Republicans have reclaimed the majority in the state’s House of Delegates and completed a party

Democrats failed Friday to overturn a Virginia House of Delegates seat in a recount, officially affirming Republican majority control of the Commonwealth’s lower chamber. As Breitbart News previously reported, the Democrat-controlled Virginia House of Delegates

A three-judge panel overseeing a recount in a close Virginia Beach state House race upheld the Republican candidate’s victory on Friday, a decision that also reaffirms the GOP’s takeover of the chamber and completes the party's sweep of last month's elections. Republicans

Election officials were painstakingly recounting votes Thursday in one of two unresolved races in Virginia that will settle whether Republicans have reclaimed the majority in the state's House of Delegates and completed a party sweep of last month's contests. Representatives

Washington (CNN) The iPhones of about a dozen US State Department employees serving in Africa were hacked with spyware developed by Israeli technology firm NSO Group in recent months, according to a senior US official familiar with the investigation and another

The phones of 11 U.S. State Department employees were hacked using technology from Israel's NSO Group, the world's most infamous hacker-for-hire company, according to a person familiar with the matter. The employees were all located in Uganda and included

Several U.S. State Department officials had their Apple iPhones hacked by an unknown entity who used foreign spyware to access data on their devices, Reuters reported. The hacks were carried out using spyware from Israeli technology firm NSO Group, which reportedly

FILE PHOTO: A woman is reflected in a Apple store logo in San Francisco, California, U.S., August 21, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Coombs FILE PHOTO: A woman is reflected in a Apple store logo in San Francisco, California, U.S., August 21, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Coombs December

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Israeli cyber firm NSO Group is seen at one of its branches in the Arava Desert, southern Israel July 22, 2021. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The logo of Israeli cyber firm NSO Group is seen at one of its branches

FILE PHOTO: People walk beneath a Citibank branch logo in the financial district of San Francisco, California July 17, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith/File Photo FILE PHOTO: People walk beneath a Citibank branch logo in the financial district of San Francisco,

FILE PHOTO: The flags of the United States and China fly from a lamppost in the Chinatown neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., November 1, 2021. REUTERS/Brian Snyder FILE PHOTO: The flags of the United States and China fly from a lamppost in the Chinatown

FILE PHOTO: A woman walks in the Central Business District (CBD) on a hazy morning in Beijing, China, October 25, 2021. REUTERS/Thomas Peter FILE PHOTO: A woman walks in the Central Business District (CBD) on a hazy morning in Beijing, China, October 25,

FILE PHOTO: A man holding a baby wades through a flooded road following heavy rainfall in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China July 22, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A man holding a baby wades through a flooded road following heavy rainfall in

FILE PHOTO: A cargo ship carrying containers is seen near the Yantian port in Shenzhen, following the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, Guangdong province, China May 17, 2020. REUTERS/Martin Pollard/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A cargo ship carrying

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., admitted Friday his party would be better off working on behalf of the American people to stop the Biden administration than to engage in infighting, even if the media will keep pushing the same narrative. The

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) criticized Democratic House leadership for not punishing Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) over her repeated Islamophobic statements targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.). “It’s embarrassing that there is any hesitation on

"Squad" leader Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Friday blasted House Democratic leadership for not stripping Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., from her committee assignments, calling it an embarrassment. The New York Democrat's swipe at her own party is the

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Friday that Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) did not need to make a further apology for anti-Muslim comments about Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and accused Democratic leaders of treating worse offenses by their

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy defended Rep. Lauren Boebert Friday because "she apologized" for recent insulting comments about Rep. Ilhan Omar's religion – but he did admit controversies surrounding Boebert and far-right allies like Reps. Paul Gosar

Actor Jussie Smollett finally went on trial this week for faking a hate crime in Chicago way back in 2019. Let's put a little bow on that news story, which you probably remember well. Smollett faces six felony charges for what he did. He could spend three

Olabinjo Osundairo is not legally allowed to possess a gun because he was convicted of aggravated battery several years ago. But a detective testified earlier in the week that the guns were all Abimbola Osundairo’s and were owned legally and described the amount

CHICAGO (AP) — A second man testified Thursday that Jussie Smollett plotted a racist and anti-gay attack on himself and paid the man and his brother to carry it out, giving them lines to shout and pointing out a surveillance camera the former “Empire” actor

Olabinjo Osundairo testified Thursday in the trial of Jussie Smollett, the former star of the TV show Empire. Smollett is accused of conspiring with Oundairo and his brother to stage a hate crime against himself in 2019. (Cook County Courthouse Sketch Artist) Chicago,

The trial of Jussie Smollett continues apace. Smollett is accused of making false claims to police after asserting that two racist men attacked him during sub-zero temperatures in Chicago, IL while shouting “This is MAGA country!” That led to days of breathless

DENVER — Experts have found a man charged with killing 10 people at a Colorado supermarket earlier this year is mentally incompetent to stand trial for now, attorneys said during a court hearing Friday. Ahwad Al Aliwi Alissa, 22, is accused of opening fire

A man charged with killing 10 at a Boulder supermarket is incompetent for trial Enlarge this image toggle caption David Zalubowski/AP David Zalubowski/AP DENVER — Experts have found a man charged with killing 10 people at a Colorado supermarket earlier this

The suspect in the King Soopers shooting in Boulder, Colorado, in which 10 people were killed in March was declared mentally incompetent to stand trial on Friday, meaning he must complete mental health treatment before the case can proceed, The Denver Post

DENVER (AP) — Experts have found a man charged with killing 10 people at a Colorado supermarket earlier this year is mentally incompetent to stand trial for now, attorneys said during a court hearing Friday. Ahwad Al Aliwi Alissa, 22, is accused of opening

New Jersey state troopers blocked Republicans Assembly members from entering the statehouse in Trenton on Thursday before Republicans defied the rule and entered the Assembly chamber. A new coronavirus policy that went into effect Wednesday, which requires

Disorder and confusion erupted in the halls outside the New Jersey Assembly on Thursday as several Republican lawmakers defied a new requirement to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test and were blocked by state troopers— albeit briefly — from

Disorder and confusion erupted in the halls outside the New Jersey Assembly on Thursday as several Republican lawmakers defied a new requirement to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test and were blocked by state troopers— albeit briefly — from

Several New Jersey Republican state Assembly members refused to comply with a new statehouse COVID-19 policy, walking past state police officers enforcing the rules and refusing to leave the Assembly floor. "We're standing up for people who haven't gotten

(CNN) A new NBA margin of victory record was set on Thursday, as the Memphis Grizzlies obliterated the Oklahoma City Thunder 152-79 in Tennessee. The 73-point win beats the previous 68-point record set by the Cleveland Cavaliers which had stood for almost

Dec 2, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Dec 2, 2021;

The score between the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night was one basketball fans usually see between NCAA Division I schools and Division III schools or even at the high school level – but rarely ever in the pros. The Grizzlies and

Dec 2, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Dec 2, 2021;

(CNN) The Milwaukee district attorney whose office allowed for the release of a man accused of running over holiday parade attendees last month said Thursday that his low cash bail amount was the result of "human error" by an early-career prosecutor. An assistant

Darrell Brooks appears in Waukesha County Court in Waukesha, Wis., November 23, 2021. (Mark Hoffman/Pool via Reuters) The Milwaukee County, Wis., district attorney said an assistant prosecutor set $1,000 bail for Darrell Brooks Jr., who allegedly drove his

Milwaukee County, where Darrell Brooks allegedly plowed his car through a Waukesha Christmas parade, has long downplayed violent crimes, according to an expert in Wisconsin. "The charges [in Milwaukee County] downplay the severity of the crime," Bill Osmulski,

The man accused driving his SUV into the Waukesha Christmas parade had been released earlier on “inappropriately low” bail as a result of “human error” by a young prosecutor, the Milwaukee County district attorney said Thursday. Darrell Brooks, 39, who is

FILE PHOTO: Former New Zealand cricket captain Chris Cairns leaves Southwark crown court in London October 16, 2014. Cairns appeared at court on Thursday charged with perjury relating to libel action against Lalit Modi in 2012. REUTERS/Neil Hall FILE PHOTO:

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC World Test Championship Final - New Zealand practice - Rose Bowl, Southampton, Britain - June 17, 2021 New Zealand's Ajaz Patel during practice Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC World Test Championship

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Third Test - England v India - Headingley, Leeds, Britain - August 25, 2021 India's Virat Kohli before start of play. Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Third Test - England v India - Headingley, Leeds, Britain

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Fourth Test - England v India - The Oval, London, Britain - September 6, 2021 England's Joe Root in action Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Fourth Test - England v India - The Oval, London, Britain -

A sheriff says a 14-year-old Georgia girl was killed when her younger brother was trying to sell a homemade gun and he fired a shot at people who took the weapon without paying ATLANTA -- A 14-year-old Georgia girl was killed when her younger brother was trying

A 13-year-old old Georgia boy accidentally shot and killed his 14-year-old sister when he fired at two people who came to buy one of his homemade firearms but stole one instead, officials said. The boy was manufacturing “ghost guns” — untraceable firearms

(CNN) A 13-year-old boy who was manufacturing and selling so-called "ghost guns" has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed his 14-year-old sister with one of his own homemade firearms, according to the Douglas County, Georgia, Sheriff's Office. Two

ATLANTA (AP) — A 14-year-old Georgia girl was killed when her younger brother was trying to sell a homemade gun, and he fired a shot at people who took the weapon without paying, a sheriff said. The shot struck Kyra Scott, and she died as her mother was trying

It isn't the role of motorsport to "get involved with political issues," the leader of the top international auto racing organization said as Formula One faces criticism for allowing a grand prix to go ahead in Saudi Arabia this weekend. "Motorsport has not

Formula One F1- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - December 2, 2021 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton during the press conference Hassan Ammar/Pool via REUTERS Formula One F1- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit,

Formula One F1- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - December 3, 2021 McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo during practice REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri Formula One F1- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Formula One F1- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - December 3, 2021 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri Formula One F1- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

The Taliban banned forced marriages in a Friday decree, saying that women are free persons and not property. “Both (women and men) should be equal,” the decree said, according to ABC News. “No one can force women to marry by coercion or pressure.” The Taliban

The Taliban have decreed that they are banning the forced marriage of women in the war-torn country, in what appears to be a move to address criteria that developed nations consider a precondition to recognize their government and restore aid KABUL, Afghanistan

Women wearing burqas walk in a second-hand market where people sell their home appliances and other belongings, in Kabul, Afghanistan October 9, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Women wearing burqas walk in a second-hand market where people sell their home appliances

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – The Taliban decreed Friday that they are banning the forced marriage of women in the war-torn country, in what appears to be a move to address criteria that developed nations consider a precondition to recognize their government and

CeeDee Lamb had 122 yards from scrimmage, Tony Pollard had a 58-yard touchdown run and the Dallas defense produced timely sacks and turnovers in the Cowboys' 27-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night. The Cowboys intercepted Saints quarterback

The Saints had to try something new. After a four-game losing streak under a mostly ineffective Trevor Siemian at quarterback that has dropped New Orleans to 5-6, coach Sean Payton will start action figure quarterback Taysom Hill tonight against the COVID

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup made a pretty touchdown catch in the first quarter to break the scoreless tie against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night. With more than one minute to play in the first quarter, Dak Prescott led a six-play,

Nikki Haley, who served in the Trump administration as ambassador to the United Nations, said Thursday the Biden presidency has been “the greatest gift to America’s enemies since Jimmy Carter.” She advised Republicans to “hunker down, and focus on what matters”

The bellwether victory of Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin in Virginia was a "great day for America," former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley said, but she warns of complacency and arrogance among the GOP for the 2022 midterms. "It was a great day for America,

Former U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley will accuse President Biden of emboldening America’s enemies and implementing disastrous domestic policies in a scathing speech Thursday, according to a copy of her planned remarks obtained by Fox News. Haley is considered

FILE PHOTO: Former President of International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Lamine Diack arrives for his trial at the Paris courthouse, France, January 13, 2020. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier FILE PHOTO: Former President of International Association

Lamine Diack, the former president of the world governing body for track and field, who was convicted last year of corruption for receiving bribes linked to a Russian doping scandal, died at his home on Friday in Senegal. He was 88. His death was confirmed

(CNN) Lamine Diack, the former head of world athletics' governing body, has died aged 88. News of his passing was confirmed by Senegalese football club Jaraaf de Dakar where Diack was club president. A statement posted on the club's social media channels

News brief: omicron variant, border policy, Alec Baldwin interview The omicron variant spreads in the U.S. The Trump administration's 'Remain in Mexico' policy will be re-starting. Alec Baldwin had his first TV interview about the fatal shooting on the set

Measures used to counter the delta variant should remain the foundation for fighting the coronavirus pandemic, even in the face of the new omicron version of the virus, World Health Organization officials said Friday, while acknowledging that the travel restrictions

Biden administration will resume 'Remain in Mexico' policy for asylum-seekers NPR's A Martinez talks to Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, of the American Immigration Council, about the U.S., which was forced by a court order, to reinstate a Trump-era border policy. National

A graduate student at Columbia University died and another man was wounded after the two were injured in stabbings in Upper Manhattan on Thursday night, the police and college officials said. The student, Davide Giri, was walking a few blocks away from the

A gang member reportedly stabbed a 30-year-old Columbia University student to death on Thursday evening, according to authorities and local reports. Columbia University President Lee Bollinger identified Davide Giri, a graduate student and Ph.D. candidate

Another victim was stabbed and injured. A suspect is in custody. A Columbia University graduate student has been stabbed to death near the Ivy League school's New York City campus. The student, 30-year-old Davide Giri, suffered a stab wound to his abdomen

FILE PHOTO: The United States Department of the Treasury is seen in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 30, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The United States Department of the Treasury is seen in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 30, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew

FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen at the United States Department of the Treasury headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen at the United States Department of the Treasury headquarters in

FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen at the United States Department of the Treasury headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen at the United States Department of the Treasury headquarters in Washington,

An FBI agent alleges Josh Duggar downloaded a horrific video showing a “3-month-old baby being tortured and sexually abused.” The bombshell accusation was made Thursday, during the third day of Duggar’s child pornography trial in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The

Testimony is continuing in the federal trial for former reality TV star Josh Duggar, who is charged with downloading and possessing child pornography FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- A desktop computer found with child pornography at former reality TV star Josh Duggar's

A DOJ agent alleges Josh Duggar downloaded a horrific video showing a “3-month-old baby being tortured and sexually abused.” The bombshell accusation was made Thursday, during the third day of Duggar’s child pornography trial in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The

Brian Kelly tried to win over his new LSU fan base by appearing to use a fake Southern accent. USA TODAY USPW via Reuters Notre Dame fans already ticked about football coach Brian Kelly’s abrupt departure to Louisiana State University now have a reason to

LSU football coach Brian Kelly was accused of faking a Southern accent when he appeared at the Tigers’ men’s basketball game on Wednesday night. Kelly addressed the crowd and appeared to have a different twang in his voice, with at least one reporter breaking

Notre Dame on Friday officially promoted Marcus Freeman to head football coach after Brian Kelly bolted for LSU earlier in the week. Notre Dame decided to stay in-house for their next head coach. Freeman will be the team’s fourth head coach since 2002 following

White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci has repeatedly turned down invitations for interviews from the Fox News Channel as the Biden administration struggles to combat the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Thursday report. Politico’s West Wing

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday pulled no punches while responding to Fox Nation host Lara Logan’s claim that he “represents” infamous Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele, aka the “Angel of Death.” The nation’s top infectious disease expert slammed Logan’s comment

(CNN Business) Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday night called out Fox News for staying silent after one of its personalities and streaming hosts, Lara Logan, compared him to an infamous Nazi doctor. Speaking on MSNBC with host Chris Hayes, Fauci said, "What I

(CNN) A text about Thanksgiving dinner that was accidentally sent to a wrong number six years ago has sparked an enduring friendship. Now it's inspiring a film. Netflix is developing a movie based on Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton's viral chance meeting. The

Netflix is making a feature film about the Thanksgiving grandma text mix-up Enlarge this image toggle caption Netflix Netflix One grandma's mistaken text message is now being adapted into a Netflix feature film. In 2016, Jamal Hinton, a senior in high school,

One of the internet’s favorite Thanksgiving stories, involving an Arizona grandmother and an accidental text to a stranger, is now coming to Netflix, the streaming company announced Thursday. Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench made headlines in 2016 when Dench accidentally

Wind gusts over 100 mph are also anticipated on the Big Island. A blizzard warning has been issued for Hawaii, with at least 12 inches of snow forecast this weekend. The warning is in effect for the Big Island summits from 6 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning until Sunday morning on the Big Island of Hawaii. The warning remains in effect from 6 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Sunday as up to 12 inches or more of snow is expected on the island. NSW also warns residents

(CNN) As of Friday morning, only two states in the US have blizzard warnings -- and they are Alaska and Hawaii. Yes, you read that correctly. In fact, more snow has fallen in Hawaii this season than in Denver, Colorado. Several blizzard warning s are in effect

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed five Republican-authored anti-abortion bills on Friday, a day after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could curtail if not end a woman’s right to abortion. Evers, who is

Wisconsin's Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed five Republican-authored anti-abortion bills on Friday, two days after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could curtail if not end a woman’s right to abortion. Evers, who is making his support

The Democratic governor of Wisconsin struck down a suite of pro-life bills passed by the GOP-controlled state legislature, promising to do the same for any anti-abortion bills in the future. Gov. Tony Evers dismissed a slew of bills aimed at curbing abortion

A general view shows a migrant makeshift camp as the Biden administration will restart a controversial Trump-era border program that forces asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for U.S. immigration hearings, at El Chaparral crossing port with the U.S., in Tijuana,

Senators are gearing up to vote next week on one of the most controversial aspects of President Joe Biden’s foreign policy: his support for Saudi Arabia, the U.S. partner that many top officials in Washington and human rights groups say should be punished for

Sparks flew on the set of ABC's "The View" Friday as co-hosts clashed over President Biden's decision to restart the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy. During a segment discussing Biden's decision, co-host Ana Navarro butted heads with Sunny Hostin and guest

Jacqueline Avant, left, and Clarence Avant appear at the 11th Annual AAFCA Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 22, 2020. Mark Von Holden via Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A 29-year-old man has been arrested in the death of philanthropist

The man suspected of murdering music legend Clarence Avant’s wife at her Beverly Hills home was arrested after he shot himself in the foot in a botched robbery at a separate home, police announced Thursday. Aariel Maynor, 29, was found in the backyard of a

The man accused of killing Jacqueline Avant, wife of Grammy Award-winning music executive Clarence Avant, was paroled from a California prison in September after serving time for a robbery conviction and has been incarcerated for other offenses. Aariel Maynor,

The Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) was blasted on Twitter after sending a post that thanked President Joe Biden for a two-cent decrease in gas prices, despite gas prices rising more than a dollar under his presidency. “Thanks, @JoeBiden,”

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee was lambasted on Twitter on Thursday evening after posting what one user called a “parody-level” graph showing gas prices dropped less than two cents over a one-week period — and praising President Biden for the

Washington Post national correspondent Philip Bump wrote Thursday that the state of the country has "rarely been worse" than it is under President Biden's leadership, and scolded the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) for what he called a "shoddy"

Portland Trail Blazers fire their general manager after reports of a toxic workplace Enlarge this image toggle caption Steve Dykes/Getty Images Steve Dykes/Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers have fired Neil Olshey as their general manager, a dismissal

The Portland Trail Blazers on Friday fired president of basketball operations and general manager Neil Olshey after an investigation into allegations he fostered a toxic workplace. Portland announced the decision in a statement posted to Twitter. The franchise

(CNN) The National Basketball Association's (NBA) Portland Trail Blazers have fired president of basketball operations Neil Olshey after an independent review into concerns and complaints around the workplace environment, the team announced on Friday. "The

FILE PHOTO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, U.S., September 4, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside the headquarters

FILE PHOTO: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva makes remarks during a closing news conference for the International Monetary Finance Committee (IMFC), during the IMF and World Bank's 2019 Annual Meetings of finance ministers

The Associated Students of the University of Oregon, the university's student government, is proposing that every student be required to take a course on critical race theory in order to graduate. During the University of Oregon Board of Trustees meeting on

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) has taken on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) as he uncovered their hiring of a firm pushing UNL to incorporate the tenets of critical race theory into nearly all aspects of the university system, telling Breitbart News

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had a sharp warning for China on Thursday, saying Beijing’s hypersonic weapons program is ratcheting up tensions in Asia. “We have concerns about the military capabilities that the PRC continues to pursue, and the pursuit of

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the United States is concerned about China’s development of hypersonic missiles, including the orbiting weapons tested in August. “We have concerns about the military capabilities that the PRC continues to pursue, and the

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Fans gather for Italy v England - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - July 11, 2021 General view of fans on Wembley way outside Wembley stadium ahead of the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo FILE

FILE PHOTO: Football - Bayern Munich v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League Semi Final Second Leg - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - 12/5/15 Bayern Munich fans before the game Reuters / Kai Pfaffenbach FILE PHOTO: Football - Bayern Munich v FC Barcelona -

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff basketball team plays defending national champion Baylor on Saturday ― and the underdogs will at least be in improved shape. That’s all thanks to a bizarre move by their coach against Iowa State this week. Advertisement Solomon

Arkansas-Pine Bluff men’s basketball head coach Solomon Bozeman was so disappointed with his team during a game against Iowa State on Wednesday that he called a timeout during the second half and forced his players to run sprints. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS

Sen. Debbie Stabenow speaks on the Senate floor about the Michigan high school shooting Sen. Debbie Stabenow reflected on the Michigan high school shooting that has left at least four teenagers dead.

Sen. Gary Peters reflects on the Senate floor after a deadly Michigan high school shooting Sen. Gary Peters reflected on the Senate floor after a Michigan high school shooting left at least four teenagers dead.

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was aware that at least 10 members of its staff committed alleged sex crimes against children, though only one employee was ever prosecuted, according to released documents first reported by BuzzFeed News. One CIA employee

Documents reveal that multiple Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) staffers were involved in child sex crimes but never prosecuted. Obtained by BuzzFeed News via Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuits going all the way back to 2012, the documents reveal

The family of deceased 8-year-old Waukesha Christmas Parade victim Jackson Sparks encourages children to wear baseball jerseys to Jackson’s services on Thursday. Visiting hours will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Brooklife Church in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, according

Hundreds of people in Waukesha, Wisconsin, paid their respects Thursday night to 8-year-old Jackson Sparks at a memorial service nearly two weeks after the city's Christmas parade tragedy left the third-grader and five others dead and 62 others injured. The

A consumer group has sent letters to multiple governors warning them about their states’ pension funds relying on an investment corporation with strong ties to China. Consumer’s Research distributed a report to the top 10 states whose pension funds are invested

Consumers’ Research sent a letter to 10 governors this week asking them to take a hard look at their states’ pension funds invested with BlackRock, as the group campaigns against the financial giant’s ties to Chinese Communists. The 10 states’ pension investments

China and the United States are tussling over President Joe Biden’s upcoming democracy summit, which the ruling Communist Party sees as a challenge to its authoritarian ways. The party maintains China has its own form of democracy and plans to issue a report

China and the United States are tussling over President Joe Biden’s upcoming democracy summit, which the ruling Communist Party sees as a challenge to its authoritarian ways. The party maintains China has its own form of democracy and plans to issue a report

Tennis - Davis Cup Semi-Finals - Serbia v Croatia - La Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain - December 3, 2021 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his match against Croatia's Marin Cilic REUTERS/Susana Vera Tennis - Davis Cup Semi-Finals - Serbia v Croatia -

Tennis - Davis Cup Semi-Finals - Serbia v Croatia - La Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain - December 3, 2021 Croatia's Borna Gojo reacts during his match against Serbia's Dusan Lajovic REUTERS/Susana Vera Tennis - Davis Cup Semi-Finals - Serbia v Croatia - La Caja

FILE PHOTO: A worker is seen in Youngor's cotton spinning factory, in Aksu, Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, December 1, 2015. REUTERS/Dominique Patton FILE PHOTO: A worker is seen in Youngor's cotton spinning factory, in Aksu, Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous

The House of Representatives is set to consider a bill as soon as next week that would ban imports from China’s Xinjiang region over concerns about forced labor, Rep. Jim McGovern, the bill's sponsor, told reporters on Thursday. "Next week is an important

FILE PHOTO: Facebook logo is displayed through broken glass in this illustration taken October 4, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Facebook logo is displayed through broken glass in this illustration taken October 4, 2021. REUTERS/Dado

FILE PHOTO: Fulton County election worker Ruby Freeman processes ballots in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., on November 4, 2020. REUTERS/Brandon Bell/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Fulton County election worker Ruby Freeman processes ballots in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., on

New York (CNN Business) Facebook has sold ads promoting anti-vaccine messages, comparing the US government's response to Covid-19 to Nazi Germany, casting doubt on the result of the 2020 election, and even pushing political violence. The ads have been run

Facebook sold ads promoting anti-vaccine messages, comparing the US government's response to Covid-19 to Nazi Germany, casting doubt on the result of the 2020 election, and even pushing political violence. Former Facebook executive Frances Haugen reacts to

(The opinions expressed in guest op-eds are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com.) For months, Biden administration officials have downplayed the current bout of inflation as “transitory,” suggesting it is only a temporary

So much for the idea that inflation would be transitory. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday said she believed it was time to retire the word transitory when it comes to describing inflation and warned of the possibility that the Omicron variant could

London (CNN Business) Shell has pulled out of a controversial oil project in Scotland that was strongly opposed by climate activist groups. The company said its decision was based on the economics of the project and the risk of delays, and that it remained

FILE PHOTO: The Royal Dutch Shell logo is seen at a Shell petrol station in London, Britain, January 31, 2008. REUTERS/Toby Melville FILE PHOTO: The Royal Dutch Shell logo is seen at a Shell petrol station in London, Britain, January 31, 2008. REUTERS/Toby

FILE PHOTO: SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a conversation with legendary game designer Todd Howard (not pictured) at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 13, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake FILE PHOTO: SpaceX owner

FILE PHOTO: Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory groundbreaking ceremony in Shanghai, China January 7, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory groundbreaking ceremony in

11 SHARES 98 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail At last month’s National Conservatism Conference in Orlando, Florida, I used my speech to criticize “Fusionism,” the postwar conservative movement’s default political alliance built upon an attendant

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. At last month's National Conservatism Conference in Orlando, Florida, I used my speech to criticize "Fusionism," the postwar conservative movement's

Bill Burr voiced his opinion about cancel culture and how it doesn't affect his stand-up material in the slightest. The comedian appeared on The Pat McAfee show this week and shared his take on why he doesn't lose sleep worrying about being "canceled" online. "This

Comedian Bill Burr, who became a target of the cancel culture during the recent Grammy’s awards show, says he refuses to apologize for his comedy. Burr was attacked in March after he was hired to present some awards to Hispanic artists during the pre-Grammy

A six-story condominium building has been evacuated in a Milwaukee suburb after engineers found the structure was in imminent danger of collapsing. Police and firefighters cleared the 48-unit Horizon West condominium building in Waukesha on Thursday night

A six-story condominium building has been evacuated in a Milwaukee suburb after engineers found the structure was in imminent danger of collapsing WAUKESHA, Wis. -- A six-story condominium building has been evacuated in a Milwaukee suburb after engineers found

Federal prosecutors have opened a civil rights investigation into whether the Mount Vernon, N.Y., police department had engaged in a “pattern or practice of unlawful policing,” officials said on Friday. Investigators will examine reports that Mount Vernon

The Justice Department on Friday announced it is launching an investigation into allegations of excessive force and mishandling of evidence at the Mount Vernon, New York, police department. It is Attorney General Merrick Garland’s fourth “pattern-or-practice”

ROME — Nearly three months after he was spirited by his grandfather to Israel, setting off an international custody battle, a 6-year-old boy who was the sole survivor of an Italian cable car crash was expected to return to Italy on Friday, according to a lawyer

ROME — Nearly three months after he was spirited by his grandfather to Israel, setting off an international custody battle, a 6-year-old boy who was the sole survivor of an Italian cable car crash was returning to Italy on Friday, according to a lawyer for

State workers enrolled in public employee healthcare plans in Nevada will be charged up to $55 per month if they aren't vaccinated CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Nevada will be the first state to charge state workers enrolled in public employee health insurance plans

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada will be the first state to charge state workers enrolled in public employee health insurance plans a surcharge if they aren’t vaccinated. The state Public Employees’ Benefit Program Board voted on Thursday to charge unvaccinated

“We were heartbroken to learn today that funds were stolen from the church over the weekend. This includes cash, checks and envelopes containing written credit card information, and it is limited only to those funds contributed in the church services on Saturday,

A plumber doing work at Pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, discovered hundreds of envelopes containing checks and cash hidden in a wall behind a toilet. The plumber, who has only been identified as “Justin,” called into a Houston morning

Dec 2, 2021; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (15) celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabres with defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) and left wing Carter Verhaeghe (23) during the third period at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit:

Anton Lundell scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, and the Florida Panthers came back from three down for the second straight game to beat the Buffalo Sabres 7-4 on Thursday night. Aaron Ekblad had two goals and an assist, Lucas Carlsson scored his first

Prince William has remained "fiercely loyal" to his father as his relationship with Prince Harry has worsened. The claim was made by bestselling author Christopher Andersen in his new book titled "Brothers and Wives: Inside the Private Lives of William, Kate,

The princess of pop could have been a British royal. The claim was made by bestselling author Christopher Andersen in his new book titled "Brothers and Wives: Inside the Private Lives of William, Kate, Harry, and Meghan." In it, Andersen alleged that Prince

FILE PHOTO: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Army General Mark A. Milley, responds to questions during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on "Ending the U.S. Military Mission in Afghanistan" in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington,

The United States is tracking enough indicators and warnings surrounding Russian military activity near Ukraine to trigger "a lot of concern" and Russian rhetoric appears increasingly strident, the top U.S. military officer said on Thursday. Army General Mark

New York (CNN Business) Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, is having a Johnny Rose moment. The billionaire just bought the entire town of Mustang, Texas — a blip on the map off I-45, with a population of 21 people, according to the latest census data. The

The billionaire owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks buys a town Mark Cuban last month purchased Mustang, Texas, all 77 acres, with a population of 23 people. He told the Dallas Morning News that he bought the town because "a friend needed to sell it." National

The leader of Pakistan pledged Friday to find and punish those behind the public killing of a factory manager tortured and burned by an Islamist mob in Punjab province. “The heinous attack on a factory in Sialkot by a mob and the burning alive of a Sri Lankan

Pakistan police say a Muslim mob has attacked a sports equipment factory in the eastern Punjab province, killing a Sri Lankan man over allegations of blasphemy LAHORE, Pakistan -- A Muslim mob attacked a sports equipment factory in Pakistan's eastern Punjab

FILE PHOTO: Richard Browning, Chief Test Pilot and CEO of Gravity Industries, wears a Jet Suit and flies during a demonstration flight at Bentwaters Park, Woodbridge, Britain, October 4, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Radburn/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Richard Browning,

Paramedics with jetpacks, border police in flying cars and city workers commuting by drone all sound like science fiction - but the concepts are part of a advanced air mobility (AAM) market that is expected to be worth as much as $17 billion by 2025. As urbanization

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses a press conference during a ministerial council meeting of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Stockholm, Sweden, December 2, 2021. Jonathan Nackstrand/Pool via REUTERS

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses a press conference during a ministerial council meeting of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Stockholm, Sweden, December 2, 2021. Jonathan Nackstrand/Pool via REUTERS U.S. Secretary

FILE PHOTO: An employee of the Ford Motor Company makes his way to work following the company's announcement to build future electric cars in Cologne, Germany, February 17, 2021. Oliver Berg/Pool via REUTERS FILE PHOTO: An employee of the Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Co expects to be the world's second largest electric vehicle manufacturer within two years, with annual production capacity of nearly 600,000, a top company executive said Friday. The automaker's optimism stems from increasing demand for its next

Kyle Rittenhouse told a virtual audience Friday that his biggest priority right now is attending college and moving forward with his life. Rittenhouse appeared Friday alongside his spokesperson, Dave Hancock, to field questions from Twitter users about his

Kyle Rittenhouse appeared in a public Q&A hosted by Twitter Spaces Friday and elaborated about his love of fast food and sweet-and-sour sauce during some lighter moments. Rittenhouse spoke to Twitter users Friday in an impromptu Q&A held over the platform's

Lebanese Information Minister George Kordahi gestures during a news conference to announce his resignation in Beirut, Lebanon December 3, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir Lebanese Information Minister George Kordahi gestures during a news conference to announce

FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes a guest at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, December 1, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes a guest at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, December

Sen. Bernie Sanders is asking the White House to cut back a big Medicare premium hike set to take effect in weeks and tied to a pricey Alzheimer’s drug whose benefits have been widely questioned WASHINGTON -- Sen. Bernie Sanders is asking the White House to

WASHINGTON (AP) – Sen. Bernie Sanders is asking the White House to cut back a big Medicare premium hike set to take effect in weeks and tied to a pricey Alzheimer’s drug whose benefits have been widely questioned. In a letter Friday to President Joe Biden,