In an interview with NBC Night News, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was not hopeful of a peaceful resolution. When asked if he had reason to believe that before the night is over, Russian forces will be engaged in something akin to a full invasion of

Europe braced for further confrontation Wednesday and Ukraine urged its citizens to leave Russia after tensions escalated dramatically when Russia’s leader got the OK to use military force outside his country and the West responded with a raft of sanctions. Hopes

The Biden administration warned on Wednesday that it had prepared additional measures aimed at cutting off Russia from advanced technology critical to its economy and military in the event of further aggression by President Vladimir V. Putin toward Ukraine. The

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a video address Wednesday, asserted that the country’s core interests were "non-negotiable" amid tensions with Ukraine – and with the U.S. and other Western nations. But Putin also said Russia was "always open for direct

As Russia ordered troops into Ukraine on Monday, gas prices soared to their highest levels in over seven years. While the media focuses on the conflict in Ukraine, a major cause of the gas price spike has gone overlooked: Moscow’s partnership with Saudi Arabia

The White House hinted Tuesday that President Joe Biden is considering another release of oil from the Strategic Oil Reserves, as gas prices continue to rise. White House Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh said Biden would coordinate with major

War is so very expensive that it’s a wonder any deficit-conscious Republican ever allows it to happen. The Iraq War cost more than $3 trillion. The Afghanistan War cost $2.3 trillion. The Ukraine War won’t cost us that much because we’re unlikely to commit

Senate GOP leaders reacted after President Joe Biden waited until Wednesday to reimpose Nord Stream 2 sanctions that Republicans have pushed for months. “Today’s announcement should be followed by additional steps inside the Biden administration and in Congress

Moscow (CNN) Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine early Thursday local time. In the address, broadcast on Russian national television, Putin urged Ukrainian forces to lay down their arms and

NEWS AND ANALYSIS: Security analysts familiar with internal U.S. government thinking say most of the blame for the Ukraine crisis and Russian invasion this week in seizing two eastern regions rests with President Biden and grew out of the chaotic U.S. withdrawal

As the West fears further military aggression from Russia in Ukraine, former President Donald Trump warned that “China’s going to be next,” claiming the Asian superpower will attack Taiwan due to President Biden’s leadership. Trump made the prediction about

As bipartisan support grows for severe sanctions on Russia over its deployment of troops into Ukraine ― with some lawmakers drawing comparisons to Germany’s aggression in pre-World War II Europe ― prominent Donald Trump supporters are questioning America’s

Herschel Walker is endorsing neither Gov. Brian Kemp (R) nor former Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) in the heated Republican primary race for Georgia governor, according to a recording published Wednesday by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Walker, a former football

"This never would have happened" under his presidency, says Trump. As Vladimir Putin steers Russia toward an invasion of Ukraine, former President Donald Trump is calling the actions of the Russian president "genius" and "savvy." Trump's comments came Tuesday

Fox News’ Tucker Carlson is increasingly seen as a bombastic and out-there kind of host, and to be sure, he’s getting bolder and bolder when it comes to expressing his opinions. And it’s working out for him, as he’s the most-watched cable news host in the country.

These are particularly specious claims, especially given that Trump’s recklessness (or toughness, depending on your perspective) was never really applied to Russia or Putin, to whom Trump tended to be pliant and obliging. (On Tuesday, true to form, Trump complimented

Former Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., told Newsmax that the recent endorsement of former President Donald Trump in his bid for governor "means the world" to his campaign against incumbent GOP Gov. Brian Kemp. "I think [Trump's endorsement is] huge in the state

WASHINGTON — Ivanka Trump, former President Donald J. Trump’s eldest daughter who served as one of his senior advisers, is in talks with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol about the possibility of cooperating with the panel,

The hosts of the "Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show" criticized a column from the blog of the "Rachel Maddow Show" on Wednesday. The two hosts said the article exemplified how the media is trying to deflect any blame from President Biden and his weakness on

(CNN) Given the chance, former President Donald Trump took the headline-grabbing route and declared Russian leader Vladimir Putin "very savvy" and his decision to roll his army into separatist-held parts of Ukraine "genius." It's hard to know if the former

The New York Times' chief White House correspondent said Wednesday on MSNBC it was "a good question" of why Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in the military operation in Ukraine under the Biden administration, and not under Trump. Former President

Former President Donald Trump, seen last year, has been investigated by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. via Associated Press Two prosecutors leading the Manhattan district attorney’s investigation into former President Donald Trump and the Trump

In a surprise move, the top prosecutors pursuing criminal charges against Donald Trump in New York have suddenly resigned. That came after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg expressed doubt about the ability of the case to move forward. Of note is that

Ivanka Trump waves as she arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland for US President Donald Trump's departure on January 20, 2021. Ivanka Trump, the adult daughter of former President Donald Trump, is negotiating with the House probe of the Jan. 6 Capitol

The criminal prosecution against former President Donald Trump took a major blow Wednesday as two prosecutors abruptly resigned. Carey Dunne and Mark Pomerantz submitted their resignations after Alvin Bragg, the new Manhattan district attorney, told them he

Washington (CNN) Two top prosecutors working on the Manhattan district attorney's investigation into the Trump Organization resigned Wednesday, leaving the years-old probe without two key players as it appeared to have entered a crucial phase. Carey Dunne

The Trump Organization and its longtime CFO, Allen Weisselberg, are pressing New York prosecutors to drop charges brought against them last summer, including tax fraud, conspiracy, grand larceny and filing false business records. According to The Hill, New

Lawyers for Donald Trump’s longtime finance chief, Allen Weisselberg, are asking a judge to throw out tax fraud charges against him, arguing New York prosecutors targeted him as punishment because he wouldn’t flip on the former president NEW YORK -- Lawyers

The former president isn’t out of the woods yet, but it appears a clearing has opened before him. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE T he New York Times reports that two of the prosecutors heading up the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office investigation of former president

The precise reasons for Mr. Bragg’s pullback are unknown, and he has made few public statements about the status of the inquiry since taking office. In a statement responding to the resignations of the prosecutors, a spokeswoman for Mr. Bragg said that he was

Hundreds of truckers and their supporters set off from southern California on Wednesday on a convoy headed across the United States towards the capital Washington to protest against pandemic restrictions. Inspired by the demonstrations that crippled Canada's

As many as 700 National Guard members are prepared to man posts across the nation's capital amid planned trucker protest convoys that organizers say could paralyze the city without entering it. Bob Bolus, a Pennsylvania truck driver, says he's leading the

Trucker convoy organizer Bob Bolus reportedly sustained two flat tires on the first day of his journey en route to Washington, DC from Scranton, Pennsylvania. After starting the journey on Wednesday morning to protest pandemic mandates, inflation, and illegal

Several hundred people gathered Wednesday morning in the Mojave Desert to send off a group of truckers driving cross-country to protest COVID-19 mandates. Supporters posed for selfies and gifted homemade cookies and other items to dozens of truck drivers who

National Guard troops walk through the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., January 19, 2021. (Erin Scott/Reuters) The Pentagon has approved the deployment of 700 unarmed National Guard members to Washington, D.C., along with 50 “large tactical vehicles” in preparation

National Guard to help D.C. control traffic for truck convoys Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has approved the deployment of 700 unarmed National Guard troops to the nation's capital

Hundreds of National Guard troops are deploying to Washington, D.C. ahead of an expected convoy of truckers protesting pandemic restrictions. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin signed off on a request to dispatch 400 D.C. National Guard personnel and 50 vehicles

Joel Carillet via Getty Images WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has approved the deployment of 700 unarmed National Guard troops to the nation’s capital as it prepares for trucker convoys that are planning protests against pandemic restrictions beginning next

A convoy of truckers opposed to COVID-19 mandates set off on a planned cross-country drive from Southern California to the Washington DC area Wednesday as the Pentagon approved a request to deploy approximately 700 unarmed National Guard troops ahead of the

As many as 700 National Guard members are prepared to man posts across the nation's capital amid planned trucker protest convoys that organizers say could paralyze the city without entering it. The Pentagon approved the use of 400 District of Columbia guard

Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming accused former President Donald Trump of aiding America’s enemies after Mr. Trump described Russian President Vladimir Putin’s strategy in eastern Ukraine as “genius” and “savvy.” “Former President Trump’s adulation of Putin today

With millions of Ukrainians fearing for their lives Wednesday night amid reports of an imminent Russian invasion of their country, former President Donald Trump said Russian leader Vladimir Putin was “pretty smart” for sparking what could be the biggest conflict

Ivanka Trump's office confirmed to The New York Times that she is talking with the House select committee to investigate the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot about appearing for an interview. "Ivanka Trump is in discussions with the committee to voluntarily appear

CNN — Former President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka, who also served as senior White House adviser, is in discussions with the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection to voluntarily appear for an interview, her spokesperson and two

Former President Donald Trump predicted China would move to take greater control of Taiwan after President Joe Biden demonstrated weakness against Russian President Vladimir Putin. “By the way, China is gonna be next,” Trump said in an interview with radio

China is accusing the U.S. of creating “fear and panic" over the crisis in Ukraine, and calling for talks to reduce tensions BEIJING -- China on Wednesday accused the U.S. of creating “fear and panic” over the crisis in Ukraine, and called for talks to reduce

Having dealt closely with Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping for over four years, former President Donald Trump considers them "twin sisters" and says China wants Taiwan "equally badly." "By the way, China's going to be next," Trump told Tuesday's

Last month, the Jan. 6 committee sent a letter to Trump requesting her “voluntary cooperation” around “a wide range of critical topics” relating to the attack on the Capitol. Earlier that month, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), who is vice chair of the select committee,

Taiwan is nervous that Beijing may take advantage of a distracted West to ramp up pressure on the island amid the crisis in Ukraine, but there have been no unusual maneuvers by Chinese forces in recent days, officials in Taipei say. The government, always

A version of this story appeared in CNN's Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know about the country's rise and how it impacts the world. Sign up here. Hong Kong (CNN) As the world's attention focuses on the

(CNN) There has been a slight rise in the number of women dying due to pregnancy or childbirth each year in the United States, and the maternal death rate among Black women is still three times the rate for White women, a new federal report shows. The overall

More potential years of life lost to deaths by trauma in the United States are caused by guns each year than car crashes, according to a study released in the journal Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open that analyzed data from a 10-year period. The study used

In 2020, 861 U.S. mothers died, an increase of 14% from 754 deaths in 2019. Maternal mortality rates in the U.S. rose during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic and racial disparities that existed before the pandemic were perpetuated, according to a new

Gun deaths have overtaken car crashes as the leading cause of trauma death in the U.S., according to new research that found firearm suicides among older White men are a driving factor. Researchers at the Westchester Medical Center in New York pulled data

Premature deaths from guns expose another toll of the firearms crisis Enlarge this image toggle caption Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty Images Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty Images Firearm-related deaths are continuing their rapid rise in the U.S., with a new

Pregnancy-related deaths for U.S. mothers climbed higher in the pandemic’s first year, continuing a decades-long trend that disproportionately affects Black people, according to a government report released Wednesday. Overall in 2020, there were almost 24

The number of women in the United States who died during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth increased sharply during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study, an increase that health officials attribute partly to Covid and pandemic-related

Labor and delivery nurse, Dana Martinez, 52, and venue nurse, Marlin Garcia, 22, return back to the maternity ward for mothers who test positive for COVID-19 after wheeling a new mother out to the parking lot to be released from the Women's Center of the Doctors

(CNN) Firearm deaths have overtaken car crashes are the leading cause of death by trauma in the US, according to a new study. In 2017, there were 1.44 million years of potential life lost due to firearm deaths, edging out that of motor vehicle crashes (1.37

Rysa Bankston of Murray, Kentucky, battled mask mandates at her son’s pre-school through a large portion of the coronavirus pandemic — and said doing her research and standing up for her little boy got her through the struggles. While Gov. Andy Beshear,

Don’t Go to the Head of the Class 520 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail If there’s one group the education establishment wants to stop, it is parents, many of them Asians, who push their students to excel. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science

The Idaho School Boards Association (ISBA) voted to cancel its membership with the National School Board Association on Monday, joining at least 21 states severing ties. "While we continue to believe there is a value in a national association of school boards,

The Maryland Board of Education on Tuesday voted to end the statewide school mask mandate as school board members hope to do so by March 1. In a 12-2 vote, the board opted in favor of lifting the state-sanctioned mandate, which forces children to wear a mask

A California school district voted to make masks optional for students inside the classroom, breaking with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statewide indoor school mask mandate, with a school board official telling Fox News that parents should "have the right to decide

As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to fall in the U.S., nearly all states have moved to revise pandemic restrictions. On Thursday, the Maryland State Board of Education voted to allow local school districts to decide whether students must don

New Yorkers without children are much more likely to think that the school mask mandate should stay in place than parents in New York whose children are affected by the policy, according to a Siena College poll released this week. The indoor mask mandate

Idaho's school board group joined at least 21 states in severing ties with the National School Board Association. The Idaho School Boards Association (ISBA) on Monday voted to terminate membership with the National School Boards Association. The motion was

More states are lifting mask mandates for restaurants and businesses as cases of the Omicron variant drop around the country, but many school requirements still remain. Children are at lower risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19, which scientists now

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Tuesday directed the state to investigate transgender procedures on children, citing the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), which has confirmed that “a number of so-called ‘sex change’ procedures constitute child abuse under

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) wants the government to investigate children’s genitals. The purported small-government Republican on Tuesday instructed the state’s child welfare agency to conduct a “prompt and thorough” investigation into ”‘sex change’ procedures”

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks at the annual National Rifle Association (NRA) convention in Dallas, Texas, May 4, 2018. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters) Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday ordered the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to investigate

CNN — In a stunning legal opinion released publicly this week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared gender-affirming surgical procedures in children and prescribing drugs that affect puberty to be considered “child abuse,” a claim seen by many as an

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a new interpretation of state law concluding that gender-affirming health procedures for transgender youth constitute a form of child abuse. The opinion represents a drastic change that would make Texas one of the

“Gender-affirming care for transgender youth is essential and can be lifesaving,” Adm. Rachel Levine, assistant secretary for health for the Department of Health and Human Services and the Biden administration’s highest-ranking pediatrician, said in an emailed

White House press secretary Jen Psaki condemned a letter Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Tuesday directing it to investigate reported instances of Texas children being subjected to gender-transitioning

The White House is condemning Texas Gov. Greg Abbott after he directed the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate instances of gender-affirming care among youths in the state. In a Feb. 22 letter, Abbott called gender-transitioning

In a letter addressed to the state’s Department of Family and Protective Services, the Republican governor wrote that, since the department is “responsible for protecting children from abuse, I hereby direct your agency to conduct a prompt and thorough investigation

Trudeau drops emergency powers after blockades Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday he is removing emergency powers police can use after authorities ended the border blockades by those opposed to COVID-19 restrictions. (Feb. 23)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revoked police emergency powers authorized last week to clear truckers protesting COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday, after officials dispersed an occupation in the nation’s capital that had lasted since January. The move

Trudeau revokes emergency powers after Canada blockades end Enlarge this image toggle caption Adrian Wyld /The Canadian Press/via AP Adrian Wyld /The Canadian Press/via AP TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday he is removing

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday that he is lifting the Emergencies Act by which his government quelled the Freedom Convoy and froze the bank accounts of those who contributed to them. "Today, after careful consideration, we’re

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends a news conference to announce that the Emergencies Act is being revoked after Canadian police evicted the last of the trucks and supporters protesting Covid mandates in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, February 23, 2022.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday that the Emergencies Act, invoked in response to truckers protesting COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates, would no longer be in use. “The situation is no longer an emergency, therefore the federal

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday he is removing emergency powers police can use after authorities ended the border blockades by those opposed to COVID-19 restrictions as well as the occupation of downtown Ottawa. Trudeau invoked the

TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday he is removing emergency powers police can use after authorities ended the border blockades by those opposed to COVID-19 restrictions as well as the occupation of downtown Ottawa. Trudeau

Hankison is accused of firing shots that endangered Breonna Taylor's neighbors. Opening arguments will take place Wednesday in the trial for the sole Louisville, Kentucky, police officer charged in connection to the "no-knock" search warrant raid that killed

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nearly two years after Breonna Taylor’s shooting death by police, the only Kentucky officer facing criminal charges in the botched raid will stand trial Wednesday for shooting into Taylor’s neighbor’s apartment. Brett Hankison, now a former

The only trial to emerge from the nighttime police raid that killed Breonna Taylor began on Wednesday, but the case centers not on an officer who shot her, but rather on a former police detective accused of recklessly endangering her neighbors by firing into

(CNN) Breonna Taylor 's mother doesn't believe the trial of a former Louisville, Kentucky, police officer involved in the botched raid that left her daughter dead will lead to justice, but she'll be there anyway. "I just feel like my appearance should be seen

Trial begins for a former officer charged in the raid that killed Breonna Taylor Enlarge this image toggle caption Dylan Lovan/AP Dylan Lovan/AP LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nearly two years after Breonna Taylor's shooting death by police, the only Kentucky officer

Hankison’s jury was selected from a larger pool than usual due to the widespread attention Taylor’s case has captured in wake of the bloody narcotics raid. Her death came just months before that of George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis

A jury has been selected in the trial of Brett Hankison, the only officer charged with a crime in connection with the botched police raid that ended with the death of Breonna Taylor. Hankison, a former Louisville Metro Police Department officer, is facing

Today, I will be arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Arizona’s right to defend the Public Charge Rule, which requires noncitizens to financially support themselves in order to become U.S. citizens or to obtain green cards. This rule is necessary

A statue outside the US Supreme Court on January 26, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments related to the Trump administration's "public charge" rule, an immigration policy that widened the definition of which immigrants can

President Joe Biden has interviewed three potential Supreme Court nominees: Ketanji Brown Jackson, Leondra Kruger and J. Michelle Childs, multiple reports said. Biden's decision on who will replace retiring liberal Justice Stephen Breyer is expected by the

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in a tangled dispute over whether Republican-led states may step in to defend a Trump-era immigration policy that the Biden administration has abandoned. The policy, a revision of the “public charge”

The Supreme Court cast doubt Wednesday on the way the Biden administration nixed a Trump-era rule pushing legal immigrants to be self-sufficient, suggesting during oral arguments Wednesday that the government was using subterfuge to try to get its way. “I’m

CNN — Several signals suggest President Joe Biden is moving closer to picking someone to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court, as the White House quickly approaches its self-imposed deadline to announce a nominee before the end of the month. White

Supreme Court justices Wednesday struggled over whether to let Republican state officials defend an immigration rule crafted by former President Donald Trump's administration to bar permanent residency for immigrants deemed likely to need government benefits. The

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Justice Department said on Wednesday that it was ending a contentious Trump-era effort to fight Chinese national security threats that critics said unfairly targeted Asian professors. A top Justice Department official, Matthew G. Olsen,

The Justice Department Building in Washington, D.C., August 5, 2021 (Brent Buterbaugh/National Review) The Department of Justice is cancelling the Trump-era “China Initiative” program that was aimed at curbing spying by the Chinese Community Party on intellectual

The Justice Department is ending its controversial China Initiative Enlarge this image toggle caption Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The Justice Department said Wednesday that it is scrapping its China Initiative, a program

The Biden administration is replacing the “China Initiative” started under former President Trump to probe potential economic espionage and intellectual property theft, a Justice Department official said Wednesday. The Justice Department made the decision

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Justice Department said on Wednesday that it was ending a contentious Trump-era effort to fight Chinese national security threats that critics said unfairly targeted Asian professors. A top Justice Department official, Matthew G. Olsen,

The Department of Justice announced Wednesday that it is ending its "China Initiative" program that was aimed at preventing spying by the Chinese Communist Party, and launching a new, "broader approach." The China Initiative was started in 2018 under the

The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday will end a program focused on fighting Chinese espionage and intellectual property theft, shifting from what an official called a "myopic" focus to address threats from a broader array of hostile nations. Critics have

A gunman who held a hostage for hours in the Apple Store in Amsterdam demanded a ransom of 200 million euros (more than $226 million) in crypto currencies before he was run over by police as he chased his hostage out of the shop, police and prosecutors said

The suspect captured by Amsterdam police after a harrowing hostage situation at a local Apple Store was carrying explosives during the standoff, authorities said on Wednesday. Police arrested the suspect — identified as a 27-year-old male from Amsterdam —

AMSTERDAM (AP) — A gunman who held a hostage for hours in the Apple Store in Amsterdam demanded a ransom of 200 million euros (more than $226 million) in cryptocurrencies before he was run over by police as he chased his hostage out of the shop, police and

A Dutch police officer ended an hours-long standoff by running over the hostage-taker with a car Tuesday evening, according to Reuters. A man armed with a pistol, an automatic rifle and explosives held a man hostage for at least four hours in the Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM (AP) – A gunman who held a hostage for hours in the Apple Store in Amsterdam demanded a ransom of 200 million euros (more than $226 million) in cryptocurrencies before he was run over by police as he chased his hostage out of the shop, police and

A gunman who held a hostage for hours in the Apple Store in Amsterdam demanded a ransom of 200 million euros (more than $226 million) in cryptocurrencies before he was run over by police as he chased his hostage out of the shop, police and prosecutors said

Cops have civil rights, too. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE T he monthlong federal civil-rights trial involving Minneapolis ex-cops implicated in George Floyd’s 2020 death is wending toward its conclusion. On Monday, the defense rested, but only after all three defendants

CNN — Jury deliberations are due to begin Wednesday in the federal civil rights trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the 2020 death of George Floyd. The ex-officers – Tou Thao, 36, J. Alexander Kueng, 28, and Thomas Lane, 38 – were

A Minnesota federal court judge presiding over the case against three former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating George Floyd ’s civil rights during his May 2020 arrest and death delivered jury instructions on Wednesday morning before the panel

This combination of photos provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota on June 3, 2020, shows, from left, former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao. The former policer officers are on trial in federal

In civil rights trial over George Floyd's death, jurors will begin deliberations The federal trial in the death of George Floyd goes to jurors following more than four weeks of testimony from the three ex-police officers who were on duty with Derek Chauvin

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A jury wrapped up its first day of deliberations Wednesday without a verdict in the federal trial of three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights when he was pinned to the ground for 9 1/2

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat tore into "The View" Wednesday after the show's co-hosts discussed whether Boris Johnson should remove COVID-19 mandates in light of the news that Queen Elizabeth II contracted the virus. QUEEN ELIZABETH

Buckingham Palace announced the queen had a positive COVID-19 test this week, which led her to cancel virtual engagements, though it said she held her weekly phone call with the prime minister on Wednesday. Sean Gallup via Getty Images Buckingham Palace has

I don’t know about you, but when I’m jonesing for a healthy dose of comedic political stupidity, the first place I look is the most recent episode of “The View.” Reason being, the lady geniuses of the ridiculous talk show take stupidity strong to the paint

London CNN — Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II spoke with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said, despite the monarch suffering mild symptoms after her positive Covid-19 diagnosis. Johnson’s visit was supposed to be

Queen Elizabeth is experiencing a "tumultuous time" like never before. Palace officials confirmed on Sunday that the 95-year-old tested positive for COVID-19. They noted that the British royal, who has been fully vaccinated and had a booster shot, would

Gary Brooker of Procol Harum appearing on a TV show in Hilversum, the Netherlands in 1976 London CNN — Singer-songwriter Gary Brooker, best known for the 1967 single “A Whiter Shade of Pale” as part of British rock band Procol Harum, has died at the age of

Gary Brooker, the Procol Harum frontman who sang one of the 1960s' most enduring hits, "A Whiter Shade of Pale," has died. He was 76. The English rock band said Brooker died at his home on Saturday. He had been receiving treatment for cancer. A statement

LONDON (AP) — Gary Brooker, the Procol Harum frontman who sang one of the 1960s’ most enduring hits, “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” has died. He was 76. The English rock band said Brooker died at his home on Saturday. He had been receiving treatment for cancer. Advertisement A

Gary Brooker, the Procol Harum frontman who sang one of the 1960s' most enduring hits, “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” has died. He was 76. The English rock band said Brooker died at his home on Saturday. He had been receiving treatment for cancer. A statement

The London-born Brooker was singer and keyboard player with the band, which had a huge hit with its first single, “A Whiter Shade of Pale.” With its Baroque-flavored organ solo and mysterious opening line - “We skipped the light fandango, turned cartwheels

A Portland man has been charged with nine counts in connection to the deadly shooting in a public park last weekend where a group of racial justice protesters gathered in honor of Amir Locke. Benjamin Smith, 43, has been charged with one count of murder

A second teenager has been charged in the homicide investigation that led to fatal shooting of Amir Locke during a predawn "no-knock" raid in Minneapolis earlier this month. A 16-year-old boy was charged with two counts of aiding and abetting second-degree

A second teen was charged Tuesday in connection to the murder of a suspected Minneapolis-area drug dealer which prompted the police raid that resulted in an officer shooting and killing Amir Locke. The 16-year-old suspect is charged out of Ramsey County

Portland police investigate a shooting, which officials said left one dead and four others injured on February 19 in Portland, Oregon. CNN — The suspect in a weekend shooting that left one woman dead and four people wounded during a protest in Portland, Oregon,

Prosecutors in Portland , Oregon, charged a right-wing gunman with murder on Tuesday, three days after he opened fire on a group of unarmed women who were directing traffic along the route of a protest march against police violence. The gunman, Benjamin Smith,

Approximately 220,000 illegal immigrants have evaded Border Patrol since October, a Department of Homeland Security official told Fox News on Wednesday, coming during months that are typically slower for border crossings. The source said that there are approximately

Approximately 220,000 illegal immigrants have evaded Border Patrol since October, a Department of Homeland Security official told Fox News on Wednesday, coming during months that are typically slower for border crossings. The source said that there are approximately

A Border Patrol agent shot and killed an illegal immigrant during a chase through a remote canyon in southeastern Arizona, the Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday. The agent, whose name wasn’t released, was going after a migrant who had run away

A border patrol agent shot and killed an illegal immigrant from Mexico in a remote part of Arizona on Saturday, about 30 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border, according to Customs and Border Protection. Two agents were called out to a mountainous area on

A migrant from Mexico was shot dead by a border patrol agent as he tried to escape arrest in a remote area of Arizona, authorities announced Wednesday. US Customs and Border Patrol agents confronted a group of undocumented immigrants at about 9 p.m. Saturday

The husband of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer shot and killed on the set of "Rust," says it's absurd Alec Baldwin won't accept responsibility for her death. "The idea that the person holding the gun and causing it to discharge is not responsible is

The widower of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer killed by Alec Baldwin on the “Rust” film set in New Mexico last year, said in an upcoming television interview that he was angry with the actor for denying responsibility in the fatal shooting. “The idea

The husband of the cinematographer fatally shot while filming the movie “Rust” said he was “just so angry” over actor Alec Baldwin’s stance he wasn’t to blame for the on-set mishap that killed his wife. Matt Hutchins said it was “absurd” Baldwin would have

(CNN) Matthew Hutchins, the widower of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, told NBC's "Today" show that he believes Alec Baldwin and "industry standards that were not practiced" are responsible for the shooting death of his late wife on the set of the film "Rust." Halyna

Phil Mickelson apologizes for controversial comments about a Saudi-backed golf league Enlarge this image toggle caption Brett Carlsen/Getty Images Brett Carlsen/Getty Images Golfer Phil Mickelson has apologized for controversial comments he made about Saudi

PGA Tour legend Phil Mickelson is in hot water over his recent comments concerning the Saudi backed Super Golf League (SGL). CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Author Alan Shipnuck published an excerpt last week for his upcoming biography

Pro golfer Phil Mickelson is not out of the woods yet over his comments about Saudi Arabia as he has begun losing sponsors and endorsement deals over the growing controversy. Phil Mickelson apologized on Tuesday for remarks about his desire to play golf in

Phil Mickelson is apologizing for comments made about a Saudi-backed attempt at launching a golf league and hinted at taking a break from competitive golf. The six-time major champion sparked controversy Thursday when remarks he made to golf journalist Alan

Georgia marking Feb. 23 as 'Ahmaud Arbery Day' Ahmaud Arbery's mother attends event honoring her son in Atlanta, and the declaration of Ahmaud Arbery Day in Georgia. (Feb. 23)

Georgia marks statewide 'Ahmaud Arbery Day' to honor the slain jogger Enlarge this image toggle caption Sean Rayford/Getty Images Sean Rayford/Getty Images Beginning today, the state of Georgia will recognize Feb. 23 of each year as Ahmaud Arbery Day, for

(CNN) Two years ago people around the world pledged to jog, walk or run 2.23 miles, symbolic of the day Georgia man, Ahmaud Arbery was gunned down while running February 23, 2020. Today, many of those are doing it again under the hashtag #IStillRunWithMaud,

Jogging through a neighborhood outside Brunswick in southern Georgia, two White men saw Arbery, who was Black, and chased after him, telling authorities later they believed he was the same person suspected previously of trespassing at a nearby home under construction. Two

Progressive firebrand Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan will be delivering a response to President Biden’s State of the Union address next week. Tlaib, a member of the so-called "Squad" of progressive and diverse Democratic lawmakers in Congress, will give

Squad member Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) will deliver a formal response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Tuesday night on behalf of the leftist group Working Families Party and complain about the “moderate” Democrats blocking his agenda, according

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a member of the congressional far-left “squad,” was tapped on Wednesday to deliver the “progressive response” to President Biden’s first State of the Union address next week. The Michigan Democrat is set to deliver the counter-message March

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is set to deliver a formal response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address next week, Politico reports. A member of the "Squad" of progressive Democrats in Congress, Tlaib will give her speech on behalf of the left-wing

The storm will hit Thursday and Friday in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. One winter storm has wreaked havoc on Midwest roadways, and another is gearing up to bring a dangerous wave of ice and snow to the Northeast. The first storm slammed the Midwest Tuesday,

CNN — As the second storm of the week sweeps across the US, clashing temperatures will cause dangerous winter weather to emerge across the country, with ice becoming a concern. It might seem like déjà vu in regard to a storm dropping a wintry mix and heavy

"Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes." Parts of Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas braced for an ice storm. Winter storm watches were issued Wednesday across much of the Northeast. Parts of the Upper

Parts of the Upper Midwest digging out from up to 30 inches of snow received no respite from Mother Nature on Wednesday as a blast of Arctic air drove even high temperatures into single digits – and wind chills as low as minus 50 degrees. "The dangerously

Protestors stand on a trailer carrying logs as truckers and supporters take part in a convoy to protest Covid vaccine mandates for cross-border truck drivers in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, January 29, 2022. (Patrick Doyle/Reuters) Canada’s government is unlocking

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. "Always stand on principle ... even if you stand alone." - John Adams Last week, a former world leader spoke out vociferously to condemn Justin

Canada on Wednesday started to remove blocks on over 200 bank accounts that were frozen after being linked to the recent trucker protests in the country, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports. About 210 accounts with roughly $8 million in total were

A Canadian parliament committee met Tuesday to discuss the implementation of the Emergencies Act, with one official admitting it was possible bank accounts of small donors to the Freedom Convoy were frozen. The Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee

A helicopter operated by a military contractor crashed during a training mission in Hawaii on Tuesday, killing all four people on board, the U.S. Navy said. The helicopter, a 58-foot-long Sikorsky S-61N, was supporting a training operation at the Pacific Missile

Four civilians were killed when the military-contracted helicopter they were on crashed near a Hawaiian naval facility on Tuesday morning, a report said. The Sikorsky S-61N was supporting a training operation when it went down on the outskirts of the Pacific

The helicopter was taking part in a range training operation when it crashed. Four people are dead after a civilian-contracted helicopter crashed at a U.S. naval facility, officials said. The incident occurred at the Pacific Missile Range Facility, a Navy

The National Transportation Safety Board launched an investigation into a helicopter crash at a Navy missile facility in Hawaii that killed four civilian contractors Tuesday. The helicopter, a Sikorsky S-61N, went down about 10 a.m. Tuesday near the Navy’s

The former head of the NYPD’s Sergeants Benevolent Association is expected to turn himself in over allegations of misappropriation of union funds, The Post has learned. Ed Mullins, 59, will surrender Wednesday in Lower Manhattan nearly five months after FBI

The former president of a powerful New York City Police union surrendered to the authorities on Wednesday to be charged with wire fraud in Manhattan, according to two people briefed on the matter. The former union president, Edward D. Mullins, the combative

A former New York City police union president who’s clashed with city officials over his bombastic tweets and hardline tactics is expected to face criminal charges connected to a raid last year on his home and union office NEW YORK -- A former New York City

Ed Mullins, center, speaks during a news conference in the Bronx borough of New York, on May 31, 2017. via Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A former New York City police union president who’s clashed with city officials over his bombastic tweets and hardline

via Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — To combat slumping ratings, the Oscars are undergoing a radical slimming down, with eight awards to be presented off-air during next month’s telecast of the 94th Academy Awards. In a letter sent Tuesday to members of the

To combat slumping ratings, the Oscars are undergoing a radical slimming down, with eight awards to be presented off-air during next month's telecast of the 94th Academy Awards. In a letter sent Tuesday to members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and

The Oscars will leave 8 awards off the telecast to combat slumping ratings Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Matt Sayles/Invision/AP NEW YORK — To combat slumping ratings, the Oscars are undergoing a radical slimming down, with eight

To combat slumping ratings, the Oscars are undergoing a radical slimming down, with eight awards to be presented off-air during next month's telecast of the 94th Academy Awards. In a letter sent Tuesday to members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has told Howard Stern that he suffers from severe hearing loss after years performing on stage. Mr. Grohl, 53, described himself as “f——’ deaf” and that he has needed to read lips for the last 20 years. He said he deals with

Dave Grohl has gone into detail about how he deals with hearing loss as a professional musician. The Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer opened up about having tinnitus — a condition that causes hearing loss, ringing or other hearing challenges

(CNN) The pandemic has made life more difficult for Dave Grohl in a surprising way. In a recent appearance on "The Howard Stern Show," the Foo Fighters frontman shared that his years as a rock musician have taken a toll on his hearing. Grohl said he can hear

Major League Baseball said Wednesday that the 2022 season will be shortened if no labor agreement has been reached by the end of Monday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Management had maintained that was the deadline for a deal that would

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer arrived in a black Porsche and Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole joined the talks Wednesday as baseball players and management met for a third straight day in an attempt to salvage opening day on March 31. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

In another day of minor moves as the deadline to salvage opening day on March 31 approaches, Major League Baseball's only new offer to players Wednesday was to increase the minimum salary by an additional $10,000 a year. MLB increased its proposed minimum

Three men pleaded guilty on Wednesday in a plot to attack power grids in the United States, which they believed could lead to economic and civil unrest and create the opportunity for white leaders to rise, federal prosecutors said. The men, Christopher Brenner

The Justice Department is hailing the bust of a "domestic terrorism plot," as three men pleaded guilty for conspiring to provide material support to attack U.S. power grids "in furtherance of white supremacist ideology." Christopher Brenner Cook, 20, of Columbus,

Three neo-Nazis have pleaded guilty to domestic terrorism charges related to a plot to attack power grids across the United States. Jonathan Frost, 24, Christopher Cook, 20, and Jackson Sawall, 22, each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to provide

(CNN) A data-wiping hacking tool was found on hundreds of computers in Ukraine on Wednesday, according to cybersecurity researchers, raising concerns that a destructive cyberattack was unfolding as Russian military troops moved into Ukraine's separatist regions. It

Ukraine suffered a massive cyberattack on Wednesday, crippling the websites of the country’s government, foreign ministry and state security service, Reuters reported. “At about 4 pm, another mass DDoS attack on our state began,” said Mykhailo Fedorov, minister

Several Ukrainian government websites were inaccessible Wednesday as Russian troops advanced on the country. Official websites for Ukraine’s Parliament, Foreign Ministry, Security Service and other agencies were among those affected, according to The Kyiv

A Wisconsin restaurant worker who was shot in the face over a dispute about an order last month says he thought he was going to die. “I was in so much shock I don’t remember being in much pain, but I remember kind of internally freaking out and being very

A Wisconsin restaurant worker who was shot in face during a dispute over an incomplete order last month has spoken out about the harrowing ordeal that he thought was going to end his life. Anthony Rodriguez, 26, was working as the sole server at a George Webb

A father working at a George Webb restaurant was shot in the face when twin sisters became disgruntled because their order was missing a three-dollar burger. The father, 26-year-old Anthony Rodriguez, lost teeth and had his spine fractured in the incident. WISN

White House press secretary Jen Psaki opened up about the widely-mocked “fake White House set,” which became the center of a conspiracy theory — saying that the stage was given a digital glow-up to make events look “a little bit better visually” during the

Not long after Joe Biden was inaugurated as POTUS, Jen Psaki told the New York Times that her plan was to stick around as White House press secretary for “roughly” a year before moving on to other endeavors. In May 2021, she revised her stance a bit, telling

Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds a media briefing at the White House, August 11, 2021. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) White House press secretary Jen Psaki reportedly plans to hang up her briefing binder this year and is seriously entertaining the idea of taking

NEW YORK (AP) — A man charged in the slaying of Jam Master Jay once filmed a brazen rap video in front of a street mural commemorating the beloved Run-DMC member, prosecutors say in court papers opposing the defendant’s release on bail. The amateur video was

Jam Master Jay's accused killer rapped in front of memorial mural, prosecutors say Enlarge this image toggle caption John Minchillo/AP file photo John Minchillo/AP file photo NEW YORK — A man charged in the slaying of Jam Master Jay once filmed a brazen rap

A man charged in the slaying of Jam Master Jay once filmed a brazen rap video in front of a street mural commemorating the Run-DMC legend, prosecutors say in court papers opposing the defendant’s release on bail. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) via Associated Press NEW

Seven-foot fencing topped with razor wire will likely be installed surrounding the US Capitol next week, in advance of President Joe Biden’s March 1 State of the Union message. Capitol Police are reportedly planning the wall to keep out truckers who are heading

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Seven-foot fencing topped with razor wire will be installed surrounding the U.S. Capitol next week, in advance of President Joe Biden's State of

Democrats Are Building a Wall to Keep Out Truckers 585 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Seven-foot fencing topped with razor wire will be installed surrounding the U.S. Capitol next week, in advance of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union

LAS VEGAS — A young boy was found dead Tuesday in a freezer at a Las Vegas home after his sister handed her elementary school teacher an alarming note that would prompt a homicide investigation. In the note, the children's mother wrote that her boyfriend was

Las Vegas police are continuing to investigate the death of a child after his body was found in a freezer in a home where his mother and her boyfriend were living, officials said. The mother’s boyfriend was arrested as a suspect and was detained on two kidnapping

Las Vegas police are continuing to investigate the death of a child after his body was found in a freezer in a home where his mother and her boyfriend were living, officials said. The mother’s boyfriend was arrested as a suspect and was detained on two kidnapping

Colleyville, Texas, is among dozens of U.S. cities blanketed with antisemitic flyers Enlarge this image toggle caption Andy Jacobsohn/AFP via Getty Images Andy Jacobsohn/AFP via Getty Images Authorities are investigating the distribution of antisemitic and

Communities in multiple cities across the country have reported a disturbing trend of antisemitic flyers being left in their neighborhoods in recent weeks, according to local reports. Flyers delivered in plastic sandwich bags that made inaccurate claims about

(CNN) A hate crime investigation is underway in the Texas city of Colleyville, where worshipers were held hostage in a synagogue last month, after anti-Semitic and White separatist flyers sealed in clear sandwich bags were left in driveways, authorities said. Police,

The final scores are in, and NBC is no doubt happy to put the Beijing Winter Olympics in the rear-view mirror. The games reached an average combined audience of 11.4 million people in prime time on NBC, the USA cable network and Peacock streaming service,

Feb. 23 (UPI) — The 2022 Beijing Olympics drew the smallest TV audience for an Olympics in recorded history, according to data released by NBC on Wednesday. NBC reported that an average of 11.4 million viewers watched its prime time Winter Games coverage.

Peacock Network staffers are stunned that the NBC Sports chairman claimed the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics was "probably the most difficult" games ever in a "tone-deaf" comment that downplayed the 1972 Munich massacre, according to a well-placed NBC insider. The

Two of Hunter Biden's ex-lovers reportedly have testified before the federal grand jury investigating President Joe Biden's son. Zoe Kestan, 28, appeared before the panel in Wilmington, Del., on Feb. 15, a source told The New York Post. Lunden Roberts, a

Hunter Biden's women issues could come back to haunt him, as reports have indicated that at least two of his ex-lovers have testified before the federal grand jury investigating President Biden's son. Hunter first revealed in December 2020 that his "tax

Two of Hunter Biden's ex-lovers reportedly have testified before the federal grand jury investigating President Joe Biden's son. Zoe Kestan, 28, appeared before the panel in Wilmington, Del., on Feb. 15, a source told The New York Post. Lunden Roberts, a

The United Kingdom's government is increasingly reassured that the coronavirus pandemic was the result of a lab leak in Wuhan, China, according to a new report. While the theory that the coronavirus was leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology was dismissed

The British government privately believes that the Wuhan lab leak theory is the most likely origin of the Chinese coronavirus, a chemical and biological counter-terrorism advisor to the government has claimed. Though the belief that the COVID-19 virus emerged

Wildfires will increase and worsen globally, U.N. warns Enlarge this image toggle caption Ivan Nikiforov/AP Ivan Nikiforov/AP BILLINGS, Mont. — A warming planet and changes to land use patterns mean more wildfires will scorch large parts of the globe in coming

The western U.S., northern Siberia, central India and eastern Australia already are seeing more blazes. Evan Collis/Department of Fire and Emergency Services via Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A warming planet and changes to land use patterns mean

Democrat Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak in his Tuesday State of the State address welcomed parent involvement in schools and vowed to increase police funding in comments that amounted to a rejection of some of the most progressive voices in his party. Sisolak

EXCLUSIVE: Nevada U.S. Senate candidate Adam Laxalt said the state's governor, Steve Sisolak, will try to "gaslight" citizens about the condition of the state's economy and more during his Wednesday State of the State address. "He's clearly trying to save

WASHINGTON — A North Carolina court rejected a Republican-drawn map of the state’s 14 congressional districts on Wednesday and substituted its own version, the second time in less than two weeks that a court in the state has invalidated a Republican House map

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court on Wednesday picked a new congressional map after the state legislature’s proposal was vetoed by Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf. The new map was approved on a 4-3 decision by the Democratic-leaning court, and makes relatively few changes

Not so "Shah-mazing." According to one legal expert, "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Jen Shah's upcoming fraud trial isn't looking too good for the reality star. The Bravo TV personality is facing multiple counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud

The stars of the "Real Housewives" aren't strangers to drama but sometimes their lives – either on or off the show – lead to the network being pulled into their shenanigans. From Salt Lake City's Jen Shah's alleged fraud case to Beverly Hills cast member

The San Francisco Police Department will stop its practice of using victims’ DNA to link them to unrelated crimes after the policy caused a national uproar. San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott first told USA Today that the city’s crime lab would stop notifying

Mark Barash, the forensic science program coordinator at San Jose State University, said the San Francisco police lab had been working "contradictory to any professional ethics." Rep. Adam Schiff, D-California, asked FBI Director Christopher Wray to investigate

ATLANTA (AP) — Tensions in eastern Ukraine and heightened Western fears of a Russian invasion should not have a significant impact on the International Space Station or U.S.-Russia cooperation in space, the former head of the National Space Council told The

Space Station 'largely isolated' from tensions over Ukraine The former head of the National Space Council tells The Associated Press that tensions in eastern Ukraine should not have a significant impact on the International Space Station or U.S.-Russia cooperation

In September 2020, January Littlejohn went to pick up her 13-year-old daughter from middle school. Littlejohn is a stay-at-home mother to three children and a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. So when her daughter informed her that the school administration

325 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail In September 2020, January Littlejohn went to pick up her 13-year-old daughter from middle school. Littlejohn is a stay-at-home mother to three children and a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. So

The U.S. Postal Service will start replacing its aging mail trucks with nearly all gasoline-powered vehicles built by Oshkosh Corp., despite pressure from the Biden administration to increase electric vehicle purchases. The agency said Wednesday it cleared

The U.S. Postal Service said Wednesday it cleared the final regulatory hurdle to placing orders for next-generation mail vehicles - and getting some of them on delivery routes next year — despite pushback from the Environmental Protection Agency. Postmaster

TOKYO (AP) — World leaders sought Wednesday to back up their tough words over Russia‘s aggression against Ukraine, announcing financial sanctions, trade and travel bans and other measures meant to pressure Moscow to pull back from the brink of war. Even as

Russian military vehicles are seen loaded on train platforms some 50 km off the border with the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic in Russia's southern Rostov region on Feb. 23, 2022. STRINGER via Getty Images TOKYO (AP) — World leaders sought Wednesday

Getting infected twice with two different omicron coronavirus subvariants is possible, but rarely happens, a Danish study has found. In Denmark, a more infectious sublineage of the omicron coronavirus variant known as BA.2 has quickly dethroned the "original"

(CNN) On the heels of concerning new lab and animal experiments suggesting that BA.2 may be capable of causing more severe disease than the original Omicron strain, two new studies are helping to show how well human immunity is defending against this strain

A 36-year NBA referee says that he lost his job after he refused to take the coronavirus vaccine for religious reasons. In an interview on Fearless with Jason Whitlock, longtime NBA referee Ken Mauer said he never felt that his faith would be what cost him

The NBA’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for officials has left one long-time referee without a job. Ken Mauer, who was hired by the Association in 1986, refused to take the vaccine due to religious reasons. Mauer lost his job despite being the third-longest tenured

A former college cheerleader has been found guilty in the deaths of three Florida prostitutes more than 15 years ago DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A former criminal justice major and college cheerleader was convicted in the killings of three Florida prostitutes more

A Florida jury has found serial killer Robert Hayes guilty of slaying three women while he was majoring in criminal justice at college, prosecutors said. Hayes, 39, was convicted by a Volusia County jury Tuesday of first-degree premediated murder for gunning

Legislation in Florida would require high school students to take a financial literacy test in order to graduate. “It is critical we set Florida students up for financial success and this legislation will ensure vital financial literacy resources are available

Legislation in Florida would require high school students to take a financial literacy test in order to graduate. "It is critical we set Florida students up for financial success and this legislation will ensure vital financial literacy resources are available

A Florida deputy was shot Tuesday night by a registered sex offender who remains on the loose, officials said. Gregory Ryan Miedema allegedly shot a Taylor County sheriff’s deputy multiple times. The deputy, whose identity has not been released, suffered life-threatening

A registered sex offender was being sought in Florida after he went on the run following the shooting of a deputy Tuesday night, according to investigators. A Blue Alert was issued for Gregory Ryan Miedema, 33, around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday after a Taylor County

The Ukrainian parliament, known as the Verkhovna Rada, on Wednesday passed a bill greatly expanding civilian access to firearms. The authors of the bill said these new gun rights were needed due to “existing threats and dangers for the citizens of Ukraine,”

Ukraine’s parliament addressed the tension with Russia Wednesday by voting to allow citizens to carry guns. Reuters reported that the parliament approved a draft of the law “in its first reading.” Those that wrote the law commented, “The adoption of this

Amid the media’s 24/7 UKRAINE UPDATES, perhaps some enterprising journalist could write an article explaining how our esteem for that country’s borders benefits a single American — other than President Joe Biden. Our own border has become a transmission belt

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Amid the media's 24/7 UKRAINE UPDATES, perhaps some enterprising journalist could write an article explaining how our esteem for that country's borders

Former NFL running back Zac Stacey is facing five new charges for an alleged second attack on his ex-girlfriend Kristin Evans, who he was seen brutally attacking on video in November, according to a report. Stacy, 30, was charged with three counts of misdemeanor

Former New York Jets running back Zac Stacy is facing five new domestic violence charges related to a second alleged attack on his ex-girlfriend. Stacy was charged on Feb. 16 with three counts of misdemeanor battery and two counts of misdemeanor criminal mischief,

Former California gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner decried the "woke world" of gender identity Tuesday on "Hannity." Parents of students at California's Los Alamitos School District reported that biologically male counselors were allowed to sleep in

Caitlyn Jenner blasted and blamed the “woke world” of gender identity on Tuesday, lamenting “I can’t even figure it out.” The former California gubernatorial aspirant and Olympic athlete, 72, shared her views on Fox News’ Hannity. Jemner spoke amid reports

Dozens of migrants clashed with police in the southern Mexican city of Tapachula on Tuesday, as frustration boiled over due to authorities keeping them waiting for months to be granted approval for free passage across Mexico to the U.S. border. Migrants, mostly

Dozens of migrants clashed with police in the southern Mexican city of Tapachula on Tuesday, as frustration boiled over due to authorities keeping them waiting for months to be granted approval for free passage across Mexico to the U.S. border. Migrants, mostly

A U.S. airman was killed last week at a base in the West African country of Niger, the Defense Department said Monday. Staff Sgt. Dennis F. Melton, 27, died Friday in a "non-combat related incident" at the Nigerien Air Base 101 in Niamey. The Pentagon did

A U.S. airman was killed last week at a base in the West African country of Niger, the Defense Department said Monday. Staff Sgt. Dennis F. Melton, 27, died Friday in a “non-combat related incident” at the Nigerien Air Base 101 in Niamey. The Pentagon did

Care for another margarita? It will cost you double. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took a jab at White House press secretary Jen Psaki in a new inflation-themed video on National Margarita Day on Tuesday. The video opens with a clip from Psaki's Jan. 21 interview,

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) mocked White House press secretary Jen Psaki, who has routinely criticized the Florida governor for prioritizing liberty in his state, on National Margarita Day after she infamously told frustrated Americans to “go to a kickboxing

Washington (CNN) The new US sanctions triggered by Russian's latest actions in Ukraine included targets that in the past have gone untouched: the family members of those in Russian President Vladimir Putin's inner circle. By designating the sons of two powerful

BRUSSELS — Prominent Russian officials from President Vladimir V. Putin’s inner circle, as well as high-profile Russians from the media world, are the targets of European Union sanctions, details of which are expected to be made public later Thursday. The

Authorities in southeastern Nebraska say a man trying to smoke drugs in a bus bathroom accidentally set himself and the bus on fire YORK, Neb. -- Authorities in southeastern Nebraska say a man trying to smoke drugs in a bus bathroom accidentally set himself

A driver who stole a party bus and led authorities on a chase from San Diego into the Los Angeles area on Tuesday was arrested after crashing into another vehicle on a highway. The party bus, a 2018 black Ford, was stolen around 10:15 a.m. when the vehicle

A man, described by authorities as "one of the world’s dumbest criminals," is accused of stealing a crossbow at a hardware store in Florida after he was allegedly recorded on video stuffing it down his pants, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. The

A brazen but goofy Florida shoplifter was caught on video awkwardly stealing a crossbow by stuffing it down his pants. Darren Durrant could be seen on security footage in the aisle of a True Value store in Mims on Feb. 6 trying to stuff the large Ravin Rio

BOSTON (AP) — America’s first newspaper dedicated to advocating for the end of slavery is being resurrected and reimagined more than two centuries later as the nation continues to grapple with its legacy of racism. The revived version of The Emancipator is

Amber Payne, left, and Deborah Douglas co-editors-in-chief of the new online publication of "The Emancipator" pose at their office inside the Boston Globe, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Boston. Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research and The Boston

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced he will be awarding $450 million in taxpayer-funded grants in an effort to unclog U.S. ports as the supply chain crisis continues. The transportation industry has remained unstable, and this has forced Americans

Clogged U.S. ports are being given access to nearly $450 million in federal money from President Joe Biden’s infrastructure law WASHINGTON -- Clogged U.S. ports are being given access to nearly $450 million in federal money from President Joe Biden's infrastructure

A Virginia father is taking his fight with big tech another route by creating an NFT (non-fungible token) of his daughter's shocking murder video in hopes of erasing it from the internet. Andy Parker, father of slain television news journalist Alison Parker

The father of a TV reporter who was fatally shot along with her cameraman during a live broadcast turned the horrifying video into an NFT, or non-fungible token, in a “Hail Mary” bid to remove it from the internet. Andy Parker, whose daughter Alison Parker

CNN — Rosie O’Donnell has issued an apology to Nick Jonas and “the Chopra wife.” The former talk show host shared on TikTok that she recently embarrassed her son, his girlfriend and friend Fran Drescher during an outing at Nobu restaurant in Malibu. Seated

A TikTok break might be in order. Bruce Glikas via Getty Images Rosie O’Donnell has apologized to Priyanka Chopra Jonas after assuming she was the daughter of author Deepak Chopra. Choosing for some reason to share her mistake with her nearly 2 million TikTok

Facebook fell short of its promises to label climate change denial, a study finds Enlarge this image toggle caption Alastair Pike/AFP via Getty Images Alastair Pike/AFP via Getty Images Facebook is falling short on its pledge to crack down on climate misinformation,

Ireland’s parliament is considering a new media law that would push for the creation and dissemination of climate change propaganda. A new media commission is set to be established in Ireland which would be mandated to push for the creation and broadcasting

Feb. 22, 2022 marked one of the rarest palindromes of 2022 and welcomed lucky "twosday" twins and infants. The Catholic Health's Mercy Hospital also welcomed Logan Jowill Coreas Vasquez who was born at the luckiest hour of 2:22 p.m. on 2/22/22. Logan weighed

She was even born in labor and delivery room No. 2! A North Carolina couple became first-time parents on "Twosday." Aberli and Hank Spear welcomed their first child – a girl they’ve named Judah Grace Spear – on Feb. 22, 2022, at 2:22 a.m. at Cone Health Alamance

Colin Kaepernick will be offering free secondary autopsies to family members of people whose death is deemed "politically related." The autopsies are part of a new initiative through Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp and will collaborate with pathologists

“We know that the prison industrial complex, which includes police and policing, strives to protect and serve its interests at all costs,” Kaepernick said. “The Autopsy Initiative is one important step toward ensuring that family members have access to accurate

Constitutional carry legislation, House Bill 272, passed in the Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday. The NRA-ILA reports that HB 272 passed by a vote of 65-37 and now moves to the Alabama Senate. On January 18, 2022, Breitbart News pointed to a report

The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday approved legislation ending the requirement for a person to get a permit in order to carry a concealed handgun in public. Lawmakers voted 65-37 for the bill after Republicans in the chamber limited debate to

CBS News is being ripped by critics for blaming increased gas prices, inflation and supply-chain issues on Russia and the crisis in Ukraine rather than the Biden administration's handling of the economy. "The U.S. economy has been hit with increased gas

Even in this current flood of propaganda and misinformation from the corporate media, far-left CBS News already scapegoating the “Ukraine crisis” for Joe Biden’s mishandling of the domestic economy is a real doozy. “The U.S. economy has been hit with increased

Two sheriff’s deputies in Louisiana were charged with manslaughter and were fired from their jobs for fatally shooting a man sitting in a parked car last week. The ex-officers, Isaac Hughes, 29, and Johnathan Louis, 35, were among five law enforcement officials

(CNN) Two Louisiana deputies have been arrested on manslaughter charges following the fatal shooting of a man last week, authorities said. The two deputies were among officers who responded to a disturbance call at a known crack house in Marrero on February

325 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail A new report from Pew Research shows that the sharpest drop in approval for President Joe Biden is among the Democratic Party’s most loyal and consistent supporters — Black protestants. In March 2021, shortly

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. A new report from Pew Research shows that the sharpest drop in approval for President Joe Biden is among the Democratic Party's most loyal and consistent

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — It would be a felony to physically attack or threaten a health care worker under a bill the Wisconsin Assembly is scheduled to approve Wednesday. The proposal with bipartisan support creates the new felony crime of battery against a

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a challenge brought by Maine health care workers to the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, signaling the justices are not inclined to weigh state requirements on COVID shots. A group of Maine health care workers had asked

Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams was challenged on her refusal to concede her 2018 defeat ahead of the 2022 contest. Abrams appeared on CNBC's "Squawk Box" where host Joe Kernan called out her "nuanced view" of how she handled her

During a Wednesday interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams claimed that the 2021 runoff election was “the safest election in Georgia history.” Abrams, who has yet to concede defeat in the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial

U.S. diplomats, along with European foreign ministers, could be days away from a deal that could limit Iran's nuclear program, but according to a senior Biden administration official, several "difficult issues" stand in the way, Axios reported. "There is very

While the world’s attention has been focused on Ukraine, the Biden administration also has been racing with world powers toward restoring the 2015 international nuclear deal with Iran. After months of negotiations in Vienna, the various sides have indicated

Tesla CEO Elon Musk lashed out against President Joe Biden again on Tuesday, criticizing the White House for repeatedly ignoring his company while boosting others. Musk said Biden has promoted other electric vehicle (EV) companies — including legacy automakers

The White House is reportedly worried Elon Musk would be a bad guest if invited to meet with President Biden – a target of frequent mockery by the Tesla founder. Some of President Biden’s top advisers have purportedly warned against inviting Musk to the White

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reportedly withholding key data related to the Chinese coronavirus over fears of misinterpretation. Throughout the pandemic, the federal health agency has withheld a mountain of data, publishing

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been collecting data for over a year on COVID-19 vaccinations and the use of wastewater reports to track surges in the disease but hasn't released most of the data that it's gathered, claiming the details are

(CNN) The interval between first and second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines may be as long as eight weeks for certain people, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in vaccine guidance updated on Tuesday. Previous guidance

U.S. health officials say some people getting Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines should consider waiting up to eight weeks between the first and second doses NEW YORK -- Some people getting Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines should consider waiting up to

Ukraine’s parliament and other government and banking websites have been hit with another wave of distributed-denial-of-service attacks BOSTON -- Ukraine’s parliament and other government and banking websites were hit with another punishing wave of distributed-denial-of-service

Websites of some of Ukraine’s government ministries appeared to be affected by a new round of cyberattacks Wednesday as the US reportedly warned Kyiv that a full-scale Russian invasion could begin within the next 48 hours. Mykhailo Fedorov, head of Ukraine’s

Flight attendants talk in a nearly empty cabin on a Delta Airlines flight during a flight departing from Salt Lake City, Utah, April 11, 2020. (Jim Urquhart/Reuters) The nation’s largest flight attendants’ union is pushing the Biden administration to extend

The largest union of flight attendants expects the federal mask mandate to be extended, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. The current mask requirement, initially imposed in February 2021, is set to expire March 18 after being extended three times. Another extension

President Biden has personally completed interviews with three candidates for the Supreme Court vacancy: Ketanji Brown Jackson, Leondra Kruger and Michelle Childs, Fox News has learned. White House officials are not commenting further, other than to say

President Joe Biden has interviewed at least three candidates for the Supreme Court, according to a person familiar with the matter, and the White House reiterated Tuesday that he remains on track to make a final selection by Monday. White House press secretary

A California woman spent 13 days in jail after being misidentified as a suspect with the same name sought in Texas, a federal lawsuit alleges. Bethany K. Farber, a 30-year-old aesthetician from Agoura Hills, is suing the city of Los Angeles and the LAPD for

A southern California woman experienced a case of mistaken identity while trying to board a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Mexico last April. Bethany K. Farber, 30, was detained and later arrested over a warrant issued out of Texas. Bethany

Climate activists on Wednesday blocked roads leading to Germany’s three biggest airports, gluing themselves to the ground before police arrived. Members of the group Uprising of the Last Generation said they wanted to disrupt cargo and passenger traffic at

BERLIN (AP) – Climate activists on Wednesday blocked roads leading to Germany’s three biggest airports, gluing themselves to the ground before police arrived. Members of the group Uprising of the Last Generation said they wanted to disrupt cargo and passenger

Experts say it's not likely that the highly transmissible variant — or any other variant — will lead to herd immunity. “ Herd immunity is an elusive concept and doesn’t apply to coronavirus,” says Dr. Don Milton at the University of Maryland School of Public

Is omicron leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19? Experts say it’s not likely that the highly transmissible variant — or any other variant — will lead to herd immunity. DEBATE ERUPTS OVER OFF-LABEL COVID-19 VACCINE USE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) on Wednesday slammed Sen. Rick Scott's recently released 11-point GOP agenda in a new ad, particularly criticizing the Florida Republican for his proposal that all Americans pay income tax, The Hill reported. Scott's

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) released an ambitious policy agenda Tuesday morning that included new income taxes for half the country. On Tuesday evening, Scott pretended there was no tax hike. Advertisement Scott’s plan — which is clearly a campaign document

Pete Buttigieg’s political donors scored city contracts worth millions after giving big bucks to his campaign for mayor of South Bend, Indiana — raising concerns over “pay to play” deals as he dishes out funds for the national infrastructure package, according

Political donors to Pete Buttigieg's South Bend, Indiana mayoral campaign were awarded millions after donating thousands, raising concerns of "pay to play" deals, according to the Daily Mail. From 2011 to 2019, Buttigieg's political action committees accepted

A Huntsville, Alabama, solar panel factory will close after President Joe Biden exempted foreign-made bifacial solar panels from United States tariffs earlier this month. LG Electronics, a South Korea-based company, announced that it will be closing its Huntsville

South Korean technology company LG Electronics announced Wednesday that it would abandon its struggling solar panel manufacturing business amid the supply chain crisis. The LG board of directors voted Tuesday to exit the solar industry following a comprehensive

A local South Carolina council member is ditching the Democratic Party and running for reelection as a Republican. "Some things that I had looked at, I just don't agree with any longer," Dorchester County council member Harriet Holman told "Fox & Friends

South Carolina’s Dorchester County council member Harriet Holman is ditching the Democratic Party and running for reelection as a Republican. "Some things that I had looked at…I just don't agree with any longer," Holman told "Fox & Friends First," Wednesday. "One

HAMILTON, Ala. — A handwritten log kept by nurses tells the story of the losing battle to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19 in this corner of Alabama: Just 14 people showed up at the Marion County Health Department for their initial shot during the

The vaccination drive against COVID-19 in the U.S. is grinding to a halt, and lagging demand is especially stark in conservative corners of the country where many people weren't interested in the shots in the first place HAMILTON, Ala. -- A handwritten log

NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of looted antiquities seized from billionaire hedge fund founder Michael Steinhardt after a yearslong investigation have been returned to the people of Greece, prosecutors in New York announced Wednesday. The artifacts included a sculpture

US returns artifacts worth $20 million to Greece Prosecutors in New York say dozens of looted antiquities seized from collector and billionaire hedge fund founder Michael Steinhardt after a years-long investigation are being returned to the people of Greece.