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Jury Seated in Hunter Biden's Gun Trial; Opening Statements Tuesday

A jury was seated Monday in the federal gun case against President Joe Biden's son Hunter, after prospective panelists were questioned about their thoughts on gun rights and drug addiction while the first lady watched from the front row of the courtroom.Opening statements...

In Blow to PM, Brexit Champ Farage to Run in UK Election

Nigel Farage, who helped champion Britain's departure from the European Union, said on Monday he would stand as a candidate in next month's election and will lead the right-wing Reform Party in a major blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Delta Set to Resume Flights to Israel, Second Airline to Restart

Delta Air Lines is set to become the second U.S. carrier to restart service to Israel.

Russia Warns US Against 'Fatal' Miscalculation in Ukraine

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Monday the United States could face "fatal consequences" if it ignored Moscow's warnings not to let Ukraine use weapons provided by Washington to strike targets inside Russia.

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Rupert Murdoch Marries 5th Time at Age 93

Media magnate Rupert Murdoch, 93, has married for the fifth time, his corporation, News Corp, confirmed Sunday.

China Prepping 'Mind-Melting Weapons' for All-Out War

China is working on modern warfare weapons that include biological and "mind-melting" microwave technology - similar to those that caused Havana Syndrome - in its preparations for "all-out war," experts are warning. Intelligence evidence shows China's People's Liberation...

Parade for Israel in NYC Focuses on Solidarity This Year as Gaza war Casts a Grim Shadow

An annual New York City parade for Israel that draws thousands of people is scheduled to hit the streets Sunday with heightened security and a focus on solidarity during the war in Gaza.The parade comes almost eight months after the unprecedented Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, the...

A Chinese Spacecraft Lands on the Moon's Far side to Collect Rocks in Growing Space Rivalry with US

A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.The landing module touched down at 6:23 a.m. Beijing time in a huge...

Swing-District House Republicans Mum on Trump Conviction

More than half of the 17 House Republicans whose seats are up for grabs in districts President Joe Biden won in 2020 have so far remained mum on Donald Trump's conviction, reports the Hill.

Chad Daybell Sentenced to Death for Killing Wife, Girlfriend's 2 Children

A jury in Idaho on Saturday unanimously agreed that convicted killer Chad Daybell deserves the death penalty for the gruesome murders of his wife and his girlfriend's two youngest children - ending a grim case that began in 2019 with a search for two missing children.

Mexican Candidate Assassinations Hit Grim Record

Mexico's election is now the bloodiest in its modern history after a candidate running for local office in central Puebla state was murdered on Friday at a political rally, taking the number of assassinated candidates to 37 ahead of Sunday's vote.

Florida Sheriff Fires Deputy Who Fatally Shot Airman at Home

A Florida Panhandle sheriff on Friday fired a deputy who fatally shot an airman at his home while holding a handgun pointed to the ground, saying the deputy's life was never in danger and he should not have fired his weapon. Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden fired Deputy ...

Vt. First State to Charge Oil Companies for Climate Damage

Vermont on Friday became the first state to enact legislation that requires oil companies to pay for damages resulting from alleged climate change after Republican Gov. Phil Scott allowed the bill to become law without his signature.

CNN Legal Analyst: N.Y. Never Prosecutes Crimes Like This

The Manhattan district attorney's case against former President Donald Trump was an "ill-conceived, unjustified mess," said CNN legal analyst Elie Honig, a former federal and state prosecutor.

House GOP Request DA Bragg Testify About Trump Trial

The House Judiciary Committee is requesting Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg testify in a hearing about the weaponization of the federal government in the wake of former President Donald Trump's guilty verdict. Trump was convicted Thursday in a Manhattan criminal...

Trump: Dems 'Can Do This to Anyone'

No longer under a gag order in his New York criminal trial, former President Donald Trump on Friday spoke to voters following his conviction onΒ 34 felony charges.

Gov. Newsom Proposal Hurts Disabled Immigrants

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed he would not fix the state's budget deficit by taking away health insurance from low-income adults living in the country without legal permission, calling the state's policy "something I believe in."

Speaker Johnson on Trump Guilty Verdict: 'Shameful Day'

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., criticized the guilty verdict levied against former President Donald Trump on Thursday, calling it a "shameful day in American history." Johnson released his statement in a post to X in the aftermath of a jury finding Trump guilty on all 34 ...

Stocks End Lower as Salesforce Weighs on Tech

U.S. stocks fell Thursday, led by declines in technology shares after a disappointing Salesforce forecast, while investors digested data showing the economy had grown slower than previously expected in the first quarter.

House COVID Panel Wants Fauci's Private Correspondence

Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, sent a letter on Wednesday to Dr. Anthony Fauci requesting his private emails and cellphone records related to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, EcoHealth and the origins of the coronavirus.

Trump Lauds Alito, Thomas, Tells His Picks Be 'Tough'

Former President Donald Trump praised Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas on Thursday, but called on his own high court picks to be "stronger."

Appeals Court: Trump Can Sue Niece Over NY Times Piece

A New York state appeals court said Donald Trump can sue his niece Mary Trump for giving the New York Times information for its Pulitzer Prize-winning 2018 probe into his finances and his alleged effort to avoid taxes.

Hollywood May Pump Brakes on Presidential Politics Now

A-list celebrities throwing their name and political insight behind Democrats is a long-held American tradition that may be tempered slightly in 2024, a number of celebrity publicists told CNN on Thursday.

Former FBI Officials Page, Strzok Settle With DOJ

Former FBI officials Lisa Page and Peter Strzok have reached a settlement with the Department of Justice over alleged privacy violations, Politico reported.

European Officials Worried About Russian Arson, Sabotage

European officials are warning that Russian-inspired arson and sabotage may be spreading around the continent.

Restorative Justice Practices Are 'CRT of Discipline' in Schools

The school year may be winding down, but parents are concerned that a controversial discipline policy that a growing number of school districts have incorporated into their official code of conduct won't be dismissed with the final bell.

Iran Opens Presidential Candidate Registration After Raisi's Death

Iran opened a five-day registration period Thursday for hopefuls wanting to run in the June 28 presidential election to replace the late Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash earlier this month with seven others.

Conservatives Say Tyson Foods Hired Migrants Over US Citizens

A group founded by former Trump administration officials accused Tyson Foods on Wednesday of discriminating against U.S. citizens by disproportionately hiring immigrants, including children and people in the country illegally.

Conservatives Say Tyson Foods Hired Migrants Over US Citizens

A group founded by former Trump administration officials accused Tyson Foods on Wednesday of discriminating against U.S. citizens by disproportionately hiring immigrants, including children and people in the country illegally.America First Legal (AFL) sent letters to the...

Former Trump Spokesperson Wins Texas State House Primary Race

Katrina Pierson, a former Trump 2016 national campaign spokesperson, won her primary runoff race against incumbent Texas state Rep. Justin Holland on Tuesday, according to The Hill.

Rep. Elise Stefanik Files Misconduct Complaint Against Judge Juan Merchan

House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., has filed a misconduct complaint against Judge Juan Merchan, whom she says was not "randomly" selected to preside over former President Donald Trump's legal expense trial in New York City.

Fmr Trump Attorney Ellis Disbarred for 3 Years in Colorado

Jenna Ellis, a former attorney for former President Donald Trump, has been disbarred from practicing law in Colorado for three years following her guilty plea in the 2020 Georgia election interference case brought by Democrat Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Former Rubio Intern Indicted for Jan. 6

A 23-year-old Miami Lakes woman, who previously interned for Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., was recently indicted for her role in the Jan. 6, 2021, unrest at the Capitol.

Former Rubio Intern Indicted for Jan. 6

A 23-year-old Miami Lakes woman, who previously interned for Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. was recently indicted for her role in the Jan. 6, 2021, unrest at the Capitol.,...

Civiqs Poll: Biden Approval Even Lower in Swing States

President Joe Biden's approval rating in various battleground states has fallen below his national average in a poll from Civiqs released this week.

RFK Jr. Submits 135,519 Signatures for N.Y. Ballot

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running an independent campaign for president, said he submitted enough signatures to be on the ballot in New York.

'Sleeper' Domenici Releases Ad in N.M. Senate Race

Nella Domenici, daughter of Pete Domenici, the late Republican senator from New Mexico, released her first ad in her campaign to defeat the Democrat incumbent, Sen. Martin Heinrich.

Court Upholds Avenatti's Nike-Related Convictions

The Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to hear a bid by imprisoned celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti to overturn his conviction for defrauding a client and extorting athletic wear company Nike.

Trump Will Consider Pardoning Julian Assange

If he wins the race for the White House, former President Donald Trump said he will consider pardoning WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Jonathan Turley: Trump Case Should End 'Not Guilty'

On the eve of closing arguments in the business records case in New York City, George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley wrote Monday that former President Donald Trump should be found "not guilty."

Sheltering Migrants Jacks Up Costs of NYC Hotel Rooms

The average daily rate of hotel rooms in New York City jumped 8.5% from 2022 to 2023 and remained high through the first few months of 2024 during the conversion of roughly 135 hotels to housing illegals, The New York Times reported.

Memorial Day BBQ Costs 10 Percent More in '24 Under Biden

The average cost of a Memorial Day cookout this year is roughly $30, 10% more than it was in 2023 under Bidenomics.

Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton Dies at 71

Former NBA player and analyst Bill Walton has died after a prolonged battle with cancer at age 71.

GOP Rep. McCaul Tells Taiwan Weapons Are Coming

A senior U.S. lawmaker visiting Taipei said on Monday that weapons Taiwan had ordered are finally on their way, and that China's "intimidating" war games last week underscored the need to boost the island's deterrence abilities.

US Soldier Held in Russia Charged With Threatening to Kill Girlfriend

A U.S. military serviceman detained in Russia on suspicion of theft has also been charged with threatening to kill his girlfriend, Russian independent outlet Mediazona reported Monday, citing the local prosecutor's office.

Family: PGA Player Grayson Murray Died by Suicide

Twice PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray's death on Saturday at the age of 30 was by suicide, his parents said on Sunday.

Judge Blocks Prosecutors on Key Ruling in Hunter Biden Gun Case

The judge overseeing Hunter Biden's federal firearms charges trial agreed Friday to block prosecutors from telling jurors about some other unflattering episodes from his personal life, but left the door open to allowing them in if the president's son testifies.

Prosecutors: Bar Trump in Classified Files Case From Statements Endangering Law Enforcement

Federal prosecutors on Friday asked the judge overseeing the classified documents case against Donald Trump to bar the former president from public statements that "pose a significant, imminent, and foreseeable danger to law enforcement agents" participating in the...

China AI Chatbot Trained on President Xi's Ideology

China's latest artificial intelligence chatbot is trained on President Xi Jinping's doctrine, in a stark reminder of the ideological parameters that Chinese AI models should abide by.

Manhattan DA Won't Be Punished for Doc Dump That Delayed Start of Trump Criminal Trial

Manhattan prosecutors won't be penalized for a last-minute document dump that caused former President Donald Trump's criminal trial to start later than scheduled, a judge ruled Thursday.Judge Juan M. Merchan rejected the defense's request that prosecutors be sanctioned for...

Ariz. Doctors Can Perform Abortions in Calif. Under New Law

Arizona doctors can temporarily come to California to perform abortions for their patients under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. California's law is a response to Arizona's Supreme Court last month upholding an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions in that state ....

Musk: No One Would Have to Work in 'Benign' AI Scenario

Nobody would have to work in a "benign" scenario of artificial intelligence taking over industries, tech billionaire Elon Musk said Thursday, adding that this scenario in his view was the most likely.

Borrowers Struggle With Credit Card Debt

Consumers are increasingly struggling to pay their credit card bills, raising concerns about severe delinquencies spiraling and sapping consumer spending.

Former Trump Lawyer: Fla. Docs Judge Incompetent

Ty Cobb, former White House lawyer under then-President Donald Trump, blasted the "incompetence" of Florida federal Judge Aileen Cannon for continuing to delay the classified docs trial against his former boss.

Sen. Duckworth: Boost Pay for Guardsmen, Reservists

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., reportedly is furious at the "slow roll" of a law guaranteeing incentive pay parity to National Guardsmen and reservists for special skills with their active-duty counterparts.

1 in 9 US Children Have Been Diagnosed With ADHD

About 1 in 9 American children have ever received an ADHD diagnosis, slightly more than the number of kids currently being treated for the disorder, a new study shows.About 7.1 million kids (11.4%) have ever been diagnosed with ADHD, according to findings published May 23...

AAA Predicts Nearly 44M Travelers for Memorial Day Weekend

AAA is predicting that almost 44 million Americans will be traveling for Memorial Day weekend, the busiest since 2005.

NRCC Rejects Calls to Stop Saying Dems Support Hamas

The National Republican Congressional Committee has a message for Democrats crying foul over a campaign ad saying they support Hamas: Don't vote like you support Hamas.

Russia Denies US Claim It Put Anti-satellite Weapon in Space

Russia's top arms control diplomat Wednesday dismissed as fake news an assertion by the United States that Russia had launched a weapon into low-Earth orbit that was capable of inspecting and attacking other satellites.

DA Willis, Judge Presiding Over Ga.'s Trump Election Case, Win Primaries

Two key players in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump have defeated challengers in Tuesday's election.

DA Willis, Judge Presiding Over Ga.'s Trump Election Case, Win Primaries

Two key players in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump have defeated challengers in Tuesday's election.Newsmax and AP both called the votes for the duo.Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee...

Rutgers Adviser Shares Pro-Hamas Posts on Instagram, X

A member of Rutgers University's board of advisers for the school's Center for Security, Race and Rights routinely regularly shares graphic pro-Hamas content on his Instagram and X accounts, calling attacks on Israeli soldiers "hunting season."

Rep. Murphy Diagnosed With Tumor in Base of Skull

Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., also a medical doctor, announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with a tumor, called a pituitary macroadenoma, located at the base of his skull that is "thought to be a benign tumor."

Lawsuit: W.Va. Trans Track Athlete Defeated Girls 700 Times

A West Virginia teen trans athlete, a biological male, defeated nearly 300 girls more than 700 times in middle school track events, according to a court document that's part of a lawsuit that seeks to prevent the Biden administration's new Title IX rules from going into effect.

Biden: Veterans Law Sets Benefits for 1M Toxic Exposure Claims

President Joe Biden, aiming to highlight his legislative accomplishments this election year, traveled to New Hampshire on Tuesday to discuss how he's helped military veterans get benefits as a result of burn pit or other toxic exposure during their service."We can never...

Prosecutors: 3 Hunter Biden Exes to Testify at Gun Trial

Special counsel David Weiss is planning to call three former romantic partners of Hunter Biden, including his ex-wife, to testify about his drug addiction at a felony gun trial next month.

Israelis Seize AP Equipment, More; Cite New Media Law

Israeli officials seized a camera and broadcasting equipment belonging to The Associated Press in southern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the news organization of violating a new media law by providing images to Al Jazeera.

David Friedman Calls ICC Arrest Warrants 'Grotesque'

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman the arrest warrants issued by the ICC for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant were "grotesque" and a by-product of the weaponization of the justice system in the U.S.

Lawmakers: Taxpayer-Funded Scholarship Has Liberal Bias

The taxpayer-funded status of the renowned Truman Scholarship is in jeopardy because of an alleged bias against conservatives.

Lawmakers: Taxpayer-Funded Scholarship Has Liberal Bias

The taxpayer-funded status of the renowned Truman Scholarship is in jeopardy because of an alleged bias against conservatives.

Judge Blocks Biden from Enforcing New Gun Sale Rule in Texas

A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a new rule in Texas that would require firearms dealers to run background checks on buyers at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores.

Speaker Johnson Marks End of Raisi's 'Brutal Reign' in Iran

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., released a statement Monday on the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

Speaker Johnson Marks End of Raisi's 'Brutal Reign' in Iran

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., released a statement Monday on the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. "President Raisi's brutal reign in Iran was marked by terror, danger, and oppression that ranged from killing women who ...

Nasdaq Hits Record, S&P Ticks Higher

The Nasdaq closed at a record Monday while the S&P 500 gained slightly as technology stocks advanced ahead of Nvidia's highly anticipated earnings and investors gauged the timing of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

6 Penn Students Among 19 Arrested for Trying to Occupy Building

Six University of Pennsylvania students were among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during an attempt to occupy a school building, university police said Saturday.

Billionaire Gives UMass Dartmouth Grads $1K

Founder and CEO of Granite Telecommunications Robert Hale Jr. gave the commencement speech at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and also $1,000 to each graduate."Our community and our world need our help now more than ever," Hale said in his speech.The university...

Trump Hosting Campaign Event Thursday in NYC's Bronx

Campaigning in deep-blue states, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is hosting a campaign event Thursday at 6 p.m. ET in the Bronx, highlighting what he says is the damage done to working-class America under President Joe Biden.

Report: Hamas Left Hostage Talks to Put Pressure on Israel

The Biden administration told a meeting of foreign ambassadors that it believes Hamas terrorists withdrew from hostage negotiations last week in an effort to instead ramp up more worldwide pressure on Israel.

700 Tunnels in Rafah

During a hearing on Friday at The Hague, Israel reportedly announced it has discovered "nearly 700 tunnel shafts" underneath the city of Rafah in southern Gaza and about 50 of them "cross into Egypt."

Trump: Parental Rights Today's 'Civil Rights Issue'

Former President Donald Trump this week released a statement calling parental rights "the civil rights issue of our time," in a social media post.

Hunter Biden Seeks Delay in Tax Case

Attorneys for Hunter Biden are asking a judge to delay his tax case set for June.

WashPost: Business Titans Wanted Police at Columbia

A group of billionaires and business titans privately urged New York City Mayor Eric Adams to use police on Columbia University protesters, according to The Washington Post.

WashPost: Business Titans Wanted Police at Columbia

A group of billionaires and business titans privately urged New York City Mayor Eric Adams to use police on Columbia University protesters, according to The Washington Post.

Scottie Scheffler Charged With Officer Assault, Tees Off at PGA

Masters golf champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was taken to jail for not following police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation.

Youngkin: Biden 'Turning His Back' on Virginia State University

Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin criticized President Joe Biden for backing out of a debate at Virginia State University (VSU).

Judge to Rule on Alec Baldwin Bid to Avoid 'Rust' Trial

A New Mexico judge was expected to rule on Friday whether to throw out the involuntary manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin in the 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during filming of the Western movie 'Rust.'

Dow Hits Milestone 40,000 as Rate-Cut Hopes Fuel Rally

The Dow reached an all-time high of 40,000 for the first time Thursday, as investor hopes of interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve were buoyed by data showing inflation slowdown, as well as strong corporate earnings results.

Top NATO Commander Says Russian Troop Numbers Insufficient for Kharkiv Breakthrough

NATO's top commander said on Thursday he did not believe Russia's military has deployed enough troops to make a strategic breakthrough in the region around Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine. General Christopher Cavoli, NATO's supreme allied commander Europe, said he was...

Video Shows Jewish Children Assaulted in New York

Jewish children were assaulted by a man in Brooklyn on Sunday, according to Williamsburg 365.

GOP Spending Plan Undercuts Biden-McCarthy Deal

Republican negotiators are proposing government spending bills for 2025 that are in line with spending caps agreed to in the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 while undercutting side deals negotiated by the Biden White House and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Karl Rove: Biden's Reelection Campaign in Trouble

President Joe Biden's reelection campaign is in serious trouble, political strategist Karl Rove wrote in the Wall Street Journal.

Russia Testing Spacecraft That Could Launch Nukes

Two years ago, Russia launched a satellite into space designed to test components for a potential antisatellite weapon that could carry a nuclear device, U.S. officials told The Wall Street Journal.

Key Trump Witness Michael Cohen Pressed on His Crimes and Lies

With New York prosecutors' case against Donald Trump barreling toward its end, defense lawyers pressed former attorney Michael Cohen on his criminal history and past lies Thursday as they worked to persuade jurors not to believe the star witness.

Republican Jewish Coalition Raising Minimum of $5M for Trump

The Republican Jewish Coalition announced Thursday a commitment to raise a minimum of $5 million to help support former President Donald Trump's reelection bid this fall.

Trump Asks New York's High Court to Intervene on Merchan Gag Order

Donald Trump is seeking to have New York's highest court intervene in his fight over a gag order that has seen him fined $10,000 and threatened with jail for violating a ban on commenting about witnesses, jurors, and others connected to the trial.

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Set for Comeback After 6-Year Hiatus

The popular annual runway show from Victoria's Secret, featuring supermodels with jewel-encrusted bras and angel wings, will be back this fall season after a gap of nearly six years.

Scratched Preakness Favorite Boosts Derby Champ Mystik Dan

Preakness favorite Muth is out of Saturday's race after spiking a fever, trainer Bob Baffert said Wednesday.

Tom Brady Regrets Netflix Roast's Impact on Family

Former NFL star quarterback Tom Brady said that jokes made at his expense during a Netflix roast had a profound impact on his children, prompting him to reconsider participating in such events in the future.

Pentagon: Navy to Help Defend Gaza Aid Pier

The Navy will help defend the pier being built by the U.S. military to deliver aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza, the Pentagon announced, according to Military.com.

Haley Takes Votes From Trump in Md., W.Va, Neb.

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who hasn't been a candidate for the GOP presidential nomination since she dropped out in March, brought in significant shares of the Republican primary votes in three states Tuesday.

Overdose Deaths in the US Declined Last Year

The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data posted Wednesday. Agency officials noted the data is provisional and could change after more analysis, but that they still expect a drop when the final counts are...

Wing of Trump's Plane Hit Corporate Jet at West Palm Beach Airport

The wing of former President Donald Trump's plane, a Boeing 757, hit a corporate jet while taxiing at West Palm Beach International Airport in Florida on Sunday, a source familiar with the incident said on Tuesday.

Wing of Trump's Plane Hit Corporate Jet at West Palm Beach Airport: Source

The wing of former U.S. President Donald Trump's plane, a Boeing 757, hit a corporate jet while taxiing at West Palm Beach International Airport in Florida on Sunday, a source familiar with the incident said on Tuesday.The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement...

US Ups Making Bombs to Hit Underground Nuke Facilities

The U.S. is expanding an Army ammunition plant in southeast Oklahoma to triple monthly production of the US's biggest non-nuclear bomb, which could attack underground nuclear facilities in Iran or North Korea, Bloomberg reported.

Tree Rings Show That Last Northern Summer Was the Warmest Since Year 1

The broiling summer of 2023 was the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in more than 2,000 years, a new study found.When the temperatures spiked last year, numerous weather agencies said it was the hottest month, summer and year on record. But those records only go back to...

Shani Louk's Father: Photo Shows 'Darkness' of Hamas

The father of murdered Israeli concertgoer Shani Louk appeared at a pro-Israel rally in New York on Monday and said the photo of his daughter's lifeless body being displayed by Hamas terrorists shows the "darkness" Israel is facing.

Trump's NYC Trial Slammed by 4 Allies as 'Sham'

Four of former President Donald Trump's allies attended his business records trial in New York City Tuesday, telling the press during a break that the proceedings are a sham.

Trump: Tariffs Needed on All Chinese Goods

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Tuesday the Biden administration's new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, semiconductors and medical products should be applied to other types of vehicles and products.

Migration Tracking Group: 76 Million Were Displaced Within Their Countries in '23

Conflicts and natural disasters left a record nearly 76 million people displaced within their countries last year, with violence in Sudan, Congo, and the Middle East driving two-thirds of new movement, a top migration monitoring group said Tuesday.

Blinken on Unannounced Ukraine Visit: Aid Is 'on the Way'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that American military aid on its way to Ukraine will make a "real difference" on the battlefield, as the top diplomat made an unannounced visit to reassure an ally facing a fierce new Russian offensive.

Miss. Gov. Reeves Signs Trans Bathroom Restriction Law

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that he has signed a new law regulating transgender people's use of bathrooms, locker rooms, and dormitories in public education buildings.

Man Pleads Guilty to Driving Truck Into White House Fence

A 20-year-old man from Missouri pleaded guilty on Monday to crashing a rented truck into a White House fence in a quixotic bid to "seize political power."Sai Varshith Kandula drove a U-haul truck into a fence surrounding the White House in May of last year.Kandula was...

Collapsed Baltimore Bridge to Be Blasted to Pieces

U.S. crews in Baltimore plan to set off controlled explosions on Monday to allow them to remove a portion of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the bow of the massive container ship that toppled the span in March.

Sen. Vance: Michael Cohen Can't Be Believed

U.S. Sens. JD Vance, R-Ohio, and Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., attended Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal trial on Monday in a show of support for the former president.

Fareed Zakaria: N.Y. Indictment Only Brought to Get Trump

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says President Joe Biden and Democrat prosecutors are "indicting him into the White House," and he has what might be considered an unlikely member of the media in agreement.

LA's Iranian Jews Show Support for Israel, Not Iran

There is a faction of Iranian Jews in Los Angeles' "Tehrangeles" pledging allegiance to Israel and not Iran amid the war on Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Iranians in "Tehrangeles" - an area near Beverly Hills - rejected the extremist Iranian regime and joined counterprotesters...

Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott Is Running for Reelection to 5th Term

Republican Gov. Phil Scott is running for reelection to a fifth two-year term in the largely blue state of Vermont.Scott announced his reelection bid on Saturday, saying there's more work to do."During my four terms as Governor, my team and I have worked to grow the...

Earnings Bolster US Stocks But Crucial Inflation Report Looms

A strong earnings season and blockbuster reports from tech industry titans fueled a U.S. stock market rebound from the first real swoon of 2024. Next week's inflation data could determine whether the good vibes continue. The benchmark S&P 500 index is up over 9% for the...

Schools Turn to Artificial Intelligence to Spot Guns as Companies Press Lawmakers for State Funds

Kansas could soon offer up to $5 million in grants for schools to outfit surveillance cameras with artificial intelligence systems that can spot people carrying guns. But the governor needs to approve the expenditures and the schools must meet some very specific...

NYC's Rikers Island Jail Gets a Kid-friendly Visitation Room Ahead of Mother's Day

It's probably the last place a mom wants to spend Mother's Day with her kids. But a family visiting space at New York City's notorious Rikers Island jail complex is a little more kid-friendly after a colorful redesign by the Children's Museum of Manhattan.The jail opened...

San Francisco's Free Hooch for Homeless Program Under Fire

San Francisco's program offering free alcohol to homeless people struggling with alcoholism has come under fire, with a tech CEO questioning its effectiveness and ethics, the New York Post reported.

GOP Senators to IRS: Probe Nonprofits Backing Pro-Palestinian Protests

Several Republican senators are pressing the IRS to investigate nonprofit organizations that have backed pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, reported The Hill.

Hillary Chided for 'Young People Know Nothing' Remark

Hillary Clinton riled up the masses on social media after saying young Americans don't know anything about history.

Human Smuggler Nabbed in Rio Grande Valley

A human smuggling guide was apprehended on the border recently, and cameras caught it all.

NBC News: CBP Probing Mexico Partying

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has launched anΒ investigation intoΒ two CBP officials who reportedly partied in Mexico with a tequila mogul.

Steve Bannon Loses Jan. 6 Subpoena Appeal

A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday upheld the conviction of Steve Bannon, a former top adviser to Donald Trump, for defying a subpoena from the congressional panel that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Speaker Johnson Promises to Protect Jack Smith's Job

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., stated right after the motion to vacate the speaker's chair was tabled that he would not use congressional funding powers to stop special counsel Jack Smith from pursuing former President Donald Trump.

Cornell President: Retirement Decision 'Is Mine Alone'

Cornell University President Martha Pollack on Thursday announced her retirement after seven years, adding in a statement the decision was "mine and mine alone."

Cornell President: Retirement Decision 'Is Mine Alone'

Cornell University President Martha Pollack on Thursday announced her retirement after seven years, adding in a statement the decision was "mine and mine alone."

BLM Org Sues Foundation Funding College Protests

Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc. (BLMGNF) is suing its former partner, the Tides Foundation, claiming the fund has not delivered on more than $33 million in donations promised to the social activist group, the New York Post first reported.

FreedomWorks: Trump Populism Led to Us Shutting Down

FreedomWorks, a conservative group founded in 1984 that helped turn the Tea Party movement into a national political force, is shutting down.

Lawyer: Florida Deputies Who Fatally Shot US Airman Had Wrong Apartment

The family of a 23-year-old Black U.S. Air Force airman who was fatally shot by sheriff's deputies at his off-base apartment in Florida last week will join civil rights attorney Ben Crump for a news conference Thursday calling for transparency in the investigation.

Hungary's Orban Embraces China's Xi on State Visit

Hungarian soldiers on horseback joined President Tamas Sulyok to give Chinese President Xi Jinping a warm welcome in the grounds of Budapest's spectacular Buda Castle on Thursday on the third and final stop on Xi's first European tour in five years.

Ringo Starr Responds to New Beatles Documentary: I Love It

The new Beatles documentary was released on Disney+ today and Ringo Starr has admitted, while initially having mixed feelings about the film, he had nothing but praise for it.

Trump Rages at Judge Merchan's Gag Order Jail Threat

Former President Donald Trump Wednesday raged at New York Judge Juan Merchan's threat to put him in jail over violating a gag order prohibiting him from speaking out about jurors, witnesses, and others involved in his ongoing business records case in Manhattan.

Biden Campaign Launches $14M Advertising Push

President Joe Biden's campaign announced that it's spending $14 million in new advertising dollars across the nation's battleground states, including advertising that will attack former President Donald Trump's efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.

Biden Campaign Launches $14M Advertising Push

President Joe Biden's campaign announced Wednesday that it's spending $14 million in new advertising dollars across the nation's battleground states, including advertising that will attack former President Donald Trump's efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, or...

Taiwan Military Ready for China Moves Around New President's Inaugural

Taiwan's military is prepared for any moves China may make around the time President-elect Lai Ching-te takes office later this month, the island's deputy defense minister said Wednesday.

House GOP Turns to K-12 Schools in Antisemitism Probe

Leaders of three large public school systems told a congressional panel Wednesday that they're fighting antisemitism with education and, when necessary, discipline, rejecting accusations that they have allowed hate to go unchecked.

Storms Battering Midwest Bring Tornadoes, Hail, Strong Winds

Severe storms continued to barrel through the Midwest early Wednesday, unleashing a curtain of heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes that forecasters warned could spill out of the region.

Idaho Seeks to Revive 'Abortion Trafficking' Law in US Appeals Court

A lawyer for the state of Idaho on Tuesday urged a federal appeals court to revive a 2023 state law making it a crime to help a minor cross state lines for an abortion without her parent's consent, which a lower court judge had blocked in November.

Idaho Seeks to Revive 'Abortion Trafficking' Law in US Appeals Court

A lawyer for the state of Idaho on Tuesday urged a federal appeals court to revive a 2023 state law making it a crime to help a minor cross state lines for an abortion without her parent's consent, which a lower court judge had blocked in November."The law is narrow, and...

Boy Scouts of America Changing Name to More Inclusive Scouting America After Years of Woes

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America. It's a significant shift as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims and seeks to focus on inclusion.The...

Pro-Palestinian Encampment Cleared at UC San Diego

Nearly 200 police officers in riot gear broke up a pro-Palestinian encampment Monday at the University of California San Diego.

Rep. Don Bacon Files Resolution to Censure Rep. Omar

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., on Tuesday introduced a resolution to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., for her remarks about Jewish students and antisemitism.

Biden Condemns Antisemitism at Holocaust Memorial

President Joe Biden on Tuesday warned that the threat of antisemitism is growing, in remarks honoring the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust, as his support for Israel's assault on Gaza divides his Democratic Party.

New Ad Targets Trump Family Separation Policy

The Biden campaign on Tuesday will launch a digital ad to remind Latino voters of former President Donald Trump's family separation policy at the border, which resulted in nearly 4,000 children being taken from their parents, Axios reported.

Idaho Will Seek to Revive 'Abortion Trafficking' Law in US Appeals Court

Idaho will urge a federal appeals court Tuesday to revive a 2023 law making it a crime to help a minor cross state lines for an abortion without her parent's consent, which a judge blocked in November.

Japan Tells US That Biden's 'Xenophobia' Comment Is Regrettable

Japan has described as "regrettable" President Joe Biden's comment that "xenophobia" is stifling the Asian nation's economic growth, the top government spokesperson said Tuesday.

Democrat Rep. Tim Kennedy Sworn In, Narrowing GOP Majority

Rep. Tim Kennedy, D-N.Y., took his oath on the House floor Monday, succeeding retired Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., tipping the balance of power with the GOP holding just a one-vote margin on any partisan vote, The Hill reported.

Former GOP Ga. Lt. Gov. Duncan to Back Biden Over Trump

Republican former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who served under Gov. Brian Kemp for one term from 2019-2023, said Monday he will be backing President Joe Biden in November's election and doesn't understand why so many in the GOP stand behind Donald Trump.

Fewer Low-Income Americans Took Out Mortgages in 2023

Fewer low-income Americans took out mortgage loans last year than 2020, real estate broker Redfin said in a report Monday, as steep interest rates make homebuying less affordable.

Rep. Greene Could Trigger Motion to Vacate on Monday

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., could trigger her motion to vacate the House speakership on Monday, a source told Newsmax Senior Congressional Correspondent Kilmeny Duchardt.

US Flounders as Sea Drone Warfare Gains Significance

The U.S. Navy's efforts to build a fleet of unmanned vessels are faltering because the Pentagon remains wedded to big shipbuilding projects, according to some officials and company executives, exposing a weakness as sea drones reshape naval warfare. The lethal effectiveness...

Moscow: NATO Drills Preparation for Potential Conflict With Russia

NATO's four-month long military exercises near Russia's borders, known as Steadfast Defender, are proof the alliance is preparing for a potential conflict with Russia, a spokeswoman for Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

Small Caps Struggle as Elevated Interest Rates Take a Toll

The prospect of interest rates remaining elevated as the Federal Reserve battles inflation is further clouding the outlook for shares of smaller U.S. companies, which have lagged broader markets this year. Small cap stocks surged at the end of 2023, as expectations grew...

What we Learned from Local Votes Ahead of Looming UK General Election

Millions of voters in England cast ballots Thursday in an array of local elections, the last big test before a looming U.K. general election that all indicators suggest will see the Labour Party return to power after 14 years in the wilderness.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was...

King Charles III's Openness About Cancer Has Helped Him Connect with People in Year after Coronation

King Charles III's decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling coronation at Westminster Abbey.Charles has used his illness to highlight the need...

Ukraine Marks Its Third Easter at war under Fire from Russian Drones

As Ukraine marked its third Easter at war, Russia launched a barrage of drones concentrated in Ukraine's east where the situation on the front line is worsening. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukrainians in an Easter address to be united in prayer and called God an...

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