Speaker Johnson backs congressional stock ban, cites 'a few bad actors'
WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson publicly voiced his support on Wednesday for a ban on members trading individual stocks, fueling a push that has picked up support from key players in recent months.
“I’m in favor ...Read more
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments over birthright citizenship
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court justices will give a first glimpse Thursday of how they intend to handle the Trump administration’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, in oral arguments on cases that could focus more...Read more
Trial for teen charged with Maryland high school shooting set to begin next week
BALTIMORE — The teen charged in the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Warren Grant at Joppatowne High School is set to stand trial next week.
Jaylen Prince, 16, is charged as an adult with murder, first- and second-degree ...Read more
SpaceX launches latest Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX knocked out another Starlink launch from Florida's Space Coast on Wednesday afternoon.
A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 28 of the company’s internet satellites lifted off at 12:38 p.m. Eastern time from Cape Canaveral ...Read more
Cassie Ventura testifies Sean 'Diddy' Combs threatened to release sex freakoff videos to 'ruin' her
NEW YORK — In the moments Sean “Diddy” Combs was losing his grip on Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, he threatened to release humiliating footage of her engaging in dehumanizing sex acts with strangers at his direction...Read more
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'FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES'
Rated R for strong violent/grisly accidents, and language.
What it’s about: The sixth installment in the 25-year-old franchise sees an extended family plagued by freak accidents because ...Read more
House Democratic leaders plan to vote to kill Michigan congressman's Trump impeachment bid
WASHINGTON — House Democratic leaders told rank-and-file members privately Wednesday that they will vote to table U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar's resolution aiming to impeach President Donald Trump ― an announcement that was...Read more
Top Florida officials ramp up criticism of judge who blocked state immigration arrests
MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top officials have ramped up their criticism of a federal judge in Miami who recently blocked the enforcement of a new state law that makes it a crime for undocumented immigrants to ...Read more
Florida lawyer fined for trying to register to vote in Georgia Senate runoffs
ATLANTA — The State Election Board on Tuesday fined a Florida lawyer $3,500 after he attempted to register to vote in Georgia and encouraged other Republicans to follow his lead.
Bill Price, an attorney in Panama City, ...Read more
Jennifer Lopez needed facial stitches due to AMAs rehearsal injuries
NEW YORK — Love might not cost a thing but performing sure does. Jennifer Lopez hurt herself during rehearsals for the American Music Awards she’s hosting later this month and took to social media to show off her ...Read more
Wonderfront 2025 festival full performance schedule and critic's picks
SAN DIEGO — With more than 100 performances scheduled on seven stages between Friday and Sunday, the 2025 Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival promises to be a marathon weekend whose celebratory bayside party vibe should ...Read more
Palestinians face stark uncertainty as Trump tours Middle East
JERUSALEM – As President Donald Trump focuses on cutting new deals during his first major foreign trip to Arab Gulf states this week, questions still linger over the long-term impact of the termination of hundreds of ...Read more
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hits back at 'disrespectful men' over GOP Medicaid cuts
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hit back at “disrespectful men” early Wednesday after Republican lawmakers tried to shut down her criticism of deep health cuts in President Donald Trump’s sprawling budget bill.
The ...Read more
Mom supported son's plan for school shooting and bought him ammo, Texas cops say
A mother is accused of supporting her son’s plot to carry out a mass shooting at a middle school and buying him ammo and gear to do so, Texas officials say.
Ashley Rosalinda Pardo, 33, was arrested Monday, May 12, on a ...Read more
Trump urges Syria's new leader to expel 'Palestinian terrorists'
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Donald Trump met Wednesday with Syria’s new leader, praising him as a “young, attractive guy” and urging him to rid his country of “Palestinian terrorists.”
Trump also urged ...Read more
Q&A: Linda Perry revs up with 4 Non Blondes reunion, new film and solo album
SAN DIEGO — As her reunited band 4 Non Blondes prepares to kick off its first run of concert dates since 1994 at this weekend’s Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival in San Diego, Linda Perry has at least two messages for ...Read more
Colorado teacher, nicknamed 'Mr. Pedophile' by students, arrested in connection to child sex assault
DENVER — The Littleton man arrested Monday on charges of child sex assault groomed his students on social media to gain their trust and “ultimately committed unspeakable acts for his own benefit,” Douglas County ...Read more
Sound Advice: Smart value on an electric toothbrush and turntable repairs
Best of both worlds toothbrush: I have written about high-frequency vibration toothbrushes for several years now, and it has been a popular topic with readers. These toothbrushes use micro-vibrations to deliver an ...Read more
Sacramento leaders debates budget cuts to skate park, police department
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento’s 28th & B Skate Park and vacant positions within the police department headlined Tuesday night’s budget discussion.
The City Council meeting marked the first time elected leaders and...Read more
Teens' bill would expand protections against antisemitism in Nevada
Two Las Vegas teens are lobbying Nevada lawmakers to add a definition of antisemitism to state law — all before the pair is eligible to vote.
Ethan Cohen, 15, a sophomore at Meadows School, and Meyer DeLee, 14, a ...Read more
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