4 Officers Killed in N.C. at Disadvantage as Shots Rained From Above

Law enforcement officers with an arrest warrant demanded that a man come out of a house in North Carolina before four were killed by gunfire, the victims unable to survive shots coming from inside the dwelling, a witness and officials said Tuesday.

EU Probes Meta Over Election Misinformation, Deceptive Content

The European Union has intensified its scrutiny of Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, launching an investigation to ensure the tech giant bolsters its defenses against misinformation and foreign interference, particularly in the lead-up to pivotal EU elections, Breitbart reported.

Brown Caves to Protesters, to Hold Israel Divestment Vote

Brown University "conceded" to student protesters who have been encamped for days on the Providence, Rhode Island, campus in violation of policy, acquiescing to hold a vote in the fall on their proposal that the school divest from Israeli interests.

EU Probes Meta Over Election Misinformation, Deceptive Content

The European Union has intensified its scrutiny of Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, launching an investigation to ensure the tech giant bolsters its defenses against misinformation and foreign interference, particularly in the lead-up to pivotal E.U. elections, ...

Trump Says States Should Decide on Prosecuting Women for Abortions; No Comment on Pill

Former President Donald Trump says in a new interview it should be left to the states whether to prosecute women for abortions or whether to monitor pregnancies. He declined to comment on access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which has been embroiled in an intense legal...

Brown Caves to Protesters, to Hold Israel Divestment Vote

Brown University "conceded" to student protesters who have been encamped for days on the Providence, Rhode Island, campus in violation of policy, acquiescing to hold a vote in the fall on their proposal that the school divest from Israeli interests.

Sen. Rick Scott: DOJ Should Prosecute Pro-Palestine Protesters

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is calling on the Justice Department to prosecute pro-Palestine student groups that have engaged in acts of violence in the wake of escalating anti-Israel protests on college campuses nationwide.

Sec. Austin: 'Possible' US Forces Are Fired on Near Gaza

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday that it's "possible" that American troops will be fired at while establishing a floating pier off the coast of Gaza.

United Methodists Begin to Reverse Longstanding Anti-LGBTQ Policies

United Methodist delegates began making historic changes in their policies on sexuality on Tuesday - voting without debate to reverse a series of anti-LGBTQ policies.The delegates voted to delete mandatory penalties for conducting same-sex marriages and to remove their...

Trump: Netanyahu 'Rightfully' Criticized for Oct. 7 Attack

Former President Donald Trump heaped criticism on Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the Israeli prime minister has been "rightfully criticized" for Iranian-backed Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attack.

College Democrats Praise Campus Uprisings, Criticize Biden

College Democrats of America released a statement Tuesday that praised the multiple antisemitic uprisings on college campuses across the country.

Dow Falls 570 as Markets Weigh Wage Data, Fed Meet

U.S. stocks ended lower Tuesday as markets weighed economic data showing rising labor costs and deteriorating consumer confidence on the eve of a key Federal Reserve policy meeting to decide the direction of interest rates.

Legal Experts: Jailing Trump Could Ignite 'Mass Protests'

Following the imposition of a contempt of court fine on Tuesday against former President Donald Trump, legal experts have cautioned that a threatened jail term by the judge could lead to widespread upheaval.

Sen. Manchin Aims to Undo Biden Permitting Rule

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, the chair of the Senate Energy Committee, said he wants to undo the Biden administration's final rule on permitting, according to The Hill.

Obama Joining Ill. Delegation at Dem National Convention

Former President Barack Obama will join several elected officials and party leaders as delegates from Illinois at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer, with some watchers saying he could draw attention away from President Joe Biden.

Panel: Mammograms Should Start at Age 40

Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger, at age 40, according to an influential U.S. task force. Women ages 40 to 74 should get screened every other year, the group said. Previously, the task force had said women could choose to start breast...

Gallup Poll: Immigration Remains Top Issue for Voters

Immigration for the third month in a row topped a list of Americans' top issues facing the United States, outpacing concerns about the economy and the government, according to a new poll from Gallup released Tuesday.

Lawmakers Say NYC Must Help Family of Late Firefighter

Outraged New York City lawmakers on both sides of the aisle called on Mayor Eric Adams and the FDNY to help the family of a terminated firefighter who died of a heart attack after he was let go to help pay for the city's migrants.

Sources: DEA to Reclassify Marijuana in a Historic Shift

The Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country.

Sen. Cotton: 'Fanatical Students' Behind Campus Takeovers

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said the students taking over college campuses across the country  are "fanatical" and "deeply troubled" but "easily detained" nonetheless, adding that university administrators need to respond, regain control, and "restore law and order."

8 Newspapers Sue Microsoft, Open AI for Article Theft

Eight newspapers filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Microsoft and OpenAI alleging the tech films have illegally pulled millions of copyrighted articles into their artificial intelligence products at the expense of publishers.

Supreme Court Won't Halt Texas Age Verification for Online Porn

The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to block a Texas law requiring online age verification in order to access pornographic websites in a case pitting the Republican-led state's effort to keep adult content away from minors against constitutional free speech protections.

Confidence of US Consumers Continues to Decline

U.S. consumer confidence deteriorated for the third straight month as Americans continue to fret about their short-term financial futures with prices and interest rates still elevated.

Rep. Kat Cammack: MTG's Push to Oust Speaker 'Dead'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is "dead," as the Republican conference lacks the "willpower" to remove him, according to Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla.

Speaker Johnson: Columbia Protests 'Not Protected Free Speech'

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University have crossed the line.At a news conference Tuesday, Johnson said these protests are not protected free speech."They are threatening students lives and chanting death to America,"...

Judge Approves Trump Request to Attend Son's Graduation

The presiding judge in Donald Trump's business records trial in New York has given the former president permission to attend his youngest son's high school graduation after all.

Dems Vow to Block Greene's Effort to Oust Mike Johnson

Democrat House Leadership blasted Republican lawmakers and vowed to block Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson.

N.Y. State DA Who Berated Cop: 'Humbled by My Own Stupidity'

A New York state district attorney is under investigation after police body cam video showed her getting into a heated confrontation with an officer who had stopped her for speeding.

FBI: Elder Financial Fraud Surpassed $3.4B in 2023

Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, according to an FBI report released Tuesday that shows a rise in losses through increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics to trick the vulnerable into giving up their life savings.

Emerson Polls: Trump Leading Biden in Seven Battleground States

Former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden in seven battleground states, new polls from Emerson College Polling/The Hill found.

Newt Gingrich: Mike Johnson Doing Excellent Job

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., "is doing an excellent job" despite being challenged by "self-serving obstructionists" within the Republican conference, according to former Speaker Newt Gingrich.

W.Va. School Board Bans Girls Who Protested Trans Athlete

Five middle school girls who staged a "step out" protest and refused to compete against a transgender athlete have reportedly been banned from further events.

Michael Cohen TikTok's Could Pose Problem for Prosecutors

Michael Cohen, who previously served as former President Donald Trump's attorney and is now set to testify against him in a criminal trial, is doing nightly streams on TikTok.

Trump: My Admin Would Defend Israel Against Iran

The U.S. under a second Trump administration would "be there" to help Israel defend itself against Iran, former President Donald Trump told Time magazine in an exclusive interview.

Judge Fines Trump $9,000 for Contempt of Court; Threatens Jail

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's New York criminal trial fined the former U.S. president $9,000 for contempt of court Tuesday and said he would consider jailing him if he continued to violate a gag order that bars him from making public statements about witnesses,...

Trump Would Consider Pardons for 'J-6 Patriots'

Former President Donald Trump said he may pardon all Jan. 6 defendants should he win a second term in November.

Trump Vows to Use Military to Deport Illegal Migrants

Former President Donald Trump vowed to use the National Guard or other military troops to deport millions of illegal migrants if he's elected to another term in the White House.

Emerson Poll: Gallego Leads Lake in Ariz. Senate Race

Just over 45% of Arizona's registered voters say they support Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego over Republican Kari Lake, who is backed by slightly more than 43% in the state's Senate race, according to a new poll by Emerson College Polling/The Hill.

GOP's Dickson Runs Tuesday in 2-1 Dem-Owned District

Voters in an upstate New York congressional district will choose between a Democrat regarded by many as the natural successor to the longtime congressman who vacated the seat earlier this year and a Republican with crossover appeal in a special election Tuesday.

Emerson Poll: Gallego Leads Lake in Ariz. Senate Race

Just over 45% of Arizona's registered voters say they support Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego over Republican Kari Lake, who is backed by slightly more than 43% in the state's Senate race, according to a new poll by Emerson College Polling/The Hill. Gallego's just over 2 point...

N.Y. Special Election in Dem-Owned District to Fill Dem Rep. Higgins' Seat

Voters in an upstate New York congressional district will choose between a Democrat regarded by many as the natural successor to the longtime congressman who vacated the seat earlier this year and a Republican with crossover appeal in a special election Tuesday.

US Treasury to Borrow $243 Billion in Q2, Higher Than January Forecast

The U.S. Treasury said on Monday it expects to borrow $243 billion in the second quarter, $41 billion more than the January estimate largely due to lower cash receipts, partially offset by a higher cash balance at the beginning of the quarter.

Russia: US Hypocritical Over ICC's Potential Israel Arrest Warrants

Russia said Tuesday the United States was being hypocritical by opposing the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation of Israel but supporting the court's warrant for the arrest of President Vladimir Putin.

Trump Trial to Resume With Banker's Testimony

Donald Trump's business records criminal trial is resuming in New York Tuesday with testimony from a banker familiar with accounts involved in the case.

China Maintains 'Unprecedented Access' to Americans After TikTok 'Ban'

The clock is ticking on how much time the Chinese social media app TikTok may be available in the U.S., but experts say the divest-or-ban ultimatum may be "too little, too late" when it comes to addressing the privacy and national security concerns that spurred the action.

Musk Lays Off 2 Top Execs, Plans to Cut Hundreds More

Elon Musk has dismissed two Tesla senior executives and plans to lay off hundreds more employees, frustrated by falling sales and the pace of job cuts so far, The Information reported Tuesday, citing the CEO's email to senior managers.

China Evicts COVID Whistleblower Zhang From His Own Lab

The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID19 virus in China was staging a sit-in protest after authorities locked him out of his lab.

4 Officers Killed in North Carolina Shootout

Four law officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and four other officers were wounded in a shootout at a North Carolina home, police said.

Columbia University Threatens to Expel Student Protesters Occupying Building

Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag from a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war on college campuses nationwide. The...

Russia Downs US-Supplied ATACMS Missiles Fired Toward Crimea

The Russian-backed head of Crimea said on Tuesday that long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) were shot down over the peninsula, which was annexed by Russia in 2014.

RFK Jr. Secures California Ballot Access

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent candidate, made a significant stride in his presidential bid as his campaign announced on Monday that he had successfully secured a place on California's ballot, a state with the largest number of electoral college votes in the nation.

Rep. Omar Faces Another Censure Resolution in House

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is again facing censure in the House after referring to some Jewish students at Columbia University as pro-genocide.

US Treasury to Borrow $243 Billion in Q2, Higher Than January Forecast

The U.S. Treasury said on Monday it expects to borrow $243 billion in the second quarter, $41 billion more than the January estimate largely due to lower cash receipts, partially offset by a higher cash balance at the beginning of the quarter.The second-quarter financing...

NATO Lags in Arms Delivery as Ukraine Faces Russian Advances

Despite NATO's pledges of support, delays in arms deliveries to Ukraine have allowed Russian forces to make incremental gains in the ongoing conflict, raising concerns about the alliance's ability to counter the Kremlin's aggression, the Richmond Sentinel reported.

GOP Lawmakers Urge Biden Campaign to Stop Using TikTok

Two Republican lawmakers are pressing President Joe Biden's reelection campaign to suspend its use of TikTok as long as the company is owned by ByteDance, which has ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Israel: Arrest Warrants Would Spark 'Wave of Antisemitism'

Arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court would spark a "wave of antisemitism" around the world that, in turn, threatens to sabotage hostage negotiations with the terrorist group Hamas, an Israeli official told The Times of Israel.

Retired Bishop Who Tried to Mediate Between Mexican Cartels Is Kidnapped

A retired Roman Catholic bishop who was famous for trying to mediate between drug cartels in Mexico has been kidnapped, the Mexican Council of Bishops said Monday.The church leadership in Mexico said in a statement that Msgr. Salvador Rangel, a bishop emeritus, disappeared...

US Implicates 5 Israeli Units in Rights Violations Before War

The United States found five units of Israel's security forces responsible for gross violations of human rights, the first time Washington has reached such a conclusion about Israeli forces, the State Department said Monday.

Former NSA Worker Gets Nearly 22 Years in Prison for Selling Secrets

A former National Security Agency employee who sold classified information to an undercover FBI agent he believed to be a Russian official was sentenced Monday to nearly 22 years in prison.

Pelosi Accuses MSNBC Host of Being 'Apologist' for Trump

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., accused an MSNBC host of being an "apologist" for former President Donald Trump on Monday for pointing out facts that countered a talking point she was trying to make.

Trump, DeSantis Make Peace, Discuss Fundraising for Ex-president's Campaign

Former President Donald Trump met privately with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the weekend, marking a détente between the former rivals after a brutal Republican primary contest marked by insults and bruised egos, according to three people familiar with the discussion.The...

Pelosi Accuses MSNBC Host of Being 'Apologist' for Trump

Former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Ca., accused an MSNBC host of being an "apologist" for former President Donald Trump on Monday for pointing out facts that countered a talking point she was trying to make.

Columbia Suspends Students After Call to End Gaza Camp Unheeded

Student demonstrators at Columbia University, the epicenter of pro-Palestinian protests that have erupted at US colleges, began to be suspended on Monday after defying an ultimatum to disperse.Authorities at the prestigious university in New York demanded that the protest...

Russian Troop Casualties Near Half-Million in Ukraine War

Russia's military has suffered tremendous blows on all fronts in its two-plus year war in Ukraine, with nearly a half-million military casualties plus the losses of thousands of tanks, armored fighting vehicles, and other weapons.

Texas Gov. Abbott: 'No Encampments Allowed' on Campuses

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott decreed Monday that "no encampments will be allowed" on college campuses in his state, as law enforcement cleared an impromptu gathering at the University of Texas and made several arrests.

Schumer Gets $6B N.Y. CHIP Plant Best Placed Somewhere Else

U.S. taxpayers are footing a $6 billion bill for a New York State CHIP plant that Sen. Chuck Schumer backed, but makes little sense from a business perspective, financial experts say.

Texas Gov. Abbott: 'No Encampments Allowed' on Campuses

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott decreed Monday that "no encampments will be allowed" on college campuses in his state, as law enforcement cleared an impromptu gathering at the University of Texas and made several arrests.

Schumer Gets $6B N.Y. CHIP Plant Best Placed Somewhere Else

U.S. taxpayers are footing a $6 billion bill for a New York State CHIP plant that Sen. Chuck Schumer backed, but makes little sense from a business perspective, financial experts say. Despite its high taxes, excessive spending, and a poorly rated business climate, New York ...

NYPD Readies for Action at Columbia Amid Protest Uncertainty

The NYPD has assembled officers in preparation to disperse anti-Israel protesters at Columbia University, although the institution has not yet requested police intervention, as per sources, the New York Post reported.

Trump Co-Defendant Nauta Claims DOJ Unfairly Targeted Him

Walt Nauta, a valet for former President Donald Trump and a co-defendant in Trump's federal classified documents case, said the DOJ prosecuted him because he exercised his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during the preliminary stages of the investigation.

U. Protesters Arrested in Texas, Others Defy Columbia Demand to Disband

Colleges around the U.S. implored pro-Palestinian student protesters to clear out tent encampments with rising levels of urgency Monday, as police made more arrests at the University of Texas and Columbia University said it was beginning to suspend students who defied an...

Koch Brothers to Target Latino Voters for GOP

With its seven-figure voter engagement effort and ad campaign rolling out, the Libre Initiative, a nonprofit that's affiliated with the billionaire Koch brothers, is taking aim at congressional lawmakers who have supported the Biden administration's "punitive economic policies."

Prosecutors: Won't Retry Arizona Rancher Accused of Murder Near Southern Border

Prosecutors say they will not retry an Arizona rancher whose trial in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property ended last week with a deadlocked jury.The jurors in the case against George Alan Kelly were unable to reach a unanimous decision on a verdict after...

Monmouth Poll: Enthusiasm for Biden-Trump Replay Trends Up

Enthusiasm for a general election rematch between Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump and President Joe Biden is up 12 points, but 60% of voters remain unexcited about the choices for president, according to a new Monmouth poll released Monday.

La. Supreme Court OKs New Affluent City Secession

After a decade-long legal tussle, affluent white residents in Louisiana have secured approval to carve out their own city, sparking debate over racial segregation and economic fallout in Baton Rouge.

GOP States Challenge Fed Rule on Trans Students' Rights

At least five Republican state attorneys general are challenging a federal regulation that seeks to protect the rights of transgender students in the nation's schools.

United Methodists Prepare for Votes on Lifting LGBTQ Bans

United Methodist delegates are heading into the homestretch of their first legislative gathering in five years - one that appears on track to make historic changes in lifting their church's longstanding bans on same-sex marriage and the ordination of LGBTQ clergy.

Stocks Finish Higher as Investors Focus on Fed Moves

U.S. stocks ended higher Monday, with sharp gains for Tesla and Apple leading the way, as investors looked toward what the Federal Reserve would say about the interest rate outlook after its policy meeting this week.

Bill Would Force AG to Detail Effect of Border Crisis on Law Enforcement

A new bill could force Attorney General Merrick Garland to detail how the surge of illegal migrants at the southern border is affecting law enforcement around the nation.

Mike Johnson Slams Intl Court for Targeting Netanyahu

House Speaker Mike Johnson said potential arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hauge against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials would be a "lawless action."

Actor Gérard Depardieu Will Be Tried for Alleged Sexual Assaults on a Film Set

French actor Gérard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October over the alleged sexual assaults in 2021 of two women on the set of a film, prosecutors announced Monday.The 75-year-old actor, who previously has denied any wrongdoing, was detained for questioning by...

FCC Fines Wireless Carriers $200M for Sharing Location Data

The Federal Communications Commission Monday fined the largest U.S. wireless carriers nearly $200 million for illegally sharing access to customers' location information.

Three Law Enforcement Officers Killed in North Carolina, Police Say

Three law enforcement officers were killed and another four were shot and wounded in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a suspect was found dead, police said on Monday.Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department chief Johnny Jennings said at a press conference that the three...

WSJ: Russia Exploits Advantages in Delays of Ukraine Aid

Although President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed legislation allowing long-awaited foreign aid to Kyiv, it didn't come in time to prevent Russia from seizing several villages in eastern Ukraine over the past week.

Pro-Palestine Protesters Defy Columbia Deadline to Disband or Be Suspended

Colleges around the U.S. implored pro-Palestinian student protesters to clear out tent encampments with rising levels of urgency Monday, including an ultimatum from Columbia University for students to sign a form and leave the encampment by the afternoon or face...

Billionaire Ackman: Too Late to Dump Biden, Trump Rising

The "biggest mistake" Democrats have made is stoking President Joe Biden's "false confidence" that he can win another term in the Oval Office, billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is warning.

Intl Court Arrests Could Imperil Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire

The United States and its allies have expressed concern the International Criminal Court (ICC) could issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials, scuttling a proposed cease-fire with Hamas, Bloomberg reports.

MTA Barred From Using Facial Recognition on Fare Beaters

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York has been barred from using facial recognition technology to catch fare beaters, according to Gothamist.

DA Fani Willis Skips Debate

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis skipped the Georgia county's first Democrat primary debate Sunday, leaving her opponent to debate an empty lectern reserved for her, WAGA-TV in Atlanta reported Monday.

Federal Court Rules State Health Plans Must Pay for Trans Care

A federal appeals court in Virginia ruled Monday that state healthcare plans must pay for transgender care.

Biden Discusses Migrant With Mexican President López Obrador

President Joe Biden spoke with his Mexican counterpart, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, about cooperating on migration policy as the U.S. leader continues to deliberate whether to take executive action that would crack down on the number of migrants arriving at the southern...

Massachusetts Dems Reject Bill to Shelter Veterans Before Migrants

A bill that would make providing shelter to U.S. military veterans a priority over migrants failed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives last week.

'Survivor' Star Sonja Christopher Dead at 87

"Survivor" alum Sonja Christopher, the first contestant to be voted off the island of the reality competition, has died at age 87.

Texas AG Paxton Sues Biden Admin Over Title IX Update

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday sued the Biden administration for expanding federal sex discrimination protections under Title IX to include LGBT students.

Biden Vows Border Security Legislation

President Joe Biden claims there will be another run at passage of border security legislation, but that is just "rhetorical posturing," skeptical officials claim.

Russell Brand Confirms Baptism: This Is My Path Now

Russell Brand has been baptized. The 48-year-old actor and comedian confirmed the news while opening up about the "intimate and personal" experience on social media.

Biden Admin Pressed on Crypto Use to Evade Sanctions

Two lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration on the use of cryptocurrency to evade sanctions in Russia, Iran and North Korea.

NCAA Under Pressure to Include Trans Athletes in Women's Sports

The NCAA is facing pressure to act on the role of transgender athletes in college sports after a small college association's recent decision to ban all trans women from women's sports.

Supreme Court Denies Peter Navarro's Bid to Stay Out of Prison

The Supreme Court on Monday denied former Trump adviser Peter Navarro's request to avoid further prison time over his contempt of Congress conviction, according to multiple reports.

Remaining Haley Voters Show Trump Vulnerabilities

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is still pulling in votes in Republican presidential primaries despite her dropping out of the race, illustrating her backers are still wary of voting for the presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Columbia University Defy Deadline to Get Out

Anti-Israel protesters at New York City's Columbia University ignored a Monday deadline to clear out tent encampments from the Manhattan campus.

House Dems Push Columbia to 'Act Decisively' Against Encampment

A group of House Democrats are putting pressure to Columbia University's board to "act decisively" in ending an "anti-Israel, anti-Jewish" encampment on the Ivy League's New York City campus or resign.

Slack Co-founder's Missing Teen Found, Man Arrested

A 26-year-old man has been charged in connection with the abduction of a child of two tech founders. Mint Butterfield, 16, was discovered Saturday by San Francisco cops in the back of a van belonging to Christopher "Kio" Dizefalo, according to police.

Jerry Seinfeld Slams 'Extreme Left, PC Crap' for Ruining Comedy

Jerry Seinfeld has taken aim at the "extreme left" and political correctness, which he said have ruined television comedy.

Columbia President Accused of 'Intellectual Theft'

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik is being accused of taking full credit for a research paper that she co-authored, according to a Yale University professor.

Trump Warning 'Many' Hostages Held by Hamas Have Died

The number of hostages still alive and being held by Hamas is "far fewer" than is believed because "many of them are gone," former President Donald Trump is warning.

Zelenskyy Urges US to Speed Up Weapons Deliveries

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that vital U.S. weapons were starting to arrive in Ukraine in small amounts and that the process needed to move faster as advancing Russian forces were trying to take advantage. Zelenskyy told a joint press conference in Kyiv...

NYC Migrant Crisis Tied to Firefighter's Death

A New York City firefighter died of a heart attack just months after being fired as part of Mayor Eric Adams' budget cuts to create funding for the city's migrant crisis.

China's Panda Diplomacy Not a Sign of 'Friendship'

While China may be signaling that it wants to "repair" relations with the U.S. after San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced that the city would receive a pair of giant pandas, some experts caution against restoring panda diplomacy.

6 Big Things from Trump's Trial You Need to Know

While New York's Democrat prosecutor is seeking to charge Donald Trump with election interference for calling a payment to a lawyer a legal expense, Trump and legal experts are decrying the actual election interference of a trial of "no crime."

Oklahoma Begins Long Cleanup After 4 Killed in Weekend Tornadoes

Small towns in Oklahoma began a long cleanup Monday after tornadoes flattened homes and buildings and killed four people, including an infant, widening a destructive outbreak of severe weather across the middle of the U.S.

China's Panda Diplomacy Not a Sign of 'Friendship'

While China may be signaling that it wants to "repair" relations with the U.S. after San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced that the city would receive a pair of giant pandas, some experts caution against restoring panda diplomacy. Even though China's practice of sending...

Anti-Israel Demonstrations Roil College Campuses

Protests are roiling college campuses across the U.S. as upcoming graduation ceremonies are threatened by disruptive demonstrators, with students and others sparring over the war in Gaza and its mounting death toll.

EPA's Strict Coal Plant Rules Will Have 'Minuscule' Impact on Climate

A series of new EPA rules that will force coal-fired and new natural gas power plants to cut or capture 90% of their emissions if they want to remain open will have a "minuscule, unmeasurable impact" on the climate and likely will drive electricity prices higher.

House, Senate Strike FAA Bill Deal, Will Not Hike Pilot Retirement Age

House and Senate negotiators said early Monday they have reached a deal to boost air traffic controller staffing and boost funding to avert runway close call incidents, but will not hike the airline pilot retirement age to 67 from 65.

Russell Brand Announces Plans to Be Baptized

Actor, stand-up comedian, and podcaster Russell Brand announced on Friday that he planned to be baptized and be "reborn" on Sunday."

Russian Forces Take Control of Village in Ukraine's Donetsk Region

Russian forces have taken the village of Semenivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region, Russia's defense ministry said Monday.

Missouri Poll: Majority Wants Crackdown on Chinese Influence

As legislation in Missouri is being weighed to protect the weed-killer product Roundup from lawsuits, a new poll in Missouri shows an overwhelming majority neither want to hand over influence in U.S. food supply, nor Missouri elections to China.

6 Big Things from Trump's Trial You Need to Know

While New York's Democrat prosecutor is seeking to charge Donald Trump with election interference for calling a payment to a lawyer a legal expense, Trump and legal experts are decrying the actual election interference of a trial of "no crime."The trial related to Michael...

At Harvard, Protesters Take Down US Flag, Raise Hamas'

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Harvard University flew three Palestinian flags off the college's University Hall on Saturday evening, The Crimson reported.

ICC Moving to Indict Netanyahu, Israeli Leaders for War Crimes

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is preparing arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials for alleged war crimes, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - a revelation that has drawn silence, if not acceptance, from the Biden administration.

Violence Erupts at UCLA Over Hamas Protests

Protests at U.S. universities showed no sign of slowing over the weekend, with more arrests on campuses across the country and skirmishes between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators at UCLA, where a tent encampment was set up last week.

Russell Brand Announces Plans to Be Baptized

Actor, stand-up comedian, and podcaster Russell Brand announced on Friday that he planned to be baptized and be "reborn" on Sunday.

Joe Biden Wins Democratic Primary in Puerto Rico

President Joe Biden won the Democratic presidential primary Sunday in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico.

NATO Mobilizes Aircraft Amid Russian Strikes in Ukraine

Following a barrage of missile strikes from Russia on Ukraine, Newsweek reported Saturday that NATO member Poland had activated its air force.

AstraZeneca Admits Its Vaxxes Cause Clots

Pharma giant AstraZeneca admitted for the first time in court documents, according to the British Telegraph, that its COVID-19 vaccine causes "rare cases" of blood clots.

Texans' Tank Dell Hurt in Florida Club Shooting

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was shot and sustained minor injuries at a Florida nightclub on Saturday night.

CBS News Poll: Voters Split on Biden, Trump; Economy Top Concern

Voters are split in three battleground states when faced with the exclusive choice of voting for either President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump, a new CBS News poll has found.

Green Party's Stein Arrested at Campus Pro-Palestinian Protest

Police arrested Green Party candidate Jill Stein on Saturday during a Gaza war protest at Washington University in St. Louis.

Trump, DeSantis Reportedly Meet Privately in Florida

With an early May donor retreat in Palm Beach coming up with potential 2024 GOP vice presidential candidates, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has reportedly met privately with presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Trump, DeSantis Reportedly Meet Privately in Florida

With an early May donor retreat in Palm Beach coming up with potential 2024 GOP vice presidential candidates, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has reportedly met privately with presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Trump Roasts Colin Jost, 'Crooked Joe'

The White House Correspondents' Dinner is famously credited for bringing a seething Donald Trump into the presidential fray during the Obama administration, then boycotted by Trump while in office.

McConnell: College Leaders 'Need to Get Control' of Antisemitism

College administrators need to take control of their campus activists take the freedom of speech into antisemitic hate speech that could prove dangerous, according to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Sunday.

Tornadoes Kill 4 in Oklahoma, Leave Massive Destruction

Tornadoes killed at least four people in Oklahoma and left thousands without power Sunday after a destructive outbreak of severe weather flattened buildings in the heart of one rural town and injured dozens of people.

Fighting in Eastern Ukraine Worsens, Kyiv's Troops Fall Back

Ukraine's top commander said on Sunday that Kyiv's outnumbered troops had fallen back to new positions west of three villages on the eastern front where Russia has concentrated significant forces in several locations.

McConnell: College Leaders 'Need to Get Control' of Antisemitism

College administrators need to take control of their campus activists take the freedom of speech into antisemitic hate speech that could prove dangerous, according to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Sunday.

Tornadoes Kill 2 in Oklahoma as Governor Issues State of Emergency for 12 Counties amid Storm Damage

Tornadoes that tore across Oklahoma left a wide trail of destruction Sunday, leveling homes and buildings and knocking out power for tens of thousands of residents. At least two people were killed, including a child.Dozens of reported tornadoes have wreaked havoc in the...

Bill Maher to Street-Blocking Protesters: 'No One Likes You'

Antisemitic activists blocking traffic lack self-awareness as they fail to create actual support for their cause for Hamas terrorists, according to HBO's "Real Time With Bill Maher."

Harvey Weinstein Hospitalized After Return to New York

Harvey Weinstein's lawyer said Saturday that the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction.

Harvey Weinstein Hospitalized After His Return to New York from Upstate Prison

Harvey Weinstein's lawyer said Saturday that the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction.Attorney Arthur Aidala said Weinstein was moved to...

France's Nuclear Weapons Should be Part of European Defense Debate, Macron Says

France's nuclear weapons should be part of the European defense debate, French President Emmanuel Macron told a group of regional newspapers on Sunday, in comments that drew fire from his political opponents ahead of EU elections in June. Macron has been more strident on...

N.Dakota Gov. Burgum Rising Trump VP Charts

North Dakota GOP Gov. Doug Burgum is reportedly surging as a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Lofty US Stocks Leave Investors Punishing Earnings Disappointments

Richly valued U.S. stocks are leaving investors with little tolerance for disappointment, raising the stakes ahead of a week in which two more technology and growth giants are set to report. Strong reports from Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet on Thursday helped propel...

Tata to Newsmax: U.S. Must Disrupt China's Fentanyl Networks

If the Biden administration wants to get serious about China and its influence on the fentanyl crisis, it should "crack down on the border" and arrest some of the Chinese drug mules to disrupt the networks, retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata told Newsmax.

Fighting in Eastern Ukraine Worsens, Kyiv's Troops Fall Back in Three Places, Says General

Fighting in eastern Ukraine has worsened, with Kyiv's troops falling back to new positions in at least three places along the front, Ukraine's top general said on Sunday.Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Telegram that his troops had taken up new positions west of the villages of...

Ukrainian 'Grandpa' Leads Over-60s Unit Fighting Russian Forces for Free

Oleksandr Taran's mobile artillery unit isn't officially part of Ukraine's military, but that hasn't stopped his men from destroying Russian targets on their own dime.

Pope Visits Venice to Speak to Inmates Behind Prison Show

Venice has always been a place of contrasts, of breathtaking beauty and devastating fragility, where history, religion, art and nature have collided over the centuries to produce an otherworldly gem of a city.

Biden Jabs Trump in Election-Year Roast at Correspondents' Dinner

President Joe Biden delivered an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner as protesters outside criticized his support for Israel's war against Hamas.

California Disney Characters Are Unionizing Decades After Florida Peers. Hollywood Plays a Role

During three years of working as a parade performer at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California, Zach Elefante always has had a second or third job to help him earn a living.Unlike the experiences of his peers at Disney's parks in Orlando, Florida, where there is a much...

Sen. Rick Scott: Stop Funding Columbia

Not only should donors stop funding Columbia University amid the antisemitic protests, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., says, but the board members should start resigning.

TikTok Creators Fear Economic Blow of US Ban

Ayman Chaudhary turned her love for reading into a living on TikTok, posting video snippets about books like those banned in schools in ultra-conservative parts of the United States.Now the online platform she relies on to support her family is poised to be banned in what...

Campus Anti-war Protesters Dig in from New York to California as Universities and Police Take Action

From New York to California, students protesting the Israel-Hamas war slept in tents at college campuses, as some universities moved to shut down encampments and arrested dozens of demonstrators.With the death toll mounting in the war in Gaza, protesters nationwide are...

US Fed to Meet amid Dwindling Hopes of Summer Rate Cuts

The US Federal Reserve is highly likely to keep interest rates unchanged later this week, as policymakers contend with a recent uptick in inflation that has sharply cut the chance of a summer start to interest rate cuts.The Fed's decision to hike interest rates and then...

Police Officer Hiring in US Increases in 2023 after Years of Decline, Survey Shows

Police departments across the United States are reporting an increase in their ranks for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 killing of George Floyd, which led to a historic exodus of officers, a survey shows.More sworn officers were hired in 2023 than...

Ukrainian 'Grandpa' Leads Over-60s Unit Fighting Russian Forces for Free

Oleksandr Taran's mobile artillery unit isn't officially part of Ukraine's military, but that hasn't stopped his men from destroying Russian targets on their own dime. "We ... get by thanks to the pension fund," the 68-year-old commander - whose call sign is "Grandpa" -...

Prince Harry to Celebrate Invictus Games Anniversary in London

Prince Harry will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of his Invictus Games at a service in St Paul's Cathedral in London on May 8th, making a rare visit back to Britain for the international sporting event he founded.Harry, who lives in the United States with his wife Meghan...

China Confronts Japanese Politicians in Disputed E. China Sea Area

China's coast guard confronted Japanese lawmakers in waters claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, China's embassy in Tokyo and Japanese media said on Sunday, the latest in a series of maritime disputes involving China and its neighbors.Chinese vessels took...

Russia Threatens West With Severe Response If Its Assets Are Touched

Russian officials threatened the West on Sunday with a "severe" response in the event that frozen Russian assets are confiscated, promising "endless" legal challenges and tit-for-tat measures. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia would never cede...

Pope Visits Venice to Speak to the Artists and Inmates behind the Biennale's Must-see Prison Show

Venice has always been a place of contrasts, of breathtaking beauty and devastating fragility, where history, religion, art and nature have collided over the centuries to produce an otherworldly gem of a city. But even for a place that prides itself on its culture of...

Musk Visits China as Tesla Seeks Self-Driving Technology Rollout

Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a surprise visit, where he is expected to meet senior officials to discuss the rollout of Full Self-Driving software and permission to transfer data overseas, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The U.S....

Biden Jabs Trump in Election-Year Roast at Correspondents' Dinner

President Joe Biden delivered an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner as protestors outside criticized his support for Israel's war against Hamas.

Trump Endorses Staggs to Replace Romney in Senate

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs as the candidate to fill Utah's U.S. Senate seat soon to be vacated by Republican Sen. Mitt Romney, KSL reported.

Blinken to Continue Cease-Fire Efforts in Saudi Arabia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia next week to discuss ongoing efforts of a negotiated cease-fire in Gaza that secures the release of the remaining hostages.Israel is currently preparing for a large-scale offensive in the southern Gaza...

Kremlin: No Grounds for Peace Talks With Ukraine

There are currently no grounds for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine due to Kyiv's formal refusal to negotiate with Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday.

Media Targets Kristi Noem Over New Book

You take the most flak when you're over the target, and it appears South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem may be directly over the target - if recent media attacks are any indication.

Residents Going Through Rubble After Tornadoes Hammer Nebraska, Iowa

Residents began sifting through the rubble Saturday after a tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as it moved for miles through farmland and into subdivisions, then slamming an Iowa town.

NY AG James Condemns Columbia Protests While on Faculty

New York State Attorney General Letitia James released a statement this week condemning the antisemitic rhetoric displayed at Columbia University, yet said she plans to remain on as a faculty member.

WH: Columbia Protester's Statements 'Dangerous, Appalling'

The White House on Friday condemned resurfaced remarks made by Khymani James, a student who served as a spokesperson for the pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia University.

Trump Impeacher Meijer Suspends Mich. Senate Bid

Former Michigan Republican Rep. Peter Meijer on Friday announced the suspension of his Senate campaign.

The US and China Talk Past Each Other on Most Issues, but at Least They're Still Talking

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his justconcluded latest visit to China with a stop at a Beijing record store where he bought albums by Taylor Swift and Chinese rocker Dou Wei in a symbolic nod to crosscultural exchanges and understanding he had been...

Trump Blasts RFK Jr. as 'Wasted Protest Vote,' 'Radical Left'

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is removing Robert F. Kennedy from nascent chatter of being a running mate and calling him "a WASTED PROTEST VOTE" that is even more "Radical Left" than President Joe Biden and "Green New Scam" artists.

Trump Secretary Graff: Stormy Auditioned for Apprentice

Stormy Daniels, the porn star who has accused former President Donald Trump of an inappropriate relationship, may have tried to audition for Trump's reality show "The Apprentice," Rhona Graff, Trump's longtime executive assistant, testified Friday.

Sen. Rubio: Iran Is Central Issue in Middle East

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said the central issue in the Middle East is not the Israel-Palestinian issue but "Iran's ambition to be a regional hegemonic power.

Browder: Putin 'Little Man,' Needs More Wars

American-born businessman and author Bill Browder, who was once a major investor in Russia, called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "little man who lacked confidence" and someone who needs more "foreign enemies" and war to survive.

Former Rock Vocalist Currie Slams Dems for 'Ineptitude'

Former Runaways vocalist Cherie Currie on Friday said she was no longer voting for Democrats and doing so now "just makes you a FOOL."

Tornadoes Collapse Buildings, Level Homes in Nebraska, Iowa

Tornadoes wreaked havoc Friday in the Midwest, causing a building to collapse with dozens of people inside and destroying and damaging hundreds of homes, many around Omaha, Nebraska.As of Friday night, there were several reports of injuries but no immediate deaths reported.

Austin: Patriot Missiles for Ukraine Part of $6B Aid Package

The U.S. will provide Ukraine additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Friday.

Trump's Lawyers Try to Discredit First Criminal Trial Witness

Donald Trump's defense team attacked the credibility Friday of the prosecution's first witness in his business records case.

Emergency Slide Falls off Delta Plane After Takeoff

The emergency exit slide fell off a Delta Airlines jet after taking off from New York en route to Los Angeles Friday, Delta said.

RFK Jr. Bemoans Lack of Protection Despite Death Threats

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. again assailed the Biden administration for refusing his many requests for Secret Service protection despite turning over "68 pages of material death threats" and having four break-ins at his home.

Calif. Bill Aiming to Ban Confidentiality Agreements When Negotiating Legislation Fails

A bill that sought to ban the use of confidentiality agreements when negotiating potential laws in California has failed to pass a state legislative committee.

Amazon to Become New TV Partner for NBA: Reports

The NBA television rights landscape is changing, with The Athletic reporting Friday that Amazon Prime Video has the "framework of a deal" in place with the league.

McConnell Reveals He 'Apologized' to Zelenskyy for Aid Delay

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., revealed in an upcoming interview that he apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the delay in sending additional foreign aid to the embattled country.

Maine Dems May Counter Nebraska Election Changes

Democrats in Maine may attempt to change the state's rules for awarding electoral votes if Republicans in Nebraska pass legislation awarding all their electoral votes to a single candidate, Politico reported.

Pro-Palestinian Student: 'Zionists Don't Deserve to Live'

A pro-Palestinian student at Columbia University justified deadly violence against Zionists in a video taken in January.

Gov. Newsom: Blackouts Not Over in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that while the state is continuing to add to its battery storage, it is not enough to avoid blackouts during heat waves, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Wall Street Closes Up as Megacap Tech Stocks Rally

U.S. stocks closed higher Friday, buoyed by a rally in megacap growth stocks following robust quarterly results from technology heavyweights Alphabet and Microsoft in addition to moderate inflation data.

TikTok General Counsel to Step Down to Fight US Law

Erich Andersen, general counsel for TikTok and Chinese parent company ByteDance, will step down from that role in June to focus on fighting efforts to force a sale of the video app in the U.S., the company said Friday.

WSJ: Biden Admin to Drop Plan to Ban Menthol Cigarettes

The Biden administration is reversing course on its plan to ban menthol cigarettes, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

GWU Protester Calls for 'Final Solution' for Jews

An anti-Israel protester at George Washington University has incited outrage on social media after being spotted with a sign that called for the "final solution," which was the Nazi plan to eliminate all Jews in World War II.

Ex-Fla. Senate President Haridopolos to Run for Congress

Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos, a Republican, has filed to run for Congress in the state's 8th congressional district.

US Corrects Productivity Data From 2019 Through 2023

The U.S. Labor Department Friday corrected productivity data from 2019 through 2023 after a computation error in off-the-clock hours worked ratios biased downward the labor hours levels underlying the productivity and costs data published last month.

State Department Delaying Sanctions Against IDF Battalion

The State Department is delaying imposing sanctions on the IDF's Netzah Yehuda battalion over alleged human rights breaches while it reviews new information provided to the U.S. by Israel, reports Axios.

Longtime CNN Anchor Poppy Harlow to Leave Network

Longtime CNN news anchor Poppy Harlow announced Friday she is leaving the network where she has worked since 2008 following the cancelation of the program she co-hosted.

Trump: Will Debate Biden 'Anywhere, Anytime, Anyplace'

Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, posted on Truth Social Friday that he is ready to debate President Joe Biden "ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, ANYPLACE."

Britain's King Charles III to Resume Public Duties Next Week

King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following a three-month break to focus on his treatment and recuperation after he was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer, Buckingham Palace said Friday.

Report: Democrat Dark Money Funds Latino Voter Turnout

A partnership between TelevisaUnivision and nonpartisan groups to register and mobilize Hispanic voters allegedly is bankrolled by Democrat-allied "dark money" groups that gave $26.8 million over the past decade, the Washington Examiner reported.

FDA: Bird Flu Traces Found in 1 in 5 Milk Samples

One in five commercial milk samples tested in a nationwide survey contained particles of the H5N1 virus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said late on Thursday, suggesting the outbreak of bird flu is more widespread than previously thought. The agency said there is no...

N.Y. Lawmakers Seek College Antisemitism Monitors

Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., and Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., want the federal government to do more to fight antisemitism at college campuses amid a surge of anti-Israel protests.

Blinken: Evidence China Trying to Interfere In Elections

The U.S. has seen evidence of Chinese attempts to "influence and arguably interfere" with the upcoming elections, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken disclosed on Friday.His comments came during an interview with CNN at the end of his three-day trip to China. Blinken had...