US seeks multiple life sentences for NYC bike path killer
Relatives of eight people killed in a Halloween terror attack on a New York City bike path are expected to speak at a sentencing hearing for an Islamic extremist who prosecutors say deserves multiple life sentences.
Abortion pill case moves to appeals court, on track for Supreme Court
A federal appeals court in New Orleans hears arguments Wednesday on whether a drug used in the most common method of abortion was properly approved by a government agency more than two decades ago.
Trial begins over Kari Lake’s last challenge to loss in Arizona governor’s race
A three-day trial is scheduled to begin over the only remaining legal claim in Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her loss in the Arizona governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs.
‘Mississippi miracle’: Kids’ reading scores have soared in Deep South states
Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana have seen a promising turnaround in their student reading scores after passing a series of similar literacy reforms.
Vaccine authorized for emergency use in California condors amid bird flu outbreak
California condors will receive a vaccine for a deadly strain of avian influenza that threatens the already critically endangered vulture species.
New York City turns to school gyms to house new migrants, prompting uproar
New York City has begun housing asylum seekers in public school gymnasiums.
Biden administration clarifies 1872 Mining Law; says huge Nevada lithium mine can proceed
The Biden administration says it has completed a court-ordered review that should ensure construction continues at a Nevada lithium mine, despite legal challenges brought by conservationists and tribal leaders.
AP Sources: Unknown man slipped undetected inside the home of White House official
An unknown man managed to slip undetected inside the home of White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, according to two people familiar with the investigation.
Kim Gardner steps down as St. Louis’ elected prosecutor 2 weeks sooner than planned
Embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, who had announced she would resign effective June 1, says she is leaving office immediately.
Saddleback Church appealing its ouster from the Southern Baptists on issue of women pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention says that Saddleback Church is appealing its ouster from the denomination for having women pastors on staff.