Exonerated member of ‘Central Park Five’ wins primary, nearly assuring seat on NYC Council
A member of the “Central Park Five” is a step closer to winning a seat on the New York City Council.
Suspect, 40, arraigned on murder charges in Philadelphia mass shooting that killed 5
A 40-year-old accused of killing a man in a house and then gunning down four others “seemingly at random” on the streets of a southwest Philadelphia neighborhood before surrendering to police officers has been arraigned on murder and other charges.
Mass shootings claim lives at gatherings over the July Fourth holiday
Mass shootings broke out at festivals, block parties and other gatherings in a handful of cities this week as the U.S. celebrated the Fourth of July.
World swelters to unofficial hottest day on record
The entire planet sweltered to the unofficial hottest day in human recordkeeping July 3, according to University of Maine scientists at the Climate Reanalyzer project.
Plan to demolish house where 4 University of Idaho students were slain prompts objections
Objections have been raised to demolishing the house where four University of Idaho students were killed, with a lawyer saying it should be perserved until trial is held for the man charged in the deaths.
Judge limits Biden administration in working with social media companies
A judge on Tuesday prohibited several federal agencies and officials of the Biden administration from working with social media companies about “protected speech,” a decision called “a blow to censorship” by one of the Republican officials whose lawsuit prompted the ruling.
Revelers across the US brave heat and heavy downpours to celebrate Fourth of July
Revelers across the nation braved heat and heavy downpours to take part in Fourth of July activities Tuesday, celebrating the nation’s founding with parades, fireworks and hot dog eating contests at a time of lingering political divisions.
Suspicious powder found at the White House when Biden was gone was cocaine, AP sources say
A preliminary test has shown that a suspicious substance found at the White House on Sunday was cocaine.
Miki Sudo successfully defends hot dog-eating title; stormy weather delays men’s contest
Defending champion Miki Sudo forced down 39 1/2 hot dogs and buns to claim a ninth women’s title in Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will not testify at his impeachment trial, attorney says
A lawyer for embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says the Republican will not testify in his upcoming impeachment trial.