GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A jury couldn’t reached a unanimous verdict Thursday in the second-degree murder trial of a Michigan police officer who shot Patrick Lyoya, a Black man, following […]
More older Americans worry Social Security won’t be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON — As the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered in by the Trump administration, an increasing share of older Americans — particularly Democrats — aren’t […]
FBI director says bureau needs more funding than what Trump administration budget proposal calls for
WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel broke with the Trump administration Wednesday over a budget proposal that would dramatically slash funding for the bureau, telling lawmakers, “We need more than […]
Civil rights leaders say acquittals in Tyre Nichols’ death highlight the need for police reform
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After three former Memphis police officers were acquitted Wednesday in the beating death of Tyre Nichols, community and civil rights leaders expressed outrage over another disappointment in […]
1 student killed and 2 wounded in stabbing outside Southern California high school
SANTA ANA, Calif. — One student was killed and two others were wounded in a stabbing in front of a Southern California high school Wednesday, authorities said. The three male […]
Salt Lake City and Boise make pride flags official city emblems, skirting flag ban laws
SALT LAKE CITY — The Democratic controlled cities of Salt Lake City and Boise adopted new city flags this week showing support for LGBTQ+ people in defiance of their states’ […]
A woman who called a Black child a slur has raised a backlash but also tons of money
___ NOTE CONTENTS: This story contains a term that refers to a racial slur. ___ A video showing a Minnesota woman at a playground last week openly admitting to using […]
Judge says Bryan Kohberger’s family can attend upcoming trial in University of Idaho killings
A judge says Bryan Kohberger’s immediate family members may attend his upcoming quadruple-murder trial in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, even if they might be called […]
Washington governor signs rent-control bill into law
Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill into law Wednesday that sets limits on rent increases, making the state among the first in the nation to provide protections for […]
Hiker dead after fall at Utah’s Arches National Park
A 77-year-old man from Germany has died after falling on a hike at Arches National Park in Utah, authorities said Wednesday. Rudolf Peters, from the town of Haltern am See […]