NEW YORK — After five weeks of testimony from Harvey Weinstein ’s accusers and other prosecution witnesses at his sex crimes retrial, his defense has started presenting its own witnesses. […]
Prosecution rests in trial of Karen Read who’s charged in death of Boston police officer boyfriend
The prosecution in the second trial of Karen Read rested Thursday after about a month of testimony spotlighting evidence from the scene and witnesses who heard the defendant repeatedly say […]
Judge throws out murder charge against Michigan officer who struck a fleeing man
A judge dismissed a murder charge against a Michigan police officer who struck a fleeing man with his unmarked SUV, saying his role with a federal task force gives him […]
Supreme Court backs Utah oil railroad expansion, endorsing limited version of key environmental law
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court backed a multibillion-dollar oil railroad expansion in Utah on Thursday, endorsing a limited interpretation of a key environmental law. The unanimous decision comes after an […]
7 shot at park in Washington state, police say
Police in Washington state say seven people were shot and wounded, three of them critically, at a park in a Tacoma suburb LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Seven people were shot and […]
Harvard holds commencement amid Trump funding cuts, threats to international students
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard University is holding its commencement Thursday at a pivotal moment, when its place as one of the world’s leading higher education institutions is under what increasingly […]
Missing family’s boat found in Alaska waters along with human remains
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Nearly a year after the U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for a family of four missing after the boat they were on capsized in waters off […]
217 days and counting: Trump’s rules slow the release of migrant children to their families
WASHINGTON — Dressed in a pink pullover, the 17-year-old girl rested her head in her hands, weighing her bleak options from the empty room of an shelter in Poughkeepsie, New […]
DeSantis signs law imposing tougher penalties for abandoning pets during disasters
Legislation signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will impose tougher penalties on people who abandon pets during natural disasters, a measure inspired by the rescue of a dog […]
Man charged in Connecticut mall shooting that wounded 5
A 19-year-old man was charged with assault and weapons crimes after he allegedly shot five people at a Connecticut mall during a dispute, authorities said Wednesday. Tajuan Washington, who was […]