A federal judge in Vermont on Wednesday released a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher from immigration custody as she deals with a criminal charge of smuggling frog embryos into […]
Woman in coma after violent break-in at California home of Beanie Babies billionaire, officials say
MONTECITO, Calif. — A 42-year-old Nevada man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and kidnapping after a woman was violently attacked during a break-in last week at a Southern […]
Elon Musk criticizes Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill,’ a fracture in a key relationship
WASHINGTON — Elon Musk is criticizing the centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda, a significant fracture in a partnership that was forged during last year’s campaign and was poised […]
What we know about the escape of a former police chief and convicted killer in Arkansas
CALICO ROCK, Ark. — Officials scoured Arkansas’ rugged Ozark Mountains for a former police chief and convicted killer who escaped from prison over the weekend. Grant Hardin, who briefly served […]
A judge refuses to toss states’ lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE
A federal judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit that accuses billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency of illegally accessing government data systems, canceling government contracts […]
Why ‘wrench attacks’ on wealthy crypto holders are on the rise
The headline-grabbing tale of an Italian man who said he was kidnapped and tortured for weeks inside an upscale Manhattan townhouse by captors seeking his bitcoin highlights a dark corner […]
Ohio divorce lawyer pleads not guilty in 2013 fatal stabbing of client
CLEVELAND — An Ohio divorce attorney accused of fatally stabbing a client more than a decade ago in a plot to delay her trial pleaded not guilty Wednesday to aggravated […]
Hawaii’s governor signs new hotel tax legislation to help cope with climate change
HONOLULU — Hawaii’s governor signed legislation Tuesday that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise money to address eroding shorelines, wildfires and […]
California opens track-and-field finals to more girls after success of trans athlete
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The governing board for California high school sports is changing its competition rules at this weekend’s state track-and-field championships to allow more girls to take part amid […]
Sen. Cory Booker expands upon historic Senate floor speech for new book, ‘Stand’
NEW YORK — Sen. Cory Booker has expanded upon his historic Senate floor speech from last month into an upcoming book. “Stand” will be published Nov. 11, St. Martin’s Press […]