A Michigan woman was arraigned Tuesday on second-degree murder and other charges after prosecutors say she drunkenly smashed her SUV into a boat club that was hosting a child’s birthday […]
These apps allow workers to get paid between paychecks. Experts say there are steep costs
NEW YORK — When Anna Branch, 37, had her hours at work reduced at the start of the pandemic in 2020, she suddenly noticed ads for an app called EarnIn. […]
Baltimore port to open deeper channel, enabling some ships to pass after bridge collapse
BALTIMORE — Officials in Baltimore plan to open a deeper channel for commercial ships to access the city’s port starting on Thursday, marking a significant step toward reopening the major […]
Moscow court rejects Evan Gershkovich’s appeal, keeping him in jail until at least June 30
MOSCOW — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain jailed on espionage charges until at least late June, after a Moscow court on Tuesday rejected his appeal that sought […]
Judge conducts hearing on request to hold Trump in contempt for social media posts
NEW YORK — A judge held a hearing Tuesday on prosecutors’ request to hold Donald Trump in contempt of court and fine him for social media posts that they say […]
Starbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the US Supreme Court
After Starbucks fired seven workers who were trying to unionize their Tennessee store, a U.S. government agency obtained a court order forcing the company to rehire them. Now, Starbucks wants […]
New federal rule bars transgender school bathroom bans, but it likely isn’t the final word
A new rule from President Joe Biden’s administration blocking blanket policies to keep transgender students from using school bathrooms that align with their gender identity could conflict with laws in […]
Richmond Mayor Stoney drops Virginia governor bid, he will run for lieutenant governor instead
RICHMOND, Va. — Democratic Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announced Tuesday that he is dropping his bid for Virginia governor in 2025 and will instead run for lieutenant governor. “After careful […]
What to know in the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has scheduled a special session to hear arguments over whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted over his efforts to undo his 2020 election […]
Columbia switches to hybrid learning amid protests over Israel’s war in Gaza
FILE – Police in Riot gear stand guard as demonstrators chant slogans outside the Columbia University campus, Thursday, April 18, 2024, in New York. U.S. colleges and universities are preparing […]