WASHINGTON — Jules Witcover, who cowrote one of the nation’s leading political columns for nearly three decades, died Saturday at the age of 98, his daughter Amy Witcover-Sandford said. Witcover’s […]

Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown
LAS VEGAS — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad, and some officials are […]

Judge dismisses part of lawsuit over Florida immigration detention center and moves case to another jurisdiction
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US Attorney Jay Clayton approved by judges to remain as top prosecutor in New York
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s pick to be the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan will get to stay in the job, even though he hasn’t been confirmed by the […]

Former President Jimmy Carter to be honored by USPS with commemorative Forever stamp
PLAINS, Ga. — The late President Jimmy Carter will be honored with a commemorative Forever stamp on what would have been his 101st birthday. The U.S. Postal Service will release […]

Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Zelenskyy and Europeans: Praise, security talks, more meetings
WASHINGTON — During their second meeting in the Oval Office this year, President Donald Trump said the U.S. would be willing to support European efforts to police any peace deal […]

Kohberger’s sexist, creepy behavior alarmed university faculty and students before Idaho murders
BOISE, Idaho — BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Bryan Kohberger developed a reputation for being sexist and creepy while attending a criminal justice program in the months before he killed four […]

Jury selection to begin in trial of matriarch charged with arranging her ex-son-in-law’s death
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday in the trial of the matriarch of a South Florida family on charges of orchestrating the hit man murder of […]

A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half in Gaza, UN says
UNITED NATIONS — A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas, the U.N. […]

Menendez brothers to be evaluated by parole board for release after 30 years in prison
LOS ANGELES — The Menendez brothers are set to make their cases for parole starting Thursday, marking the closest they’ve been to winning freedom from prison since their convictions almost […]