For many people old enough to remember O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, his 1995 exoneration was a defining moment in their understanding of race, policing and justice. Nearly three decades later, […]
Biden heads to his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, to talk about taxes
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is headed to his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania on Tuesday to talk about who he believes should be paying more in taxes (billionaires) and who […]
Wisconsin teen sentenced in bonfire explosion that burned at least 17
MAPLE GROVE, Wis. — An 18-year-old who triggered a bonfire explosion that injured more than a dozen people at a backyard gathering in eastern Wisconsin has been sentenced to a […]
US-China competition to field military drone swarms could fuel global arms race
As their rivalry intensifies, U.S. and Chinese military planners are gearing up for a new kind of warfare in which squadrons of air and sea drones equipped with artificial intelligence […]
US opens investigation into Ford gasoline leak, saying automaker’s remedy doesn’t fix the problem
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s auto safety agency has opened an investigation into a Ford recall for gasoline leaks from cracked fuel injectors that can cause engine fires, saying in […]
International migrants were attracted to large urban counties last year, Census Bureau data shows
ORLANDO, Fla. — International migrants were attracted to some of the largest urban counties in the U.S. last year, an influx that helped some of those areas recover from the […]
US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines
ABOARD THE USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT — A U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt has held a three-day joint exercise with its allies Japan and South Korea […]
Biden administration announces another round of loan cancellation under new repayment plan
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 206,000 borrowers as part of a new repayment plan that offers a faster route to forgiveness. The Education Department […]
Los Angeles County’s troubled juvenile halls get reprieve, can remain open after improvements
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County’s troubled juvenile detention facilities, on the verge of shutting down over safety issues and other problems, can remain open, state regulators decided Thursday. The […]
Stock market today: Asia stocks are mostly lower after Wall St rebound led by Big Tech
HONG KONG — Asia stocks were mostly lower on Friday after gains for Big Tech shares helped U.S. stock indexes claw back much of their slide from the day before. […]