Cohen's credibility, campaigning at court and other takeaways from Trump trial's closing arguments
Lawyers in Donald Trumpโs hush money trial have sparred over evidence and witnesses as they made their closing arguments to jurors who will decide whether the Republican will be the first former American president convicted of a crime.
Defense lawyers in Tyre Nichols case want jury to hear evidence about items found in his car
A federal judge is considering whether the eventual jury at the trial of four former Memphis police officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols should hear evidence that Nichols had a hallucinogenic drug and stolen credit cards in his car that night.
Appeals court upholds retired NYPD officer's 10-year prison sentence for Capitol riot attack
A federal appeals court has upheld a retired New York Police Department officerโs conviction and 10-year prison sentence for assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege at the U.S. Capitol.
Judge nixes bid to restrict Trump statements that could endanger officers in classified records case
The judge overseeing Donald Trumpโs classified documents case in Florida has denied prosecutorsโ request to bar the former president from making public statements that could endanger law enforcement agents participating in the prosecution.
Democrats plan to nominate Biden by virtual roll call to meet Ohio ballot deadline
President Joe Biden will be formally nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee through a virtual roll call ahead of the partyโs official convention in Chicago in August โ a maneuver that will allow Biden to appear on the ballot in Ohio in this November.
22 are dead across the US after weekend tornadoes. More storms may be in store
A possible tornado that damaged homes and a school in Pennsylvania is the latest in a serious of powerful storms that first swept much of the U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend and caused at least 22 deaths.
Melinda French Gates to donate $1B over next 2 years in support of women's rights
Melinda French Gates says she will be donating $1 billion over the next two years to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally, including on reproductive rights in the United States.
The Latest | Trumpโs hush money trial enters its final leg with closing arguments set to begin
Closing arguments in Donald Trump's historic hush money trial are set to begin, giving prosecutors and defense lawyers one final opportunity to convince the jury of their respective cases before deliberations begin.
Last year's deadly heat wave in metro Phoenix didn't discriminate
The victims of last summer's staggering 31-day streak of daily temperatures reaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit and over were old and young, male and female, homeless and well-to-do, Black, white, Hispanic, Asian American and Native American.
Closing arguments, jury instructions and maybe a verdict? Major week looms in Trump hush money trial
Testimony in Donald Trumpโs New York hush money trial is wrapped up after more than four weeks and nearly two dozen witnesses, meaning the case heads into the pivotal final stretch of closing arguments, jury deliberations and possibly a verdict.
As Atlantic hurricane season begins, Florida community foundations prepare permanent disaster funds
As climate change makes storms more frequent and intense, Florida community foundations are looking for new ways to make sure they have resources on hand to support the public before, during and after a disaster.
A 19th century flag disrupts leadership at an Illinois museum and prompts a state investigation
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is under the spotlight again after a manager failed to consult a collections committee before purchasing a 21-star flag, supposedly from 1818 when Illinois became the 21st state to join the Union.
At North Carolina's GOP convention, governor candidate Robinson energizes Republicans for election
North Carolina's Republican candidate for governor Mark Robinson delivered a speech focused on the economy and education at the NCGOP Convention's Old North State Dinner in Greensboro Saturday.
Top assassin for Sinaloa drug cartel extradited to US to face charges, Justice Department says
The U.S. Justice Department says a top assassin for the Sinaloa drug cartel who was captured by Mexican authorities last fall has been extradited to the U.S. to face drug, gun and witness retaliation charges.
Biden's message to West Point graduates: You're being asked to tackle threats 'like none before'
President Joe Biden has told graduates of the U_S_ Military Academy that their class is being called upon to tackle threats across the globe and preserve the countryโs ideals at home โlike none before.โ.
Ranked-choice voting has challenged the status quo. Its popularity will be tested in November
Alaskaโs new electoral system โ with open primaries and ranked-choice voting โ has been a model for voters in other states who are frustrated by political polarization and a sense that voters lack real choice at the ballot box.
Utah man declined $100K offer to travel to Congo on 'security job' that was covert coup attempt
The friend of a prominent Congolese opposition leaderโs son said he turned down a six-figure offer to travel there as part of the familyโs security detail in what turned out to be a failed coup attempt.
Prosecutors seek to bar Trump in classified files case from statements endangering law enforcement
Federal prosecutors have asked the judge overseeing the classified documents case against Donald Trump to bar the former president from public statements that โpose a significant, imminent, and foreseeable danger to law enforcement agentsโ participating in the prosecution.
Bird flu virus detected in beef from an ill dairy cow, but USDA says meat remains safe
Bird flu has been detected in beef for the first time, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the meat from a single sickened dairy cow was not allowed to enter the nation's food supply and beef remains safe to eat.
Prosecutors in Harvey Weinstein's New York case cry foul over defense lawyer's comments
Prosecutors in New York accused Harvey Weinsteinโs lead defense lawyer of making public statements intended to intimidate a potential witness ahead of the fallen movie mogulโs retrial and asked a judge to take action.
Tribes say their future is at stake as they push for Congress to consider Colorado River settlement
Navajo officials are celebrating the signing of legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supply from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes and more security for drought-stricken Arizona.
Uvalde families sue Meta and 'Call of Duty' maker on 2nd anniversary of school attack
The families of a group of victims of the Uvalde school shooting have announced new lawsuits against Instagram parent company Meta Platforms, the maker of the video game โCall of Dutyโ and the gun company that made the assault rifle used in the shooting.
New lawsuit accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexually abusing college student in the 1990s
A woman who says Sean โDiddyโ Combs subjected her to violence and abuse over several years in the 1990s has filed a lawsuit in New York accusing the rapper of sexual assault, battery and gender-motivated violence.
Travelers trying to beat the Memorial Day rush are seeing flight delays and higher prices
The Transportation Security Administration predicted that Friday will be the busiest day for air travel over the Memorial Day weekend, with nearly 3 million people expected to pass through airport checkpoints. It could rival the record of 2.9 million, set on the Sunday after Thanksgiving last year.
Sydney judge says US ex-fighter pilot accused of training Chinese aviators can be extradited to US
A Sydney judge has ruled that former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan can be extradited to the United States on allegations he illegally trained Chinese aviators, leaving the attorney-general as Dugganโs last hope of remaining in Australia.