Hunter Biden's lawyer said Thursday that he would enter a plea to avoid trial just as jury selection was set to begin his federal tax case, surprising prosecutors who urged the judge to reject the unusual plea that would allow the president’s son to maintain his innocence. Read More. |
Before voters even begin casting ballots, Democrats and Republicans are engaged in a sprawling legal fight over how the 2024 election will be run, a series of court disputes that could even run past Election Day if the outcome is close. Read More. |
A 14-year-old Georgia high school student has been charged as an adult with using an assault-style rifle to kill two students and two teachers in the hallway outside his algebra classroom, according to authorities. Read More. |
U.S. health inspectors are still struggling to address a massive backlog of pharmaceutical plants that went uninspected during disruptions caused by COVID-19. Read More. |
Three years ago, Canada’s Alison Levine had to find her own trousers for the Paralympics opening ceremony that would be suitable in her wheelchair. Now apparel company Lululemon has used her guidance in designing uniforms that work for both seated and standing athletes and have magnetic closures and pull-on loops. Read More. |
The Chinese government is ending its intercountry adoption program, and the U.S. is seeking clarification on how the decision will affect the hundreds of U.S. families with pending applications, the U.S. State Department said Thursday. Read More. |
Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after 80% of her body was burned in an attack by her partner, a hospital official confirmed Thursday. She was 33. Read More. |
The Biden administration says it is examining the four largest U.S. airline frequent-flyer programs and how they devalue points that consumers have earned and frequently change the number of points or miles needed to book flights. Read More. |
New research suggests that volcanoes were still erupting on the moon when dinosaurs roamed Earth. Researchers based their conclusion on an analysis of tiny glass beads brought back from the moon by a Chinese spacecraft. Read More. |
Travis Kelce has never been busier. He’s never had more to juggle, with more eyes on everything he is doing. “I just love football, and how it takes me away from life,” the Chiefs tight end said. Read More. |
