Ex-officer testifies against mentor at Capitol riot trial
By Michael Kunzelman
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON A former Virginia police officer who pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol with another off-duty officer testified on...
Appeals court OKs Biden federal employee vaccine mandate
By Kevin McGill
The Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS President Joe Biden’s requirement that all federal employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 was uhpheld Thursday by a federal...
NOAA: Potent heat-trapping methane increases at record pace
Global atmospheric levels of the potent but short-lived greenhouse gas methane increased a record amount last year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said...
Judge tosses Girl Scouts’ recruitment suit vs. Boy Scouts
NEW YORK A federal judge on Thursday rejected Girl Scouts' claims that the Boy Scouts created marketplace confusion and damaged their recruitment efforts by...
Tiger’s back: Woods thrills patrons with Masters comeback
AUGUSTA, GA. He walked among the azaleas with just the hint of a limp.
He couldn't quite bend over to read the putts on Augusta...
Jackson confirmed as first Black female high court justice
WASHINGTON The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, shattering a historic barrier by securing her place as the first...
Congress votes to suspend Russia trade status, enact oil ban
By Kevin Freking
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON Congress voted overwhelmingly Thursday to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil, ratcheting...
Pelosi positive for COVID-19, was at White House with Biden
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after appearing unmasked at a White House event with President...
Dad who lived in dorm convicted of abusing daughter’s schoolmates
By Larry Neumeister
The Associated Press
NEW YORK A man who moved into his daughter's college dorm and charmed her schoolmates with claims of influence and...
Police: Sacramento shooting was gunfight among gang rivals
By Adam Beam and Brian Melley
The Associated Press
SACRAMENTO, Calif. The mass killing that left six people dead and 12 wounded outside bars just blocks...