Opinion by Julian Zelizer, CNN (CNN) — While former President Donald Trump was convicted by a Manhattan jury on 34 charges of falsifying business records last week, the remaining three criminal cases against him are unlikely to be resolved before Election Day — a huge boon for Trump’s political future. Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump
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By David Close and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The US cricket team orchestrated a shocking defeat of powerhouse Pakistan following a dramatic Super Over victory at the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup on Thursday in Dallas. The thrilling win was the biggest in US cricket history and is already being regarded as one of
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By Gregory Krieg, Sabrina Souza and Lauren del Valle, CNN New York (CNN) — New Jersey’s top prosecutor and a high-ranking deputy had just finished a 2019 meeting with US Sen. Bob Menendez in the Democrat’s Newark office. After a quiet elevator ride down to their car, Andrew Bruck turned to his boss, state Attorney
Continue ReadingMILAN (AP) — Amanda Knox told Italian TV that she was surprised by a Florence appeals court decision to convict her of slander for accusing a Congolese bar owner of murdering her British housemate. She pledged to appeal the ruling. Knox told Sky TG24 on Thursday that she “will fight for the truth. It’s been
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By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — As the H5N1 bird flu virus spreads through dairy cattle, the US Food and Drug Administration is asking states to take more steps to protect the public from the risks of raw milk. In an open letter posted to the agency’s website on Thursday, it urged states to warn the public more strongly about the
Continue ReadingBy MARK SCOLFORO and MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Some Republican members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives booed and walked out this week when two former police officers who helped protect the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot were recognized on the state House floor. Witnesses said the appearance on
Continue ReadingBy LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A former New Jersey attorney general has testified at Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial that the Democrat twice confronted him about a pending criminal case. Gurbir Grewal told the Manhattan federal court jury on Thursday that he refused to discuss it with Menendez. He said he
Continue ReadingRICHLAND, Miss. (AP) — A white Mississippi police officer has lost his job after telling a Hispanic man to “go back to Mexico” while the officer was responding to a disturbance at a home. The officer resigned after he was “relieved of duty” for using “derogatory slurs,” Richland Police Chief Adrian Ready said in a
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By Alyssa Bethencourt Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — It’s often said that anything goes in Las Vegas, including prostitution, but out of Nevada’s 17 counties, the act is only legal in 10, and Clark County is not one of them. Last month, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported
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Mid-Missouri has seen sunny skies and near average temperatures the past 24 hours caused by a overhead high pressure. The same can not be said for portions of the southwestern United States as dangerous heat as taken a hold. Things look quiet thanks to a high pressure system keeping moisture away from the region as
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers’ reported plan to offer a massive contract to UConn coach Dan Hurley is the latest twist in the monthlong race to replace Darvin Ham. Former NBA player J.J. Redick and ex-Charlotte coach James Borrego are also reported candidates. The 17-time NBA
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The Callaway County prosecutor will not file charges against the man who shot and killed another man outside of a bar earlier this year.
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Evansville was an afterthought in the college baseball discussion two weeks ago. It entered the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament as the No. 3 seed, a decided underdog to regular-season champ and rival Indiana State. The Purple Aces were relying on a true freshman pitcher and a
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN) — The Wall Street Journal le debe algo mejor a sus lectores y al público. El diario de negocios publicó y promocionó una historia el miércoles en la que afirmaba que “a puerta cerrada”, el presidente Joe Biden ha mostrado “signos de deterioro”. El artículo ponía en duda la agudeza
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By Kerri Cronk Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSTU) — This time of year, social media is littered with photos of firefighters rescuing families of fuzzy ducklings from the depths of storm drains. But why do these little creatures seem to fall in so often? Kayden Perez, a firefighter and
Continue ReadingBy Jeff Tavss Click here for updates on this story PROVO, Utah (KSTU) — The wedding of Utah bride- and groom-to-be Alex and Lydia Kessinger didn’t exactly play out like they dreamed, but it was certainly memorable, and isn’t that all anyone can ask? Back on April 26, just a day before their wedding, the
Continue ReadingPRATTVILLE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama sheriff has evacuated his county’s jail, citing a need to prevent “health and safety issues.” Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell says in a statement posted on Facebook that deputies began transporting inmates from the Autauga County Metro Jail to other facilities Thursday morning. His office’s website currently lists 164
Continue ReadingBy BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Drug overdose deaths in Kentucky fell nearly 10% in 2023, marking a second straight annual decline in the fight against an addiction epidemic that’s far from over, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. The number of fatal overdoses statewide dropped below 2,000, as officials credited a comprehensive
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — This week, Americans and Europeans celebrated the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces invaded occupied France, marking the beginning of the end of fascist power in Europe. Last week, after being found guilty of falsifying business records, former President Donald Trump said Americans today live in
Continue ReadingBy Meghan Pryce Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day: 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! You might have to travel even further for Red Lobster’s buttery biscuits and seafood deals. The company wants to close several dozen more restaurants following its bankruptcy and could also shutter its iconic Times Square
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