Minneapolis ex-officer sentenced to 4-3/4 years in Floyd killing
By Brendan O'Brien (Reuters) -Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao was sentenced on Monday to 4-3/4 years in prison for
2023-08-07 23:47
Kentucky Republicans seek to nationalize gubernatorial race as state Democrats keep focus local
Kentucky Republicans are seeking to tie Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear to President Joe Biden as they work to take back the governor's mansion in November, a strategy that state Democrats have pushed back on with a focus on local issues.
2023-08-06 09:54
Six Mississippi officers plead guilty to torturing 2 Black men
By Brad Brooks and Kanishka Singh Six white former Mississippi law enforcement officers pleaded guilty on Thursday to
2023-08-04 08:20
GOP Rep. Dan Bishop running for North Carolina attorney general instead of reelection to Congress
Republican Rep. Dan Bishop of North Carolina will not seek reelection to Congress in 2024, instead opting to run for state attorney general, he announced on a local radio show Thursday morning.
2023-08-04 05:46
Conservative activist behind US affirmative action cases sues venture capital fund
By Nate Raymond A group founded by the conservative activist instrumental in the U.S. Supreme Court's June decision
2023-08-03 02:58
US pistol brace rule likely illegal, federal appeals court rules
(In paragraph 2, please read "A 2-1 panel" instead of "In a unanimous decision." Corrects vote. In paragraph 10, please
2023-08-02 06:18
GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany won't challenge Baldwin for Wisconsin Senate seat
GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin will not seek to challenge Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin for her US Senate seat next year, the second congressional Republican in recent weeks to pass on a bid in the crucial swing state.
2023-08-02 00:23
US VP Harris embraces new attack role, draws fresh Republican fire
By Jarrett Renshaw BOSTON Vice President Kamala Harris has shown a punchy side during a tour of nearly
2023-07-29 18:17
Europe's banks are bracing for a wave of defaults
Some of Europe's biggest banks are setting aside more cash to absorb potential losses on loans, as rising interest rates increase pressure on borrowers.
2023-07-28 00:21
The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024
In a presidential contest cycle, Senate races don't get the same kind of attention when there's still a year to go until Election Day. But the start of the second fundraising quarter earlier this month brought a host of new candidate names -- some declared and some still biding their time -- that will help shape the race for control of the chamber in 2024 and the ultimate power dynamics for whoever is president in 2025.
2023-07-27 18:49
Qin Gang replaced - Who is new Chinese FM Wang Yi?
China's top diplomat is a familiar face, known for taking a hard line on those that cross Beijing.
2023-07-26 16:59
Inside McCarthy's sudden warming to a Biden impeachment inquiry
Speaker Kevin McCarthy in recent weeks has heard similar advice from both a senior House Republican and an influential conservative lawyer: prioritize the impeachment of President Joe Biden over a member of his Cabinet.
2023-07-26 04:28