McCarthy faces a threat to oust him as speaker. Here's how that could work
The impending showdown on Capitol Hill over government funding represents a significant leadership test for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The road ahead is rocky as the speaker faces tough vote math, major challenges and the potential threat of a conservative revolt against his speakership.
2023-09-13 18:17
Harrison Ford has a new Peruvian snake species named after him
Unlike his Indiana Jones character, Ford says he likes snakes and called the discovery "humbling".
2023-08-16 05:52
Hawaii wildfires: 'Directed energy weapons' and other false claims go viral
Rumours that the disaster was orchestrated by elites with a laser have been seen by millions.
2023-08-15 05:46
Suspended Texas AG Ken Paxton seeks to have most impeachment articles tossed
Attorneys for suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have asked that the majority of the articles of impeachment brought against him be dismissed, arguing he can't be tried for alleged actions that took place before his current term.
2023-08-01 10:17
Judge denies Trump motion to dismiss Carroll defamation lawsuit
A federal judge denied Donald Trump's motion to dismiss E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit, finding the former president's legal arguments are "without merit."
2023-06-30 04:56
St. Louis prosecutor files motion asking court to set aside the conviction of a man serving a life sentence for murder
The St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office has filed a motion asking a Missouri court to set aside the conviction of a man who prosecutors say has served more than 30 years of a life sentence for a murder he didn't commit.
2023-05-16 09:20
New Zealand: Auckland declares flood emergency as student goes missing in cave
New Zealand's biggest city faces further chaos as police search for a missing high school student.
2023-05-09 14:28