Greg Abbott's gun law avoidance strategy
After a weekend mass shooting in his state, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, returned to his familiar post-shooting refrain that it's not gun laws that are needed, but a focus on mental health.
2023-05-09 05:46
Georgia GOP chairman says he was just following orders from Trump lawyers
Lawyers representing David Shafer, the embattled chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, are arguing their client should not be charged with any crimes for his actions following the 2020 election because he was following advice provided by attorneys working for former President Donald Trump, according to a letter sent to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis last week.
2023-05-09 04:55
Simulation suggests 2020 census missed many noncitizens
A number of noncitizens appear to have been missed in the 2020 census
2023-05-09 04:54
Attorneys for Trump and E. Jean Carroll dispute character and evidence in closing arguments of civil rape trial
E. Jean Carroll's civil battery and defamation trial against Donald Trump neared a close Monday with closing arguments as her attorney told a federal jury in New York that no one is above the law, while Trump's lawyer said not to hold any negative feelings about the former president against him.
2023-05-09 03:52
Why art historians are reframing 19th-century 'supermodel' Elizabeth Siddal
Elizabeth Siddal has been an elusive and tragic figure in art history. An exhibition at Tate Britain reintroduces the Pre-Raphaelite muse as an accomplished artist.
2023-05-09 03:20
If US defaults on its debt, Treasury would have to decide how to pay the bills
As the date that the US could default on its obligations grows closer, the Treasury Department must prepare for an unprecedented situation -- figuring out which bills to pay with the money it has on hand if Congress doesn't act.
2023-05-09 02:57
At this Westminster, King Charles is the spaniel sort
Britain’s King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey
2023-05-09 02:53
The gunman who killed 8 people at a Texas mall was removed from the military due to mental health concerns, source says
"If we don't do something other than giving prayers and best wishes when tragedy happens, it will happen again," said one witness demanding new legislation. "It could happen to you."
2023-05-09 01:54
Indonesia, Singapore condemn 'shootout' involving ASEAN officials in Myanmar
JAKARTA Indonesia and Singapore condemned an attack involving Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) officials delivering humanitarian aid
2023-05-09 01:54
Iran smuggled weapons into Syria using earthquake aid convoys, officials believe
Iran smuggled weapons and military equipment into Syria using humanitarian aid shipments as a cover following a devastating earthquake there in February, two sources familiar with US intelligence and an Israeli defense official told CNN.
2023-05-09 01:50
Simulation suggests 2020 census missed fifth of noncitizens
A number of noncitizens appear to have been missed in the 2020 census
2023-05-09 01:25
Family of Jordan Neely criticizes subway chokeholder's 'indifference' as prosecutors meet with medical examiner's office
The family of Jordan Neely, the man who was held in a chokehold and died on the subway in New York last week, issued a statement criticizing the "indifference" of the man who restrained Neely and calling for his imprisonment, while prosecutors continued investigating the case.
2023-05-09 01:20