FTX founder Sam-Bankman-Fried convicted in historic cryptocurrency fraud scheme
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been convicted on federal charges by New York jurors who rejected his testimony that he didn’t defraud customers.
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House approves $14.5 billion in assistance for Israel as Biden vows to veto the GOP’s approach
The House has approved a $14.5 billion in military aid package for Israel, but without humanitarian assistance for Gaza, in a direct challenge to Democrats and President Joe Biden.
Biden calls for humanitarian pause in Israel-Hamas war, time to get prisoners out
President Joe Biden says for the first time he thinks there should be a humanitarian pause in the Israel-Hamas war in order to get prisoners out.
Former Vice President Mike Pence ends campaign for the White House after struggling to gain traction
He said in Las Vegas that "after much prayer and deliberation, I have decided to suspend my campaign for president effective today."
Maine mass killing suspect found dead after 2-day manhunt left region on edge
Robert Card, who was wanted in connection with the shootings at Schemengees Bar and Grille and at Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley in Lewiston, is believed to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
US strikes Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops
The U.S. has launched airstrikes on two locations in Syria linked to Iran in retaliation for a slew of recent drone and missile attacks against U.S. bases and personnel in the region.
Police took Army reservist suspected in Maine killings for evaluation after erratic behavior in July
A U.S. Army reservist suspected of killing at least 18 people in Maine had been taken by police for an evaluation after military officials became concerned that he was acting erratically in mid-July, a U.S. official said.
UPDATE: Maine's governor says 18 people were killed and 13 were injured in shootings in Lewiston
Maine’s governor says 18 people were killed and 13 were injured in shootings in Maine. Gov. Janet Mills made the remarks at a press conference Thursday.
US economy accelerated to a strong 4.9% rate last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed rate hikes
The economy expanded last quarter at the fastest pace in more than two years — and more than twice the 2.1% annual rate of the previous quarter.
Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers
The United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough to end the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.
Rep. Mike Johnson elected House speaker with broad GOP support
The Republican majority has been without a speaker for three weeks and is desperate to end the chaos and get back to work. Ahead of voting Johnson said he felt “very good.”
Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer's withdrawal, desperate to end chaos
Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as their latest nominee for House speaker, hours after Rep. Tom Emmer abruptly withdrew his bid amid opposition from Donald Trump.
Republicans pick Tom Emmer as their nominee for House speaker as they try for a third time
Republicans have picked Rep. Tom Emmer as their nominee for House speaker. The nominee now goes to the full House for a vote.
Republicans drop Jim Jordan as House speaker nominee, putting them back at square one 17 days after McCarthy's ouster
Republicans dropped Rep. Jim Jordan on Friday as their nominee for House speaker, making the decision during a closed-door session after the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump failed badly on a third ballot for the gavel.
Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump's 2020 loss in Georgia
Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro pleaded guilty to a felony on Friday just as jury selection was getting underway in his trial on charges accusing him of participating in efforts to overturn Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election in Georgia.
Army private who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, held by US military, authorities say
An American soldier who sprinted into North Korea and was held there before being returned to the U.S. has been detained by the military on charges of desertion and child pornography, authorities say.
Sidney Powell pleads guilty in deal with prosecutors over efforts to overturn Trump loss in Georgia
Lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday over efforts to overturn Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election in Georgia, becoming the second defendant in the sprawling case to reach a deal with prosecutors.
Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday as fears increase about war with Hamas
President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday.
Federal judge imposes narrow gag order on Donald Trump in 2020 election subversion case
The federal judge overseeing the 2020 election subversion case against Donald Trump in Washington imposed a narrow gag order on him on Monday, barring the Republican former president from making statements targeting prosecutors, possible witnesses and the judge's staff.
GOP’s Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win gavel
Republican Steve Scalise has ended his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win the gavel, he told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday.
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise to be House speaker, will try to unite before a floor vote
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Police find at least 115 bodies at Colorado 'green' funeral home under investigation
Police said Friday they have found at least 115 bodies at Colorado 'green' funeral home under investigation for improper handling of remains.
Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting the oppression of women in Iran
Imprisoned activist Narges Mohammadi, who has campaigned for women's rights, democracy and against the death penalty in Iran for years, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.
Biden administration waives 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in South Texas
This is the first time the administration has done this, a practice often employed by the Trump presidency.
