Man who took a US Capitol tour with a gun in his possession is arrested, police say
A man who entered the U.S. Capitol with a handgun in his possession and took a tour of the building faces weapons charges, police said Thursday. The 27-year-old Massachusetts man ...
Senate pushes to advance Hegseth as defense secretary amid mounting allegations
Senate GOP leaders rushed to advance Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee in a crucial test vote Thursday, despite grave objections from ...
Prince Harry claims court victories. But is he winning the larger war with the British media?
The mission of Prince Harry to tame the British media has produced results in court. But the jury is out on whether it will ...
Trump revokes protections for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and top Iran aide
President Donald Trump has revoked government security protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his top aide Brian Hook, who have faced threats from Iran ever ...
Books by Percival Everett and the late Alexei Navalny are among finalists for critics circle prizes
Percival Everett’s “James,” a posthumous memoir by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Adam Higginbotham’s acclaimed work about the Challenger disaster are ...
Panic spreads in eastern Congo’s largest city as rebels battling the army close in around Goma
Panic spread in Goma on Thursday, with M23 rebels steadily inching closer to the city in eastern Congo as they battle the Congolese army. Bombs were heard going off in the ...
Officers outraged by President Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons
Law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are speaking out against President Donald Trump’s sweeping pardons of those charged with crimes in the U.S. Capitol riot.
Jewelry designer, “Bling Empire: New York” cast member Lynn Ban dies at age 51
New York” cast member Lynn Ban has died at age 51. Her death comes weeks after the jewelry designer and fashion expert was hurt in a Christmas Eve skiing accident in ...
Stock market today: S&P 500 drifts higher toward a record
U.S. stocks are drifting around a record on Thursday amid a relatively quiet day on Wall Street. The S&P 500 was 0.1% higher in midday trading and on track to squeak past its all-time high set early ...
Federal help for California is up in the air
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to California Friday, the debate continues over federal relief money. Some Republicans say any federal help should come with conditions, ...
Blue Bell announces new flavor
Oklahomans looking to enjoy a sweet morning treat the cool way will soon experience a new taste of Blue Bell’s Strawberry Toaster Pastry Ice Cream set to hit local shelves Thursday.
Trump lists ‘number of reasons’ for pardoning violent Jan. 6 rioters
President Donald Trump listed a “number of reasons” for pardoning violent Jan. 6 rioters during an interview aired Wednesday night with Fox News’s Sean Hannity.