Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on charges of lying to Congress
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on charges of lying to Congress and obstruction over testimony he gave in 2020, according to the US Justice Department.
The grand jury indictment was announced ...Read more
Michigan lawmakers say they have agreement to pass budget before shutdown
LANSING, Mich. — The Republican-led Michigan House voted Thursday on a tax increase and a "decoupling" from federal tax law in an effort to raise more money for roads and reach an overall budget agreement with the ...Read more
Has ICE renewed Tacoma, Wash., detention center contract? It won't say
The 10-year contract for the private company operating the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Wash., is set to end this month, but secrecy shrouds whether it’s been extended.
Immigration advocates and legal ...Read more
Washington state to face more budget challenges after new gloomy revenue forecast
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state's latest revenue forecast dropped this week and the news is bleak: The state expects to bring in about $903 million less over the next four years than what lawmakers were counting on —...Read more
White House ramps up pressure on Democrats' shutdown strategy
WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders are digging in on their demands for keeping the federal government open, even after a startling missive from the White House budget office putting agencies on notice to potentially shutter...Read more
Travis Decker, Washington man accused of killing his daughters, is dead, DNA results confirm, ending monthslong search
SEATTLE — Travis Decker is dead, the Chelan County sheriff said in a news conference Thursday afternoon, officially putting an end to a nearly four-month hunt for the Army veteran accused of killing his three daughters ...Read more
Gov. Stein urges NC Medicaid funding, says lawmakers put politics before health
As the clock winds down, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein called on North Carolina lawmakers to provide additional Medicaid funding to avoid cuts set to take effect Wednesday.
Stein said both chambers of the legislature, which ...Read more
Top NC Republican floats redrawing congressional map to help GOP
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger floated the possibility of drawing a new congressional map on Thursday, potentially pulling the state into an escalating national redistricting battle ahead of the...Read more
Under pressure, Microsoft cuts some services to Israeli military
Microsoft is disabling some of cloud computing services provides to an Israeli military unit after it found evidence backing up reports that the technology was used to surveil Palestinian civilians.
The tech giant has ...Read more
Broward Sheriff's Office was right to fire deputy who hung back during Parkland shooting, arbitrator rules
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Broward Sheriff’s Office had every right to fire a deputy accused of running away from danger at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and wasting precious time as a gunman made his way ...Read more
Trump signs TikTok order with US app valued at $14 billion
President Donald Trump advanced plans for American investors to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations from its Chinese owner ByteDance Ltd., with officials setting a potential value of $14 billion and outlining measures to ensure...Read more
Hegseth summons top military officers to gather next week
WASHINGTON — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has summoned top military commanders for an unusual meeting early next week, just before the U.S. government might shut down over a funding dispute between President Donald ...Read more
Liam Hemsworth admits The Witcher 'noise' became a 'distraction'
Liam Hemsworth "jumped off social media" after he was announced as Henry Cavill's replacement in The Witcher.
The 35-year-old actor was confirmed as Henry's replacement on the hit TV show back in 2022, but Liam was ...Read more
Matthew McConaughey 'studies' becoming Governor of Texas
Matthew McConaughey remains interested in becoming the Governor of Texas one day.
The 55-year-old actor previously expressed an interest in the political role, and Matthew has now revealed that he continues to "study" the...Read more
Harris Dickinson bemoans 'completely unacceptable' remarks
Harris Dickinson has heard "deeply inappropriate" comments from some of his female fans.
The 29-year-old actor starred alongside Nicole Kidman in the erotic drama film Babygirl in 2024, and Harris has witnessed a dramatic...Read more
Trump says US 'is respected again' -- but do Americans agree? What new poll found
In a speech before the United Nations, President Donald Trump declared that, under his leadership, the United States has improved its reputation in the world.
But few Americans agree, according to a new YouGov poll.
In ...Read more
What is zone zero? Proposed California wildfire strategy could be 'vital' to save homes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As if pouring water from a watering can, a firefighter held up a drip torch over a freshly planted rose bush and released a few drops — not of water but of flaming fuel, igniting the bush and the ...Read more
Worry not, William Shatner says he's 'perfectly fine' amid those hospitalization reports
“Star Trek” legend William Shatner saw recent reports about his health as an opportunity to raise the flag about another matter.
The 94-year-old Hollywood veteran on Thursday urged his social media followers to be ...Read more
Bestselling author and wife of Weezer bassist avoids jail after shooting at LAPD officers
LOS ANGELES — Bestselling author Jillian Lauren will avoid jail time for her actions in an incident where she shot at Los Angeles police officers who raced into the backyard of her home while chasing suspects.
A judge ...Read more
Whales are getting tangled in lines and ropes off the California coast in record numbers
LOS ANGELES — The number of whales getting tangled up in fishing nets, line, buoys and other miscellaneous rope off the coasts of the United States hit a record high in 2024, with California taking the ignominious lead. ...Read more
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