Ex-Mississippi officers sentenced in state court in torture case
The state sentences did not add time to the federal prison terms the defendants had already received, but the victims’ supporters hailed the yearslong sentences. Read more
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Steak, cherry blossoms to feature at White House state dinner for Japan
Biden and his wife, Jill, are hosting Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko, during the couple’s official visit to the United States this week. Read more
Woman sentenced to month in jail for theft of Ashley Biden’s diary
Aimee Harris was sentenced in Manhattan federal court by Judge Laura Taylor Swain, who called the Palm Beach, Florida, woman’s actions “despicable.” Read more
Ex-assistant principal of Virginia school charged with child neglect
A special grand jury in Newport News found that Ebony Parker showed a reckless disregard for the lives of Richneck Elementary School students on Jan. 6, 2023, according to indictments unsealed Tuesday. Read more
Police fire 96 rounds in 41 seconds in fatal Chicago traffic stop
Five officers from a tactical unit who were in an unmarked police vehicle surrounded an SUV last month driven by Dexter Reed, allegedly for failing to wear a seatbelt. Read more
New WIC rules give more money for fruits and veggies, expand choices
The final rule changes for the program known as WIC were announced today by the Food and Nutrition Service, and will take effect within two years with some exceptions. Read more
Salvage crews remove containers from collapsed Baltimore bridge
The removal of the containers from the deck of the Dali would continue this week as weather permits, according to a statement from the Key Bridge Response Unified Command. Crews were progressing toward removing sections of the bridge that lie across the ship’s bow to eventually allow it to move, the statement said. Read more
Total solar eclipse races across North America
Eclipse mania gripped all of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, as the moon swept in front of the sun, blotting out daylight. Read more
Study: Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after approval
In a new study, researchers found that most cancer drugs granted accelerated approval do not demonstrate such benefits within five years. Read more
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Eclipse spectators stake out spots in U.S., Mexico and Canada
North America won’t see another coast-to-coast total solar eclipse for 21 years, prompting the weekend’s worry and mad rush. Read more
Winning $1.3B Powerball ticket sold in Portland
The single ticket — revealed following a delay of more than three hours to the drawing — matched all six numbers drawn to win the jackpot worth $1.326 billion, Powerball said in a statement. Read more
Anonymous users spreading false election information in online forums
Social media accounts that shield the identities of the people or groups behind them have come to dominate right-wing political discussion online even as they spread false information. Read more
California dog missing since summer is found in Michigan
Police in Harper Woods responded to a call about a stray dog last week, picked up the terrier mix and contacted an animal welfare group. Read more
Here’s what to know about rare East Coast earthquakes
Earthquakes large enough to be felt by a lot of people are relatively uncommon on the East Coast. Read more
Biden tours collapsed Baltimore bridge as clearing proceeds
“I’m here to say your nation has your back and I mean it,” Biden said from the shoreline overlooking the collapsed bridge. “Your nation has your back.” Read more
April nor’easter with heavy, wet snow bears down on Northeast
Two feet of snow is possible in parts of northern New England by this evening, with wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph in coastal areas as well as inland. Read more
What do a top-secret CIA mission and Maryland bridge wreck have in common?
These days a floating crane called the Chesapeake 1000 — nicknamed “Chessy” — has the grim task of hauling off shattered steel from last week’s fatal bridge collapse in Baltimore. Read more
Numbers drawn for $1.09 billion Powerball jackpot
The numbers selected were: 11, 38, 41, 62, 65 and the Powerball 15. Read more
U.S. braces for retaliation after attack on Iran consulate
A top U.S. commander warned today of danger to American troops. Read more
Capitol attack orchestrator gets more than 7 years in prison
U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth said videos captured Taylor James Johnatakis playing a leadership role during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. Read more
Storms bear down on New England and East Coast
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for several states in New England, where 7 to 18 inches (18 to 46 centimeters) of snow were expected with some local amounts of 24 inches (60.96 centimeters) including higher elevations. Parts of New Hampshire and Maine were expected to see the highest amounts. Read more
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