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AP obtains records shedding new light on Jeffrey Epstein’s jail suicide and frantic aftermath

AP obtains records shedding new light on Jeffrey Epstein’s jail suicide and frantic aftermath

The Associated Press has obtained more than 4,000 pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s jail suicide from the federal Bureau of Prisons under the Freedom of Information Act

FDA's new arsenic level for apple juice could hurt kids, CR says

FDA's new arsenic level for apple juice could hurt kids, CR says

Consumer Reports is calling on the agency to set a lower limit, noting arsenic can damage children's brains and nervous systems.

Biden unhurt after fall at Air Force Academy commencement, White House says

Biden unhurt after fall at Air Force Academy commencement, White House says

White House officials said that President Biden was not hurt after he tripped and fell onstage at a commencement ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Thursday. Nancy Cordes and Ed O’Keefe has the latest.

Biden administration cancels drag shows on military bases after Republican criticism

Biden administration cancels drag shows on military bases after Republican criticism

President Joe Biden's administration has stopped U.S. military bases from hosting drag shows after criticism from some Republicans, amid a broader push in conservative-led states targeting LGBTQ+ celebrations.

Two Oath Keepers Sentenced for Roles in Jan. 6 Seditious Conspiracy

Two Oath Keepers Sentenced for Roles in Jan. 6 Seditious Conspiracy

Roberto Minuta and Edward Vallejo each received sentences of less than five years after excoriating the group’s leader, Stewart Rhodes.

Jacques Bailly, Spelling Bee’s Pronouncer, Has Tricks For Saying Words Correctly

Jacques Bailly, Spelling Bee’s Pronouncer, Has Tricks For Saying Words Correctly

Mr. Bailly, who won the competition in 1980, tries to make eye contact with the speller and humanize the moment.

'To me, it's still going to be Fort Bragg': Name change for iconic Army base touches a nerve

'To me, it's still going to be Fort Bragg': Name change for iconic Army base touches a nerve

What's in a name? For many who served at Fort Bragg, set to be renamed "Fort Liberty" on Friday, the legendary Army installation is the central gravitational force around which their military careers and even their families have revolved.

Around the world

4 teens hurt in massive youth knife fight in Sweden, other minors arrested in 'attempted murder' case: reports

4 teens hurt in massive youth knife fight in Sweden, other minors arrested in 'attempted murder' case: reports

Four teens were hospitalized in Sweden and at least three others were arrested when a massive knife fight reportedly broke out in Eskilstuna.

Authorities in western Mexico find 45 bags with human remains

Authorities in western Mexico find 45 bags with human remains

Authorities in northern Mexican have found 45 bags containing human remans in a gorge on the outskirts of Guadalajara and were still trying to determine how many bodies were there

Australia’s Most Decorated Soldier Loses War Crime Defamation Case

Australia’s Most Decorated Soldier Loses War Crime Defamation Case

A judge ruled for newspapers that had been accused of defaming the soldier by reporting that he had committed war crimes in Afghanistan.

Russian Missiles Kill 3 in Kyiv, Including Mother and 9-Year-Old Girl

Russian Missiles Kill 3 in Kyiv, Including Mother and 9-Year-Old Girl

They were among three people killed in a Russian missile attack, officials said. Ukraine opened an investigation, as Russians described shelling and evacuations in border regions.

U.S. suspends cease-fire in Sudan, adds new sanctions

U.S. suspends cease-fire in Sudan, adds new sanctions

The suspension of a humanitarian cease-fire in Sudan came as a result of "repeated serious violations" of the terms, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia said.

Asylum limits justified given sheer number of migrants, top official says

Asylum limits justified given "sheer number" of migrants, top official says

The rules ban many migrants from asylum if they don't wait for an appointment to enter the U.S. at an official border crossing.

Jordan's capital turns into open-air party for first major royal wedding in years

Jordan's capital turns into open-air party for first major royal wedding in years

Jordan’s capital has turned into an open-air party as crowds gathered to celebrate the desert kingdom’s first major royal wedding in years and bask in the event’s unmistakable demonstration of Jordan’s influence and importance

Technology

Elon Musk visits China for first time in 3 years, eyes Tesla expansion

Elon Musk visits China for first time in 3 years, eyes Tesla expansion

The foreign ministry quoted Musk as saying he was willing to expand business in China and opposed a decoupling of the US and China economies, adding he described the world's two largest economies "conjoined twins.

Full interview: Brad Smith, Microsoft president and vice chair

Full interview: Brad Smith, Microsoft president and vice chair

Brad Smith, the president and vice chair of Microsoft, joins ""Face the Nation"" to discuss the future of AI — and if it could face government regulation.

Using Alternative Apps and Shared Albums Instead of Mainstream Social Media

Using Alternative Apps and Shared Albums Instead of Mainstream Social Media

Alternative apps and shared photo albums let you set up your own exclusive club for online conversations and digital pictures.

Airbnb sues New York City over restrictions on short-term rentals

Airbnb sues New York City over restrictions on short-term rentals

Airbnb is suing New York City over rules that the company says would make it much more difficult for people to turn their property into short-term rentals

Elizabeth Holmes begins 11-year prison sentence

Elizabeth Holmes begins 11-year prison sentence

Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes reported to prison Tuesday to begin her 11-year sentence. Holmes will begin serving her sentence for defrauding investors in a Texas federal prison. Janet Shamlian reports.

Supreme Court dismisses challenges to Section 230, the legal shield that protects websites

Supreme Court dismisses challenges to Section 230, the legal shield that protects websites

In a victory for social media sites, the justices declined Thursday to rule on a challenge to Section 230, which protects websites from being sued over its users' posts.

Column: When AI takes your job, you may not even know it

Column: When AI takes your job, you may not even know it

Companies all over are laying off workers while experimenting with new AI-powered productivity tools. The connection is both obvious and maddeningly hard to pin down.

Sports News

Bridget Chapman comes so close to another home run. Not that red-hot Benet needed one from her.

Bridget Chapman comes so close to another home run. Not that red-hot Benet needed one from her.

Bridget Chapman went 3-for-3 with a double off the wall in deep center field as Benet kept rolling in a Class 3A sectional semifinal.

Lionel Messi to leave Paris Saint-Germain, World Cup winner to weigh next career move

Lionel Messi to leave Paris Saint-Germain, World Cup winner to weigh next career move

After a two-year run with Paris Saint-Germain, legendary soccer player Lionel Messi will leave the club at the end of the season, head coach Christophe Galtier confirmed.

Jim Donovan, voice of Cleveland Browns, reveals leukemia relapse

Jim Donovan, voice of Cleveland Browns, reveals leukemia relapse

Donovan said he will continue to serve in his role as broadcaster and voice of the Browns as long as he is able to.

Blue Jays' Anthony Bass booed in first game since sharing video endorsing Target, Bud Light boycotts

Blue Jays' Anthony Bass booed in first game since sharing video endorsing Target, Bud Light boycotts

Anthony Bass of the Blue Jays appeared in his first game since sharing videos that endorsed the Target and Bud Light boycotts, and he was booed by Blue Jays fans.

Antonio Brown wants Cam Newton to play in arena football game: 'I'm offering Cam 150K'

Antonio Brown wants Cam Newton to play in arena football game: 'I'm offering Cam 150K'

Antonio Brown has been unpredictable over the years. After recently being a no-show for Albany's indoor football team, he is now seeking the help of veteran NFL QB Cam Newton.

Jorge Lopez’s putrid night for Twins gets worse with self-made mistake

Jorge Lopez’s putrid night for Twins gets worse with self-made mistake

Jorge Lopez's night on the mound for the Twins on Wednesday was bad enough, but he found a way to make it worse once he exited.

More than batting average: How the Dodgers' new-look offense formed a juggernaut identity

More than batting average: How the Dodgers' new-look offense formed a juggernaut identity

The Dodgers are in the bottom third in batting average in the majors, yet they lead the National League in runs scored.

Politics News

Biden Is Said to Pick Mandy Cohen to Lead C.D.C.

Biden Is Said to Pick Mandy Cohen to Lead C.D.C.

The president’s choice for the job, Dr. Mandy Cohen, would replace Dr. Rochelle Walensky, who is stepping down at the end of the month.

Debt ceiling vote splits Democratic candidates for Feinstein's Senate seat

Debt ceiling vote splits Democratic candidates for Feinstein's Senate seat

Katie Porter and Barbara Lee opposed the bipartisan bill to suspend the debt ceiling until 2025. But Adam Schiff voted for it.

Belk scrubs website of kids' LGBTQ apparel after selling trans pride shirts for 2-year-olds

Belk scrubs website of kids' LGBTQ apparel after selling trans pride shirts for 2-year-olds

Belk.com has scrubbed virtually all of its kids’ LGBTQ pride apparel after FOX Business inquired about a transgender pride T-shirt for toddlers.

Trump reacts to Biden's Air Force commencement fall: 'That's not inspiring'

Trump reacts to Biden's Air Force commencement fall: 'That's not inspiring'

Former President Donald Trump reacted to President Biden's fall at the Air Force commencement ceremony on Thursday, saying the incident was "not inspiring.

FLASHBACK: Biden, who just fell on stage, once mocked Trump for carefully walking down ramp at commencement

FLASHBACK: Biden, who just fell on stage, once mocked Trump for carefully walking down ramp at commencement

President Biden once mocked then-President Donald Trump for gingerly walking down a ramp at a commencement speech — remarks that resurfaced on Thursday after a fall.

Calmes: In the debt limit showdown, both Biden and (surprise!) McCarthy are winners

Calmes: In the debt limit showdown, both Biden and (surprise!) McCarthy are winners

The debt-ceiling fight in the GOP House ended in rare bipartisanship, with wins and losses on both sides. But the president won measurably more.

Who voted against the debt ceiling bill in the House, and who voted for it?

Who voted against the debt ceiling bill in the House, and who voted for it?

The debt ceiling bill sailed through the House by a vote of 314 to 117, with 149 Republicans and 165 Democrats supporting the measure.