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Former North Carolina legislator sentenced to 5 years probation for homeless shelter spending

Former North Carolina legislator sentenced to 5 years probation for homeless shelter spending

A former North Carolina state legislator and city council member has been sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay restitution after pleading guilty to fraud.

Analysis: Trump Indictment Shows His Actions Were More Blatant Than Known

Analysis: Trump Indictment Shows His Actions Were More Blatant Than Known

The accounts in the 49-page indictment provide compelling evidence of a shocking indifference toward some of the country’s most sensitive secrets.

Prosecutor seeks death penalty against Kansas man accused of killing 2 sons

Prosecutor seeks death penalty against Kansas man accused of killing 2 sons

A prosecutor says he will be seeking the death penalty for a 43-year-old Kansas man who is accused of killing his two sons before fleeing to Oklahoma with his younger daughters.

Federal appeals court allows lawsuit by Philadelphia officers fired over racist, violent social media posts

Federal appeals court allows lawsuit by Philadelphia officers fired over racist, violent social media posts

A federal appeals court ruled that twelve Philadelphia police officers, who were either fired or suspended for posting racist content, can proceed with a lawsuit against the city.

Texas court dismisses GOP donor's defamation lawsuit against Beto O'Rourke

Texas court dismisses GOP donor's defamation lawsuit against Beto O'Rourke

A Texas appeals court on Friday dismissed a billionaire's defamation lawsuit against Democrat Beto O'Rouke that was brought after O'Rourke criticized a $1 million campaign contribution to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

Suspect in Natalee Holloway disappearance is in court for trying to extort victim's mother

Suspect in Natalee Holloway disappearance is in court for trying to extort victim's mother

Joran van der Sloot, the chief suspect in Natalee Holloway's 2005 disappearance on the island of Aruba, walked shackled into an Alabama courtroom on Friday as her parents looked on.

Trump indicted: What to know about the documents case and what's next

Trump indicted: What to know about the documents case and what's next

Donald Trump's indictment on federal charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate represents the most serious legal jeopardy so far for the former president

Around the world

Boris Johnson quits as U.K lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament

Boris Johnson quits as U.K lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday that he's quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament.

Intense fighting erupts in Ukraine as counterattack begins

Intense fighting erupts in Ukraine as counterattack begins

Moscow and Kyiv reported heavy fighting in Ukraine, signaling the start of the Ukrainian counterattack against occupying forces. The U.S. will provide extra security assistance for Ukraine.

Boris Johnson Resigns From Parliament

Boris Johnson Resigns From Parliament

The former prime minister quit after getting a confidential report about whether he had lied to lawmakers about lockdown-breaking parties.

Japanese employees can hire this company to quit for them

Japanese employees can hire this company to quit for them

In a country famous for its punishing work culture, one service helps apprehensive employees tell the boss they're leaving.

Spanish leftist party unity may improve Socialist PM Sánchez’s re-election odds

Spanish leftist party unity may improve Socialist PM Sánchez’s re-election odds

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, leader of the nation's Socialist Party, may see improved re-election odds as smaller leftist parties agree to run on a joint ticket.

France hails 'hero with a backpack' who intervened in knife attack on young children

France hails 'hero with a backpack' who intervened in knife attack on young children

A 24-year-old Catholic pilgrim in France is being hailed as a hero after he intervened in a savage knife attack on very young children

Putin puts a date on his plan to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus

Putin puts a date on his plan to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus

Russia said in the spring that it would place "tactical nuclear weapons" in Belarus, just north of Ukraine. Now Putin has said when they'll arrive.

Technology

8 Android accessibility tips to make life easier

8 Android accessibility tips to make life easier

You can fully optimize the use of your Android through a number of features, including sound recognition, making your text larger, turning on captions and more.

Apple unveils new VR headset

Apple unveils new VR headset

Apple gave the world the first look at its new Vision Pro headset. Carter Evans takes a look at whether the new product can succeed where other wearable tech has failed.

Oakland-based podcaster brings empathy and incredible stories to the microphone

Oakland-based podcaster brings empathy and incredible stories to the microphone

For the last decade, Whit Missildine has surrounded himself with unbelievable stories. It’s all part of This is Actually Happening, Missildine’s weekly podcast, which has exploded in popularity over the last few years.

After a Rocky Year, Zuckerberg Lays Out Meta’s Road Map to Employees

After a Rocky Year, Zuckerberg Lays Out Meta’s Road Map to Employees

In an internal all-hands meeting, the chief executive explained his plans for artificial intelligence, the metaverse and rebooting Meta’s culture.

Column: I quit Twitter for a week. I didn't miss it. Be worried, Elon Musk

Column: I quit Twitter for a week. I didn't miss it. Be worried, Elon Musk

My wife and my bosses keep telling me to not waste so much time tweeting — over 1,000 times in April alone. Waste of time, my behind. I've gained friends and followers and writing gigs — arguably, this job! — from my torrent of tweets.

Wanted: An AI job that (mostly) doesn’t exist yet

Wanted: An AI job that (mostly) doesn’t exist yet

Artificial intelligence is bound to create new jobs, but availability has yet to catch up with interest.

TSA expands controversial facial recognition program

TSA expands controversial facial recognition program

As possible record-setting crowds fill airports nationwide, passengers may encounter new technology at TSA checkpoints.

Sports News

Hotline mailbag: Future of the Oregon-Washington game, the Colorado “smoke”, Big Ten vetting, splitting CFP cash and more

Hotline mailbag: Future of the Oregon-Washington game, the Colorado “smoke”, Big Ten vetting, splitting CFP cash and more

Without USC, the conference must play to its strengths, and there is no bigger game on the schedule than Oregon-Washington.

Miles Sanders relishing anticipated role as Carolina Panthers' 3-down back

Miles Sanders relishing anticipated role as Carolina Panthers' 3-down back

Miles Sanders relishes the idea of becoming an every down back for the Carolina Panthers this season, a role he didn't always have with the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles or in the Super Bowl.

Phil Neville hired for Canada staff after Inter Miami departure

Phil Neville hired for Canada staff after Inter Miami departure

Phil Neville was hired Friday to join the staff of Canada men's national team coach John Herdman, a week after Neville was fired as head coach of David Beckham's Inter Miami.

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.

Afternoon Briefing: Bears’ stadium move remains at an impasse

Afternoon Briefing: Bears’ stadium move remains at an impasse

The head of special education at Chicago Public Schools has stepped down following pressure for her ouster over the use of physical restraint in schools and other criticism of how the district has treated students with disabilities.

Karolina Muchova to Face Iga Swiatek in the Women’s French Open Final

Karolina Muchova to Face Iga Swiatek in the Women’s French Open Final

The tennis world has been waiting for Karolina Muchova to be healthy. Now she gets a shot at Iga Swiatek with a Grand Slam title on the line.

Where do the Mets go from here after getting swept by the rival Braves in Atlanta?

Where do the Mets go from here after getting swept by the rival Braves in Atlanta?

PITTSBURGH— The Mets have suffered a lot of comically bad losses throughout franchise history. This was the first time in franchise history the Mets have accomplished that feat, and to make matters worse, it resulted in a sweep by the Braves, who are spending much less.

Politics News

Indictment: Top secret records seized by FBI from Trump home included details on foreign nation's nuclear capabilities

Indictment: Top secret records seized by FBI from Trump home included details on foreign nation's nuclear capabilities

Indictment: Top secret records seized by FBI from Trump home included details on foreign nation's nuclear capabilities

Trump haphazardly stashed military secrets throughout his home, indictment says

Trump haphazardly stashed military secrets throughout his home, indictment says

Prosecutors charged Trump with 37 felonies, including 31 counts under the Espionage Act of “willful retention” of classified records.

Who is Walt Nauta, Trump aide also indicted in the documents case?

Who is Walt Nauta, Trump aide also indicted in the documents case?

The 38th in the indictment count alleges Nauta, a military veteran, made false statements and representations during an FBI interview.

Texas court tosses billionaire's defamation suit against Beto O'Rourke

Texas court tosses billionaire's defamation suit against Beto O'Rourke

A Texas appeals court on Friday dismissed Republican megadonor Kelcy Warren's lawsuit against failed gubernatorial candidate and former Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke.

Illinois adopts new LGBTQ+ protections for community deemed 'under attack' in the US

Illinois adopts new LGBTQ+ protections for community deemed 'under attack' in the US

Illinois is making it easier for gay couples to marry and moving toward gender-inclusive language in laws affecting LGBTQ+ youth in foster care through two new laws signed Friday by Gov. J.B.

Timeline: The government's efforts to get sensitive documents from Trump

Timeline: The government's efforts to get sensitive documents from Trump

Here's a look at the events that have transpired over the course of the government's attempts to get back the documents, culminating in Trump's indictment.

What’s next in the Trump documents case

What’s next in the Trump documents case

An initial court appearance will trigger a series of pretrial steps, complicated by the defendant’s status as a former president and the highly sensitive nature of the key evidence.