Gang used drugs, violence to commit robberies that led to four deaths, prosecutors say

A group of gang members who trafficked drugs and guns and used dating websites to connect with people interested in hiring prostitutes were responsible for a series of robberies that led to four deaths, federal prosecutors said

Judge throws out Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy case, says he flouted process with lack of transparency

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge threw out Rudy Giuliani ’s bankruptcy case on Friday, finding that the former New York City mayor had flouted process with a lack of transparency. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane formalized

After embrace at NATO summit, Zelenskyy takes his case for U.S. military aid to governors

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Away from Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought to broaden support for U.S. military aid by telling state governors Friday the world’s leaders should see for themselves the carnage wrought since Russia

Price of US first-class mail stamp to rise to 73 cents

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The price of first-class U.S. mail stamps will rise on Sunday to 73 cents from 68 cents, the latest in a series of price hikes. The plan, announced in April and

Donations exploded during Biden’s press conference, campaign says

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) – Donations to President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign “exploded” during the president’s closely watched press conference on Thursday, campaign spokesperson Michael Tyler said on Friday. “Since last night, we’re seeing strong support

Judge ends Giuliani bankruptcy, heightening legal risks

By Dietrich Knauth (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Friday ended Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy, allowing lawsuits for defamation, sexual harassment and other claims to proceed against Donald Trump’s former lawyer. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane in White

Prosecutors in Karen Read case argue against dismissing any charges

BOSTON (AP) — Prosecutors in the Karen Read murder case filed a motion Friday, arguing against dropping any charges after her mistrial. Read was accused of ramming into her Boston police officer boyfriend with her SUV and

First victim of 1921 Tulsa massacre of Black community is identified since graves found, mayor says

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A World War I veteran is the first person identified from graves filled with more than a hundred victims of the 1921 Tulsa massacre of the city’s Black community, the mayor said Friday.

Just a Category 1 hurricane? Don’t be fooled by a number — It could be more devastating than a Cat 5

Here’s a troubling phrase hurricane forecasters hate but often hear: “It’s just a Category 1. Nothing to worry about.” Or even worse: “Tropical storm? Just some wind and rain.” But look at Hurricane Beryl, which hit Texas

Jury begins deliberations in US Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York jury on Friday began deliberating in the corruption trial of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, who stands accused of selling his power in exchange for hundreds of thousands