Hunter Biden prosecutor says president’s criticisms undermine rule of law
By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. special counsel who prosecuted Democratic President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden called the president’s criticisms of the cases “gratuitous and wrong” in a final report on his probe published
Traffic into Manhattan drops 7.5% in first week of new toll. That’s 43,000 fewer cars a day
NEW YORK (AP) — A new toll on drivers entering the core of Manhattan brought modest but measurable traffic reductions to New York City’s heavily-gridlocked streets in its first week of operation, according to preliminary data released
Small airborne embers play a big role in the spread of wildfires
While authorities still don’t know what sparked the deadly fires in the Los Angeles area, they do know one clear way the flames have spread: embers. At least 24 people have died in the fires that have
Reality TV star Chase Chrisley didn’t assault anyone at Atlanta bar despite arrest, his rep says
ATLANTA (AP) — A representative for reality TV star Chase Chrisley has denied an allegation that his client assaulted the manager of a popular Atlanta sports bar last week after refusing to leave, saying the encounter has
Lawsuit claims utility’s equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire, but investigation still ongoing
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawsuit filed Monday against Southern California Edison claims the utility’s equipment sparked the deadly Eaton Fire burning just outside Los Angeles and Edison has acknowledged fire agencies are investigating whether its equipment
Country music superstar Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump’s inauguration
By Kanishka Singh and Helen Coster WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Country music superstar Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, according to a copy of the program shared by
Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden defends probes, denounces president’s remarks in new report
WASHINGTON (AP) — The criminal charges against Hunter Biden “were the culmination of thorough, impartial investigations, not partisan politics,” the prosecutor who led the probes said in a report released Monday that criticized President Joe Biden for
Minnesota Legislature could be headed for a rocky start to its 2025 session
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The 2025 session of the Minnesota Legislature could be headed for a rocky start when it convenes Tuesday, with House Democrats threatening to boycott opening day and House Republicans saying they’ll try
Traffic falls in New York City after $9 congestion fee introduced
(Reuters) – New York City transit officials said on Monday that traffic fell by 7.5% last week and 273,000 fewer cars entered Manhattan’s central business district after the United States’ first congestion pricing fee took effect on
Hawaiian Electric lays out plan to reduce wildfire risk
(Reuters) – Electricity provider Hawaiian Electric on Monday laid out a plan to fortify the power grid to help reduce the risk of a wildfire started by its equipment. The utility has faced intense scrutiny in the
