Alabama man faces execution despite not pulling the trigger in auto store customer’s death
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Charles “Sonny” Burton didn’t kill anyone. The state of Alabama could execute him anyway. Burton, 75, is facing execution for his role as an accomplice in a 1991 robbery at an auto parts
The wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, new study finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher-income Americans and those with college degrees have ramped up their spending more quickly in the past three years than other consumers, according to new data released Tuesday, evidence of worsening inequality that may
More departures at the US attorney’s office in Minnesota, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new wave of departures is rippling through the U.S. Attorney’s office in Minnesota, where additional federal prosecutors are leaving at a time of mounting frustration with the Trump administration’s stepped-up immigration enforcement and
States scramble to gerrymander US House districts after Trump sought edge in midterm elections
With the midterm election approaching, Republicans and Democrats in some states are scrambling for an advantage by redrawing their U.S. House districts to make it easier for their candidates to win. The unconventional mid-decade redistricting contest began
Martin Shkreli countersues over unique Wu-Tang Clan album
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, Feb 3 (Reuters) – Martin Shkreli, the convicted former pharmaceutical executive, countersued a digital art collective that paid $4 million for a one-of-a-kind album by the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. In a
US trade negotiator says Supreme Court understands enormous stakes in tariff case
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) – The Supreme Court is taking its time to rule on a case challenging the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs given the “enormous” stakes involved, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said
3 elections in 4 months and new US House map lead to confusion and voter fatigue in Texas district
HOUSTON (AP) — Rep. Christian Menefee of Texas, the newest member of Congress, started the job Monday – and now has just four weeks to convince Houston voters he already deserves reelection. The candidate Menefee defeated on
Disney parks chief Josh D’Amaro named to succeed Bob Iger as CEO
Disney has named its parks chief Josh D’Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment giant’s top executive. D’Amaro takes over the position after serving as Disney Experiences Chairman since 2020, spearheading efforts for the company’s theme
The Latest: Speaker Johnson tries to corral Republican votes to end partial shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson’s ability to carry out President Donald Trump’s “play call” for funding the government will be put to the test Tuesday as the House holds a procedural vote on a bill to end the partial
Signs of forced entry found at Arizona home of ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Investigators found signs of forced entry at the Arizona home of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, a person familiar with the investigation said Tuesday, as the host asked for prayers to help