Federal prosecutors charge Ryan Routh with attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Federal prosecutors have officially charged Ryan Routh with attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, a source familiar with the matter confirms to ABC News. The move was expected and previewed both
Ex-officer who pleaded guilty in Tyre Nichols case cries during testimony
Jason Marz/Getty Images (MEMPHIS, Tenn.) — A former officer who pleaded guilty to charges connected to the death of Tyre Nichols became emotional during his testimony Tuesday in the federal trial of three ex-Memphis police officers charged
Penn imposes major sanctions against controversial law professor Amy Wax, including a 1-year suspension
Michelle Gustafson/Bloomberg via Getty Images (PHILADELPHIA) — The University of Pennsylvania will impose major sanctions against Carey Law School professor Amy Wax, after an investigation concluded that she “engaged in ‘flagrant unprofessional conduct,’” which included “a history
California schools required to restrict cellphone usage in classrooms
Kentaroo Tryman/Getty Images (SACRAMENTO) — School districts, county offices of education and charter schools in California will now be required to limit or ban the usage of smartphones in schools under a new state law after California
Hate crimes, particularly against LGBTQ community, on the rise: FBI data
Joe Raedle/Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — Hate crimes motivated by gender-identity and sexual orientation rose from 2022 to 2023, according to FBI data, sparking concern among LGBTQ advocates about the potential impact of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and legislation.
Special counsel's filing could contain new evidence in Jan. 6 case, following judge's ruling
SimpleImages/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s federal election interference case on Tuesday granted special counsel Jack Smith’s request to file a 180-page brief on presidential immunity, including potential new evidence in the
Mendocino Named a “Cute Town” to Visit in California
The town of Mendocino has been named one of the cutest towns to visit in California. World Atlas placed the Mendocino County coastal town on its unranked list of the “11 Cutest Small Towns in Califonia to
Governor Newsom Signs Bill Limiting Smartphones in Schools
California is the latest state to require schools to limit or ban the use of smartphones. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the law Monday as research shows excessive use of the devices can hinder learning and increase the
Exxon Responds to California’s Lawsuit Over Plastics and Marketing
Exxon is firing back at California’s lawsuit about alleged deceptive marketing message involving plastics. In the lawsuit, Attorney General Rob Bonta accuses the oil giant of convincing the public that recycling plastic is safe for the environment
Governor Newsom Signs Four Bills Aimed at Sideshows
Another new California law is targeting dangerous sideshows. Governor Newsom signed four bills yesterday that increase penalties for drivers who perform stunts such as donuts, and spectators who show up to watch them. He says sideshows are