As Donald Trump seeks the presidency for a third time, he is being vigorously opposed by a vocal contingent of former officials who are stridently warning against his return to power and offering dire predictions for the country and the rule of law if his campaign succeeds.
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Former Donald Trump Officials Among the Most Vocal Opponents of Returning Him to the White House
Apr 5, 2024 | Associated Press
Federal Report Finds 68,000 Guns Were Illegally Trafficked Through Unlicensed Dealers Over 5 Years
Apr 5, 2024 | Associated Press
The guns were used in 368 shooting cases, which are harder to investigate because unlicensed dealers aren’t required to keep records of their sales that could allow federal agents to trace the weapon back to the original buyer.
Another Month of Robust US Job Growth Points to Continued Economic Strength
Apr 5, 2024 | Associated Press
Friday’s report from the Labor Department also showed that the unemployment rate dipped from 3.9% to 3.8%. The jobless rate has now remained below 4% for 26 straight months, the longest such streak since the 1960s.
When Voters Say ‘No’ to New Stadiums, What Do Professional Sports Teams Do Next?
Apr 4, 2024 | Associated Press
he defeat Tuesday of a three-eighths cent sales tax to fund a new downtown Royals ballpark and renovate the Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium was almost assuredly not the end of the matter. Other teams and cities have faced similar setbacks, and that hasn’t slowed a wave of stadium construction underway across the U.S.
Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $1.23 Billion After Another Drawing Without a Big Winner
Apr 4, 2024 | Associated Press
The jackpot, which now ranks as the eighth-largest in U.S. lottery history, has been growing for more than three months, reflecting the long odds of 1 in 292.2 million of winning the top prize.
Lawsuit Seeks to Force Ban on Menthol Cigarettes After Months of Delays by Biden Administration
Apr 3, 2024 | Associated Press
The lawsuit is the latest effort to force the government to ban menthols, which are disproportionately used by Black smokers and young people. It comes amid growing concerns from advocates that the federal plan could be derailed by election-year politics.
Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s Classified Documents Case Sharply Rebuke Judge’s Unusual and ‘Flawed’ Order
Apr 3, 2024 | Associated Press
In an unusual order, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon had asked prosecutors and defense lawyers to formulate proposed jury instructions for most of the charges even though it remains unclear when the case might reach trial.
The Women’s NCAA Tournament Had Center Stage. The Stars, and the Games, Delivered in a Big Way
Apr 2, 2024 | Associated Press
Millions of people — 12.3 million, the most to ever watch a women’s basketball game, according to ESPN — tuned in across America to watch the opener of an NCAA Tournament doubleheader that captivated fans like never before.
Amazon is Removing ‘Just Walk Out’ Technology From Its Fresh Grocery Stores in the US
Apr 2, 2024 | Associated Press
The company’s well-known technology lets customers pay for items without standing in line and sends them receipts afterwards.
Shota Imanaga Stars in Major League Debut as Cubs Beat Rockies 5-0 in Wrigley Field Opener
Apr 1, 2024 | Associated Press
Working in short sleeves on a cold, gray afternoon, Imanaga struck out nine in Chicago’s home opener. The Japanese left-hander, who signed a $53 million, four-year contract with the Cubs in January, allowed two singles and walked none.
US Traffic Deaths Fell 3.6% in 2023, the 2nd Straight Yearly Drop. But Nearly 41,000 People Died
Apr 1, 2024 | Associated Press
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was the second year in a row that fatalities decreased. The agency also released final numbers for 2022 on Monday, saying that 42,514 people died in crashes.
The Baltimore Collapse Focused Attention on Vital Bridges. Thousands Are in Poor Shape Across the US
Mar 30, 2024 | Associated Press
Iowa has the most poor bridges, followed by Pennsylvania, Illinois and Missouri, according to an Associated Press analysis.
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black Man to Win Supporting Actor Oscar, Dies at 87
Mar 29, 2024 | Associated Press
Louis Gossett Jr. broke through on the small screen as Fiddler in the groundbreaking 1977 miniseries “Roots.” He won an Oscar for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman” opposite Richard Gere and Debra Winger.
Man Charged With Murder, Attempted Murder in a Series of Stabbings in Rockford
Mar 28, 2024 | Associated Press
Christian Soto, 22, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder in a frenzied stabbing rampage that killed four people in a matter of minutes in Rockford.
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP Pick in 2000, Dead at 82
Mar 27, 2024 | Associated Press
Lieberman died in New York City on Wednesday due to complications from a fall, the statement said. He was 82.
Should College Essays Touch on Race? Some Feel the Affirmative Action Ruling Leaves Them No Choice
Mar 27, 2024 | Associated Press
When the Supreme Court ended affirmative action in higher education, it left the college essay as one of few places where race can play a role in admissions decisions. For many students of color, instantly more was riding on the already high-stakes writing assignment.
Supreme Court Seems Likely to Preserve Access to the Abortion Medication Mifepristone
Mar 26, 2024 | Associated Press
In nearly 90 minutes of arguments, a consensus appeared to emerge that the abortion opponents who challenged the FDA’s approval of the medication, mifepristone, and subsequent actions to ease access to it, lack the legal right or standing to sue.
Supreme Court Again Confronts the Issue of Abortion, This Time Over Access to Widely Used Medication
Mar 25, 2024 | Associated Press
Two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion opponents on Tuesday will ask the high court to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to the medication mifepristone.
Court Agrees to Block Collection of Donald Trump’s $454M Civil Fraud Judgment If He Puts Up $175M
Mar 25, 2024 | Associated Press
A New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgment — if he puts up $175 million within 10 days.
United Airlines Says Federal Regulators Will Increase Oversight of the Company Following Issues
Mar 23, 2024 | Associated Press
Among the most recent issues, a chunk of outer aluminum skin was discovered to have fallen off the belly of a United Boeing 737 after it landed in Oregon. Earlier this month, a United jet suffered an engine fire during takeoff from Houston, and a tire fell off another United jet as it left San Francisco.
March Madness: Langborg Lights It Up in OT as Northwestern Beats Florida Atlantic 77-65
Mar 22, 2024 | Associated Press
The injury-depleted Wildcats recovered after squandering a nine-point lead late in the second half. Brooks Barnhizer’s driving layup tied it with nine seconds left.
Allergy Season Arrived Early in US. Here’s How to Keep Pollen From Ruining Your Spring
Mar 22, 2024 | Associated Press
Allergy season is here — and it’s earlier and stronger than expected. The level of misery people will face depends on where they live and what they’re allergic to, but there are things you can do to feel better.
Ghost Army Members Who Staged Secret WWII Battlefield Deceptions Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Mar 21, 2024 | Associated Press
With inflatable tanks, radio trickery, costume uniforms and acting, the American military units that became known as the Ghost Army outwitted the enemy during World War II. Among them was Bernard Bluestein, now 100, of Hoffman Estates.
Congress Unveils $1.2 Trillion Plan to Avert Federal Shutdown and Bring Budget Fight to a Close
Mar 21, 2024 | Associated Press
Democrats were largely able to swat back hundreds of policy mandates and some of the steeper budget cuts that House Republicans were seeking to impose on nondefense programs, though House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., highlighted some policy wins.
Judge Dismisses Sexual Assault Suit Brought by Chicago Police Officer Against Former Supt. Eddie Johnson
Mar 21, 2024 | Associated Press
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Chicago police officer that alleged sexual assault by former police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, who was out drinking with her the night he was found asleep behind the wheel of his SUV.
EPA Issues New Auto Rules Aimed at Boosting Electric Vehicles and Hybrids, Cutting Carbon Emissions
Mar 20, 2024 | Associated Press
The new standards will avoid more than 7 billion tons of planet-warming carbon emissions over the next three decades and provide nearly $100 billion in annual net benefits, the EPA said.