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Man who killed top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband makes first state court appearance
The man serving two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to federal charges related to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband made his initial appearance Monday in state court where he faces similar charges.
In Texas, a political group bets $6 million on Latino voters coming back to Democrats
A left-leaning group is planning to spend $6 million organizing Latino voters in Texas, a group that has trended away from Democrats but is pivotal to their hopes of picking up seats in Congress.
Board of Peace envoy meets with Netanyahu on Gaza disarmament deal, urges halt to strikes
The Board of Peace official overseeing Gaza's postwar transition met Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a statement, in part to discuss a new disarmament deal the board reached with Hamas.
Supreme Court won’t halt $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor refused Monday to halt a $656 million judgment against Palestinian authorities in a long-running lawsuit filed by Americans killed or wounded in attacks in Israel.
Jaxson Dart approaching training camp with an eye on preventing another Giants losing season
After taking part in John Harbaugh's first training camp practice with the New York Giants last week, Jaxson Dart did not want to make too many premature judgments about the veteran coach's demeanor, which he expects to evolve with time.
Receiver Mike Evans misses practice for the 49ers with a strained quadriceps
Wide receiver Mike Evans missed practice for the San Francisco 49ers on Monday because of a strained quadriceps in the latest injury to hit the team's receiver room.
Falcons’ brotherhood on display as Matthew Bergeron celebrates extension and Jeff Ulbrich returns
Tua Tagovailoa made his 11-on-11 debut at Atlanta Falcons training camp on Monday as full pads went on for the first time.
Padres acquire former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray from Giants for another playoff push
The San Diego Padres acquired veteran left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants on Monday in a deadline trade for two prospects.
A guide to U.S. patriotic songs, from ‘The Liberty Song’ to Jay-Z and Kanye West
The history of American patriotic songs offers a lesson about the different ways you can say you love your country.
States sue to block feds from sharing personal data of millions who receive social service benefits
More than 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Monday to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families.
As Blanche’s path to confirmation is cleared, Trump’s tax audit immunity remains in place
In negotiations with Republican senators whose support he needs to be confirmed as attorney general, Todd Blanche formally rescinded a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate President Donald Trump's political allies.
Panthers remain mum on Bryce Young’s contractual future as they ponder QB’s ceiling entering Year 4
The Carolina Panthers remain tight-lipped about the long-term contractual future of quarterback Bryce Young as he prepares to enter his fourth NFL season.
Trump accounts were closed in 2021 due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says
Bank accounts held by President Trump were closed by Capital One in 2021 after it flagged financial activity that had characteristics of money laundering, the bank disclosed in a court filing over the weekend.
FAA certifies Boeing’s new 737 Max 7 jetliner for flight after years of delays
The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday approved the smallest model of Boeing's Max jetliners for commercial service nearly a decade after the aircraft manufacturer first unveiled the plane.
Beloved author Benjamin Alire Saenz, first Latino PEN/Faulkner winner, dies at 71
Benjamin Alire Saenz, an award-winning fiction writer and poet who drew upon his sexuality and his life on the Southern border, has died at age 71. He was the first Latino to win the PEN/Faulkner prize.
Safety Coby Bryant leaves Chicago Bears practice with injury as running back Kyle Monangai returns
Just when the Chicago Bears got their first injured player of training camp back to the practice field on Monday, they had a second injury on their first day in pads.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ beats ‘Avengers: Endgame’ box office record
Spider-Man beat the Avengers at the box office. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" broke the "Avengers: Endgame" record for the biggest North American opening weekend with $360 million in ticket sales from theaters in the U.S. and Canada, Sony Pictures said Monday.
Authorities seek a motive in the mass shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger
Investigators on Monday were trying to determine what led a 24-year-old man to open fire at an Idaho fast-food restaurant over the weekend, in an attack that left three people dead and seven others wounded before authorities say he killed himself.
Michigan reports the first 2 U.S. deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite
Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite.
European soccer body warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off
European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and said any potential evidence should not be destroyed.