Hours after his release from serving 4 months in prison in July, Navarro spoke on stage at the Republican National Convention, where he told the crowd ‘I went to prison so you won’t have to.’
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State offices opening late Thursday because of snow
The announcement of the 11 a.m. opening came ahead of a storm that could bring snow, sleet and ice to the state’s roads overnight into Thursday.
Marshall Brickman, who co-wrote ‘Annie Hall’ with Woody Allen, dies at 85
His wide-ranging career spanned some of Woody Allen ‘s best films, the Broadway musical ‘Jersey Boys’ and a number of Johnny Carson’s most beloved sketches.
Police hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO’s masked killer after ‘brazen, targeted’ attack on NYC street
Brian Thompson, 50, was shot around 6:45 a.m. as he walked alone to the New York Hilton Midtown from a nearby hotel, police said.
Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers DeSantis
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, is fighting to hold on to his Cabinet nomination amid growing questions about his personal conduct as the president-elect’s team considers alternatives, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Supreme Court justices seem reluctant to block state bans on medical treatments for minors
In arguments that passed the 2-hour mark Wednesday, 5 conservative justices voiced varying degrees of skepticism of arguments challenging the ban.
A timeline of anger, bravery and defiance after South Korean president imposes martial law
The standoff played out over a few tense hours, with cameras capturing the moments of anger, bravery and defiance before Yoon was forced to back down.
Trump’s lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money conviction
The president-elect’s team argues that continuing the case would present unconstitutional ‘disruptions to the institution of the presidency.’
They fled war in Sudan. But they haven’t been able to flee the hunger.
About 24,000 people have been killed and millions displaced during the war that erupted in April 2023.
South Korea lifts president’s martial law decree after lawmakers vote against it
President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law late Tuesday, but less than 3 hours later, parliament acted, with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declaring that lawmakers ‘will protect democracy with the people.’