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NYC judge orders Trump to appear next week for sentencing in Stormy Daniels hush money case

A jury found Trump guilty of 34 felony counts of falsification of business records on May 30 relating to his reimbursement to Cohen for paying off Stormy Daniels in the lead-up to the 2016 election.

US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol

Guidelines for use should be reassessed to account for those risks, and doctors should highlight alcohol’s danger when advising patients about drinking, the announcement said.

Colorado soldier behind Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion described 'wake up call' in writings, police say

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill said investigators would soon release Livelsberger’s writings to the public, but the documents were not immediately available Friday afternoon.

Mike Johnson wins reelection as House speaker on first ballot with boost from Trump

Johnson, who enjoyed the support of President-elect Donald Trump, won the vote by 218-215, with only one GOP lawmaker, Rep. Tom Massie of Kentucky, voting against him.

Former President Jimmy Carter, 100, dies

Carter, who lived longer than any other U.S. president, entered home hospice care in Plains in February 2023 after a series of short hospital stays.

Greg Gumbel, legendary CBS broadcaster, dead at 78

Gumbel’s family revealed in a statement to CBS that he died following a battle with cancer.

Trump asks Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban

Trump said the court should give him time after his Jan. 20 inauguration to “seek a negotiated resolution” of the dispute.

Georgia appeals court strips DA Fani Willis of case that charged Donald Trump with election interference

In a 2-1 opinion, the court concluded that Willis’ onetime romantic relationship with former special prosecutor Nathan Wade merited her dismissal from the case.

FAA bans drones over parts of New Jersey, violators could face criminal charges

The Temporary Flight Restrictions cover nearly two dozen towns and cities, from Camden to Bayonne, Edison, Harrison and Jersey City.

Luigi Mangione extradited to New York to face terrorism, murder charges

Mangione, a 26-year-old Maryland native, only replied to questions from the judge and simply replied “yes,” when asked whether he understood his rights and the extradition process.

Tsunami warning issued as magnitude 7.0 earthquake is reported off Northern California coast

The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning for the entire Northern California coast, through the San Francisco Bay Area, and into Oregon.

Hegseth tries to rally support as allegations swirl

Republican senators have not openly opposed Hegseth — and many support him — but some have voiced concerns over allegations of sexual misconduct.

Trump taps billionaire SpaceX astronaut to run NASA

If confirmed, Jared Isaacman would oversee a U.S. agency with a roughly $24.8 billion budget and a suite of human and robotic space exploration programs

UnitedHealthcare CEO killed by masked gunman outside Manhattan hotel

Police believe Thompson was targeted but did not have a specific motive for the killing.

USC student among 3 young adults killed in Tesla crash in California

USC provided no additional details about the student, Soren Dixon, who was in the vehicle with three others that crashed into a tree and was engulfed in flames.

US President Joe Biden pardons son despite saying he wouldn't

The US president said that, while he had promised he wouldn't interfere with decisions by the Department of Justice, "It is clear that Hunter was treated differently."

Ethics Committee won’t release Gaetz report, as Democrats turn to other tactics

Gaetz, who resigned from Congress soon after his nomination was announced, is accused of sexual misconduct with a minor and drug use.

Indiana Task Force One heads to Florida ahead of Hurricane Helene

Israeli barrage kills nearly 500 people in Lebanon

Written By: Nabih Bulos/Los Angeles Times Photo Credit: Rabih Daher/AFP/Getty Images/TNS

4 dead after school shooting in Georgia; 1 in custody

Written By: Rosana Hughes, David Aaro and Alexis Stevens/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Photo Credit: John Spink/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Tribune News Service