Actor and comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty in a London court Friday to rape and sexual assault charges involving four women dating back more than 25 years.
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President Donald Trump’s latest pardons benefit an array of political allies and public figures
A governor who resigned amid a corruption scandal and served two stints in federal prison.
Heidi Stevens: Texas’ Ten Commandments mandate doesn’t square with attempts to keep ‘individual beliefs’ out of classrooms
The movement to keep LGBT and CRT and DEI out of classrooms is about creating a climate where only certain backgrounds are acknowledged.
Appeals court allows President Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law — for now
A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law for now.
Larry Hoover ‘deserves to be in prison,’ Chicago FBI boss says of Gangster Disciples founder
A day after Donald Trump’s stunning decision to commute the federal life sentence of Larry Hoover, lawyers for the Chicago-born Gangster Disciples founder were singing the president’s praises while Chicago’s new FBI boss told the Tribune he “deserves to be in prison.”
Federal judge extends order blocking Trump administration ban on foreign students at Harvard
A federal judge on Thursday extended an order blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to bar Harvard University from enrolling foreign students.
Chinese students anxious and angry after Rubio vows to revoke visas
Chinese students studying in the U.S. are scrambling to figure out their futures after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that some students would have their visas revoked.
Today in History: Janet Guthrie becomes the first woman to race the Indianapolis 500
On May 29, 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500, finishing in 29th place (A.J. Foyt won the race for his record fourth Indy 500 victory).
Federal trade court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law
A federal trade court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.
Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here’s what we know so far
Want a COVID-19 vaccination this fall? For many Americans, it’s not clear how easy it will be to get one – or if they’ve lost the choice.