Cannon tells lawyers to weigh if Trump conduct can’t be reviewed by courts

In Donald Trump’s classified documents case, Judge Aileen Cannon’s order about jury instructions seems to take precedence over numerous other pretrial issues.

By Devlin BarrettMarch 18, 2024

The SAT is coming back at some colleges. It’s stressing everyone out.

Some colleges are reinstating SAT and ACT mandates. Others remain test-optional, for now. The mix of policies is wreaking havoc on students, parents and counselors.

By Hannah Natanson and Susan SvrlugaMarch 18, 2024

Biden toughened asylum screening. It won’t contain a new border surge.

New restrictions to the U.S. asylum system are under consideration by the Biden administration following the collapse of the bipartisan border bill.

By Nick MiroffMarch 17, 2024

Man accused of killing family in Pa. rampage in custody, police say

Three people were killed in shootings in Falls Township, Pa., before a manhunt led police to Trenton, N.J.

By Justine McDaniel and Nick ParkerMarch 16, 2024

Sheriff should’ve taken Maine gunman into custody before attack, report finds

The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office should have taken Robert Card into custody under Maine’s “yellow flag” law, a commission found while studying October’s mass killing.

By Justine McDanielMarch 16, 2024

United Boeing plane that landed with missing panel prompts investigation

A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 that landed Friday in Oregon’s Medfort Airport from San Francisco was missing an external panel, officials said.

By Ellen Francis and Amber FergusonMarch 16, 2024

Schools get sudden donations after ‘The Last Repair Shop’ wins Oscar

“The attention has been overwhelming, and we’re honored,” said Steve Bagmanyan, part of a small team that repairs instruments for Los Angeles school students.

By Cathy FreeMarch 16, 2024

Ramadan shrouded in grief for U.S. Muslims amid Gaza deaths, devastation

The month-long celebration of Ramadan has been replaced by fundraising for victims, or canceled altogether by U.S. Muslims fearing for relatives overseas.

By Reis Thebault, Allan Lengel, Molly Hennessy-Fiske and Emmanuel FeltonMarch 16, 2024

Judge orders delay in Trump hush money trial until at least mid-April

The delay was forced by release of thousands of documents from a defunct federal investigation into Trump that could involve Michael Cohen or other witnesses.

By Shayna Jacobs and Devlin BarrettMarch 15, 2024

What to know about PornHub blocking access to Texas users

The massive adult video site pulled access from Texans over the state’s age verification law, which PornHub says violates First Amendment rights.

By Kim BellwareMarch 15, 2024

Tornadoes kill at least 3 in Ohio; severe storms sweep from Texas to Pennsylvania

A witness near Ohio’s Indian Lake described to local media “pure devastation,” and an RV park in nearby Lakeview was destroyed.

By Kelsey Ables, Matthew Cappucci and Scott DanceMarch 15, 2024

A truck was stolen with her cat inside. Neighbors mobilized to find him.

“People just came out in droves,” said CC Curtis, who spent days searching for her California neighbor’s cat, Dundee.

By Sydney PageMarch 15, 2024

Bezos awards Eva Longoria, Adm. William McRaven $50M grants for charity

Billionaire Jeff Bezos started the Courage and Civility Award in 2021 to support philanthropists and the causes they champion.

By Kyle Melnick and Kendra NicholsMarch 15, 2024

Father of Oxford school shooter found guilty of involuntary manslaughter

James Crumbley’s son Ethan was sentenced last year to life without parole for murdering four teens in a mass shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan in 2021.

By Kim BellwareMarch 14, 2024

Oklahoma nonbinary teen’s death is ruled a suicide, triggering anger

Nex Benedict’s death in February after an altercation at school prompted vigils across the country. The 16-year-old had told family about being bullied.

By Molly Hennessy-FiskeMarch 14, 2024

Manhattan DA suggests one-month delay in Trump hush money trial

Prosecutors suggested a one-month delay in the upcoming hush money trial of Donald Trump.

By Devlin Barrett and Shayna JacobsMarch 14, 2024

‘Gorilla hail’ and tornadoes pound Plains as storm risk shifts into Midwest

Severe storms capable of producing large hail and even a few tornadoes are possible from around Dallas to Indianapolis on Thursday.

By Matthew Cappucci and Naomi SchanenMarch 14, 2024

Judge Cannon rejects Trump’s attack on the Espionage Act

Judge Aileen M. Cannon also voiced skepticism at Donald Trump’s claim he is protected by the Presidential Records Act.

By Perry Stein and Devlin BarrettMarch 14, 2024

A police officer took a teen for a rape kit. Then he assaulted her, too.

New Orleans police officer Rodney Vicknair sexually abused a teen girl he met on the job. He is one of hundreds of officers arrested for child sexual abuse.

By Jessica Contrera, Jenn Abelson, John D. Harden and Carolyn Van HoutenMarch 14, 2024

Montana rancher illegally created giant hybrid sheep to sell for thousands

Arthur Schubarth used tissue from the world’s largest sheep breed to create a sheep nicknamed Montana Mountain King, whose semen and offspring he sold at high cost.

By Justine McDanielMarch 14, 2024