Washington — Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are urging Chief Justice John Roberts to open an investigation into luxury trips Justice Clarence Thomas accepted from a GOP megadonor over the years and did not disclose to the public. “The Senate Judiciary Committee, which has legislative jurisdiction over Federal courts …
Read More »NYPD Detective Katrina Brownlee, shot multiple times by an ex with a badge, worked to change the system that she says let her down: “I wanted to be a good cop”
This story originally aired on Feb. 26, 2022. It was updated on April 8, 2023. She calls it the “blue wall of silence.” Each time Katrina Cooke Brownlee called 911 after her correction officer fiancé beat her, she says the police walked away after seeing his shield. As she shares …
Read More »Suspected truck thief fatally shot by vehicle owner who tracked him using AirTag, police say
A man suspected of stealing a truck from a residential neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, was shot and killed by one of the truck’s owners, who had tracked the vehicle using an Apple AirTag, authorities said Wednesday. The truck was stolen at about 1 p.m. local time from outside a …
Read More »Buy or rent: Which is cheaper?
The cost difference between owning a home and renting an apartment has reached its widest gap in more than 15 years as home prices rise and interest rates on home loans soar, according to a recent industry analysis. On average, owning a home costs $1,176 more per month than renting …
Read More »Florida bill would ban elementary school students from learning about menstruation
A controversial piece of legislation in Florida, which would prevent educators from teaching about menstruation and other sex education topics in elementary school, advanced out of the House Education Quality Subcommittee last week. The bill is sponsored by Republican Florida state Representative Stan McClain, and would mandate that only children …
Read More »Judge rules Lori Vallow Daybell, charged with conspiracy and murder in the deaths of her two children, will not face death penalty if convicted
A woman charged with conspiracy and murder in connection with the deaths of her two children and her new husband’s late wife will no longer face the death penalty, a judge ruled Tuesday. Lori Vallow Daybell is scheduled to stand trial starting April 3. Both she and Chad Daybell — …
Read More »Food stamps already have work requirements. Now, GOP lawmakers want tougher ones.
The food-stamp program already has work requirements for people the U.S. government defines as “able-bodied adults without dependents” — in other words, younger workers who aren’t disabled and who don’t have kids or other dependents. But a group of Republican lawmakers say tougher work requirements are needed to close a …
Read More »Napping hacks: A sleep expert offers 3 tips to elevate your naps
After a rough, sleepless night or long, exhausting day, nothing feels quite as good as a nap. But with contradictory information online about whether napping is good or bad for your health, we spoke to a sleep expert to get some insight on afternoon snoozes. “Napping is complicated,” explains Dr. …
Read More »“Raspberry Rally” Girl Scout cookies are a hot item — if you can find them
A new Girl Scout cookie flavor has proved to be so popular that resellers are hawking the treats online for a premium. The “Raspberry Rally” cookie is a thin, crispy chocolate-covered, raspberry flavor-filled cookie that the Girl Scouts call a “sister” cookie to the popular Thin Mints variety. Although it’s …
Read More »Man convicted of killing California college student Kristin Smart in 1996 sentenced to 25 years to life
The man convicted of killing Kristin Smart, the California college student who disappeared in 1996 and whose body has never been found, was sentenced Friday to 25 years to life in state prison. The sentencing of Paul Flores marks the culmination of a case that has drawn worldwide attention for …
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