Suspicious letters potentially laced with fentanyl sent to election offices being investigated by federal law enforcement

(cnn) — Federal law enforcement officials are investigating reports of suspicious letters sent to election offices, a

US says prostitution ring counted politicians, tech execs, lawyers as clients

U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday charged three people with running a high-end brothel network out of apartment complexes in greater Boston and northern Virginia whose customers included elected officials, tech and pharmaceutical executives, lawyers, professors and military officers.

Republicans face 2024 dilemma after abortion rights issue powers Democrats

Victories by abortion rights campaigners and Democrats in this week's U.S. elections pose a dilemma for Republicans: how to campaign on an issue that has long fired up their conservative base without alienating the moderates they need to win competitive districts.

Joe Manchin won’t run for reelection, giving GOP an opening to flip West Virginia seat

(cnn) — Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia will not run for reelection in 2024, the moderate Democrat announced on

US forces under fire in Middle East as America slides towards brink

A defective drone in Iraq may have helped keep America from being dragged deeper into a widening Middle East conflict.

Firearm injuries, deaths among children doubled during pandemic, study shows

Emergency room visits for gun injuries among children doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a national study of data.

Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin won't seek reelection, giving GOP a key pickup opportunity

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he won't seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to gain a seat in the heavily GOP state.

Donald Trump's civil fraud trial will go on after lawyers seek early verdict ending case

Donald Trump's lawyers have been thwarted in their longshot bid to put an immediate end to the New York civil fraud trial that threatens the former president's real estate empire.

Plane takes off with missing window panes as crew fails to spot damage

(cnn) — An Airbus A321 aircraft took off from London Stansted Airport last month with four damaged window panes,

Hunter Biden files defamation lawsuit against former Overstock CEO

Hunter Biden, the president's son, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Overstock's former CEO Patrick Byrne, accusing him of publishing false statements claiming Biden sought a bribe from Iran.

Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says

The White House says Israel has agreed to put in place four-hour daily humanitarian pauses in its assault on Hamas in northern Gaza.

GOP asks for records from Biden's family on business deals

House Republicans made the first official requests Thursday for documents from Hunter and James Biden regarding their foreign business dealings, further escalating a wide-ranging investigation into the president's family.

Can Michigan activists keep Trump off the ballot? A judge heard arguments Thursday

A judge in Michigan heard arguments Thursday on whether Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has the authority to keep Donald Trump's name off state ballots for president.

Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses 'insurrection clause' challenge and allows Trump on primary ballot

Former President Donald Trump will stay on the Minnesota primary ballot after the state supreme court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking end his candidacy under a rarely-used constitutional provision that forbids those who "engaged in insurrection" from holding office.

Patrick Dempsey named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine

People magazine has named Patrick Dempsey as its Sexiest Man Alive.

Actors union reaches tentative deal with Hollywood and TV studios

(cnn) — Hollywood actors have reached a tentative agreement with the major film and television studios to end a strike,