Новости за 08.04.2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said on Saturday that he is seeking a pardon for a U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder for shooting an armed protester during a 2020 Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Customs and Border Protection personnel in Louisville announced Friday the seizure of 2,760 pieces of counterfeit jewelry sent from Hong Kong this week that, if real, would have been worth $4.41 million.

Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for President Biden to ignore a federal judge's temporary hold on the abortion pill, raising alarm about the rule of law taking a back seat to the rule of man.

Here's a look at a few award-winning performances within a pair -- "Marathon Man" and "The Whale" -- of new home entertainment disc movie releases.

Walmart announced Thursday a plan to add electric vehicle charging stations at thousands of Walmart and Sam's Club locations nationwide by 2030.

The Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services says Walter Reed National Medical Military Medical Center is denying veterans and service members their religious rights after ordering a community of local priests to cease providing pastoral care at the hospital days before the start of Holy Week.

Sunday was Easter. Passover ends on Thursday. What better time to consider the role of religion in American life and where its absence will inevitably lead us?

On March 27, a deranged and angry person murdered three 9-year-old children and three teachers at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee.

In order to try and fill staffing shortfalls, Metropolitan Police Department officers will now receive a $25,000 hiring bonus, an increase from the previous $20,000 subsidy.

President Biden condemned the Tennessee House's vote to expel two Democratic legislators, calling it "without precedent," which prompted critics to ask: What about Mike Nearman?

Dozens of Chinese warplanes crossed into Taiwanese airspace on Saturday as Beijing kicked off military drills around Taiwan in response to President Tsai Ing-wen's visit with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

A TikTok challenge featuring a super-spicy bubble gum sent 10 elementary schoolers in Orange, Massachusetts to the hospital Tuesday.

Travis Kelce showed why he's best known for catching passes from Patrick Mahomes.

Unjustified use of force, dangerous vehicle pursuits and racially biased policing continue to be problems for the New Orleans Police Department, the U.S. Justice Department said in a Friday court filing, opposing the city's move to terminate a decade-old court-backed reform agreement.

An analysis that was the basis of a highly criticized recommendation from Florida's surgeon general cautioning young men against getting the COVID-19 vaccine omitted information that showed catching the virus could increase the risk of a cardiac-related death much more than getting the mRNA shot, according to drafts of the analysis obtained by the Tampa Bay Times.

Former President Donald Trump is no longer considering hiring Laura Loomer after rumors that campaign aides were pushing to bring the far-right activist into the fold sparked online outrage.

A Hanover, Maryland man pleaded guilty Friday to his role in a check theft and forgery scheme that cost victims $486,716 in losses.

Cannabis regulators have halted operations at several outdoor pot farms and processing facilities on a stretch of former fruit orchards in north-central Washington state after testing found high levels of chemicals related to a dangerous pesticide used decades ago.

A ProPublica look at Clarence Thomas found that for 20-plus years, the Supreme Court justice "has been treated to luxury vacations by billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow." Hmm. Wonder why ProPublica decided to look into Thomas now. Could it be George Soros at it again?

Live updates from Saturday's second and third rounds of the Masters (all times local):

You'd expect Mark Batterson, lead pastor of the District-based National Community Church, to preach the Christian message, and he does. His congregation will host the annual sunrise service at the Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday.

The U.S. Navy has deployed a guided-missile submarine capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk missiles to the Middle East, a spokesman said Saturday, in what appeared to be a show of force toward Iran following recent tensions.

Bo Bichette hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overcame a two-run deficit to spoil the Los Angeles Angels' home opener with a 4-3 victory Friday night.

China sent warships and dozens of fighter jets toward Taiwan on Saturday, the Taiwanese government said, in retaliation for a meeting between the U.S. House of Representatives speaker and the president of the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory.

A legal battle over a dress code for bikini baristas at coffee stands is ending after a city north of Seattle agreed to pay $500,000 to the owner and employees who sued over it six years ago.