The long-awaited hearing for Scott Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner, has begun in a Modesto courtroom. Peterson's legal team is seeking to overturn his conviction or secure a new trial. . .
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) has revealed a troubling correlation between the height of the border wall and an increase in migrant drownings along the U.S.-Mexico border. Published in the Journal of the American Medicine, the study sheds light on a concerning trend that has emerged in recent years.
A new study is finding that migrant drownings increased as the border wall got higher. Jon Fink reports.
According to the study's findings, migrant drownings have seen a significant uptick since 2019, coinciding with the implementation of. . .
In a significant development, a judge in Georgia has dismissed several charges against former President Donald Trump in a high-profile election interference case. The decision by Judge Scott McAfee marks a pivotal moment in the legal proceedings surrounding alleged efforts to influence the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
The dismissed counts specifically pertained to accusations of solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer, targeting Trump and other defendants. These charges were linked to purported attempts by the defendants to pressure members of the Georgia legislature and. . .
In a landmark decision, the House of Representatives has approved a bill with profound implications for the future of the popular social media app TikTok. The bill, which garnered bipartisan support, could pave the way for the forced sale or nationwide ban of TikTok over growing concerns about data security and potential ties to the Chinese government.
The bill requires TikTok's parent company, Chinese-owned tech giant ByteDance, to sell the app within 180 days or see it banned from U.S. app stores.
President Joe Biden has presented an ambitious budget proposal outlining his vision for the nation's fiscal direction in the potential second term of his presidency. The comprehensive plan aims to address key economic challenges, reduce the federal deficit by three. . .
In a poignant homecoming, New Jersey journalist Yele Sowore has returned to his adopted state after spending nearly five years behind bars in his native Nigeria. The 53-year-old journalist and activist, who serves as the editor of Sahara Reporters. . .
A grim discovery on Long Island has taken a somber turn as one of the bodies in the human remains case has been officially identified. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner confirmed the identity of the 59-year-old woman found scattered. . .
The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) has initiated an investigation into the heckling incident that disrupted the graduation ceremony of New York Attorney General Letitia James last week. The incident, marked by loud boos and orchestrated chants, has prompted concerns about the decorum of the event and the need to uphold professionalism.
The FDNY is investigating who heckled New York Attorney General Letitia James at a graduation ceremony last week. Sara Lee Kessler reports
During the ceremony, Attorney General Letitia James faced heckling that seemed premeditated rather. . .
In a continued effort to bolster its Starlink internet constellation, SpaceX successfully launched 23 additional satellites into orbit from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. The deployment, part of SpaceX's ambitious project to provide global satellite-based internet coverage, marks another milestone in the company's ongoing space exploration endeavors.
The launch took place in northwestern Santa Barbara County, where SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket carried the Starlink payload into space. The flawless execution of the mission highlights SpaceX's commitment to expanding its satellite network, ultimately aiming to enhance internet accessibility in underserved and remote areas worldwide.
As the clock ticks down to the expiration of a Supreme Court order, Texas's stringent new immigration law is once again under scrutiny. The law, allowing local law enforcement to arrest individuals they suspect of crossing the border illegally, faces multiple legal challenges. The Supreme Court's temporary hold on the law is set to expire on Wednesday, adding urgency to the ongoing debate.
The law, known for its uncompromising stance, has sparked controversy since its introduction. The Supreme Court's intervention in response to lawsuits temporarily suspended its. . .