English

More about this topic

USA

Raucous protests against California utility PG&E that is facing wildfire claims

One tearful protester said she was speaking for the dozens of people killed in the Camp Fire "who cannot speak for themselves."

USA

Police issue warrant for Ronaldo's DNA in investigation of alleged rape, report says

Ronaldo, 33, was accused of sexually assaulting a Nevada woman in a Las Vegas hotel penthouse in 2009, an allegation he denies.

USA

'Baby Shark' children's song online has taken bite of Billboard Hot 100

The song was streamed 20.8 million times in the past week, with 73 percent of the streams coming from video, Billboard said.

USA

High school basketball official fired after asking if team had green cards

The team was from a Tucson high school with a majority Latino student body.

ADVERTISEMENT

USA

MAP: Sea level rise along the East Coast

MAP: Sea levels are rising along the East Coast, and the sea is rising highest in the Mid-Atlantic.

USA

Starbucks exploring add needle-disposal boxes in bathrooms

"Employees risk getting poked, and DO get poked, even when following 'protocol' of using gloves and tongs to dispose of used needles," said an online petition.

USA

Nearly 300 passengers sickened on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas cruise ship

The ship, which has been on a seven-night cruise through the Caribbean, will return to Florida on Saturday, a day early than expected.

USA

Entire Washington DC synagogue schlepped a block away

Historic synagogue gets a 'lift' to new home down the block

USA

Remains found after SUV plunged from cliff identified as 16-year-old girl's

Still missing is Devonte Hart, the boy who was photographed in a powerful photo hugging a white police officer in 2014. He is likely dead, police said.

USA

U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu ditches Ed Buck's money

"I am deeply disturbed by the latest revelations of a second death by overdose," said Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif.

USA

Ashley Judd's sexual harassment claim against Weinstein thrown out again

It's the second time the judge has dismissed Judd's sexual harassment claims against Weinstein. But she can continue to sue him for defamation.

USA

Joshua Tree to stay open as park service uses fee revenue amid shutdown

The attraction east of Los Angeles had been slated to close on Thursday amid the partial government shutdown, now in its third week.

USA

Mother of suicide victim sues sorority that allegedly hazed her daughter

The Northwestern University basketball player was subjected to hazing that hurt her "physical, mental, and emotional health," causing severe anxiety and depression, the suit claims.

USA

Former Gitmo commander charged with hindering probe into death of civilian

The victim had accused Capt. John Nettleton of having an affair with his wife.

USA

Florida bill seeks to repeal post-Parkland gun control measures

Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg called the effort "ridiculous."

USA

Family of woman in vegetative state who gave birth is 'traumatized and in shock'

An attorney representing the family said they are caring for the woman's baby boy.

USA

Homeless man allegedly involved in GoFundMe scam arrested

Johnny Bobbitt Jr. was homeless in 2017 when a woman and man created a GoFundMe they said would help him after he gave the woman his last $20 when she was stranded on a freeway.

USA

Florida deputy resigns after sending toy bomb to colleague

A handwritten note with the word "Boom" was included inside the package, authorities said.

USA

Man accused of stealing roommate's winning $10 million lotto ticket arrested

The winner originally thought he had won $10,000. The ticket ended up being worth a lot more.

USA

Teacher seen in video dragging student with autism pleads not guilty

Teacher Trina Abrams was "removed" from Wurtland Elementary school in Greenup County following the incident.

Stay informed with the latest news and analysis on the United States. From politics and economy to culture and technology, we bring you comprehensive coverage of the key events shaping the nation.