Nation Jun 14 Officials investigating reports that wife of Orlando gunman had prior knowledge of massacre Investigators are looking into reports that the wife of 29-year-old Orlando gunman Omar Mateen had advanced knowledge of the mass shooting at a Florida gay nightclub that left 49 people dead, the Associated Press reported. Several media outlets have reported,…
Economy Jun 07 D.C. lawmakers approve a $15 minimum wage D.C. lawmakers approved a measure Tuesday that would raise the hourly minimum wage to $15, joining lawmakers in New York and California who have passed similar proposals in recent months.
Nation Jun 06 The last time a camera captured Ali’s greatness The photographer who shot the final photos of Muhammad Ali, just weeks before the boxing legend's death, said he was "over the moon" with what he captured.
Nation Jun 03 How veterans see the wait time issue Last week, the head of the Department of Veteran Affairs compared wait times to the wait for rides at a Disney theme park. Now veterans share their reactions to McDonald's comments and suggestions for improving care.
Nation Jun 03 10 videos to watch from Chicago’s police misconduct investigators On Friday, Chicago officials publicly released hundreds of videos, audio recordings and other evidence related to 101 police incidents to an online portal. There, anyone could sift through about 300 videos from cases that fell under the jurisdiction…
Nation Jun 03 Chicago releases hundreds of videos of police-related incidents Chicago officials publicly released hundreds of videos, audio recordings and other evidence on Friday from 101 incidents involving the city’s police department.
Nation May 26 What does the billionaire-funded Gawker suit mean for media? Peter Thiel, a Silicon Valley billionaire, revealed this week that he funded Hulk Hogan's winning $140 million lawsuit against Gawker Media.
Nation May 25 11 states to sue over Obama administration’s transgender directive Texas plans to sue the Obama administration after it told school districts in the U.S. to allow transgender students use bathrooms and other facilities that matched their gender identity, state politicians said Wednesday.
Nation May 24 Dylann Roof will face death penalty in Charleston church shooting trial Federal prosecutors announced they will seek the death penalty in the case against Dylann Roof, the 20-year-old accused of killing nine worshippers at a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina last year.
Nation May 23 Baltimore officer acquitted of all charges in second Freddie Gray death trial Baltimore Police officer Edward Nero was acquitted of all charges Monday for his involvement in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black man who died while in custody last year.