Nation Aug 20 AP Exclusive: Feds to seek death sentence for Boston bomber Attorney General William Barr says the Justice Department will seek to reinstate the death sentence of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Arts Aug 17 2 men indicted in 2002 killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay Nearly two decades after the slaying of hip hop star Jam Master Jay, federal prosecutors said Monday they have solved one of New York City's most enduring unsolved killings, charging two men while suggesting the artist, celebrated for his anti-drug…
Politics Aug 14 Former FBI lawyer to plead guilty in Trump-Russia probe review The case against Kevin Clinesmith is likely to be cheered by President Donald Trump and his supporters who've alleged wrongdoing in the FBI's investigation into whether Trump's campaign coordinated with Russia. A watchdog report accused Clinesmith of altering an email…
Education Aug 13 Justice Department says Yale discriminates against Asian, white applicants A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law. Yale denies the allegation, calling it "meritless" and "hasty."…
Nation Aug 12 FBI investigates shooting of military helicopter in Virginia The FBI is investigating the shooting of a military helicopter during a training mission this week in northern Virginia, injuring one crew member who was aboard, officials said Wednesday.
Politics Aug 10 Trump abruptly escorted from briefing after shooting near White House President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted by a U.S. Secret Service agent out of the White House briefing room as he was beginning a coronavirus briefing Monday afternoon.
Politics Jul 28 WATCH: Barr condemns ‘rioters’ in much-anticipated House testimony Attorney General William Barr defended the aggressive federal law enforcement response to civil unrest in America, saying on Tuesday "violent rioters and anarchists have hijacked legitimate protests" sparked by George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police.
Politics Jul 27 WATCH: Barr defends aggressive federal response to protests Attorney General William Barr defended the aggressive federal law enforcement response to civil unrest in America as he testified for the first time before the House Judiciary Committee.
Nation Jul 20 ‘Men’s rights’ lawyer suspected in shooting of New Jersey judge’s family Roy Den Hollander received media attention including appearances on Fox News and Comedy Central for lawsuits challenging perceived infringements of "men's rights."…
Nation Jul 16 U.S. executes 2nd man in a week; lawyers said he had dementia The Supreme Court early Thursday cleared the way for a second federal execution this week.