Dec 29 Watch 5:18 How prosecutors proved Ghislaine Maxwell was Epstein's 'enabler-in-chief' British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of luring teenage girls into sexual abuse by the late Jeffrey Epstein. A federal jury in New York found her guilty on five of six counts Wednesday, after deliberating for five full days. Moira… Continue watching
Dec 29 'Man of action, man of his word': allies and opponents remember late Senate leader Harry Reid By Kevin Freking, Laurie Kellman, Ken Ritter, Associated Press Former presidents and ex-Senate colleagues are lauding longtime Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who died Tuesday. Continue reading
Dec 29 Jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty in Epstein sex abuse case By Tom Hays, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted of helping lure teenage girls to be sexually abused by the late Jeffrey Epstein. Continue reading
Dec 29 Military still grappling with racism and extremism, investigation finds By Kat Stafford, James Laporta, Associated Press An AP investigation found that despite new Defense Department guidelines on extremism, racism and discrimination remain an ongoing concern in the military. Continue reading
Dec 29 4 shot in Denver rampage attacked at tattoo shops By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press Four of the people shot in deadly rampage in Denver were attacked at tattoo shops, raising questions about why they were targeted. Continue reading
Dec 29 WATCH: NY Gov. Kathy Hochul gives remarks on her administration's efforts against COVID-19 By News Desk New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gave remarks on her administration's efforts against COVID-19 during a news briefing Wednesday. Continue reading
Dec 29 In face of pandemic, Hmong Americans press forward to maintain New Year traditions By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado As the omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads across the United States, shutting down in-person events and renewing worries of the pandemic, the Hmong American community is going forward with plans to celebrate one of their largest gatherings. Continue reading
Dec 29 John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85 By Josh Dubow, Associated Press The NFL says Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85. Madden's exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades. Continue reading
Dec 29 Holmes jury resumes deliberations after closed-door meeting By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press The jury weighing fraud charges against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes will resume their lengthy deliberations amid some intrigue raised by a closed-door meeting among her attorneys, federal prosecutors and the judge presiding the case. Continue reading
Dec 28 Six killed, including gunman, in Denver area shootings, say police By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press Four of the people shot in deadly rampage in Denver were attacked at tattoo shops, raising questions about why they were targeted. Continue reading