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
Dec 28 With COVID threat surging, judge prods Maxwell jury to work overtime By Tom Hays, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The jury weighing the fate Ghislaine Maxwell's fate has told a judge it is "making progress" in reaching a verdict after four full days of deliberations. Continue reading
Dec 28 Watch 5:13 News Wrap: NYC public schools to open Jan. 3 with expanded testing In our news wrap Tuesday, the nation's largest public school system in New York has announced beefed-up testing in a bid to keep classrooms open. Police in the Denver area are investigating what sparked a mass shooting Monday night that… Continue watching