Apr 11 WATCH: Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter charged with stealing $16 million from baseball star in sports betting case By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Prosecutors allege that interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole more than $16 million from the Japanese sensation to cover gambling bets and debts. Continue reading
Apr 11 Watch 7:05 Biden moves to close ‘gun show loophole’ and expand background checks for gun buyers By Geoff Bennett, Shoshana Dubnow The Biden administration is issuing a rule designed to close a gap that allows gun buyers to avoid background checks. The move will end the so-called "gun show loophole” and require checks when dealers sell guns at gun shows, flea… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 4:43 News Wrap: White House warns Iran against retaliation for Israeli airstrike on consulate In our news wrap Thursday, the White House said it warned Iran not to use a suspected Israeli airstrike on its consulate in Syria as a 'pretext to escalate' tensions in the region, Ukraine's parliament passed a new mobilization law… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 9:22 How O.J. Simpson’s murder trial exposed a stark racial fissure in America By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Alexa Gold O.J. Simpson, whose murder trial captivated international attention for months, died Wednesday of cancer. His case dominated headlines during the 90s and was a prime example of people's fascination with celebrities and crime. But the trial also exposed another stark… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 7:15 Celebrity chef’s ‘chili crunch’ trademark sparks debate over food and culture By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas A hot debate over the ownership of a spicy Asian condiment has sent social media into a frenzy over food, culture, heritage and business. Momofuku founder David Chang is spearheading a trademark battle to protect its chili crunch brand. But… Continue watching
Apr 11 Library book ban attempts are at an all-time high. These librarians are fighting back By Casey Kuhn More than 4,000 library book bans were attempted in public and school libraries in 2023, according to the American Library Association. Six librarians share how they've responded in their communities. Continue reading
Apr 11 Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife will have separate bribery trials, judge rules By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Judge Sidney Stein agreed Thursday to sever and delay Nadine Menendez's trial after her lawyers said she required treatment for a serious medical condition. Continue reading
Apr 11 Ohio valley braces for potential tornadoes after severe weather hits south By Associated Press Damage has been reported from Texas to the Florida Panhandle. Continue reading
Apr 11 Instagram tests blurring nudity in chats to protect teens from sexual extortion By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Instagram said scammers often use direct messages to ask for “intimate images.” To counter this, it will soon start testing out a nudity protection feature for direct messages that blurs any images with nudity “and encourages people to think twice… Continue reading
Apr 11 The Biden administration announces rule that will require more background checks on gun buyers By Alanna Durkin Richer, Colleen Long, Associated Press The rule, which was finalized this week, makes clear that anyone who sells firearms predominantly to earn a profit must be federally licensed and conduct background checks, regardless of whether they are selling on the internet, at a gun show… Continue reading