Jul 02 Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to murder after admitting to brutal stabbing deaths of 4 Idaho students By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America, Gene Johnson, Associated Press Kohberger was a graduate student at nearby Washington State University when prosecutors say he broke into a rental home in Moscow, Idaho, and stabbed the four students. Continue reading
Jul 02 Del Monte files for bankruptcy as its canned fruit and vegetable sales slide By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Del Monte Foods is filing for bankruptcy protection. The 139-year-old company is best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, which have seen sales slide as consumers seek healthier and cheaper options. Continue reading
Jul 02 Trump’s tariffs would cost U.S. employers $82.3 billion, potentially causing price hikes and layoffs By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he's reached a trade deal with Vietnam. Trump says Vietnam will pay a 20% tariff on goods sent into U.S. territory and a 40% tariff on transshipping, which usually means exports from China that pass through… Continue reading
Jul 02 Trump says the Republican mega bill will eliminate taxes on Social Security. It does not By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press At best, Trump's "no tax on Social Security" claim exaggerates the benefits to seniors if either the House or Senate-passed proposals is signed into law. Continue reading
Jul 02 Wisconsin’s 176-year-old abortion ban struck down by state Supreme Court By Todd Richmond, Associated Press The ban was in effect until 1973, when the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion nullified it, and was never repealed. Conservatives argued that the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturning Roe reactivated the prohibition. Democratic Attorney… Continue reading
Jul 02 Paramount will pay $16 million to settle Trump lawsuit over ’60 Minutes’ interview with Harris By David Bauder, Associated Press Paramount is seeking approval from his administration for a proposed merger, and the case was widely seen as a referendum on how far organizations would go to curry favor with Trump. Paramount and CBS said the case was "completely without… Continue reading
Jul 02 Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail after being acquitted of most serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges By Michael Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Combs was convicted of lesser prostitution-related offenses and denied bail as he awaits sentencing. Continue reading
Jul 01 ‘Diddy’ trial jurors ask to review Cassie’s testimony during deliberations By Michael Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The jury deliberating at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial has asked to review critical testimony from one of the prosecution’s most important witnesses. Continue reading
Jul 01 Man who killed Idaho firefighters in ambush once aspired to be one, sheriff says By Manuel Valdes, Lindsey Wasson, Associated Press The deaths of Frank Harwood, 42, with Kootenai County Fire and Rescue, and John Morrison, 52, with the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department, have left their colleagues reeling. Continue reading
Jul 01 Hurricane Flossie strengthens to Category 2 off Mexico’s Pacific coast By Associated Press Heavy rainfall of up to 6 inches is expected in several Mexican states, potentially causing flooding and mudslides. Continue reading