Jul 02 Watch 4:40 Why the jury returned a mixed verdict in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris, Azhar Merchant Sean “Diddy" Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, but found guilty of prostitution offenses. The mixed verdict brings an end to one of the most closely watched trials in the country. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Moira… Continue watching
Jul 02 Explosion at California fireworks warehouse sets off massive blaze, with 7 missing, officials say By Associated Press Seven people were missing Wednesday following an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in rural Northern California that caused a massive fire that spread to farm fields and forced evacuations in the surrounding community, authorities said. Continue reading
Jul 02 What is the Mann Act? What to know about the law used to convict Sean Combs By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted Wednesday of prostitution-related offenses under the federal Mann Act, an anti-sex trafficking law with a century-old history. Here's what to know about the law. Continue reading
Jul 02 UPenn updates swimming records after settlement with feds on transgender athletes case By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The University of Pennsylvania has changed three school records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas. Continue reading
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