Nov 04 On the witness stand, Oath Keepers leader offers his version of 2020 events By Michael Kunzelman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes told jurors he is a patriotic American as he took the witness stand to defend himself against charges in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
Nov 04 Jury finds Trump ally Tom Barrack not guilty of foreign agent charges By Tom Hays, Associated Press A Donald Trump loyalist has been acquitted at a federal trial in which he was accused of using his access to the former president to secretly promote the interests of the United Arab Emirates. Continue reading
Nov 04 Parents pushback on cellphone bans at school By Associated Press As growing numbers of schools move to limit student access to cellphones, many are navigating pushback from parents. They want to be able to connect with their children at a moment's notice. Bans on the devices were on the rise… Continue reading
Nov 04 NBA's Kyrie Irving suspended for antisemitic social media post, apologizes By Brian Mahoney, Associated Press The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to "unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs." The Nets said that Irving is "currently unfit to be associated with… Continue reading
Nov 04 WATCH: Biden touts semiconductor technology policy in California amid tight midterm race By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Associated Press Biden was joined by Rep. Mike Levin for the visit to Viasat, as the president highlighted his CHIPS and Science Act and the work his administration has done for military veterans. Continue reading
Nov 04 Analysis: How to check your voter registration and overcome potential problems at the polls By Karen Figueroa-Clewett, The Conversation A civil rights lawyer provides a guide so voters can know their rights to cast a ballot. Continue reading
Nov 04 Twitter employees brace for layoffs as new owner Elon Musk overhauls platform By Associated Press Employees are bracing for widespread layoffs at Twitter as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform. Continue reading
Nov 03 House Speaker Pelosi says husband has been released from hospital a week after assault By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says her husband, Paul Pelosi, was released from the hospital Thursday after his treatment for injuries from a violent assault last week. Continue reading
Nov 03 Watch 6:08 News Wrap: Netanyahu returning to power in Israel after election victory In our news wrap Thursday, final results in Israel's elections confirmed Benjamin Netanyahu's victory, political tensions spike in Pakistan after a gunman tried to kill former Prime Minister Imran Khan, at least two more people died in the latest mass… Continue watching
Nov 03 Watch 9:30 How final pitches from Democrats and Republicans are resonating with midterm voters Democrats and Republicans are hitting key messages on the campaign trail in the final push before the election. Issues like the economy, crime and abortion are top of mind for voters, but President Biden continues to hone in on the… Continue watching