Explainer: Why the fight over witnesses looms large in Trump’s trial
The impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump is nearing a pivotal vote on whether to hear from witnesses requested by Senate Democrats arguing for his removal from office.
Waitress turned model expected to take the stand at Weinstein’s rape trial
A woman who has claimed Harvey Weinstein lured her into his home under the pretense of reading a script and then raped her is expected to take the stand in the former Hollywood producer’s sexual assault trial on Wednesday.
Background checks and bump stock bans: 2020 Democrats on gun control
With more than 15,000 people killed by gun violence in the United States last year – not counting suicides – Democrats running for their party’s presidential nomination are pointing to inaction in Washington as evidence they should be chosen to run aga…
Man convicted of killing ex-wife and her boyfriend set to be executed in Georgia
A Georgia man convicted more than two decades ago of shooting and killing his ex-wife’s boyfriend and then bludgeoning her to death with the shotgun he had used is scheduled to be executed in Georgia on Wednesday.
Senate to begin questions for legal teams in Trump impeachment trial
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday will begin up to two days of questioning the prosecution and defense in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial ahead of a crucial vote later in the week on whether to call witnesses.
House Democrats call for $760 billion in infrastructure spending over five years
U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday will unveil a proposed $760 billion infrastructure spending bill over five years that aims to rebuild sagging roads and bridges and reduce carbon pollution.
Final moments of Kobe Bryant’s fatal helicopter crash revealed by investigators
Moments before Los Angeles basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and the seven others perished in a helicopter crash, the pilot had tried to climb out of layer of clouds, but the aircraft then banked sharply and lurched toward the grou…
Maryland policeman charged with murder in shooting of handcuffed man
A Maryland police officer was charged with murder on Tuesday after he fired seven shots at a man who was sitting in a patrol car with his arms handcuffed behind his back.
Site of Kobe Bryant’s fatal helicopter crash cleared of debris, remains
The tall hillside where Los Angeles Lakers basketball great Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others perished in a helicopter crash was cleared on Tuesday of all wreckage and human remains as the on-scene phase of the investigation drew to a close.
White House did not ask for a suspension of U.S.-China flights: official
The White House has not asked for a suspension of flights between the United States and China over concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, a senior Trump administration official said on Tuesday.
