Amid deadly U.S. mass shootings in 2019, heroes emerged
The relentless pace of American shootings did not slow in 2019. But amid the harrowing scenes, heroes also emerged.
U.S. watchdog finds $6.7 billion in questionable Medicare payments to insurers
A U.S. government watchdog is raising fresh concerns that health insurers are exaggerating how sick Medicare patients are, receiving billions of dollars in improper payments as a result.
Sandy Hook families to get day in court against gunmaker
Families of victims in the Sandy Hook school massacre that killed 20 children and six adults will get their day in court about nine years from the shooting.
Amid criticism, Trump signs order targeting anti-Semitism at universities
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to prohibit federal funding for colleges and universities that allow anti-Semitism, but the move drew some criticism for potentially limiting free speech.
Texas executes inmate convicted of killing prison supervisor
Texas on Wednesday executed an inmate convicted of killing a prison boot factory supervisor because he was upset he had to work as a janitor.
U.S. House approves Space Force, family leave in $738 billion defense bill
The U.S. House of Representatives approved on Wednesday a $738 billion defense policy bill providing the first paid family leave for all federal workers and the creation of a Space Force, a top military priority for President Donald Trump.
U.S. prosecutors seek to jail Giuliani associate in campaign finance case
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday asked a judge to jail an associate of U.S. President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani while he awaits trial, saying he lied about his wealth when he negotiated his bail.
U.S. House passes massive defense bill; now heads to Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives approved on Wednesday a $738 billion defense policy bill providing the first paid family leave for all federal workers and the creation of a Space Force, a top military priority for President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors ask judge to jail Giuliani associate
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday asked a judge to jail Lev Parnas, an associate of U.S. President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, while he awaits trial on campaign finance charges.
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen seeks reduction in U.S. prison term
Michael Cohen, a former lawyer for Donald Trump who became a key witness against the president for House Democrats, is seeking a reduction in his current three-year prison sentence, an attorney for Cohen said on Wednesday.
