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Some New York prison guards charged in beating death of handcuffed inmate appear in court

Some New York prison guards charged in beating death of handcuffed inmate appear in court

UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — Six New York prison guards have been indicted for second-degree murder in the beating death of a handcuffed inmate, a brutal incident captured on body-worn cameras that triggered widespread outrage and calls for justice.
Georgia justices order new look at whether lawsuit challenging near-ban on abortion can proceed

Georgia justices order new look at whether lawsuit challenging near-ban on abortion can proceed

ATLANTA (AP) — A lawsuit challenging Georgia's near-ban on abortion is headed back to a trial court to decide if the people who want to overturn the law have legal standing to sue.
New York governor won't remove NYC mayor, for now, but plans to increase oversight of City Hall

New York governor won't remove NYC mayor, for now, but plans to increase oversight of City Hall

NEW YORK (AP) — Gov.
Judge won't immediately block Trump administration’s abrupt halt to Catholic refugee funding

Judge won't immediately block Trump administration’s abrupt halt to Catholic refugee funding

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday refused to immediately block the Trump administration’s abrupt halt to funding of the nation’s largest private refugee resettlement program in a setback to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Former Colorado sheriff’s deputy convicted of homicide in shooting death of man in crisis

Former Colorado sheriff’s deputy convicted of homicide in shooting death of man in crisis

DENVER (AP) — A former Colorado sheriff’s deputy was convicted Thursday in the shooting death of a 22-year-old man in distress who called 911 for help after his car got stuck in a small mountain community.
No injuries from Israeli bus explosions in suspected militant attack, police say

No injuries from Israeli bus explosions in suspected militant attack, police say

BAT YAM, Israel (AP) — A series of explosions Thursday on three parked buses has rattled central Israel in what authorities suspected was a militant attack. No injuries were reported.
Vatican says Pope Francis is 'improving slightly' as cardinals acknowledge resignation is possible

Vatican says Pope Francis is 'improving slightly' as cardinals acknowledge resignation is possible

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ overall clinical condition is “improving slightly” and his heart is working well as he battles pneumonia, the Vatican said Thursday, as some of his cardinals cheered him on and insisted that the Catholic Church was very much
Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts

Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency despite doubts from Democrats about his qualifications and concerns he
Victor Wembanyama expected to miss remainder of season after blood clot diagnosis, Spurs announce

Victor Wembanyama expected to miss remainder of season after blood clot diagnosis, Spurs announce

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama is not expected to play again this season after a blood clot condition was found in his right shoulder, a massive blow to the league and the second major health-related hit for the Spurs this season.
Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen.
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