U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The U.S. didn’t provide evidence that the vessel was carrying illicit drugs. More than 200 people have been killed in such strikes since the military campaign began in September.
The Knicks’ Jalen Brunson can already do what the Spurs are still figuring out
When the New York Knicks needed a big basket against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, they turned to Jalen Brunson. He delivered.
Oregon man charged with the murders of four women is now accused of killing a fifth
The victims’ bodies were found in the Portland area over multiple months in early 2023, sparking concern at the time that a serial killer might be targeting young women.
Trump to nominate Todd Blanche to be attorney general
President Donald Trump will nominate his acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, to be the country’s top prosecutor, he said Wednesday evening.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces backlash for running in a district long represented by Black Democrats
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is facing pushback from Black Democrats after deciding to run in a newly redrawn district that has a plurality of Black voters and a crowded primary field.
Senate Republicans move forward with their big immigration bill after internal clashes: From the Politics Desk
Sahil Kapur previews the road ahead for congressional Republicans’ next reconciliation bill.
Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup
The artist Wyland is suing FIFA and others for $25 million, saying they illegally painted over his Dallas mural of life-sized swimming whales to promote the city’s upcoming World Cup matches.
Man found with zip ties and duct tape charged with assaulting 5 women at UCLA
A man was charged Wednesday with assaulting five women in less than an hour at the University of California Los Angeles last month, officials said
Shia LaBeouf gets probation after pleading guilty to punching Mardi Gras bargoers
NEW ORLEANS — Actor Shia LaBeouf was sentenced to probation Wednesday after pleading guilty to punching three people outside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras
How a Trump-backed candidate’s home turf contributed to his surprise primary loss
Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, seemed to have every edge in his bid for the Hawkeye State’s Republican nomination for governor on Tuesday, from superior fundraising to President Donald Trump’s endorsement.