Man pleads guilty to stealing Wizard of Oz ruby slippers
Terry Martin thought the rubies in the slippers were real gems, but they were in fact made of glass.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israel-Gaza conflict proves treacherous ground for US politicians
Turbulence caused by the fighting in the Middle East could upend the 2020 presidential race.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kaiser Permanente and unions reach tentative deal
Over 75,000 healthcare workers at Kaiser walked out last week in the largest medical strike on record.
1970-01-01 08:00
New Hampshire student admits threatening Republican congressman Matt Gaetz
Allan Poller, 24, called Matt Gaetz after becoming "emotional and intoxicated" while scrolling TikTok.
1970-01-01 08:00
Steve Scalise drops out of US Speaker race
The Republican lawmaker failed to gain enough votes to secure an overall majority in the chamber.
1970-01-01 08:00
Colorado officer found guilty in Elijah McClain death
Another officer was acquitted by a jury in the death of McClain, a young black man who died in 2019.
1970-01-01 08:00
Three ways Republican House Speaker chaos ends on Capitol Hill
Steve Scalise has seen support for his Speakership erode since being named the party's nominee.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bob Menendez: US Senator faces new charges of acting as agent of Egypt
The new charges accuse Democrat Bob Menendez of providing "sensitive" information to help Egypt.
1970-01-01 08:00
A musician and a soldier among US and Canada missing or dead in Israel
People with ties to the US and Canada have been caught up in the attack by Hamas. Here are their stories.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hollywood strike: Talks between actors and studios break down
The suspension of negotiations means production will remain paused for some shows and movies.
1970-01-01 08:00
California player wins $1.76bn Powerball jackpot
A single ticket, sold north of Los Angeles, is the second-largest lottery win in history.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israel Gaza: US death toll after Hamas attack jumps to 22
US citizens are also among the hundreds of people taken hostage by the Palestinian militant group.
1970-01-01 08:00