Teen identified as killer in decades-old murder of teacher
A June 1978 sketch of the suspect accused of killing San Jose schoolteacher Diane Peterson, left, compared to then-student Harry Nickerson, now identified as her killer, in an undated photo, right. Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office
Newark mayor sues Alina Habba over dismissed trespassing prosecution
Stephanie Keith/Getty Images (NEWARK, N.J.) — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka filed a lawsuit against interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba on Tuesday, accusing her of malicious prosecution over his arrest outside a
Inmate admits writing Trump threat letters to frame migrant, court filing says
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Ramon Morales-Reyes, the man Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem publicly accused of writing letters threatening President Donald Trump, was framed by another inmate who wanted Morales-Reyes to be deported so he would
US economic outlook slashed by OECD as Trump's tariffs upend global growth
Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The United States’ economic growth forecast was cut sharply on Tuesday by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD, which attributed the gloomy outlook in part to tariffs issued by President Donald Trump.
Trump ramps up criticism of Republican senators who could stall his funding bill
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is ramping up his criticism of Republican senators who are threatening to complicate the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which advances his legislative agenda. On Tuesday,
ICE deports 142 migrants to Mexico over 2-week period
David Dee Delgado/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — As top Trump administration officials press for more deportations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced it had deported 142 migrants in the Houston, Texas, area illegally in the United States
Memorial for Late Justice Susan Owens Proposed at Clallam Courthouse
PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Commissioners have expressed support for a memorial honoring the late Washington Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens, who died March 28. The proposal was presented by the Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Washington
Boulder group leader recounts 'panic' as attack unfolded: 'They're literally on fire'
Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images (BOULDER, CO) — As his friends caught fire in front of his eyes in Boulder, Colorado, Omer Shachar felt “panic right away” and said he knew he had
Protests erupt after Massachusetts high school student detained by ICE
Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images (MILFORD, MA) — Protests have erupted over the arrest of an 18-year-old Massachusetts high school student who state officials say was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents over the
Woman arrested for leaving dog outside in crate during extreme heat
(LAS VEGAS) — A Nevada woman was arrested after her dog was trapped outside in a crate and died due to the extreme heat, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. At approximately 2:02 p.m. on