Family of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett settles wrongful-death lawsuit
The family of whistleblower John “Mitch” Barnett has settled a wrongful-death lawsuit against Boeing that blames the company for Barnett’s suicide in March 2024.
U.S. District Judge Bruce Hendricks dismissed the ...Read more
Former Kentucky state Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson to run as Democrat to replace Barr in Congress
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Former Lexington state representative Cherlynn Stevenson is running to flip the 6th Congressional District from red to blue in 2026, she announced Tuesday.
Stevenson said that she believes the seat is ...Read more
Biden appeared 'catatonic,' didn't recognize Clooney before ending campaign, book says
Weeks before George Clooney called on President Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, the seemingly “catatonic” commander-in-chief failed to recognize the actor, who he’s known for years.
Jake Tapper and ...Read more
How a funding pause and renewed controversies could tank California's ethnic studies mandate
LOS ANGELES — California became a national pioneer four years ago by passing a law to make ethnic studies a high school graduation requirement. But only months before the policy is to take effect, Gov. Gavin Newsom is ...Read more
California AG Bonta investigating San Diego County juvenile detention halls
SAN DIEGO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta has opened an investigation into allegations of civil rights abuses at San Diego County’s two juvenile lockups, the East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility in Otay Mesa ...Read more
'It behooves us to be prepared': Gov. Walz, other Minnesota agencies weigh in on rumors Trump will pardon Derek Chauvin
MINNEAPOLIS — State political and law enforcement leaders are preparing for the possibility that President Donald Trump could pardon former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s federal conviction in connection ...Read more
How has Trump's favorability rating changed? One group had big shift, poll finds
It’s now been over 100 days since President Donald Trump returned to the White House following his reelection. In that short time, he enacted a whirlwind of wide-ranging policies, including on immigration, trade and ...Read more
Alaska House passes public pension bill, sending it to Senate
The Alaska House on Monday narrowly adopted a new pension plan for state employees, sending the bill to the Senate for consideration.
The bill passed in a 21-19 vote, dividing the chamber along caucus lines.
However, the...Read more
After delay, Speaker Johnson appoints ethics watchdog board members
WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday named his appointees to a nonpartisan, independent congressional ethics and oversight board, ending an unprecedented delay in getting the office up and running.
The Office of...Read more
Robert De Niro receives Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
Robert De Niro has received an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
The 81-year-old actor accepted the prestigious accolade from Leonardo DiCaprio on the opening night of the film festival on Tuesday (05.13.25...Read more
Kramer vs. Kramer director Robert Benton dies aged 92
Robert Benton has died at the age of 92.
The Oscar-winning director - who was best known for writing and directing the 1979 drama movie 'Kramer vs. Kramer' - has passed away, with Marisa Forzano, his longtime assistant, ...Read more
Appeals court sides with Hamburger Mary's in suit challenging Florida drag show law
ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando restaurant won a significant court victory against Gov. Ron DeSantis Tuesday with a federal appeals panel rejecting a Florida law aimed at keeping children out of drag shows, saying it was ...Read more
States challenge immigration cooperation requirements for grants
WASHINGTON — A coalition of 20 states filed two lawsuits against the Trump administration Tuesday seeking to stop policies to withhold grants for transportation and homeland security in jurisdictions that do not ...Read more
Can Trump lower drug prices on his own? Experts weigh in after executive order
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order promising to dramatically and quickly cut the cost of drugs in the U.S.
But experts say Americans shouldn’t hold their breath, as they are skeptical about the ...Read more
State Senate committee rejects bill that would have legalized recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Republican-led Senate Committee on Tuesday rejected a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania less than a week after it passed the Democratic-led House, and the Senate Republican ...Read more
Author and wife of Weezer bassist pleads not guilty to charges from LAPD shooting
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County prosecutors filed criminal charges Tuesday against Jillian Lauren Shriner, a bestselling author who is married to Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, following an incident last month where she ...Read more
California state workers use AI to craft anti-Newsom billboard targeting irked drivers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Next time you’re stuck in traffic driving to Sacramento from Davis on Interstate 80, keep your eyes peeled for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s photo.
Well, not a real photo. It’s an AI-generated image of ...Read more
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs new bills: What it means for IDs, abortion, driving and the orange crush
BALTIMORE — Gov. Wes Moore signed a series of public safety and health bills Tuesday, including legislation to protect developmentally disabled people during interactions with law enforcement.
Moore, House Speaker ...Read more
Menendez family asks LA judge to give brothers a chance at freedom
LOS ANGELES — The resentencing hearing for brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez kicked off Tuesday morning with emotional testimony from family members, one of whom testified in court that they should be freed from prison for...Read more
Florida House speaker calls DeSantis a 'seventh grader' as budget fight continues
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After the budget deal between the Florida House and Senate blew up last week, House Speaker Daniel Perez said he’s willing to consider other ideas beyond a sales tax cut to reduce state spending.
...Read more
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