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Idaho’s high court moves trial of Kohberger, charged with killing of 4 students, to Boise

The trial of Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students will be held in Boise.
14 hours ago

Harris, Trump detail their starkly different visions in a tense, high-stakes debate

Sparring on politics and personality, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump showcased their starkly different visions for the U.S. Tuesday night.
2 days ago

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends

Taylor Swift, one of music's biggest stars, endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after the debate ended on Tuesday night.
2 days ago

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

James Earl Jones dies: The actor who overcame racial prejudice and a major stutter and lent his deep, commanding voice to CNN and more was 93.
4 days ago

Judge orders change of venue in trial of man charged with killing 4 Idaho college students

A judge has agreed to move the trial Brian Kohberger, the man charged in the stabbing deaths of four Idaho students, to a different city.
4 days ago

2 astronauts are left behind in space as troubled Boeing Starliner returns to Earth empty

The first astronaut mission from Boeing ended Friday night with an empty capsule, the Starliner, landing and two test pilots still in space.
6 days ago

Judge delays Trump sentencing in hush money case until after November election

A judge agreed Friday to postpone the sentencing of Donald Trump in his hush money case until after the November election.
7 days ago

Father of Georgia school shooting suspect arrested, faces murder charges

The father of the teenager accused of opening fire at a high school, killing four was arrested on various charges, authorities said Thursday.
7 days ago

4 dead, 9 injured, suspect arrested in Georgia high school shooting

A Georgia high school was put on lockdown Wednesday and students gathered in its football stadium.
9 days ago

The origins of Labor Day and its meaning

Many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day — the federal holiday celebrating the American worker — by finding ways to relax.
11 days ago

Feds file new indictment in Trump Jan. 6 case, keeping charges intact but narrowing allegations

Special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday filed a new indictment against Donald Trump over his efforts to undo the 2020 presidential election.
17 days ago

Oasis reunites for tour and ends a 15-year hiatus during Gallagher brothers’ feud

Oasis reunites: The band is ending a 15-year hiatus and, presumably, the long-held feud between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher.
17 days ago

Kroger and Albertsons head to court to defend merger plan against US regulators’ objections

Kroger and Albertsons defended their plan to merge – and tried to overcome the U.S. government’s objections – in a federal court hearing that began Monday.
18 days ago

Government announces more COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail for no cost

On the heels of a summer wave of COVID-19 cases, Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September.
21 days ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’s suspending his presidential bid and backing Donald Trump

Robert F. Kennedy said Friday he is suspending his independent presidential bid and is backing Donald Trump.
21 days ago

DNC Day 4 takeaways: Harris’ big moment, Dems’ rising stars, Gaza protesters shut out

Vice President Kamala Harris called on Americans to join her to "chart a new way forward" as she accepted the Democratic nomination Thursday.
21 days ago

DNC Day 3 takeaways: Tim Walz’s night, Bill Clinton’s Trump dig, influencers flex clout

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted his party's nomination for vice president Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
22 days ago

RFK Jr. to speak Friday amid speculation he’ll drop presidential bid, support Trump

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak Friday "about the present historical moment and his path forward."
23 days ago

DNC Day 2 takeaways: Obamas close with Harris endorsement, Trump warnings

Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama called for the embracing of Kamala Harris to the Democratic National Convention.
23 days ago

Alaska Airlines clears a big hurdle in its proposed merger with Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines is one step closer to acquiring Hawaiian Airlines after the DOJ chose not to challenge the $1 billion deal.
24 days ago

Joe Biden’s exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a nod to Gaza protesters. Takeaways from DNC’s Day 1

The Democratic National Convention‘s first night showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him.
24 days ago

Democrats open their convention transformed by Harris’ ascendance but facing lingering questions

A refreshed Democratic Party will take a look back while it moves forward as its convention opens Monday night.
25 days ago

Tim Walz, JD Vance, agree to Oct. 1 vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents.
29 days ago

Starbucks CEO replaced by Brian Niccol, a fixer who revived Chipotle when the chain was in distress

Starbucks announced that CEO Laxman Narasimhan is stepping down after a little more than a year in the job.
1 month ago