US expects Iran to carry out direct attack on Israel, sources say, as Biden warns ‘don’t’

The US expects that Iran will carry out strikes against multiple targets inside Israel in the coming days and is prepared to help intercept any weapons launched at its ally, sources tell CNN, as the ... Read More

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and debate over how involved ... Read More

County, deputies in NY state must pay $95M for death of inmate, jury says

An Erie County jury on Monday awarded at least $95 million in damages to the father of an Erie County Holding Center inmate who died in 2012. Read More

Trial for Bismarck lawmaker won’t be postponed, judge says

A jury trial in the criminal case against Rep. Jason Dockter, R-Bismarck, will remain on the calendar for May 3 after concerns that the discovery of documents related to former ... Read More

Macron says Olympic opening ceremony could be moved

French President Emmanuel Macron says the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics planned on the River Seine could be shifted instead to the Stade de France if the security threat is deemed too high. Read More

Trump returns to court for jury selection; Tesla plans layoffs; Caitlin Clark the No. 1 WNBA draft pick | Hot off the Wire podcast

The hush money trial of former President Donald Trump begins Monday with jury selection. It's a singular moment for American history as the first criminal trial of a former U.S. commander in chief. Read More

Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations

President Joe Biden said Thursday that U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies was "ironclad" as he gathered Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at ... Read More

Taylor: Shota Imanaga starts season with two shutout outings. Could he be the Cubs’ next ace?

The 30-year-old Imanaga led Nippon Professional Baseball in strikeouts last year while posting a 2.80 ERA. He joined the Cubs after eight seasons with NPB’s Yokohama DeNA BayStars where he struck out ... Read More

China is pushing fentanyl crisis in US, House panel says: ‘It wants the chaos and devastation’

China is “knee deep” in fueling the fentanyl crisis in the U.S., even offering tax rebates for illicit drugs to capitalize on the chaos and devastation, congressional leaders charge. Read More

Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn't preventable, refutes claims troops sighted the would-be bomber

The suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed U.S. troops and Afghans in August 2021 was not preventable, according to a new review by U.S. Central Command. Read More

Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban. He says limits should be left to the states

Former President Donald Trump said he believes abortion limits should be left to the states in a video released Monday, declining to endorse a national ban after months of mixed messages and ... Read More

Massive attack destroys one of Ukraine's largest power plants

A massive missile and drone attack destroyed one of Ukraine's largest power plants and damaged others, officials said Thursday, part of a renewed Russian campaign targeting energy infrastructure. Read More