An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five individuals in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of the globally renowned boy band One Direction.
The Congressional Ethics Committee has concluded investigations into multiple representatives accused of misusing campaign funds, stating that while there were violations, they were not intentional. The committee acknowledged that existing guidance on campaign spending was often ambiguous and lacked clarity, and therefore, new guidance on the personal use of campaign funds and recordkeeping requirements will be released.
A federal appeals court upheld a jury's decision that found President-elect Donald Trump liable for sexually assaulting E. Jean Carroll. Trump was ordered to pay $5 million.
The Panama Canal, often heralded as one of the Wonders of the Modern World, is far more than a feat of engineering—it is a cornerstone of U.S. national security and economic prosperity.
An Ohio school district has agreed to a $450,000 settlement with a middle school teacher, Vivian Geraghty, who was forced to resign after refusing to use a transgender student's chosen pronouns. Geraghty, who taught English at Jackson Memorial Middle School, filed a lawsuit against the Jackson Local School District for violating her First Amendment rights and freedom of speech.
Seattle's City Council will begin the new year by seeking a replacement for the District 2 position, following the resignation of Councilmember Tammy Morales. Morales, who represents neighborhoods like Rainier Beach, Beacon Hill, Columbia City, and the Chinatown/International District, announced that she would step down next month, citing mental health concerns. She stated that the pressures of her role had negatively impacted both her mental and physical well-being.
A Maricopa County judge has ruled that the Arizona Secretary of State overstepped his authority by including certain provisions in the 2023 Elections Procedures Manual.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which killed 103 people and caused an estimated $53 billion in damages, North Carolina has received significant aid for recovery efforts, including over $1.1 billion in state relief and billions more in federal requests. The storm, considered the state’s worst natural disaster, has prompted both state and federal governments to take action, though criticism has followed regarding the adequacy of those efforts.