Appeals panel says California’s ban on open carry is unconstitutional
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal appeals panel has ruled that a California law prohibiting open carry of firearms…
Jack Smith: Jan. 6 riot wouldn’t have happened without Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol “does not happen” without Donald Trump,…
Federal ruling blocks Hawaii’s climate change tourist tax on cruise ships
HONOLULU — A federal appeals court ruling on New Year’s Eve blocked Hawaii from enforcing a climate change…
Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds
CONCORD, N.H. — The Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood and other health…
Judge dismisses criminal case against TikTok streamer held in immigration detention
LOS ANGELES — A federal judge has dismissed a criminal case against a popular Los Angeles TikTok streamer,…
Texts show Tyler Perry and accuser stayed in touch after alleged assault
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Text messages show that Tyler Perry and “Boo! A Madea Halloween” actor Mario Rodriguez,…
Judge halts Georgia execution over inmate’s concerns about clemency process
KENNESAW, Ga. — A Georgia judge on Monday ordered a temporary pause to a December execution that was…
Judge orders release of transcript from closed hearing for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
A Utah judge on Monday ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over…
Diego Pavia cites NBA draft pick’s return to college in lawsuit against NCAA
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A lawyer for Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia and 26 other football players has…
Malaysia’s Najib Razak imprisoned for 15 years and fined in 1MDB corruption trial
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Imprisoned former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years and a…