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Trump Organization found guilty in exec tax dodge scheme
NEW YORK - Donald Trump's company was convicted of tax fraud on Tuesday in a case brought by the Manhattan District Attorney, a significant repudiation of financial practices at the former president's business. The guilty verdict came on the … more
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COVID-19's lingering impact prompts Real ID deadline extension
The deadline for obtaining the Real ID needed to board a domestic flight has been pushed back again, with the Department of Homeland Security citing the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for the slower-than-expected rollout. The deadline … more
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Ukrainians hid orphans from Russian deportation
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) - Hours after Russia invaded Ukraine in February, health staff at a children's hospital in the south started secretly planning how to save the babies. Russians were suspected of seizing orphan children and sending them to … more
Dig at UK housing site yields major 7th century treasures
LONDON - A 1,300-year-old gold and gemstone necklace found on the site of a new housing development marks the grave of a powerful woman who may have been an early Christian religious leader in Britain, archaeologists said Tuesday. Experts say the … more
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FDA change ushers in cheaper, easier-to-get hearing aids
It's now a lot easier - and cheaper - for many hard-of-hearing Americans to get help. Hearing aids can now be sold without a prescription from a specialist. Over-the-counter, or OTC, hearing aids started hitting the market in October at prices … more
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Maryland bans TikTok in state agencies, latest state to act
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (AP) - Maryland is banning the use of TikTok and certain China and Russia-based platforms in the state's executive branch of government, Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday, the latest state to address cybersecurity risks presented by … more
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Keep COVID military vaccine mandate, defense chief says
ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he wants to keep the military's COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place to protect the health of the troops, as Republican … more
Pfizer asks FDA to clear updated COVID shot for kids under 5
Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize its updated COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5 — not as a booster but part of their initial shots.Children ages 6 months through 4 years … more
Trump faces peril in docs probe after decades of scrutiny
WASHINGTON (AP) — As a businessman and president, Donald Trump faced a litany of lawsuits and criminal investigations yet emerged from the legal scrutiny time and again with his public and … more
EXPLAINER: U.S. power grid has long faced terror threat
WASHINGTON (AP) — Investigators believe a shooting that damaged power substations in North Carolina was a crime. What they haven't named yet is a suspect or a motive.Whatever the reason, the … more
Pentagon debuts new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider
WASHINGTON - America's newest nuclear stealth bomber mades its public debut after years of secret development and as part of the Pentagon's answer to rising concerns over a future conflict with China. The B-21 Raider is the first new American … more
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EU reaches deal for $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil
BRUSSELS - The European Union reached a deal Friday for a $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil, a key step as Western sanctions aim to reorder the global oil market to prevent price spikes and starve President Vladimir Putin of funding for his … more
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Dems move to make S.C. , not Iowa, 1st voting state
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats voted Friday to remove Iowa as the leadoff state on the presidential nominating calendar and replace it with South Carolina starting in 2024, a dramatic shakeup championed by President Joe Biden to better reflect the … more
N.C. veteran finds true calling as a teacher
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - During the last eight years, Christopher Simmons has turned his classroom at Meadowlark Middle School into a safe space for students with special needs. "If they need anything," he said one afternoon after the last of his … more
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Supreme Court will rule on president's student loan cancellation plan
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to decide whether the Biden administration can broadly cancel student loans, keeping the program blocked for now but signaling a final answer by early summer. That's about two months before the newly … more
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Clyburn elected House Dems' assistant leader, averts contest
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wrapping up leadership elections, House Democrats unanimously chose Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina and a Sumter native, for a new role Thursday, as the party whip … more
Justices keep student loan cancellation blocked for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices agreed to take up the case in late … more
Biden shows little urgency as Dems mull primary shakeup
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats considering shaking up the order of their 2024 presidential primary are waiting on President Joe Biden, anxious to see if he'll endorse stripping Iowa of its traditional leadoff spot or discourage major changes while … more
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Powell: Fed to keep rates higher for longer to cut inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will push rates higher than previously expected and keep them there for an extended period, Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday in remarks likely intended … more
Amazon says it had its biggest Thanksgiving shopping weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Wednesday it had its biggest ever Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend, aided by a record number of consumers looking for deals online amid high inflation.The … more
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