A Texas judge on Wednesday refused to throw out statements made to police by the woman accused of killing professional cyclist Moriah “Mo” Wilson.
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Midterms full of firsts for female, Black, LGBTQ candidates
The number of women serving as governors will hit double digits in 2023 for the first time. At least 12 women are set to lead their states.
Election takeaways: No sweep for the Republicans after all
It appears that likely Republican gains in the House will come on far less favorable terms than the party anticipated.
Twitter adds ‘official’ mark to some big verified accounts
Twitter has begun adding gray ‘official’ labels to some high-profile accounts to indicate that they are authentic, the latest twist in new owner Elon Musk’s chaotic overhaul of the platform’s verification system.
Last total lunar eclipse for three years arrives Tuesday
Better catch the moon’s disappearing act Tuesday — there won’t be another like it for three years.
Twitter users can soon get blue check for $7.99 monthly fee
Twitter has announced a subscription service for $7.99 a month that includes a blue check now given only to verified accounts.
Singer-rapper Aaron Carter dies in California at age 34
Aaron Carter, the singer-rapper who began performing as a child and had hit albums starting in his teen years, was found dead Saturday at his home in Southern California.
Widespread Twitter layoffs begin a week after Musk takeover
Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform.
CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10 billion
Two of the largest U.S. pharmacy chains announced agreements to pay about $5 billion each to settle lawsuits nationwide over the toll of opioids.
Houston police seek witnesses to rapper Takeoff’s killing
Police said they have few leads in the fatal shooting of rapper Takeoff outside a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley.
Biden admin relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness
The Biden administration is moving forward with an overhaul of several student debt forgiveness programs
$1 billion Powerball jackpot up for grabs Monday night
People showed up at convenience stores, groceries and gas stations across the country on Halloween hoping to find their own treat: a chance at Monday night’s massive $1 billion Powerball jackpot.
Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, ousts top executives
Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter and ousted the CEO, chief financial officer and the company’s top lawyer, two people familiar with the deal said Thursday night.
Jerry Lee Lewis, outrageous rock ‘n’ roll star, dies at 87
The last survivor of a generation of groundbreaking performers that included Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Little Richard, Lewis died at home in Memphis, Tennessee.
Three men convicted of supporting plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
Three men have been convicted of supporting a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor.