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- Luke 2:14
Pa. police corporal pleads guilty to 15 charges, including using work computers to make AI porn
Stephen M. Kamnik, 39, was charged last year, but pleaded guilty Wednesday in Montgomery County Court to 15 charges in all — nine felonies and six misdemeanors.
Nebraska legislature unanimously passes a ban on foreign funding in state ballot measures
“Nebraska is about to become the tenth state to ban foreign spending in state ballot measures. For years, foreign nationals have exploited a loophole in federal law to launder millions in foreign dark money into ballot measure campaigns."
Eliot Engel, a 16-term liberal Democrat from the Bronx, dies at 79
Engel, who became chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was first elected to the House in 1988, defeating Mario Biaggi, a 10-term incumbent, in the Democratic primary.
Artemis II crew successfully splashes down in Pacific after historic lunar mission
On this 250th anniversary of America, this mission has set in motion a new age in space. Next step will be to build a base on the moon that will support human life, followed by using this as a slingshot to go to Mars.
Watch live: Artemis II crew to splash down in Pacific near San Diego after lunar mission
The crew of the Artemis II is set to splash down Friday evening at approximately 8:07 p.m. ET. The four astronauts were the first crew to journey to the moon since 1973. They traveled farther into space than any astronauts before them.
Swalwell hit by sexual assault allegations, campaign co-chairs resign
“These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor,” Swalwell told the Chronicle.
Big oil find in Gulf promises more coastal restoration funding
Houston-based Occidental Petroleum and partners Chevron and Woodside Energy discovered high-quality oil-bearing Miocene sands at a depth of 36,535 feet at the "Bandit" prospect about 125 miles south of Morgan City.
Texas energy efforts advancing: New power stations, new semiconductor institute
In Port Arthur, Abbott joined Entergy Corporation CEO Drew Marsh and Entergy Texas President and CEO Eli Viamontes and others at a groundbreaking ceremony for Entergy Legend and Lone Star power stations.
Trump confirms that James Blair is temporarily leaving WH to run political operation for midterms
Wiles had told Politico that “James is a top lieutenant of the President’s and has been invaluable to me for the better part of a decade. That is the frame from which we are considering our options.”
Tyler Robinson’s note to his trans lover reveals new details of alleged plot to kill Charlie Kirk
A search warrant affidavit confirmed the note was found in the townhouse that Twiggs and Robinson shared in St. George, Utah, under the keyboard, just as described in Robinson’s text.
Trump promises pardons to his staff before leaving office: WSJ
He also pardoned a number of close allies who faced prosecution over their efforts to challenge the 2020 election results.
Trump deputy chief of staff takes 'leave of absence' to bolster GOP in midterms
Traditionally, the incumbent party loses ground in the midterms, though there have been notable exceptions, such as 2002's surge for the Republicans in the wake of 9/11.
Trump gloats as Carlson-backed challenger to Graham drops out
Graham had been facing Lynch and Paul Dans, who left the race. Trump suggested that Carlson's endorsement had been the "kiss of death" for his campaign.
DOJ argues in court that DC pipe bomb suspect is not covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardon proclamation
Lawyers for the defendant, Brian Cole Jr., filed a motion of dismissal arguing that he should be exempt from the charges based on President Trump’s pardons of some 1,500 people involved in the events at the Capitol.
FAA launches campaign to attract air traffic controllers that targets gamers
The campaign is hoping to target young adults who demonstrate high cognitive functions, multitasking ability, spatial awareness and problem-solving skills.
Utah investigators seek records from Discord related to Kirk assasination suspect
According to the warrant, Robinson had posted a comment on Discord that may have suggested involvement in Kirk's death.
Trump alludes to further action in Iran if it doesn't actively negotiate for peace
Trump posted two comments on Truth Social related to Iran and the
Majority say preventing Iran from acquiring nukes more important than ending war: Poll
Vance is set to begin negotiations this weekend, along side Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law.
Texas teenage beauty queen's death cased by caffeine energy drink, lawsuit claims
According to the lawsuit, the 17-year-old suffered a "fatal cardiac event" after consuming at least one 12-ounce can of Alani Nu, an energy drink.
Heads of major banks met with Fed Chairman Powell to discuss cyber threats from Anthropic's Mythos
The meeting, which was arranged on short notice, signals a growing concern over a new type of cyber attack facing the financial industry.