By LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge who presided over the sex trafficking case against financier Jeffrey Epstein has rejected the government’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts. The ruling Wednesday by federal Judge Richard Berman in … Continued
This illustration provided by W.M. Keck Observatory depicts the insides of an exploding star. (Adam Makarenko/W. M. Keck Observatory via AP) By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists for the first time have spotted the insides … Continued
Nearly a year after Cy-Fair Independent School District (CFISD) omitted more than a dozen chapters from our textbooks, the discourse continues over the future of the school district. As a student in Texas, I’ve lived through the drastic changes that … Continued
Ramsey County Judge Leonardo Castro struck down Minnesota’s binary trigger ban Monday, citing a violation of the state’s “single subject” clause — and sparking conversation over the Minnesota Legislature’s use of “omnibus bills.” Omnibus bills are single pieces of legislation that bundle … Continued
By MIKE STOBBE NEW YORK (AP) — States are warning beachgoers about a summertime surge in infections from a frightening, flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters. Vibrio vulnificus are becoming an annual threat along the Gulf Coast and — increasingly … Continued
By MATTHEW LEE, AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on the International Criminal Court for pursuing investigations into U.S. and Israeli officials for alleged war crimes. Related Articles Many towns are unprepared to … Continued