United States — The U.S. assumed the G20 presidency on Dec. 1 and announced priorities to refocus the forum on economic growth, regulatory reform, energy supply security and technological innovation. The State Department said the presidency will pursue three core themes and host the 2026 Leaders' Summit in Miami. President...
INDIANAPOLIS — Multiple Indiana Republican state senators reported anonymous bomb threats and other intimidation amid a heated push to redraw congressional districts. Authorities, including local police and the Indiana State Police, responded to reports at several homes and launched investigations. The Indiana House issued a draft redistricting map Monday while...
CHICAGO, United States — Joaquin Guzman Lopez, a son of jailed Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to two counts of drug trafficking and a continuing criminal enterprise charge. Prosecutors said he oversaw transport of tens of thousands of kilograms of narcotics through...
New York — State gaming officials voted Tuesday to approve three casino licenses for New York, awarding permits for projects in Queens at Aqueduct and near Citi Field and for a Bally's development at Ferry's Point golf course in the Bronx. The New York Gaming Facility Location Board recommended approvals...
BATON ROUGE, Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss this weekend and accepted LSU's head coaching job, saying Monday he could not pass up what he called the best job in college football. LSU introduced Kiffin at a stadium event after he and athletic director Verge Ausberry arrived by private plane. Kiffin...
Jersey City voters elected Councilmember James Solomon mayor on Tuesday, defeating former Governor Jim McGreevey in a runoff after no candidate won a majority on Nov. 4. Election returns showed Solomon building a decisive lead as precincts reported, and he declared plans to prioritize affordable housing, tenant protections, and school...
Philadelphia — The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a lower court and disqualified Alina Habba from serving as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey. Judges found the Trump administration's efforts to keep Habba after her interim appointment expired violated federal vacancies law. The court heard oral...
Washington — First lady Melania Trump unveiled the White House holiday decorations Monday, announcing the theme "Home Is Where the Heart Is" for the family's first holiday since she resumed the role. The displays reference next year’s 250th anniversary of the 1776 Declaration of Independence, and the Blue Room Christmas...
WASHINGTON — Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House on Nov. 26, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday via a hospital video feed. Prosecutors charged him with first‑degree murder, assault with intent to kill and weapons offenses; court filings allege he...
United States. Corporate disclosures and financial updates from multiple listed companies were published Tuesday, reporting financing actions, board changes, operational results, and treasury strategies. Kestra Medical filed a Form S-1 for an underwritten offering and reported preliminary Q2 fiscal 2026 revenue; other firms announced stock actions, insider purchases, distributions, bitcoin...
