Ohio man who falsely claimed to be Ghanaian prince sentenced to 20 years in prison
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN An Ohio man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday for pretending to be a Ghanaian prince and swindling more than a…
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Federal and state investigators probe Santos’ role in luxury yacht sale
By Fredreka Schouten and Mark Morales, CNN Federal and state investigators are probing Republican Rep. George Santos‘ role in the sale of a $19…
Continue Reading Border chief disputes DHS has ‘operational control’ of the entire US southern border
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN US Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz on Wednesday said the US does not have “operational control” of the southern…
Continue Reading Michael Cohen testifies again before grand jury probing hush money scheme
By Nicki Brown, CNN Michael Cohen, the former personal attorney to ex-President Donald Trump, testified Wednesday afternoon in front of a New York…
Continue Reading Michael Cohen testifies again before grand jury probing hush money scheme
By Nicki Brown, CNN Michael Cohen, the former personal attorney to ex-President Donald Trump, arrived in Lower Manhattan Wednesday afternoon to…
Continue Reading Senate confirms Eric Garcetti to be ambassador to India
By Clare Foran, Lauren Fox, Ali Zaslav and Ted Barrett, CNN The Senate on Wednesday confirmed President Joe Biden’s nomination of Eric Garcetti…
Continue Reading Blinken discusses need for accountability for atrocities during Ethiopia visit
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday pressed Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on accountability for…
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D251 superintendent issues statement after portion of bond fails
Jefferson County School District 251 Superintendent Chad Martin has released a statement after a portion of its bond failed…
Continue Reading Chinese billionaire arrested and charged in alleged fraud conspiracy that bilked investors of more than $1 billion
By Kara Scannell, CNN Chinese billionaire and proclaimed dissident Guo Wengui was arrested Wednesday and charged with defrauding thousands of…
Continue Reading Some seniors could start paying less for certain drugs whose prices rose faster than inflation
By Tami Luhby and Donald Judd, CNN Starting next month, some Medicare beneficiaries will pay less out of pocket for 27 prescription drugs whose…
Continue Reading Arizona launches hotline for public to report ‘inappropriate’ school lessons
By Eddie Sun, CNN Arizona’s top education official launched a hotline this week for state residents to report K-12 class curriculum and lessons…
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Experts say attacks on free speech are rising across the US
First Amendment experts say attacks on free speech rights are escalating across the United States.…
Continue Reading EPA finalizes rule to cut down on harmful smog and pollution from power plants
By Ella Nilsen, CNN The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday it had finalized its so-called good-neighbor rule, which aims to cut down…
Continue Reading Fugitive search underway for ex-Hogan chief of staff who allegedly stole $276,000
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN An interstate investigation is underway for a one-time chief of staff to former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan after he failed to…
Continue Reading Russian fighter jet forces down US drone over Black Sea
By Oren Liebermann, Jennifer Hansler, Haley Britzky and Natasha Bertrand, CNN A Russian fighter jet forced down a US Air Force drone over the Black…
Continue Reading Austin says US will continue to fly drones over Black Sea and condemns Russian downing as ‘aggressive’
By Haley Britzky, Natasha Bertrand, Oren Liebermann and Kylie Atwood, CNN Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin vowed on Wednesday that US aircraft will…
Continue Reading Russian hackers targeted European military and transport organizations in newly discovered spying campaign
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Russian military-linked hackers targeted — and in some cases successfully infiltrated — the networks of European…
Continue Reading Environmental groups file two lawsuits hoping to stop the Willow Project, citing climate impacts
By Ella Nilsen, CNN Environmental and indigenous groups have filed two separate lawsuits challenging the Willow Project on Alaska’s North Slope…
Continue Reading DeSantis saying Ukraine support is not ‘vital’ national interest sparks backlash in GOP
By Jack Forrest, CNN Several key Republican senators on Tuesday pushed back against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent comments that US support…
Continue Reading Trump and GOP attempt to reverse course on mail-in voting ahead of 2024
By Fredreka Schouten and Kristen Holmes, CNN After years of claiming mail-in voting is rife with fraud, some Republicans — including former…
Continue Reading DeSantis saying Ukraine support is not ‘vital’ national interest sparks backlash in GOP
By Jack Forrest, CNN Several key Republican senators on Tuesday pushed back against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent comments that US support…
Continue Reading What to watch for at Wednesday’s hearing in medication abortion lawsuit
By Tierney Sneed, CNN A federal judge in Texas will consider at a high-stakes hearing on Wednesday whether he should block the US government’s…
Continue Reading Matthew Kacsmaryk: The Trump-appointed judge overseeing the blockbuster medication abortion lawsuit
By Devan Cole, CNN The federal judge overseeing a high-profile challenge to the FDA’s two-decade-old approval of certain drugs used to…
Continue Reading DeSantis saying Ukraine support is not ‘vital’ national interest sparks backlash in GOP
By Jack Forrest, CNN Several key Republican senators on Tuesday pushed back against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent comments that US support…
Continue Reading New Mexico voting rights bill heads to governor for signature
By Shania Shelton, CNN A New Mexico voting rights bill that would expand voting access in the state, including restoring the rights of felons to vote…
Continue Reading First on CNN: Kamala Harris to make first trip to Iowa since becoming vice president
By Jasmine Wright and Jeff Zeleny, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday will make her first trip to Iowa since taking office for an abortion…
Continue Reading Russian fighter jet forces down US drone over Black Sea after intercept
By Oren Liebermann and Haley Britzky, CNN A Russian fighter jet forced down a US Air Force drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday after damaging the…
Continue Reading The Willow Project has been approved. Here’s what to know about the controversial oil-drilling venture
By Ella Nilsen, CNN On March 13, the Biden administration approved the controversial Willow Project in Alaska. ConocoPhillips’ massive Willow…
Continue Reading Russian fighter jet forces down US drone over Black Sea
By Oren Liebermann, Jennifer Hansler, Haley Britzky and Natasha Bertrand, CNN A Russian fighter jet forced down a US Air Force drone over the Black…
Continue Reading Russian fighter jet forces down US drone over Black Sea
By Oren Liebermann, Jennifer Hansler, Haley Britzky and Natasha Bertrand, CNN A Russian fighter jet forced down a US Air Force drone over the Black…
Continue Reading The facts on Trump’s 2018 loosening of regulations on banks like SVB
By Daniel Dale, CNN After Silicon Valley Bank collapsed late last week following a run on the bank, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont argued that the…
Continue Reading The facts on Trump’s 2018 loosening of regulations on banks like SVB
By Daniel Dale, CNN After Silicon Valley Bank collapsed late last week following a run on the bank, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont argued that the…
Continue Reading George Santos files paperwork that would allow him to run for reelection
By Fredreka Schouten and Manu Raju, CNN Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos filed paperwork Tuesday with federal regulators formally declaring his…
Continue Reading Biden to host Irish Taoiseach for St. Patrick’s Day
By Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden will host Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the White House Friday, resuming a longstanding St. Patrick’s…
Continue Reading Michelle Obama says her family felt a sense of responsibility to represent the Black community during White House years
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Former first lady Michelle Obama said her family felt an enhanced sense of responsibility during their time in the White House…
Continue Reading Michelle Obama says her family felt a sense of responsibility to represent the Black community during White House years
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Former first lady Michelle Obama said her family felt an enhanced sense of responsibility during their time in the White House…
Continue Reading Russian fighter jet forces down US drone over Black Sea after intercept
By Oren Liebermann, CNN A Russian fighter jet forced down a US Air Force drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday after damaging the propeller of the…
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Risch, Crapo introduce Traveler’s Gun Rights Act
This legislation would update federal law to account for various residency-related issues facing full-time Recreational Vehicle (RV) travelers,…
Continue Reading George Santos files paperwork that would allow him to run for reelection
By Fredreka Schouten and Manu Raju, CNN Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos filed paperwork Tuesday with federal regulators formally declaring his…
Continue Reading Biden meets with families and victims of Monterey Park mass shooting and discusses efforts to curb gun violence
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden delivered a speech in Monterey Park, California, on Tuesday, where he met with the families and victims of…
Continue Reading Inside the Biden administration’s fraught decision to green-light the controversial Willow Project
By Ella Nilsen, CNN About two weeks before the Biden administration approved the Willow oil drilling project — slated to extract millions of…
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Fremont voters show up to vote on school bond
On Tuesday, March 14, many of our local school districts are asking patrons to vote on school bonds and levies.…
Continue Reading Judge says court handling medication abortion case has received ‘barrage’ of death threats
By Tierney Sneed, CNN A federal judge told lawyers involved in a major medication abortion case last week that he did not want to publicize plans to…
Continue Reading DeSantis saying Ukraine support is not ‘vital’ national interest sparks backlash in GOP
By Jack Forrest, CNN Several key Republican senators on Tuesday pushed back against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent comments that US support…
Continue Reading Comer says Treasury will allow Oversight Committee to review certain bank activity reports related to Biden family and business partners
By Sara Murray, Annie Grayer and Alayna Treene, CNN House Oversight Chairman James Comer said in a statement Tuesday the US Treasury Department will…
Continue Reading CNN Poll: Most Republicans care more about picking a 2024 GOP nominee who agrees with them on issues than one who can beat Biden
By Jennifer Agiesta and Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN Republicans hold a dour outlook on the country and prioritize finding a 2024 nominee who shares their…
Continue Reading White House announces steps to lower everyday costs alongside new inflation report
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN The White House on Tuesday is highlighting new efforts to lower Americans’ everyday costs, just as the latest Consumer…
Continue Reading Former US Rep. Patricia Schroeder dies at 82
By Mary Kay Mallonee, CNN Former US Rep. Patricia Schroeder of Colorado, a longtime Democratic congresswoman who championed women’s rights, has…
Continue Reading Biden says Carter asked him to deliver his eulogy
By Donald Judd, CNN Former President Jimmy Carter, who remains in hospice care, has asked Joe Biden to deliver his eulogy following his death, the…
Continue Reading Ex-Garcetti aide says former LA mayor ‘unfit to become an ambassador’
By Jack Forrest, CNN A former Eric Garcetti aide, who has accused the former Los Angeles mayor of ignoring allegations of sexual harassment during…
Continue Reading FBI says $10 billion lost to online fraud in 2022 as crypto investment scams surged
By Sean Lyngaas and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN More than $10 billion in losses from online scams were reported to the FBI in 2022, the highest annual…
Continue Reading White House calls on Pence to apologize for ‘homophobic joke’ about Buttigieg
By Veronica Stracqualursi, Nikki Carvajal and Jack Forrest, CNN The White House on Monday called on Mike Pence to apologize for his remark that…
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Power County polling location change
There is a polling location change in Power…
Continue Reading Biden says he intends to visit Northern Ireland
By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden said Monday he intends to visit Northern Ireland to mark the upcoming anniversary of the Good Friday…
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School bond and levy elections Tuesday across Idaho
School bond and levy elections will be held in 40 out of 44 Idaho counties on Election Day Tuesday, March 14, 2023.…
Continue Reading GOP leader Mitch McConnell at rehab facility after hospital stay, also suffered rib fracture
By Clare Foran and Manu Raju, CNN Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been discharged from the hospital after being treated for a concussion…
Continue Reading China looms large as Biden makes submarine moves with UK, Australia
By Jeremy Diamond and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden was flanked on Monday by a 377-foot submarine — the USS Missouri — as he…
Continue Reading Judge Kacsmaryk schedules Wednesday hearing in medication abortion fight
By Tierney Sneed and Ariane de Vogue, CNN The federal judge overseeing a challenge to the federal government’s approval of a medication…
Continue Reading Reported hate crimes in the US increased in 2021, according to new FBI data
By Holmes Lybrand and Chandelis Duster, CNN Reported hate crimes in the US increased 11.6% in 2021, according to new data from the FBI, though…
Continue Reading Prosecutors say January 6 defendant violated travel conditions by attending CPAC
By Casey Gannon A man charged with participating in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol violated the terms of his court-approved travel…
Continue Reading Trump won’t testify before NY grand jury investigating hush money scheme, lawyer says
By Kara Scannell and Abby Baggini, CNN Former President Donald Trump does not plan to testify in a New York grand jury investigation into his alleged…
Continue Reading Biden says efforts to restrict transgender rights ‘close to sinful’
By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden called efforts to restrict transgender rights in Florida “close to sinful” in an interview…
Continue Reading Biden administration approves controversial Willow oil project in Alaska, which has galvanized online activism
By Ella Nilsen, CNN The Biden administration has approved the massive Willow oil drilling project in Alaska, angering climate advocates and setting…
Continue Reading Biden emphasizes US banking system is safe after Silicon Valley Bank collapse
By MJ Lee, Phil Mattingly, Maegan Vazquez and Allie Malloy, CNN President Joe Biden on Monday underscored that the American banking system remains…
Continue Reading Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Africa later this month
By Jasmine Wright, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Africa later this month, her office announced Monday, becoming the most senior…
Continue Reading House Oversight Chair Comer quietly subpoenas bank records for Hunter Biden business associates
By Zachary Cohen, Alayna Treene, Sara Murray and Annie Grayer, CNN House Oversight Chairman James Comer has quietly subpoenaed Bank of America asking…
Continue Reading Trump will campaign in Iowa as decision on criminal charges against him looms
By Kate Sullivan and Kristen Holmes, CNN Former President Donald Trump will travel to Iowa on Monday for the first time since announcing his third…
Continue Reading Prosecutors refute claims Tucker Carlson’s airing of security footage exonerates January 6 defendants
By Holmes Lybrand Federal prosecutors on Sunday pushed back against claims that a video of so-called “QAnon Shaman” Jacob Chansley that…
Continue Reading Biden will announce sweeping protections preventing new Arctic drilling ahead of Willow decision
By Ella Nilsen and Arlette Saenz, CNN President Joe Biden on Monday is expected to announce sweeping new protections for federal lands and waters in…
Continue Reading Manhattan DA says ‘focus is on the evidence and the law’ in probe of Trump hush money scheme
By Samantha Beech, CNN New York City prosecutors probing former President Donald Trump’s alleged role in a hush money scheme and cover-up are…
Continue Reading GOP lawmaker says US should consider raising retirement age for future Social Security beneficiaries
By Paul LeBlanc and Tami Luhby, CNN Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina said Sunday that raising the retirement age for future Social…
Continue Reading GOP lawmaker says US should consider raising retirement age for future Social Security beneficiaries
By Paul LeBlanc and Tami Luhby, CNN Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina said Sunday that raising the retirement age for future Social…
Continue Reading GOP 2024 hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy says US experiencing a ‘national identity crisis’
By Andrew Millman, CNN Republican presidential candidate and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy said Sunday he is “running distinctively on my vision…
Continue Reading GOP 2024 hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy says US experiencing a ‘national identity crisis’
By Andrew Millman, CNN Republican presidential candidate and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy said Sunday he is “running distinctively on my vision…
Continue Reading Biden vows to hold those responsible for Silicon Valley Bank failure ‘fully accountable’
By Sam Fossum, Ramishah Maruf, Alayna Treene, Phil Mattingly, Ted Barrett and Arlette Saenz, CNN President Joe Biden said Sunday that at his…
Continue Reading Washington Post: Judge keeps plans for medication abortion hearing out of public view for now
By Tierney Sneed, CNN A federal judge has set a hearing for next week in a blockbuster medication abortion case in Texas but took a series of highly…
Continue Reading US calls Iran’s claim of a prisoner swap deal a ‘cruel lie’
By Jennifer Hansler, Adam Pourahmadi and Allegra Goodwin, CNN Biden administration officials on Sunday sharply denied Iranian claims that a prisoner…
Continue Reading White House calls on Pence to apologize for ‘homophobic joke’ about Buttigieg
By Veronica Stracqualursi, Nikki Carvajal and Jack Forrest, CNN The White House on Monday called on Mike Pence to apologize for his remark that…
Continue Reading Biden vows to hold those responsible for Silicon Valley Bank failure ‘fully accountable’
By Sam Fossum, Ramishah Maruf, Alayna Treene, Phil Mattingly, Ted Barrett and Arlette Saenz, CNN President Joe Biden said Sunday that at his…
Continue Reading Democratic leaders want the party to stop its Kamala Harris pile-on ahead of 2024
By Jasmine Wright and Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Elizabeth Warren has called twice to apologize. Over a month later, Kamala Harris hasn’t called…
Continue Reading As Trump embarks on 2024 journey, some longtime allies go their own way
By Alayna Treene, CNN As Donald Trump‘s onetime campaign manager and a New Hampshire resident, Corey Lewandowski has been by the former…
Continue Reading Democratic leaders want the party to stop its Kamala Harris pile-on ahead of 2024
By Jasmine Wright and Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Elizabeth Warren has called twice to apologize. Over a month later, Kamala Harris hasn’t called…
Continue Reading Pence says ‘history will hold Donald Trump accountable’ for January 6
By Kaitlan Collins and Aaron Pellish, CNN Former Vice President Mike Pence made his most blistering comments yet about former President Donald…
Continue Reading Arizona launches hotline for public to report ‘inappropriate’ school lessons
By Eddie Sun, CNN Arizona’s top education official launched a hotline this week for state residents to report K-12 class curriculum and lessons…
Continue Reading Biden administration to approve major Alaska oil drilling project Willow
By Ella Nilsen, CNN The Biden administration is soon set to approve ConocoPhillips’ Willow Project, a major oil drilling project on…
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Gov. Gordon takes action on 3 bills on Friday
Governor Mark Gordon took action on 3 bills on Friday, March 10.…
Continue Reading Court rejects DOJ bid to transfer Texas immigration lawsuit because of alleged ‘judge shopping’
By Tierney Sneed, CNN A federal judge on Friday rejected a Justice Department bid to push back against alleged “judge-shopping” in a case…
Continue Reading GOP strategist who accused Matt Schlapp of sexual assault is himself accused of sexual assault in unrelated case
By Jamie Gangel, Gregory Krieg and Elizabeth Stuart, CNN Carlton Huffman, the Republican strategist who has accused conservative leader Matt Schlapp…
Continue Reading Mental health startup exposes the personal data of more than 3 million people
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN A mental health startup exposed the personal data of as many as 3.1 million people online. In some cases, possibly sensitive…
Continue Reading New color scheme unveiled for Air Force One that discards Trump’s design
By Oren Liebermann, CNN The US Air Force unveiled a new color scheme for the new Air Force One jets under construction on Friday, doing away with the…
Continue Reading Sexual assaults at US military service academies at highest rate on record
By Haley Britzky, CNN Incidents of sexual assault at US military service academies were at the highest rate on record in the 2021-2022 academic year,…
Continue Reading Michigan man charged with illegal firearms possession after allegedly threatening governor and Biden
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN A Michigan man has been charged with unlawfully owning several firearms after federal agents uncovered…
Continue Reading What to know about NY prosecutors’ probe into Trump’s role in hush money scheme
By Kara Scannell and Devan Cole, CNN Manhattan prosecutors’ invitation to Donald Trump to testify in an investigation into a hush money scheme…
Continue Reading What to know about NY prosecutors’ probe into Trump’s role in hush money scheme
By Kara Scannell, Devan Cole and Sydney Kashiwagi, CNN A yearslong probe into a hush money scheme involving former President Donald Trump and adult…
Continue Reading First on CNN: Mitch McConnell acting normally and eager to be discharged from hospital, adviser tells CNN
By Manu Raju, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell is lobbying virtually everyone he sees at the hospital for his…
Continue Reading Jury deliberations begin in Oath Keepers conspiracy trial
By Holmes Lybrand A Washington, DC, federal jury will continue deliberations on Monday in the conspiracy trial against six people affiliated with the…
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Charter commission budget fails
It is back to the drawing board for funding Idaho’s State Charter School…
Continue Reading Michigan man charged with illegal firearms possession after allegedly threatening governor and Biden
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN A Michigan man has been charged with unlawfully owning several firearms after federal agents uncovered…
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Risch leads bill to combat crisis at southern border
The bill would secure the southern border by resuming construction of the border wall, strengthening management and enforcement capacities and…
Continue Reading Kevin Munoz, White House aide leading Covid-19 messaging efforts, to depart
By Betsy Klein, CNN One of the key forces behind messaging the Biden White House’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic is set to step down from…
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