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Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by NY appeals court
New York's highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein 's 2020 rape conviction, reversing a landmark ruling of the #MeToo era in determining the trial judge improperly allowed women to testify about allegations against the ex-movie mogul that weren't part of the case.
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear
The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference, but several justices signaled reservations about the charges that could cause a lengthy delay, possibly beyond November's election.
USC cancels graduation ceremony and dozens are arrested on other campuses as anti-war protests grow
The University of Southern California canceled its main graduation ceremony Thursday and hundreds of college students were arrested at other campuses nationwide as protests against the Israel-Hamas war continued to spread.
Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draft
Caleb Williams swiftly walked on stage, looked out and screamed ''Woooo! Yeah!''
A look at the Gaza war protests that have emerged on US college campuses
Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up on an increasing number of college campuses following last week's arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University.
Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians
Alabama lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted under the state's obscenity law for providing ''harmful'' materials to minors, the latest in a wave of bills in Republican-led states targeting library content and decisions.
NFL Draft Latest: Caleb Williams to Bears, record six QBs taken in first 12 picks
No. 21 pick: Chop Robinson to the Dolphins
Tennessee lawmakers adjourn after finalizing $1.9B tax cut and refund for businesses
Tennessee's GOP-controlled General Assembly on Thursday adjourned for the year, concluding months of tense political infighting that doomed Republican Gov. Bill Lee's universal school voucher push. But a bill allowing some teachers to carry firearms in public schools and one adding a nearly $2 billion tax cut and refund for businesses received last-minute approval.
Tennessee lawmakers OK bill penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent, clearing the way for the first-in-the-nation proposal to be sent to Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature.
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Key moments from landmark Supreme Court arguments on Trump's immunity claims
There was talk of drone strikes and presidential bribes, of a potential ruling ''for the ages'' and of the Founding Fathers, too. The presidential race went unmentioned but was not far from mind.
17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions, calling the rules an illegal interpretation of a 2022 federal law.
The Latest | Hearing on claims of gag order violations in Trump's hush money trial rescheduled
The third day of witness testimony in Donald Trump's hush money trial concluded Thursday after Trump's lawyers got their first chance to question a witness on the stand.
USC's move to cancel commencement amid protests draws criticism from students, alumni
The University of Southern California's decision Thursday to cancel its main graduation ceremony, a move that came 10 days after administrators said the student valedictorian who had expressed support for Palestinians would not be allowed to speak, left students and alumni stunned as protests over the Israel-Hamas war continue to spread on campuses nationwide.
Alabama sets July execution date for man convicted of killing delivery driver
The execution date for a man convicted in the 1998 fatal shooting of a delivery driver who had stopped at an ATM has been set for July 18, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday.
Here's why Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction was tossed and what happens next
The decision by New York's highest court to overturn the rape conviction of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has reopened a painful chapter in America's reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures — an era that began in 2017 and helped launch the #MeToo movement.
Family of American man believed to be held by Taliban asks the UN torture investigator for help
Lawyers for an American believed to be held by the Taliban for nearly two years are asking a United Nations human rights investigator to intervene, citing what they say is cruel and inhumane treatment.
Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia, in part because Russian drone warfare has made it too difficult for them to operate without detection or coming under attack, two U.S. military officials told The Associated Press.
Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday voted to restore ''net neutrality'' rules that prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and Verizon from favoring some sites and apps over others.
US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
The U.S. is expected to announce Friday that it will provide about $6 billion in long-term military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said, adding that it will include much sought after munitions for Patriot air defense systems.