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Trump administration tells states to stop spending on EV charging infrastructure
The Federal Highway Administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure — funds that were allocated under former President Biden.CBS News - Feb. 7 -
2 charged in connection with 2024 death of Fort Campbell soldier
Two people, including the husband of the victim, have been charged in connection with the death of a Fort Campbell soldier, officials said Saturday.NBC News - Feb. 9 -
2 charged in death of 23-year-old Army soldier
Katia Dueñas Aguilar was found dead at a residence in Clarksville, Tennessee, in May 2024, police said.ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Mace Takes to House Floor With Charges of Rape and Sexual Predation
The South Carolina Republican used her floor privileges to lodge shocking accusations against her former fiancé and three other men.The New York Times - 6d -
Push to Drop Adams Charges Reveals a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway
Eric Adams cultivated a close relationship with President Trump. Now, U.S. prosecutors in Manhattan have been told to drop the corruption case against the New York City mayor.The New York Times - 6d -
DOJ orders charges against NYC mayor Eric Adams dropped
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is demanding that federal prosecutors drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The administration is not citing the merits of the ...NBC News - 6d -
Former prosecutor: Decision to drop charges against Eric Adams 'bizarre'
Former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin questioned the Justice Department’s abrupt decision to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams (D). “This is one of the most bizarre situations I ...The Hill - 5d -
Man charged with health insurance CEO murder to accept $300,000 in donations
Lawyer says 26-year-old accused ‘very much appreciates the outpouring of support’ on fundraising platform. The man charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in December plans to accept more ...The Guardian - 5d -
Steve Bannon pleads guilty to fraud charge in border wall case
Trump ally will avoid jail time over scheme related to duping those who donated to private effort to build barrier. Steve Bannon pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a fraud charge related to duping ...The Guardian - 5d -
UK trader wins fight against extradition to US on insider trading charges
UK Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed extradition of Joseph El-Khouri, curbing the reach of US prosecutorsFinancial Times - 4d -
Doctor charged with arson for allegedly setting another doctor's home on fire: Police
An Ohio doctor has been charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to another doctor's house, officials said.ABC News - 4d -
Lawyer for Vince McMahon says criminal probe 'definitively concluded' with no charges
A lawyer for Vince McMahon said Wednesday that Manhattan federal prosecutors have dropped their criminal probe into whether the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) co-founder attempted to cover up ...The Hill - 4d -
‘DEI Watch list’ sparks racism charges; Advocates see that as validation
President Trump and Elon Musk have brought a “move fast and break things” style to Washington that is inspiring aggressive outside advocacy campaigns and giving new significance behind past ...The Hill - 4d -
Man Charged With Killing Roommate, Whose Torso Was Found in a Suitcase
The remains of Edwin Echevarria, 65, were found floating in the East River on Feb. 5. His roommate, Christian Millet, 23, has been charged with second-degree murder.The New York Times - 3d -
Three top prosecutors resign after refusing to drop Eric Adams charges
A dramatic set of resignations of federal prosecutors in New York, after the DOJ ordered the criminal case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped. Laura Jarrett and Tom Winter explain why three ...NBC News - 3d -
Dentist charged in wife's poisoning death allegedly tried to kill detective
James Craig is accused of poisoning Angela Craig's protein shakes nearly two years ago, but his trial has been delayed.CBS News - 3d -
Former NYPD detective on DOJ resignations amid dropped Eric Adams charges
The acting U.S. attorney for New York's Southern District, Danielle Sassoon, has resigned days after her office was instructed by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against New York ...CBS News - 2d -
Details on DOJ resignations around order to drop Eric Adams charges
Days after she was ordered by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Danielle Sassoon, the acting attorney for the Southern District of New York, ...CBS News - 2d -
Everton, Liverpool, Slot and his assistant charged over derby chaos
FA responds to four red cards shown after 2-2 draw Slot faces extended touchline ban over his dismissal The fallout from a tempestuous final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park has continued with ...The Guardian - 2d -
Mexico threatens to escalate US gunmakers lawsuit with terror charges
Claudia Scheinbaum warns of reciprocal action if Washington designates country’s cartels as terrorist groups. Mexico’s president has warned US gunmakers they could face fresh legal action as ...The Guardian - 2d -
Some EV Charging Plans Push Onwards Despite Trump Funding Freeze
Revel landed a $60 million loan to build chargers in New York, and a group of automakers launched a push to build rest stop-style charging stations nationally.Inc. - 2d -
JD Vance Is in Charge of Getting a TikTok Deal. Can He Find a Buyer?
The vice president is in a tricky position as he looks for a deal to save the popular short-form video app, which is subject to being banned in the U.S. if it is not sold to a non-Chinese owner.The New York Times - 2d -
Judges Generally Let Prosecutors Drop Charges. Maybe Not for Adams.
Judge Dale E. Ho will weigh the request after the resignation of Manhattan’s U.S. attorney and her accusations of misconduct.The New York Times - 2d -
Culture is a major tourist draw for the UK — let’s start charging to preserve it
Rather than introduce paid museum entry as the Louvre plans to do, a UK hotel tax should help fund our global collectionsFinancial Times - 2d -
Liverpool boss Slot charged after Everton red card
Liverpool manager Arne Slot must wait to discover the extent of his ban after he was sent off amid fractious scenes at the end of Wednesday's Merseyside derby.ESPN - 2d -
Man charged in killing of healthcare CEO responds to supporters on website
Luigi Mangione expressed gratitude on new website to people writing him, saying they transcend ‘class divisions’. The 26-year-old golf club heir charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare’s chief ...The Guardian - 1d -
DOJ drops charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
The Department of Justice has filed paperwork to drop the charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The move came after more than a half-dozen federal prosecutors who raised concerns about ...CBS News - 1d -
Family expresses concern at British couple detained in Iran on security charges
Relatives of a British couple who have been detained in Iran says their situation is distressing and causing “significant concern."ABC News - 1d -
5 New Yorkers charged in disappearance, death of Minnesota transgender man
Five people have been arrested and charged in New York in connection with the disappearance and death of a 24-year-old Minnesota transgender man who was reported missing earlier this week, ...NBC News - 1d -
Eric Adams reacts to Justice Department motion to drop his corruption charges
The Department of Justice submitted an official request to dismiss New York City Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case. Adams is trying to reassure New Yorkers that he is solely beholden to ...CBS News - 1d -
It’s Now Up to the Judge Whether to Drop Charges in Adams Case
Judge Dale E. Ho of Federal District Court in Manhattan has yet to respond to the government’s request to dismiss the federal corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams.The New York Times - 4h -
Trump border czar warns New York Mayor Eric Adams not to violate 'agreement' as DOJ orders dismissal of case against him
A top Justice Department official and former defense lawyer for President Donald Trump has seen six top prosecutors quit over Mayor Adams' case.CNBC - 2d -
Man charged in 2020 killing of rapper Pop Smoke pleads guilty to manslaughter to avoid trial
A man charged in the 2020 killing of rapper Pop Smoke during a robbery at a Hollywood Hills mansion accepted a plea dealABC News - Feb. 6 -
Rapper A$AP Rocky's lawyers will make their case at his felony trial over 2 assault charges
Lawyers for rapper A$AP Rocky will make the defense case Friday at his Los Angeles trial, where he's charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearmABC News - Feb. 7 -
Baltimore man accused of flying drone over Ravens vs. Steelers playoff game faces three felony charges
The game was paused when the drone was seen flying aboveCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
Performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show faces no charges after waving Sudan-Gaza flag
Another individual, aged 23, was arrested for criminal trespassing during NFL game in New Orleans. A performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl half-time show was ejected after unfurling a ...The Guardian - 6d -
Super Bowl halftime performer who raised Sudanese-Palestinian flag will not face charges
A member of Kendrick Lamar's halftime show went off-script, holding up a flag representing Palestine and Sudan during Sunday's performance.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
DOJ orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
A top Department of Justice (DOJ) official ordered federal prosecutors to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D), who had cozied up with President Trump in recent ...The Hill - 6d -
Adams May Get His Charges Dropped, but His Re-election Fight Remains
It is unclear if the request to drop the indictment against the New York City mayor will sway enough disaffected voters to his side.The New York Times - 5d