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Stranger charged with break-in and murder in slaying of Detroit synagogue leader

Stranger charged with break-in and murder in slaying of Detroit synagogue leader

DETROIT (AP) — A stranger accused of breaking into the home of a Detroit synagogue leader was charged with her murder Wednesday, nearly two months after her body was found outdoors with multiple stab wounds, authorities said.
Judge in Trump election case pauses court deadlines as appeal is heard on presidential immunity

Judge in Trump election case pauses court deadlines as appeal is heard on presidential immunity

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case in Washington will be put on hold while the former president further pursues his claims that he is immune from prosecution, a judge ruled Wednesday. U.S.
College athletes who transfer twice can play, for now, after a judge sets aside NCAA transfer rule

College athletes who transfer twice can play, for now, after a judge sets aside NCAA transfer rule

CHARLESTON, W.Va.
Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump

Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear an appeal that could upend hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot , including against former President Donald Trump.
Hunter Biden defies Republican subpoena in visit to the Capitol, risking contempt of Congress charge

Hunter Biden defies Republican subpoena in visit to the Capitol, risking contempt of Congress charge

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden on Wednesday defied a congressional subpoena to appear privately for a deposition before Republican investigators who have been digging into his business dealings, insisting outside the U.S.
Passengers lodge in military barracks after Amsterdam to Detroit flight is forced to land in Canada

Passengers lodge in military barracks after Amsterdam to Detroit flight is forced to land in Canada

DETROIT — Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit spent the night in a military barracks in eastern Canada after the plane was forced to land because of a mechanical issue.
Delegates at UN climate talks in Dubai agree to 'transition away' from planet-warming fossil fuels

Delegates at UN climate talks in Dubai agree to 'transition away' from planet-warming fossil fuels

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — United Nations climate negotiators directed the world on Wednesday to transition away from planet-warming fossil fuels in a move the talks chief called historic, despite critics' worries about loopholes.
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza in a strong demonstration of global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war .
New York's high court orders new congressional maps as Democrats move to retake control of US House

New York's high court orders new congressional maps as Democrats move to retake control of US House

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s highest court on Tuesday ordered the state to draw new congressional districts ahead of the 2024 elections, giving Democrats a potential advantage in what is expected to be a battleground for control of the U.S. House.
Nebraska prosecutors charge man with murder in fatal stabbing of small town priest inside rectory

Nebraska prosecutors charge man with murder in fatal stabbing of small town priest inside rectory

OMAHA, Neb.