U.S. Investigates Seizure Risk With Electronic Cigarettes
U.S. health officials are investigating whether electronic cigarettes may trigger seizures in some people who use the nicotine-vaping devices.
Alliance Of American Football Ends First Season Prematurely
The Alliance of American Football has ended its first season prematurely and told most employees that they will be terminated as of Wednesday.
CBD Is Getting Buzz, But Does It Work? And Is It Legal?
With CBD showing up everywhere, U.S. regulators announced Tuesday they are exploring ways the marijuana extract could be used legally in foods, dietary supplements and cosmetics.
AAA Carolinas Gives Ride-Sharing Service Advice To Keep Users Safe
AAA Carolinas is reminding motorists that although ride-sharing services are a safe and reliable alternative to driving intoxicated, it is important to take the proper precautions when using them.
Second Woman Recounts Unwanted Touching By Biden
Aides to Joe Biden are striking a more aggressive tone as the former vice president faces scrutiny over his past behavior toward women.
AP Sources: Trump Considers Adding ‘Immigration Czar’
As he threatens to shut down the southern border, President Donald Trump is considering bringing on a “border” or “immigration czar” to coordinate immigration policy across various federal agencies, according to four people familiar with the discussions.
TSA's Social Media Page Highlights Weird Stuff In Travelers' Bags
David Johnston stands over a table full of peculiar items confiscated at Dulles International Airport: a glittery clutch with brass knuckles as a clasp. A perfume bottle shaped like a grenade. A rusted circular saw blade. A pocket-sized pitchfork.
Zion, No. 1 Duke Miss Out On Final Four In Loss To Spartans
Twenty minutes after his first and, in all likelihood, last season at Duke ended with an Elite Eight exit, Zion Williamson trudged through an arena hallway, his head down.
Trump Threatens To Close Border With Mexico Next Week
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to close the nation’s southern border, or large sections of it, next week if Mexico does not halt illegal immigration at once.
Chicago Seeks $130K From Smollett For Cost Of Investigation
City officials on Thursday ordered Jussie Smollett to pay $130,000 to cover the cost of the investigation into his report of a street attack that police say was staged to promote his career.
Trump Backs Off Proposal To Cut Special Olympics Funds
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he was backing off his budget request to eliminate funding for the Special Olympics, reversing course on a proposal that was unlikely to be approved by Congress after days of bipartisan criticism.
Wells Fargo CEO Steps Down, Effective Immediately
The Associated Press is reporting that Wells Fargo CEO Timothy Sloan has stepped down, effective immediately.
Legal Hemp, Pot's Look-Alike, Creates Quandary For Police
Federal legalization of hemp arrived in the U.S. late last year and expanded an industry already booming because of the skyrocketing popularity of CBDs, a compound in hemp that many see as a health aid.
York County Special Olympic Athletes And Parents Worry About Potential Cuts To Program
Two world class athletes from York County returned from an international competition this week to news that the programs they've benefited from could be cut.
Man Pleads Guilty To Kidnapping Jayme Closs, Killing Parents
A Wisconsin man pleaded guilty Wednesday to kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs, killing her parents and holding her captive in a remote cabin for three months, in a move that spares the girl and her family from the possible trauma of having to testify at his trial.
Backlash, Questions Follow Dismissal Of Jussie Smollett Case
Prosecutors still insist Jussie Smollett faked a racist, anti-gay attack on himself in the hopes that the attention would advance his acting career. The “Empire” star still says he was assaulted by two men late at night in downtown Chicago.
Advocates: Getting Rid Of Entire ACA Could Mean Death For Some
Access to doctors and medicine could undergo an alarming disruption if courts decide to undo the Affordable Care Act.
Jussie Smollett's Attorneys Say All Criminal Charges Dropped
Attorneys for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett say charges alleging he lied to police about attack have been dropped.
Avenatti Charged With Trying To Extort Millions From Nike
Michael Avenatti, the pugnacious attorney best known for representing porn actress Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump, was arrested Monday on charges that included trying to shake down Nike for as much as $25 million by threatening the company with bad publicity.
Mueller’s Russia Probe Report Rules Out Criminal Collusion
Special counsel Robert Mueller did not find evidence that President Donald Trump’s campaign “conspired or coordinated” with Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election but reached no conclusion on whether Trump obstructed justice, Attorney General William Barr declared. That brought a hearty claim of vindication from Trump but set the stage for new rounds of political and legal fighting.
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