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(NEW YORK) -- Less than a month after former FBI Director James Comey's indictment earlier this year, prosecutors sought the assistance of the notorious gangster Sammy "The Bull" Gravano to build their case against him, his defense lawyers alleged in a court filing on Tuesday. A prosecutor and FBI agent allegedly interviewed Gravano to understand if Comey's experience prosecuting the Gambino crime family in the 1990s would have led him to believe the term "86" was a reference to murder or […]

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the $83 million judgment a federal jury awarded writer E. Jean Carroll after a separate jury held Trump liable for defaming her when he denied her sexual assault claims.In his petition to the Supreme Court, Trump argued that he is immune from liability for statements he made while in office and accused a federal appeals court of refusing to […]

(NEW YORK) -- As Tyler Robinson waits to hear whether he'll stand trial on capital murder charges stemming from the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, prosecutors told the presiding judge his decision to move the case to trial is "straightforward.""This isn't a close case," prosecutors said in a written argument to Judge Tony Graf.The Utah County Attorney's Office, which is prosecuting the high-profile case, filed its written argument […]

(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday as the economy weathers resurgent inflation set off by the Iran war.The policy decision arrived as oil prices surged and stock prices tumbled in response to a resumption of fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the challenge faced by central bankers tasked with containing price increases.The Federal Open Market Committee, a 12-member policymaking body at the Fed, issued a statement describing "elevated" […]

(NEW YORK) -- Global oil prices surged on Wednesday after an Iranian attack elicited a vow of reprisal from President Donald Trump, ending a brief calm that had renewed hope among investors of a negotiated resolution.A benchmark index for worldwide crude prices climbed more than 7% on Wednesday, crossing above $90 a barrel.Major stock indexes, meanwhile, tumbled. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 710 points, or 1.3%, while the S&P 500 increased […]

(BOISE, Idaho) -- Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty last year to the University of Idaho murders, is trying to challenge his conviction, according to new court documents.Kohberger filed a petition on Monday for post-conviction relief with the Ada County District Court. He is currently representing himself, according to the docket.The family of victim Kaylee Goncalves said in a statement Monday that Kohberger admitted his guilt in his plea and "chose […]

(NEW YORK) -- Former FBI Director James Comey's attorneys have filed a motion seeking the dismissal of the indictment charging Comey for posting a picture on his Instagram account of seashells spelling out "8647," which federal prosecutors say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump's life."This indictment targets protected speech at the heart of the First Amendment," Comey's attorneys said in their filing, regarding the charges announced in April over […]

Police officers walk on patrol at the scene of a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on July 26, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. At least two people are dead and at least five are wounded after a mass shooting at the event at Seattle Center. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images) (SEATTLE) -- A 15-year-old is in custody and a second suspect is at large following a shooting […]

(SEATTLE) -- Three people were killed and four others were injured after shots rang out at the Bite of Seattle food festival at the Seattle Center on Sunday, according to officials.The Seattle Fire Department said first responders were dispatched to the scene at about 6 p.m.When officers arrived, two people were shooting at each other, according to the Seattle Police Department."Our officers were there within seconds. They performed emergency aid […]