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US Capitol rioter who smashed Speaker's Lobby door charged with burglary in Virginia

US Capitol rioter who smashed Speaker's Lobby door charged with burglary in Virginia

A Virginia man has been charged with felony burglary after being pardoned for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot, which included smashing the door panel that rioter Ashli Babbitt tried to breach before police shot her.
As regulators abandon 'bare minimum' corporate climate reporting, a backstop lurks

As regulators abandon 'bare minimum' corporate climate reporting, a backstop lurks

TORONTO — In the future, seeing the carbon emissions of a company may not be much harder than finding out how many calories are in a chocolate bar, but that day looks further out than it did just a few months ago.
Judge who previously fought for abortion rights wants to join Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge who previously fought for abortion rights wants to join Wisconsin Supreme Court

MADISON, Wis.
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms launches bid for Georgia governor

Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms launches bid for Georgia governor

ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms says her single term as Atlanta mayor gave her “battle-tested executive leadership” that she can offer to Georgia voters as she runs for governor.
With a massive ark and museum, he spreads creationism a century after Scopes trial. He’s not alone

With a massive ark and museum, he spreads creationism a century after Scopes trial. He’s not alone

WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (AP) — As the colossal replica of the biblical Noah’s Ark rises incongruously from the countryside of northern Kentucky, Ken Ham gives the presentation he’s often repeated.
Takeaways from AP's report on creationist beliefs 100 years after the Scopes trial

Takeaways from AP's report on creationist beliefs 100 years after the Scopes trial

WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (AP) — Some people thought the 1925 Scopes monkey trial marked a cultural defeat for biblical fundamentalism. But a century after what was dubbed the Trial of the Century, the issue is far from settled.
Trump vows to turn the Kennedy Center around as he seeks to remake arts and culture in America

Trump vows to turn the Kennedy Center around as he seeks to remake arts and culture in America

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted the Kennedy Center 's leadership at the White House on Monday night, reinforcing how much attention he's devoting to remaking a premier cultural center as part of a larger effort to overhaul the social
Democratic Rep. McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says

Democratic Rep. McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep.
Former FBI director James Comey calls controversy over Instagram post 'a bit of a distraction'

Former FBI director James Comey calls controversy over Instagram post 'a bit of a distraction'

NEW YORK (AP) — Former FBI director James Comey says that he's still a bit bewildered over how a seemingly innocent Instagram shot of shells arranged in the sand led to allegations by Donald Trump among others that he was calling for the president's
Trial begins over staged cross burning in front of campaign sign for Black candidate

Trial begins over staged cross burning in front of campaign sign for Black candidate

DENVER (AP) — In the run-up to the 2023 mayoral election in Colorado Springs, a racial slur was scrawled across a Black candidate’s sign and a cross set on fire in front of it.
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