Prosecutors unlikely to seek ‘mini-trial’ in Trump Jan. 6 case
Prosecutors in the federal case accusing former President Donald Trump of trying to overturn the 2020 election now appear unlikely to seek a broad public airing of their evidence in a courtroom before Election Day, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Iowa man helped distribute ‘sadistic’ videos showing torture of monkeys
An Iowa man was arrested this month for his role in a group that created and shared so-called animal crush videos in which monkeys were brutally tortured, sexually abused and killed in sadistic ways, federal prosecutors said on Friday.
Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Cairo, with no sign of progress
Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiators discussed new compromise proposals in Cairo on Saturday, seeking to bridge gaps between Israel and Hamas, but there was no indication of progress after hours of talks.
Russia, Ukraine swap 115 prisoners each
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 115 prisoners of war from each side on Saturday after the United Arab Emirates acted as an intermediary.
Nation and world news — at a glance — for August 25
Colleges are trying to tame Gaza protests with new training and tougher rules
SpaceX to return Boeing’s Starliner astronauts from space next year, NASA says
Two NASA astronauts who flew to the International Space Station in June aboard Boeing’s faulty Starliner capsule will need to return to Earth on a SpaceX vehicle early next year, NASA officials said on Saturday, deeming issues with Starliner’s propulsion system too risky to carry its first crew home as planned.
Counting all the fish in the sea may be even trickier than scientists thought
Counting the number of fish in the ocean may well be one of science’s toughest jobs. It also produces a crucial tool governments use to protect marine ecosystems that feed millions of people across the world.
French police arrest man suspected of attempted arson against synagogue
LA GRANDE-MOTTE, France (Reuters) — French police have arrested a man suspected of trying to set a synagogue ablaze in the southern France city of la Grande-Motte on Saturday, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said.
German police arrest suspect in stabbing rampage, official says
SOLINGEN, Germany — A man suspected of a stabbing rampage in the western German town of Solingen has been taken into police custody, a state official told German television on Saturday, some 24 hours after the attack that killed three people.
Trump struggles to keep media spotlight in battle with Harris
Donald Trump touted his plan to end taxation on tips at a stop in Las Vegas on Friday, trying to turn the page on a week in which he was overshadowed by Kamala Harris and struggled to keep focus on policy issues and not personal attacks on his opponent.
Biden speaks with Zelenskyy, announces new military aid for Ukraine
President Joe Biden spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday and announced a new military aid package ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day on Saturday, their offices said.
Kamala Harris, hoping to build momentum, plans battleground state tour next week
CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for president is entering a new phase, shifting from a 33-day sprint to the convention to something more familiar: Preparing for a debate and pivoting to getting out the vote.
With election approaching, US national security chief to visit China
WASHINGTON — White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will travel to China next week for talks with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi, a visit aimed at keeping U.S.-China tensions in check with the November U.S. election fast approaching.
Wall Street ends sharply higher as Powell cements September rate cut hopes
U.S. stocks rallied on Friday as dovish remarks from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell solidified expectations that the central bank will cut its key policy rate in September.
Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face NY criminal fraud trial, judge rules
NEW YORK — Former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face trial in New York on criminal-fraud charges over a push to fund the former U.S. president’s signature wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, a judge ruled on Friday. Justice April Newbauer’s decision to deny Bannon’s motion to dismiss the charges paves the way for a trial set to start on Dec. 9, just six weeks after he is scheduled to be released from federal prison. Bannon is serving a four-month sentence for defying a congressional subpoena. Bannon, 70, was charged by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office in September 2022 with money laundering and conspiracy for allegedly deceiving donors who contributed more than $15 million to the private fundraising drive, known as “We Build the Wall.”
RFK Jr ends US presidential campaign, endorses Trump. How will it affect the race?
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abandoned his campaign on Friday and endorsed Republican Donald Trump, ending a run that he began as a Democrat trading on one of the most famous names in American politics.
Supreme Court says Arizona can require proof of citizenship to register voters in federal races
WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Arizona may require proof of citizenship when registering new voters for future federal elections.
‘That’s my dad’: Walz’s tearful son stars in Democratic convention speech
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s 17-year-old son leaped to his feet in tears and clapped as his father formally accepted the Democratic party’s nomination for vice president on Wednesday, in an emotional moment that instantly won over social media.
Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains
(Reuters) — A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Thursday, the meteorological office said, spraying red-hot lava and smoke in its sixth outbreak since December.
Gay penguin Sphen dies in Sydney, leaving behind partner Magic
SYDNEY, Aug 22 (Reuters) — When Sphen, one half of the gay penguin couple whose love captivated the world, died earlier this month in Sydney his partner Magic began to sing.
