At the end of a three-day trial in Knoxville, Tennessee, the man, Edward Kelley, 35, was found guilty of charges that included conspiracy to murder federal employees and threatening federal agents. Read more
The report also documents Hegseth’s vehement denials that he coerced the complainant into a sexual encounter at a Monterey, California, political conference seven years ago. Hegseth was never charged with a crime. Read more
The California bar is among the most difficult licensing requirements exams in the country, and just under 54% of the 8,291 people who took it in July passed. Read more
The decision is the latest in a series of moves by Russia and the United States related to the war in Ukraine that have escalated tensions between the two. Read more
Riley, 22, was attacked in February while running on a trail on the University of Georgia campus in Athens. Read more
Khoresh kadoo halvaii is a popular and comforting fall dish from the northern region of Iran and is typically prepared with meat or chicken. Read more
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Trump made his view plain to aides after a conversation with Hegseth days ago, after the team learned that a woman had accused him of assault in 2017, according to two people briefed on the discussion. Read more
The ashes of last summer’s devastating fire in Lahaina, which killed 102 people and destroyed the town, were still smoldering when talk turned to how fraught the rebuilding process would be. Read more
Gabbard’s comments have earned her sharp rebukes from officials across the political spectrum in Washington, who have accused her of parroting the anti-American propaganda of the country’s adversaries. Read more
Congress has granted presidents broad power to declare national emergencies at their discretion, unlocking standby powers that include redirecting funds lawmakers had appropriated for other purposes. Read more
With two months left in his administration, President Joe Biden finally relented after months of pleas from Ukraine that it needed to fire at targets deeper inside Russia to more effectively degrade Moscow’s forces. Read more
The messages were the latest in a series of offensive content that started popping up just hours after the presidential race was called for Donald Trump the morning after Election Day. Read more
The Anti-Defamation League said that the Columbus event fit a recent pattern of white supremacist incidents, hundreds of which have taken place across the country over the past 18 months. Read more
If I stared too long, the glossy, petrified tree trunk seemed to pulsate energy through the roof, down into the walls and past the fragile washi paper screens Read more
In the coming weeks, Berkeley authorities plan to target two sprawling encampments that for years have generated waves of rats, fires, complaints and police calls. Read more
“It is driving us crazy,” said An Mi-hee, 37. “You can’t sleep at night.” Read more
He has vocally supported Army service members accused of war crimes and expressed scorn for so-called elites who do not understand that they “need” strong men to keep them safe. Read more
Whether or not you’ve fallen for this cheesy white-bean tomato bake, we’d like you to meet its bolder counterpart, smoky and spiced, with lots of melty cheese. Read more
In this one-method-fits-all recipe, turn any combination of sturdy root vegetables into caramelized morsels. Read more
Long-simmered to a tender, falling-off the-bone state, this braised chicken is fragrant with smoky paprika and cumin. Read more
Similar to the Italian cocktail sgroppino, which calls for a scoop of lemon sorbet, this recipe instead freezes prosecco and Meyer lemon juice for a fresher taste and a cooling dessert. Read more
