Minnesota leaders condemn polarizing rhetoric in wake of tragic shootings

In the aftermath of the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, some lawmakers are taking heat for their divisive rhetoric.

Sen. Tina Smith confronts Sen. Mike Lee over MN lawmaker shooting comments

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith confronted Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Monday over his social media posts that blamed the Minnesota lawmaker shootings on "Marxists."

Owner of pit bulls that mauled Penny the chihuahua skips court again

The owner of the two pit bulls that attacked Penny the chihuahua earlier this year did not show up for today's court proceedings. There is now a warrant for his arrest.

Texas judge scolds 'World's Best Farter' in court

A Texas judge in Jefferson County called out a man for wearing a shirt that she deemed inappropriate for felony court.

New York students raise concerns over Earth Science Regents exam

"Everything I had studied had basically gone to waste." Students are expressing their frustration over a Regents exam they say did not match the curriculum they were taught.

Buc-ee's sues South Carolina clothing maker over trademark infringement

Texas-based convenience store chain, Buc-ee's, is suing a South Carolina clothing maker for trademark infringement over its iconic beaver logo.

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears Trump v. Newsom over use of National Guard

A panel of three appellate judges in San Francisco heard arguments by attorneys for President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, over whether the president has the authority to send in the National Guard to Los Angeles without the governor's consent. 

Lawmakers shootings: Trump says calling Walz would ‘waste time’

Trump told reporters he wasn’t calling Minnesota’s governor Tim Walz after the lawmakers shooting, calling Walz “slick" and “whacked out" and saying a call would “waste time."

Vehicle stolen from George Foreman's Texas estate, woman arrested

A woman is in custody after being found in a vehicle reported stolen from the estate of the late boxing legend George Foreman, according to the Harris County Constable's Office.

Former NJ Sen. Bob Menendez reports to federal prison for 11-year bribery sentence

Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez arrived at a federal prison on Tuesday to begin serving an 11-year sentence for accepting bribes of gold and cash and acting as an agent of Egypt.

'Pedro of the people' wins look-alike contest in Lower East Side

With nothing more than confidence, a signature mustache and the support of his family, Gountas stepped into the spotlight as New York’s Pedro Pascal stand-in.