U.S. Man Released By China Was Not Part of Prisoner Exchange, Official Says
A U.S. official said it may have looked like a prisoner exchange, but instead was a product of continuing efforts for Beijing to live up to obligations.
Eric Holder Says Ohio's New Congressional Map 'An Insult' as Democrats Sue
The plan is "even more rigged than its predecessor and an outlier among partisan gerrymanders nationwide," the lawsuit alleges.
Georgia Regents Cite Lessons From History; Decide Not to Rename Buildings
"History can teach us important lessons, lessons that if understood and applied make Georgia and its people stronger," the regents said in a statement.
Michael Strahan, Alan Shepard's Daughter Among Those on Next Space Flight
"I want to go to space," the 'Good Morning America' co-host said. "I think being there at the first launch, it really was mind-blowing."
Ex-Cop Gets Lesser Sentence in Beating of Black Undercover Detective
Dustin Boone's sentence of 1 year, 1 day was much less than requested by his own lawyers, who asked U.S. District Judge E. Richard Webber to give him 26 months.
Americans Advised to Avoid Germany Travel, Nation Weighs Vaccine Mandate
"By the end of this winter pretty much everyone in Germany...will have been vaccinated, recovered or died," health minister Jens Spahn said Monday.
New York County Reinstates Mask Mandate, Could Later Require COVID Vaccine
County authorities say if the mask mandate doesn't work by mid-December, the county will require vaccine mandates for indoor dining.
DC Train System to Remain at Reduced Capacity as Investigation Continues
"We are intentionally not setting deadlines so that safety and good data drive our decisions," WMATA General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld said on Monday.
Charlottesville Rally Jury Ask Judge What to Do If They Can't Make Decison
The jurors are to decide whether white supremacists, white nationalist organizations and neo-Nazis are responsible for violence during the deadly rally.
Black Woman Shot in Back by White Cop Drops Charges After Mediation Session
Julia Crews, 39, shot Ashley Fountain Hall on April 23, 2019, after Hall was accused of stealing from a local grocery store in Ladue, Missouri.
Senate Candidate Sean Parnell Accused of Hurting Wife Loses Custody
"He tried to choke me out on a couch and I literally had to bite him [to get free]," she said in court. "He was strangling me."
U.S. Median Home Price Climbs Again to $359K, Midwest Sees Highest Growth
"It looks like the housing market is remaining strong, resilient and one may even say, [had] something like a mini-surge...," the NAR's chief economist said.
Dutch Prime Minister Call Rioters 'Idiots' As Vaccine Protests Turn Violent
Police used fire, tear gas and water cannons to break up the crowds in Brussels and Rotterdam, and almost 100 individuals were detained.
Kremlin Accuses U.S. of 'Absolute Lies' of Russian Troops at Ukraine Border
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the allegations could be a ruse to cover up aggressive intentions from Ukrainian leadership.
U.S. Has 'Deep Concern' Over Bulgaria Supporting Russia Annexing Crimea
The Crimean Peninsula is considered to be part of Ukraine by many countries around the world, but Russia continues to call it part of its own country.
U.K. to Investigate Possible Russian Involvement in Death of Woman Poisoned
Russia denies all allegations and President Vladimir Putin said that the suspects are civilians.
Czech Republic Tightens COVID Restrictions, Limiting Unvaccinated
The country no longer will allow unvaccinated individuals to use negative COVID tests to enter restaurants, hotels and more.
Wife of Missing Chinese Official Calls Government a 'Monster'
"During the past three years, I learned—just like we know how to live with the COVID—I know how to live with the monster, the authority," Grace Meng said.
Olympic Committee Believes Peng Shuai is 'Safe,' WTA Demands Answers
"The WTA and the rest of the world need independent and verifiable proof that she is safe," wrote Steve Simon, chairman and CEO of WTA.
Judge Blocks Provision Prohibiting States to Use Relief Funds to Offset Tax
Judge Coogler described the tax-cut restrictions as "a federal invasion of State sovereignty" that was "unconstitutionally ambiguous."
People Spend Billions of Hours Watching Netflix, New Website of Top Watched
Every Tuesday Netflix will update the site "Top10 on Netflix" with the top 10 movies and series currently on the streaming service.
Stocks Rise, Investors Wonder if Consumers Try to Stay Ahead of Inflation
Consumers continue to spend even with higher prices, though analysts are concerned that consumers could eventually cut back on spending because of inflation.
Kansas Lawmaker Brawls With Brother Over Baptism, Court Records Show
The Democratic state representative allegedly hit and spit on his 18-year-old brother in a fight, disagreeing with his brother's desire to get baptized.
Chicago Police Union Head to Retire, Cites 'Farce' of Disciplinary Hearing
"I will have my vindication when I tell her (Mayor Lightfoot) to get the hell out of my office and give me the keys in 2023," John Catanzara said.
One Person Missing, 50K Without Power After Flooding Hits Pacific NW
Washington Governor Jay Inslee declared a severe weather state of emergency in 14 counties as severe flooding continues throughout the state.
Rep. Jackie Speier Latest Democrat to Announce Retirement From Congress
"It's time for me to come home. Time for me to be more than a weekend wife, mother and friend," Speier said.
U.S. Seeks Clarifications From UAE Before $23B Arms Sale
After the sale was initiated during the Trump administration, President Joe Biden is slowing it and seeking clarifications.
NYC Public Advocate, Jumaane Williams, to Run for New York Governor
A former City Council member, Williams, the son of Grenadian immigrants, has served as public advocate in New York since 2019 investigating citizen complaints.
Dad's Embrace May Have Saved Girl, the Sole Survivor of Plane Crash
"I believe it would make sense that her injuries were on one side, and the other side was with her dad, he was holding her," Christina Perdue said, choking up.
U.K. Police Identify Taxi Bomber as Asylum-Seeker From Middle East
A Liverpool couple said Emad Al Swealmeen, who converted from Islam to Christianity, spent time in a psychiatric hospital and stayed with them for eight months.