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Breakthrough in Long Island serial killings shines light on the many unsolved murders of sex workers 07/30/2023 09:00am • ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The discovery of four dead women in a drainage ditch just outside Atlantic City was shocking news in 2006. International media flocked to the seaside gambling resort. More than 100 detectives and prosecutors were assigned to investigate. Casino guests worried about safet Today in History: President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Medicare into law 07/30/2023 03:05am • Today in History Today is Sunday, July 30, the 211th day of 2023. There are 154 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 30, 1945, the Portland class heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis, having just delivered components of the atomic bomb to Tinian in the Mariana Islands during W Violent crime is rising in the nation's capital. DC seeks solutions as Congress keeps close watch 07/29/2023 10:16am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Pamela Smith’s voice soared and quivered like a preacher in midsermon as she recalled her troubled childhood and how it helped prepare her for the challenges she faces as the new police chief in the nation's capital. “I stand before you as a child who had no hopes, who had no Tennessee governor declines to say if he has enough votes for gun proposal 07/28/2023 04:47pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee on Friday wouldn't say whether his proposal to keep firearms away from dangerous people has enough support inside Tennessee's Republican-dominant Statehouse to survive the upcoming special legislative session. In roughly three weeks, lawmakers are expected to Biden signs an order designed to strengthen protections for sexual assault victims in the military 07/28/2023 01:32pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Friday giving decisions on the prosecution of serious military crimes, including sexual assault, to independent military attorneys, taking that power away from victims' commanders. The order formally implements legislation passed b With Trump newly indicted, here's what to know about the documents case and what’s next 07/28/2023 11:34am • Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on three additional charges in a case that accuses him of illegally possessing classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate, allegations that add fresh detail to the criminal case initially issued last month. Here’s a look at the charges, the specia Democrats claim the GOP is withholding evidence contradicting claims in Hunter Biden probe 07/28/2023 10:59am • WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are demanding the release of a transcript from a new FBI witness that they say contradicts Republicans' claims in the expanding congressional inquiry into President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden. Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on House Oversight Committee, Singapore hangs first woman in 19 years after she was convicted of trafficking 31 grams of heroin 07/28/2023 04:49am • KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore conducted its first execution of a woman in 19 years on Friday and its second hanging this week for drug trafficking despite calls for the city-state to cease capital punishment for drug-related crimes. Activists said another execution is planned next week. Suspect in crime spree that left 1 man, 2 dogs dead now faces 28-count indictment 07/27/2023 09:28pm • A D.C. man, who was already facing a long list of charges in the District, was hit with more criminal charges Thursday for a string of deadly carjackings, as prosecutors in Prince George's County, Maryland, announced that a grand jury had handed down a 28-count indictment against him. Daeyon Ross Trump says his lawyers have met with prosecutors ahead of possible 2020 election indictment 07/27/2023 09:00pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump met Thursday with members of special counsel Jack Smith's team ahead of a potential indictment over the former president's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to a pers Survivors of Mexico's worst migrant detention center fire stuck in limbo, unable to support families 07/27/2023 05:34pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) — Four months after a fire at an immigration detention center near the United States border, eight badly burned survivors are stuck in their rooms at a Mexico City hotel. They eat in the hotel restaurant and have regular medical check-ups and make calls home. The Mexican immigrat Justice Department investigating Memphis policing methods, months after Tyre Nichols' death 07/27/2023 05:32pm • MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday it is investigating how Memphis Police Department officers use force and conduct arrests, nearly seven months after the violent beating of Tyre Nichols by five officers after a traffic stop strengthened nationwide calls for police What's next for Hunter Biden in court and Congress after his plea deal derails 07/27/2023 02:54pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The unraveling of Hunter Biden's plea agreement has thrust his criminal case into uncertain waters and given new fodder to Republican critics in Congress as they push ahead with investigations into the president's youngest son. Biden was supposed to plead guilty Wednesday to mis Trump wants to see Biden impeached, and other Republicans are quick to pile on 07/26/2023 08:11pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump wants to see President Joe Biden impeached, and the former president's allies in Congress and his 2024 GOP presidential rivals are eager to join that fight as his own legal challenges mount. Trump’s chief opponent, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, this week said the Hous Hunter Biden's plea deal on hold after federal judge raises concerns over the terms of the agreement 07/26/2023 05:45pm • WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The plea deal in Hunter Biden’s criminal case unraveled during a court hearing Wednesday after a federal judge raised concerns about the terms of the agreement that has infuriated Republicans who believe the president’s son is getting preferential treatment. Hunter Bide