News archive — Page 161
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Comey’s trial over alleged Trump threat from seashell photo pushed to 2027
U.S. District Judge Louise Flanagan delayed James Comey’s arraignment until January and said his trial on a charge of threatening President Donald Trump will not begin until 2027. The case stems from Comey’s Instagram photo of “8647” written in seashells. -
Nevada officials say 185 DHS-flagged voters are US citizens
Nevada election officials say they reviewed 185 records DHS sent them after flagging the people as non-citizens, and confirmed all 185 were US citizens. A DHS spokesperson did not say Friday whether the department still considered them non-citizens. -
Audrina Patridge says she has been single since July after split from Michael Ray
Audrina Patridge and country singer Michael Ray have ended their relationship after two years of dating, she told PEOPLE. Patridge says she has been single since July and is starting to date again, but is not rushing into anything. -
Joey Fatone opens Universal Orlando shop with a hot dog named for Luis Fonsi
Joey Fatone and manager Joe Mulvihill opened Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice at Universal CityWalk in Orlando on Sept. 19. Its Brooklyn-inspired menu includes El Fonsi, a hot dog named for Fatone’s high-school friend, singer Luis Fonsi. -
Mark Fletcher Jr. could miss Miami's Central Michigan game after captain omission
Mark Fletcher Jr. may miss Saturday's Central Michigan game after being left off Miami's Week 4 captains list, though he has not been ruled out. He suffered a minor upper-body injury last Friday; his availability may remain uncertain until the 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff. -
Bipartisan senators push to codify U.S. limits on Chinese vehicles
Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin back a bill to codify U.S. limits on China-made vehicles and connected technology and curb executive waivers. It has 51 Senate supporters; a bid for unanimous approval was delayed until next week over one senator's concerns. -
Elves Brener predicts a finish against Josiah Harrell at UFC Vegas 121
Elves Brener returns from a 13-month layoff to face Josiah Harrell at UFC Vegas 121 on Saturday, predicting a knockout or submission. Brener has lost three straight; Harrell is dropping from welterweight to lightweight for the first time in nearly four years. -
Dodgers take MLB-best 61 wins over losing teams into Giants series
The Dodgers take 97 wins into their final regular-season series in San Francisco and already have an MLB-best 61 victories against teams below .500. They went 36-36 in 72 games against winning teams, with no regular-season matchups against them left. -
Gordon surprised Fermín López most among Barcelona's summer recruits
Fermín López picked Anthony Gordon as Barcelona's most surprising summer signing, saying he had not watched many Newcastle matches. He expects Gordon to help Barcelona greatly; the two are due to meet when Spain play England at Wembley on Saturday. -
At UN, Sharif warns threats to Mecca or Medina would cross a red line
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at the UN on Friday, saying any threat to Mecca or Medina would cross a red line. Riyadh says one attack targeted Mecca; the Houthis call the accusation a lie. -
Phillies host Rays in final 2026 regular-season series
Philadelphia opens its final 2026 regular-season series against Tampa Bay at 6:40 p.m.; the Rays have secured a playoff spot, while the Phillies still need to qualify. Cristopher Sanchez (18-6, 2.93 ERA) and Freddy Peralta (3.60 ERA in nine Rays starts) are the starters. -
Despite a decline, potentially major drug-interaction risks remain for over 1 in 5 older Americans
A nationally representative study of nearly 5,000 U.S. adults ages 62–85 found that 22.3% were exposed to potentially major drug interactions in 2021–23, down from 25.7% in 2015–16, as use of five or more prescription drugs and multiple supplements increased. -
Tillis says GOP dissent from Trump should not be seen as disloyal
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis said Thursday Republicans should be able to disagree with President Donald Trump without being branded disloyal, urging White House officials to drop a loyalty test. He cited the Iran war as an issue where GOP members may differ. -
Detective says investigators believe Tasia Fortune was dead before her body was hanged
Investigators believe Tasia Fortune was dead before her body was hanged, a detective testified. Police ruled her death a homicide; two men were arrested on murder charges, and a warrant was issued for a third. Det. Samuel Dukes said a drug dispute appears to be the motive. -
From Eloise to Theodore, parents are embracing vintage baby names
An analysis of Social Security Administration baby-name data points to a vintage-name revival, including Eloise, Mabel, Marjorie, Hazel and Maeve for girls, and Theodore and Arthur for boys. The article cites literature, pop culture and family history as influences. -
White House defends taxpayer-funded Trump ads; first spot cost at least $443,000
AP reported the Trump administration spent at least $443,000 on its first taxpayer-funded TV ad by Friday. Lawmakers from both parties say the ads look like campaign spots, but the White House says they are public-service announcements. -
US firms face a $4.3 trillion bond refinancing wave from 2027
About $4.3 trillion in US nonfinancial corporate bonds mature in 2027–31, pressing firms to refinance pandemic-era debt at higher rates. Annual maturities climb from about $572 billion in 2027 to roughly $1.03 trillion in 2030, Reuters' analysis shows. -
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey discuss intelligence-sharing in Riyadh
Military chiefs from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey discussed intelligence sharing, military coordination and capability integration in Riyadh on Friday, and reviewed threats facing Saudi Arabia, according to Saudi and Pakistani statements. -
Adrian Campossevilla charged after fatal Elizabeth pedestrian crash
Adrian Campossevilla, 28, faces charges of vehicular homicide and strict liability vehicular homicide after authorities said he was drinking and speeding when his SUV struck and killed Donna Bass, 64, in Elizabeth on May 16. He is held pending a Tuesday court appearance. -
37 new entries lift Iran-conflict wounded count to 861
The Pentagon database added 37 U.S. troops to its Iran-conflict wounded count this week, bringing it to 861: 29 Navy sailors and eight Marines. Officials have not said when or how they were injured; no recent attack or incident has been announced to explain the increase. -
Patriots rookie Quintayvious Hutchins will miss at least four games on IR
The New England Patriots placed rookie outside linebacker Quintayvious Hutchins on injured reserve Friday after a knee injury kept him out of three straight practices. He will miss at least four games; the team announced no corresponding 53-man roster move. -
After Packers’ 35-14 loss to Atlanta, Jarvis Landry questions Jordan Love’s future
Jarvis Landry, a five-time Pro Bowler, questioned Jordan Love’s future in Green Bay, saying a “little switch up” may be needed after the Packers’ 35-14 home loss to Atlanta. Love completed 28 of 53 passes for 312 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. -
N.J. commission approves 34.4% premium hike for school employee health plan
New Jersey's School Employees' Health Benefits Commission voted 4-2 Friday to raise premiums 34.4%, a move likely to keep the employee plan open. A 2020 law puts most of the increase on districts, not workers; critics warn districts may cut jobs or raise property taxes. -
Eastern Kentucky stories anchor Ian Noe’s ‘Canyon Falls Trailer Band’
Ian Noe’s third album, “Canyon Falls Trailer Band,” is now streaming, drawing on his Eastern Kentucky roots. It pairs fictionalized characters with lived experiences of hardship, humor and humanity; Noe says his late grandfather and the landscape shaped his songwriting. -
Most tracked AI campaign ads in 2026 lacked disclosure, data show
The Wesleyan Media Project identified at least 164 AI-generated or AI-enhanced political ads in the 2026 cycle; 69% lacked AI disclosures. Its co-director found disclosures on 29% of ads in states with such laws, versus 32% in states without them. -
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after probe finds sexual harassment
Dale Caldwell resigned as New Jersey lieutenant governor Friday, less than 24 hours after Gov. Mikie Sherrill urged him to quit following an investigation that found he sexually harassed women and violated state ethics rules. Sherrill defended the probe as thorough. -
Stephanie White says online narratives sought to distort her identity
Fever coach Stephanie White told ESPN she rejected what she called online fabrications about her, saying, “I was not going to personally be hijacked like our league is being hijacked.” Fans booed her introduction before an Aug. 11 game against New York.
