The Supreme Court wrestles with major challenges to the power of federal regulators;Tree of Life synagogue demolition begins ahead of rebuilding site of deadly antisemitic attack;ET welcome: Kentucky city beams message into space inviting extraterrestrial visitors

 

ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | APNews January 17, 2024 AP Afternoon Wire Advancing the Power of Facts Judge threatens to boot Donald Trump from courtroom over loud talking as E. Jean Carroll testifies Donald Trump was threatened with expulsion from his Manhattan civil trial Wednesday after he repeatedly ignored a warning to keep quiet while writer E. Jean Carroll testified that he shattered her reputation after she accused him of sexual abuse. Read More. A ship in the Gulf of Aden is attacked by a drone likely launched by Houthi rebels A ship in the Gulf of Aden came under attack Wednesday from a bomb-carrying drone, the British military said, in a strike likely launched by Houthi rebels. Read More. The Supreme Court wrestles with major challenges to the power of federal regulators Conservative Supreme Court justices on Wednesday voiced support for weakening the power of federal regulators, but it was not clear whether a majority would overturn a major 40-year-old decision. Read More. Analysis: North Korea’s rejection of the South is both a shock, and inevitable Even for a nation that has perfected the provocative, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s declaration that he would abandon the existential goal of reconciling with rival South Korea was a shock. But a closer look shows it’s the almost inevitable culmination of years of building tension. Read More. < Top Trending            |            APNews.com > ADVERTISEMENT Why ‘viability’ is dividing the abortion rights movement Reproductive rights activists in Missouri agree they want to get a ballot measure before voters this fall to roll back one of the strictest abortion bans in the country and ensure access. The sticking point is how far they should go. Read More. Kate recovers from abdominal surgery, and King Charles III will have a prostate operation next week King Charles III and the Princess of Wales are both dealing with medical issues that will force them to delay previously planned public engagements over the coming weeks. Read More. US woman gets 26 years in prison for helping kill her mother in Bali and stuffing body in a suitcase An American woman who pleaded guilty to helping kill her own mother and stuffing the body in a suitcase during a luxury vacation in Bali was sentenced Wednesday to 26 years in prison. Read More. Tree of Life synagogue demolition begins ahead of rebuilding site of deadly antisemitic attack Demolition got underway Wednesday at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history, as part of the effort to reimagine the building to honor the 11 people who were killed there in 2018. Read More. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Think twice before snapping a photo on a Las Vegas strip pedestrian bridge, or risk jail time Standing or stopping is now banned on pedestrian bridges on the Las Vegas Strip where visitors often pause to take photos amid the glittery casino lights or to watch street performers. Read More. ET welcome: Kentucky city beams message into space inviting extraterrestrial visitors A Kentucky city has come up with an out-of-this-world campaign to promote tourism. The Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau used an infrared laser to beam a message into space to invite extraterrestrial travelers. Read More. < Top Trending            |            APNews.com > ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here. ADVERTISEMENT