Dismantling of two New Jersey human trafficking rings leads to charges against seven, AG says

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey authorities announced Tuesday that they had dismantled two human trafficking…

Defense makes closing argument in murder trial of Cash App founder Bob Lee

AP’s San Francisco Before the well-known murder case is put to a jury, defense lawyers for…

President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money conviction

NEW YORK (AP) Attorneys for President-elect Donald Trump formally requested on Monday that a judge overturn…

Former Abercrombie CEO’s partner pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges, is freed on bond

(AP) CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. In their sex trafficking case, Matthew Smith, the partner of former Abercrombie…

Trump signs agreement to allow Justice Department to conduct background checks on nominees, staff

Washington (AP) After weeks of deliberation, the transition team for President-elect Donald Trump inked a deal…

Former Gov. M. Jodi Rell remembered as a kind leader who ‘healed’ Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Alvin and Nancy Ravizza hadn’t seen former Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rellonce…

The Associated Press’ top photos of the 2024 election

Washington (AP) The 2024 campaign was defined by this image. With his face splattered with blood,…

Ohio’s top elections official rejects GOP challenge to Democratic congresswoman’s residency

A Republican challenge to the legal residency of one of Ohio’s Democratic members of Congress was…

Freedom Caucus unsuccessfully challenges Speaker in South Carolina House race

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House began its latest session Tuesday with a failed…

Renewed push for DEI legislation expected next year in Kentucky, new Senate majority leader says

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Lawmakers in Kentucky are prepared to get back to work on a…