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The State Bar of California in Los Angeles, April 29, 2025.

On California’s state bar exam, more questions than answers

Thousands of people took the new California bar exam in February, ready to join the ranks of the state's 195,000 lawyers.

Record rainfall forces evacuations and rescues in Oklahoma as a storm leaves 3 dead in Pennsylvania

Record rainfall and severe thunderstorms will mean a heightened risk of flash flooding across the south-central United States through early Thursday.

Wisconsin judge suspended over charges she helped migrant evade arrest

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended a county judge from performing her duties after she was charged with helping a migrant from Mexico briefly evade arrest.

Americans expect to lose trust in public health under new leadership

The poll comes as public health guidance is under intense scrutiny during a growing measles outbreak and renewed debate over the safety of vaccines.

Americans expect to lose trust in public health under new leadership

Leadership changes at federal health agencies are eroding trust in public health recommendations, with more Americans expecting to lose confidence than gain it, according to a poll released Tuesday by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the de Beaumont Foundation.

Leah Fauth gets a hug after leaving flowers in front of the West York Police Department after a police officer was killed responding to a shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, on Feb. 22.

Prosecutor says officer killed in gunman’s Pennsylvania hospital attack was hit by fire from police

The West York patrolman was killed in gunfire after officers responded to a hostage siege at a hospital in York in February.

Lacrosse hazing included high schoolers staging armed abduction, prosecutor says
A prosecutor in New York said he’ll bring charges against several students suspected in a violent hazing linked to a high school lacrosse team.

Mexico economy narrowly dodges recession amid US trade chaos
Quarterly growth was driven by an 8.1 percent surge in the agricultural sector, which bounced back from a plunge at the end of 2024.

Citing NIH cuts, a top science journal stops accepting submissions
The editors made the decision to halt acceptance of studies because of a “lack of confidence” that contracts for critical expenses would be renewed after their impending expiration dates.

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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in her last days in the role before signing the desk drawer in her ceremonial office, a long-standing tradition for Vice Presidents.

Kamala Harris plans a speech sharply criticizing Donald Trump’s policies

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to San Francisco, where she's expected to use a high-profile speech to deliver a sharp-edged critique of President Trump's administration 11:51 a.m.

Today in History: April 30, Vietnam War ends.

Today is Wednesday, April 30, the 120th day of 2025. There are 245 days left in the year. 4:10 a.m.

A marquee outside the Massapequa High School is backdropped by a "Chiefs" mascot mural, in Massapequa, N.Y.

A town refuses to give up the school’s Native American mascot — and gets Trump’s support

A New York City suburb has become the latest flashpoint in the enduring debate over the place of Indigenous imagery in American sports. 12:57 a.m.

Desmond Mills Jr., a former Memphis Police Department officer who has taken a plea deal, identifies former MPD officer and defendant Tadarrius Bean during the second day of the state trial for the death of Tyre Nichols.

Defense tries to chip away at murder charges against 3 ex-officers in Tyre Nichols’ death

Former Memphis officer Desmond Mills Jr. took the stand Tuesday as a prosecution witness against Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, who have pleaded not guilty to state charges including second-degree murder in the death of Nichols. 12:40 a.m.

President Trump arrives to speak on the 100th day of his second term at Macomb Community College in Warren, Mich., on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Trump rallies supporters in Michigan to mark 100 days in office

The rally had the feel of a festival. Hawkers sold T-shirts and hats that read, “Trump 2028.” 8:19 p.m.

Flowers and other gifts are left at the scene of the Chatham, Ill crash that killed four people.

Police say driver likely did not target after-school camp in crash that killed 3 kids and 1 teen

Three young children and a teenager were killed after a car barreled through a building used for a popular after-school camp. 6:46 p.m.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and FBI Director Kash Patel attended a House Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on March 26.

FBI, national security agencies using polygraphs for ‘leak’ hunts

National security agencies in some cases use polygraph tests to determine the source of leaks to the news media. 6:28 p.m.

President Trump greets Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as he arrives to deliver remarks at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Trump locks in future of Michigan air base with new fighter jet announcement

President Trump landed in Michigan and shared a hug with Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer, appearing together to announce a new fighter jet mission. 5:40 p.m.

On California’s state bar exam, more questions than answers

Record rainfall forces evacuations and rescues in Oklahoma as a storm leaves 3 dead in Pennsylvania

Wisconsin judge suspended over charges she helped migrant evade arrest

Americans expect to lose trust in public health under new leadership

Americans expect to lose trust in public health under new leadership

Prosecutor says officer killed in gunman’s Pennsylvania hospital attack was hit by fire from police

Lacrosse hazing included high schoolers staging armed abduction, prosecutor saysA prosecutor in New York said he’ll bring charges against several students suspected in a violent hazing linked to a high school lacrosse team.

Mexico economy narrowly dodges recession amid US trade chaosQuarterly growth was driven by an 8.1 percent surge in the agricultural sector, which bounced back from a plunge at the end of 2024.

Citing NIH cuts, a top science journal stops accepting submissions The editors made the decision to halt acceptance of studies because of a “lack of confidence” that contracts for critical expenses would be renewed after their impending expiration dates.

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A town refuses to give up the school’s Native American mascot — and gets Trump’s support

Defense tries to chip away at murder charges against 3 ex-officers in Tyre Nichols’ death

Trump rallies supporters in Michigan to mark 100 days in office

Police say driver likely did not target after-school camp in crash that killed 3 kids and 1 teen

FBI, national security agencies using polygraphs for ‘leak’ hunts

Trump locks in future of Michigan air base with new fighter jet announcement

Lacrosse hazing included high schoolers staging armed abduction, prosecutor says
A prosecutor in New York said he’ll bring charges against several students suspected in a violent hazing linked to a high school lacrosse team.

Mexico economy narrowly dodges recession amid US trade chaos
Quarterly growth was driven by an 8.1 percent surge in the agricultural sector, which bounced back from a plunge at the end of 2024.

Citing NIH cuts, a top science journal stops accepting submissions
The editors made the decision to halt acceptance of studies because of a “lack of confidence” that contracts for critical expenses would be renewed after their impending expiration dates.