CDC's COVID-19 mask guidelines to loosen Friday, AP sources say

The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.

California murder victim’s family appalled by Gascón push to drop killer’s death sentence

California's Scott Forrest Collins was 21 when he robbed and shot Fred Rose, a 41-year-old father of three, "execution-style" in January 1992. Now Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón wants a judge to vacate Collins' death sentence.

Biden announces new sanctions on Russia, says Putin ‘chose this war’

President Joe Biden announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Putin “chose this war” and that his country will bear the consequences of his actions.

Donald Trump probe prosecutors resign from Manhattan DA's office

The two prosecutors in charge of the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump have suddenly resigned, throwing the future of the probe into question.

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Explosions were seen near Kharkiv as Russian President Vladimir Putin orders Ukraine military operations.

More disturbing Hannah Tubbs jailhouse calls surface in email showing Gascón's office aware weeks ago

"I’m gonna plead out to it, plead guilty," Hannah Tubbs said in one recording. "They’re gonna stick me on probation, and it’s gonna be dropped, it’s gonna be done, I won’t have to register, won’t have to do nothing."

Gascón knew about trans child molester Hannah Tubbs jail calls before sentencing, deputy DA says

A deputy district attorney claims his boss George Gascón knew about Hannah Tubbs' jail calls before the sentencing. This comes as Gascón's statement over the weekend claimed he didn't know about the recordings.

George Gascón recall effort: Prosecutors' association votes in favor of recalling boss

Members of the association representing Los Angeles County prosecutors voted overwhelmingly in support of an effort to recall their boss, District Attorney George Gascón.

UN security council to hold emergency meeting amid Ukraine crisis

A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appears to be imminent, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.

LeBron James reveals he has plans to play with son when he gets to NBA

"My last year will be played with my son. Wherever Bronny is at, that’s where I’ll be. I would do whatever it takes to play with my son for one year. It’s not about the money at that point," he said.

California trans child molester Hannah Tubbs gloats over light sentence in jailhouse phone calls

Explicit jailhouse recordings of Hannah Tubbs, the 26-year-old trans child molester who received a slap on the wrist last month after pleading guilty to molesting a 10-year-old in 2014, depict her admitting it was wrong to attack a little girl but gloating over the light punishment. LA County DA George Gascón's policies allowed for the light sentencing in the 2014 attack.

Gascón says 2 years ‘may not’ be enough jail time for child sex assailant

LA County DA George Gascón issued a statement saying that one of his policies, which resulted in a transgender woman being ordered to serve two years in juvenile custody for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in a restaurant bathroom  "may not" be an adequate amount of time behind bars.

US: Biden agrees to meet Putin if Russia halts Ukraine invasion

The White House said U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to a meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as long as he holds off on launching an assault that U.S. officials warn appears increasingly more likely.

Gascón shifts policy on special circumstance allegations, saying there 'may be the rare occasion'

Gascón noted in a series of memos that there "may be the rare occasion" where special circumstance allegations may be "necessary" that could result in a life prison term without parole in murder cases and that juveniles may be selectively transferred to the adult court system in the "most egregious cases that warrant a state prison commitment."

Donald Trump must testify in New York investigation, judge rules

A judge has ruled former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children — Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr. — must answer questions under oath in a New York investigation into his business practices. The Trumps are almost certain to appeal the ruling.