A Missouri prosecutor asked the state’s governor not to pardon a former Kansas City police detective sentenced in a man’s killing, saying in a letter such a move would “subvert the rule of law” and sow distrust.
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Businessman gets life sentence in 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president
A federal judge in Miami sentenced a Haitian-Chilean businessman this month to life in prison for his role in helping Colombian mercenaries get weapons to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in 2021.
Kayaker dies in Washington’s Olympic National Park
A man died after his kayak began taking on water in Washington state’s Olympic National Park, park officials said Tuesday.
Illinois man charged after shooting himself during a dream, police say
An Illinois man who police say shot himself in the leg while he was dreaming about burglars has been charged with firearms offenses, officials said Tuesday.
Instant Pot and Pyrex parent company files for bankruptcy, but vows to continue sales
The parent company of Instant Pot and Pyrex has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing “global macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges” that have affected its business.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.7% in 2024, new estimate finds
New government data shows the annual rate of inflation dipped to the lowest level in about two years as of May.
Starbucks denies union's accusation of banning Pride decorations
Starbucks’ workers union accused the company of banning decorations for LGBTQ Pride month. The company says that’s not the case.
Everything you need to know about California’s reparations report
After two years of research, the California Reparations Task Force will unveil its recommendations for how to compensate Black Californians.
Nevada 'fake electors' appear before D.C. grand jury investigating Jan. 6
Two “fake electors” from Nevada were spotted by NBC News at a D.C. courthouse where the Jan. 6 grand jury is meeting Tuesday.
More than 100 people killed after boat returning from wedding capsizes in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria — A boat carrying residents returning from a wedding capsized in northern Nigeria killing about 100 people, police and local residents said Tuesday, as a search for survivors intensified.