Tennessee Prison Escape Puts Accountability in Focus
Jacob Morley’s escape from a Tennessee prison has sharpened scrutiny of staffing, leadership and security across the state system. Authorities say he escaped late Sunday, stole a truck and was…
DNA Evidence Adds Another Confirmed Victim to Ted Bundy’s Record
Advances in DNA testing have connected Ted Bundy to two additional killings in Utah. Investigators first used preserved evidence to confirm that Bundy killed 17-year-old Laura Ann Aime, then shared…
Court Draws a Clear Line on Federal Prosecutor Appointments
A federal judge ruled that Bill Essayli is not legally serving as the top U.S. prosecutor in Los Angeles, finding that the appointment arrangement exceeded the limits on temporary service.…
Judge Sets Clear Limits on DHS Election-Related Home Visits
A federal judge ordered immigration authorities to stop certain election-related field operations in nine states when officials know or reasonably suspect that U.S. citizens may be involved. The order remains…
Saudi Arabia’s Air Defense Challenge: Why Wealth and Weapons Have Not Stopped the Houthi Attacks
Saudi Arabia’s extensive defenses have not stopped every Houthi attack, in part because the kingdom must protect many sites across a vast area and faces missiles as well as cheaper,…
Oregon Teacher Sets the Record Straight on School Shooting
Becky Drury, a 54-year-old teacher wounded at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon, says she was shot before she had a chance to act. She described turning to close her…
Trump Administration Ends Appeals Over Student Loan Forgiveness Rule
The Trump administration has dropped two appeals over changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, leaving court rulings that vacated the changes in place. The planned rule would have…
Saudi Arabia Expands Air Defense as Houthi Attacks Test Its Shield
Saudi Arabia’s air defenses face attacks across a large area containing oil facilities, airports and other critical sites. The U.S. government says it will fly defensive missions to protect Saudi…
State Department Puts Embassy Safety First With Saudi Arabia Drawdown
The State Department has ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia after increased Houthi attacks, while stressing that the order applies only there. Officials cite…