FBI investigates New Orleans attack as terrorism, Las Vegas motive remains unclear
The FBI is investigating the Jan. 1 attack in New Orleans as an act of terrorism while the motivation for the Jan 1. truck explosion in Las Vegas is still unclear but appears to be mental illness.
House and Senate majority leaders set the agenda for early weeks of a new Congress
The new Republican majorities in the House and Senate plan to move border legislation and cabinet confirmations first, with tax bills coming later this year.
Muslims in Houston are worried about backlash from the New Orleans attack
The suspect in the Jan. 1 attack in New Orleans was reportedly a Muslim from Houston, which has one of the country’s largest and most organized Islamic communities.
Funeral events for President Jimmy Carter begin today in his hometown of Plains, Georgia
A motorcade with the body of Pres. Jimmy Carter travels to his hometown of Plains, Ga., and then on to Atlanta Saturday.
Vehicular attacks are not new. But preventing them has been a big challenge
For decades, individuals and terrorist groups have used vehicles to carry out deadly attacks. But installing safeguards hasn’t always been successful.
Funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter start today in Georgia
The first day of memorial services for former President Jimmy Carter begins today in his hometown of Plains, Ga., and will include stops at the Georgia State Capitol and The Carter Center in Atlanta.
The security failures that worsened the New Year’s attack in New Orleans
Bollards meant to close roads off to cars have been an issue in New Orleans for years. Why did officials ignore this for so long, and what more could be done to keep crowds there safe?
New Orleans moves forward after New Year’s Day attack
In New Orleans, it’s been several days since the New Year’s Day truck attack in the French Quarter. As residents and tourists grapple with what happened, people are also trying to get back to normal.
Trump will be sentenced Jan. 10 in New York case, days before his inauguration
In a decision Friday, New York Judge Juan Merchan noted that his inclination was to not impose a sentence of incarceration.
Biden made diversifying the federal bench a top priority. Here’s a look at his legacy
President Biden’s judicial picks have included the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, women of color to federal appeals courts and openly LGBTQ judges to serve on the federal bench.
An aspiring nurse, a football star, a single mother and a father of 2 killed in New Orleans attack
Officials have not yet released the names of the 14 people killed in the New Orleans New Year’s Day truck attack, but their families and friends have started sharing their stories.
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