An ancient Egyptian artifact that could be up to 3,000 years old is now in the custody of top men after being seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials on Aug. 17. The shipment was between a European dealer and a private American customer. The seizure occurred at the port in Memphis, Tennessee, a…
N.Y.’s highest court to hear Harvey Weinstein appeal
NEW YORK — New York’s highest court has agreed to hear an appeal from Harvey Weinstein over his 2020 rape conviction. A spokesman for the Court of Appeals said Wednesday that oral arguments would likely be held sometime next year, after the decision to hear the case was granted Aug. 19. Weinstein was convicted in…
Gaza militants hold parade after latest battle with Israel
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Dozens of Islamic Jihad militants displayed life-sized replicas of their rockets during a parade in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, in a show of defiance after three days of heavy fighting with Israel earlier this month. The flare-up left 49 Palestinians dead, including the militant group’s top two commanders and…
Richmond holds city’s first gun buyback event
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The city of Richmond is holding its first gun buyback. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that more than a dozen cars arrived early Saturday for the event. The city offered gift cards ranging from $25 to $250 depending on the class of firearms, which they could spend on goods such as clothing,…
Jared Kushner: Trump would have prevented violence on Jan. 6 if he knew about the riot beforehand
Former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner said the 2021 Capitol riot was unexpected and that the president would’ve tried to prevent violence from happening if he had knowledge of it. Mr. Kushner, who served as a White House senior adviser under Mr. Trump, disclosed his shock of the events of the day in his…
Joe Manchin dismisses critics, embraces ‘hero and villain’ role
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin said he pays no attention to criticism or campaign donations when making decisions about what’s best for West Virginia. Sounding somewhat exasperated when asked whether the dramatic bump in campaign contributions he‘s received from oil and gas interests in recent months influenced his voting, the conservative Democrat said no….
Doug Wilder drops lawsuit against VCU leaders
RICHMOND, Va. — Former Virginia Gov. Doug Wilder has withdrawn a lawsuit he filed against leaders of Virginia Commonwealth University following a public personnel dispute in which Wilder had pushed for the firing of an employee he accused of threatening him. Wilder filed a notice of voluntary dismissal of the matter Thursday, court records show,…
Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities Wednesday for iPhones, iPads and Macs. The software flaws could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices, Apple said in two securityreports. The company said it is “aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.” Security experts have advised users…
NYC Mayor Eric Adams launches blitz to remove dormant outdoor dining sheds
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday the city has begun demolishing outdoor dining sheds that popped up during the pandemic but are no longer being used and causing quality-of-life problems. Mr. Adams, a Democrat, said an “initial blitz” identified 24 dormant sheds outside now-closed restaurants within a few days. His office said the…
FDA finalizes rule to sell hearing aids over the counter
President Biden on Tuesday hailed a final rule from the Food and Drug Administration that will make hearing aids available without a prescription, a move that is expected to slash costs for consumers. Mr. Biden last year pushed for a new category of store-based hearing aids that don’t require a medical exam or fitting from…