National News
Zachary Cohen and Sean Lyngaas, CNN
Cyberattack forces Georgia county to sever connection to state voter registration system
Georgia’s Coffee County suffered a cyberattack this month that forced the county to sever its connection to the state’s voter registration system as a precautionary measure, three sources familiar with the matter told CNN.7 hours ago
Brenda Goodman, CNN
About 1 in 5 milk samples from grocery stores show traces of bird flu virus, FDA says
The US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that about 1 out of 5 milk samples it has tested from grocery stores has tested positive for bird flu.11 hours ago
Associated Press
Charges revealed against a former Trump aide and 4 lawyers in Arizona fake electors case
Authorities revealed Friday the conspiracy, fraud and forgery charges filed against an ex-aide of former President Donald Trump and four attorneys in Arizona’s fake elector case13 hours ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
After years of delays and a dizzying array of setbacks during test flights, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is finally set to make its inaugural crewed launch.18 hours ago
Christopher Rugaber, AP Economics Writer
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month
A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed’s reluctance to cut interest rates anytime soon.20 hours ago
Chris Isidore
Southwest to stop service to 4 airports in wake of rising losses and more Boeing delivery problems
Southwest Airlines announced Thursday it will stop serving four airports after reporting increased losses in the first quarter and more delays in the delivery of promised jets from Boeing.22 hours ago
Deidre McPhillips, CNN
US fertility rate dropped to lowest in a century as births dipped in 2023
The fertility rate in the United States has been trending down for decades, and a new report shows that another drop in births in 2023 brought the rate down to the lowest it’s been in more than a century.1 day ago
Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press
17 states, including Utah, challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
Seventeen states are challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions.1 day ago
Ben Finley, Associated Press
Athletic director used AI to frame principal with racist remarks in fake audio clip, police say
Authorities in Maryland say a high school athletic director used artificial intelligence to impersonate a principal on an audio recording containing racist and antisemitic remarks and quickly spread on social media.2 days ago
Michael Houck
Chipotle reverses protein policy, says workers can choose chicken once again
Chipotle says its employees can choose chicken again after the chain asked its employees to temporarily select another protein for their work meals.2 days ago
Associated Press
Cicadas are so noisy in a South Carolina county that residents are calling the police
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear sirens or a loud roar.2 days ago
MIchael Sisak
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction.2 days ago
Jacques Billeaud, Jonathan J. Cooper and Josh Kelety
Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows
An Arizona grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows, lawyer Rudy Giuliani and 16 others in an election interference case related to the 2020 presidential vote.2 days ago
Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press
Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over concert that killed 10
A judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge.2 days ago
Haley Talbot, Lauren Fox and Clare Foran, CNN
Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign during tense news conference
House Speaker Mike Johnson called on Columbia University’s president to resign Wednesday during a tense news conference.2 days ago
Chris Isidore, CNN
Ford just reported a massive loss on every electric vehicle it sold
Ford’s electric vehicle unit reported that losses soared in the first quarter to $1.3 billion, or $132,000 for each of the 10,000 vehicles it sold in the first three months of the year, helping to drag down earnings for the company overall.2 days ago
Lisa Respers France, CNN
Taylor Swift’s elementary school teachers remember her as a young star
Turns out Taylor Swift doesn’t just speak now when it comes to writing, but has long had a reputation for being fearless.3 days ago
Jacques Billeaud and Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
Arizona House advances a repeal of the state’s near-total abortion ban to the Senate
A proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House.3 days ago
David Koenig, AP Airlines Writer
Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights
The Biden administration is setting new rules on airline fees and refunds. The Transportation Department said Wednesday that the final rules will spell out exactly when consumers are owed a refund for a delayed flight.3 days ago
Brian Fung, CNN
Biden just signed a potential TikTok ban into law. Here’s what happens next
President Joe Biden signed a bill Wednesday that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban, escalating a massive threat to the company’s US operations.3 days ago
Aamer Madhani and Seung Min Kim
Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
President Joe Biden has signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other allies.3 days ago
Mary Culbertson
Tammy Daybell’s voice heard in court following emotional testimony
During the ninth day of Chad Daybell's murder trial, Tammy Daybell's voice was heard in the courtroom in a phone call with a dispatcher.3 days ago
Associated Press
Alligator on runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida captured, released into nearby river
A large alligator made its way onto the runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida where it had to be captured and taken away for release in a nearby river, officials said.3 days ago
