Donald Trump will be the first former president to face criminal charges. The exact charges in the indictment were not clear.
A Manhattan grand jury voted to indict former President Donald Trump.
The exact charges have not been revealed, but they stem from alleged hush-money payments to a porn actress.
"Never before in our Nation’s history has this been done," Trump said...
An indictment has been issued, but there are still open questions about what exactly Trump is being charged with or when he might surrender.
Scripps News political director Andrew Rafferty explains how an indictment is likely to affect Trump's 2024 presidential bid.
An eight-member jury found that actress Gwyneth Paltrow was not to blame for a collision during a 2016 ski trip in Utah.
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U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Florida) introduced the Access to AEDs Act, which she said was shaped by a Scripps News investigation.
| Mark Greenblatt and Carrie Cochran and Amy Fan and Rosie Cima
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was on Capitol Hill Wednesday as lawmakers announced new legislation to increase access to automatic external defibrillators in schools. It's a tool that proved critical to saving his own life earlier this year.Read More
A legal expert weighs in on the place in history of the Trump indictment and the history of legal woes with U.S. presidents.
As the news of a sealed indictment filed against former President Donald Trump broke, a stream of reaction from lawmakers surfaced.
Latino business owners discuss struggles amid the current economic uncertainty, as well as a lack of representation for their community.
It's women in the U.S. Capitol who are filling the top roles essential to keep the institution humming.
Next time you use your windshield wipers, refrigerator or Wi-Fi, thank these women.
The White House said under the proposed deal, Russia would receive over two dozen types of weapons and munitions from Pyongyang.
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Many of the 200 people who survived jumped off the ferry and were rescued from the dark sea by the coast guard, navy and local fishermen.
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Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius will have a parole hearing on Friday to find out if he can get out of prison, 10 years after killing his girlfriend.
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Mexican officials appear to place blame for the fire deaths largely on private, subcontracted security guards.
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Former President Donald Trump has verbally attacked two district attorneys and an attorney general, all of whom are investigating him.
A passenger on a flight from Los Angeles to Seattle was arrested after allegedly opening a plane door and sliding down an emergency slide.
A tax expert said pandemic changes that made previous tax years complicated are ending, but so are many tax breaks that led to larger refunds.
The cost of prom is putting a strain on pocketbooks and the environment. Some people are taking it into their own hands to lessen the burden.
Brian “Brizz” Gillis, a singer for the boy band LFO, has died at 47 years old.
Milk gained popularity as something of an American symbol.
Ralphie the French bulldog earned a bad reputation, but he has apparently found the perfect owner in Tennessee.
An alert warned that a person with an AR-15-style rifle was reported around Joint Base Andrews. A lockdown was lifted with no shots fired.
The Metro Nashville Police Department released recordings from three 911 calls, where people can be heard asking for help.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich became the first American journalist to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since September 1986.
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A BNSF Railway train derailed, causing a fire and prompting evacuations in Raymond, Minnesota.
In an open letter, industry leaders say AI systems are becoming "human-competitive" and recommend more focus on safety and regulation.
A bipartisan group of Ohio lawmakers has introduced a second proposal that would strengthen rail industry regulations.
In remembrance of the three children and three adults killed in a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, hundreds gathered for a candlelight vigil.
Threats of violence at schools often prompt massive police responses, including lockdowns and other measures that disrupt learning.
Arizona's governor said her press secretary turned in her resignation following a tweet that appeared to promote violence.
There is growing evidence that exposure to dogs and cats could reduce the incidence of common food allergies for young children.
Students and parents converged on Tennessee's State Capitol as lawmakers held their first session following Monday's deadly school shooting.
A Scripps News investigation finds euthanasia rates are climbing at cramped animal shelters nationwide.
| Clayton Sandell and Rachel Gold
A Scripps News investigation found children are increasingly bringing guns to schools. Now Congress wants to do more about it.
| Lori Jane Gliha and Rosie Cima and Amy Fan
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' chosen board to oversee a Disney government could be facing a legal battle, as reports say Disney stripped it of power.
Vice President Kamala Harris' week-long tour in Africa seeks to strengthen U.S. ties with key African nations as China and Russia also eye the region.
If Russia terminates such warnings about missile tests, it would be another attempt to discourage Western support for Ukraine.
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Total airline complaints increased from about 15,000 in 2019 to more than 60,000 in 2022.
A new consumer watchdog report shows that airline complaints nearly quadrupled from 2019 through 2022, even while air travel remained below pre-pandemic levels.
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently released its 2022 report on air travel...
A Colorado man is relentlessly searching for his adventure companion, a sweet and tough dog named Ullr.
Shows like Netflix's "The Home Edit" have brought new attention to organization.
Congress is reintroducing a bill that would develop a list of unruly passengers and ban them from commercial flights.
While Felix and Cinnamon are not up for public adoption at this time, the shelter wants to find a rescue partner who can help take care of them.
Students at American University are using social media to share stories of wrongfully detained Americans, hoping to get President Biden's attention.
The judge blocked the requirement that most insurers cover some preventive care such as cancer screenings.
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The World Health Organization says countries don't need to prioritize COVID-19 vaccines for certain groups, including children.
The medicine was originally intended to treat diabetes, but advisers to the World Health Organization say it can help curb obesity.
Suggested security protocols for schools include surveillance, double locks and active shooter training.
“I would not be where I'm at right now without TikTok,” one small business owner said.
The annual UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report showed a detailed look at how the film industry was shaped and, in many ways, set back during the pandemic.
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A New Jersey pasta chef received a random Instagram message from Food Network — and it changed his life.
A new pitch clock rule in Major League Baseball will speed up the action on the field.
MLB and minor league players are set to agree to a first-of-its-kind deal that will result in their salaries nearly doubling.
Scripps News’ Jason Bellini talks with the mother of a girl killed by a Russian missile in Ukraine, in her first in-person interview since the summer.
| Jason Bellini and Dmytro Horyevoy
Did you know that e-cigarette batteries can be used to make power banks? One Ukrainian techie didn’t — until he tried making one.
In this segment of "Pop Quiz," Scripps News explores how historians and viewers are speculating about queer subtext in new and old media.
This segment of "Pop Quiz" dives into what a public figure needs to make sure an apology really sits well with their audience.
A recent study found that commutes are a sort of "liminal space" – a time free of both home and work roles.
The "He Gets Us" ad campaign received plenty of reactions following its placement during this year's Super Bowl.
Bellingcat and Scripps News explore the human costs of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the war that continues to rage in eastern Europe.
What are the ethical, legal and moral boundaries of creating AI-generated content from other people's works?
| Matt Picht and Jennifer Smart
