Stories from United States

The case involves charges of procuring sex from a minor, according to reports. The source noted that Trump fired Comey in 2017, claiming the dismissal was due to Comey's refusal to drop the investigation. That prior indictment was subsequently dropped, according to the report. The source described the relationship between Comey and the president as mutually antagonistic. A new indictment has been issued, potentially leading to a trial in the coming months. The development follows the dismissal of Attorney General Pam Bondi by Donald Trump one month ago. Some observers suggest the timing relates to reported frustrations regarding the Justice Department's handling of cases against political rivals. Reports suggest Trump's dismissal was partly due to frustration that the Justice Department was not pursuing cases against his perceived rivals.

Visa reported its strongest revenue growth since 2022 during its recent earnings release. Analysts are evaluating if this performance indicates continued US consumer spending despite interest rate fatigue. The report comes during the current earnings season. The data suggests the US consumer remains a driver of spending. Analysts are now evaluating whether the company can maintain this growth trajectory. The report indicates that the US consumer continues to spend despite broader economic pressures.

The National Weather Service in Little Rock issued a Tornado Warning for east central Scott County and Yell County in western Arkansas. The warning is effective immediately for the specified regions.

A new investigation from Mother Jones reveals that the weed killer Roundup is being used by the US Forest Service and Cal Fire across California. The herbicide is being utilized for fire recovery efforts. This usage comes amid ongoing Supreme Court litigation regarding claims that the product caused cancer in tens of thousands of people. The investigation explores the health impacts of the chemical and its role in current land management. The usage is reportedly causing a rift within Trump-aligned circles.

An audit found that the Indianapolis public health office mismanaged the oversight of most of its contracts.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Jackson, Mississippi, effective until 7:30 PM CDT on April 28. The warning was initiated by NWS Shreveport at 6:45 PM CDT. The warning follows previous alerts in the region.

British photographer Giles Duley has opened a new exhibition on the Upper East Side of New York City. The retrospective showcases his photographic work in a Manhattan penthouse setting.

Ice agents have been deployed to 14 airports across the United States. No specific reasons for the deployment or specific airport names were provided. The report was provided by KIRO FM Seattle.

Amazon is set to begin testing new artificial intelligence tools designed for film and television production.

An accountability commission led by a federal judge reviewed testimony and video evidence regarding an incident where a CBP officer allegedly shot an eyewitness five times. The commission utilized a playbook involving citizens recording video evidence to ensure accountability.