Stories from United States

John Thomas Copenhaver Jr., a long-serving American jurist and judge of the U.S. District Court for Southern West Virginia, has died at the age of 100. He had been on the bench since 1976.

Oklahoma Senate Bill 201 will raise minimum teacher compensation by $2,000 at each level of experience and education. The new pay scale is set to take effect for the 2026 academic year.

The Ford Motor Company instituted a 40-hour work week 100 years ago, in 1926.

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping plan to discuss trade and Taiwan. A U.S. official briefed reporters on the upcoming summit. The official indicated Xi Jinping also wants to bring up Taiwan with President Trump.

Beijing's primary objective in its trade relationship with the United States is to achieve its goals. President's agenda is also focused on trade with China. President Trump met with President Xi Jinping for talks concerning trade and tariffs.

The individual who supplied ketamine that contributed to the death of actor Matthew Perry has been sentenced to two years in prison. Fleming is the fourth of five defendants to plead guilty in the case. Prosecutors stated the 55-year-old acted as a middle man in the drug transaction. The supplier, identified as Sangha, was given 15 years. All involved have pleaded guilty. The counselor stated he owns what he did. Eric Fleming received his sentence for his role in the case. The dealer allegedly provided the fatal dose of drugs to the actor. The sentencing took place in Los Angeles. The source stated the individual will serve time for improperly influencing jurors during Perry's original trial. US officials state that several medical doctors exploited actor Matthew Perry's drug addiction for profit. Perry was found dead at his home in California in 2023.

A Chicago man has been charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking and endangering a person with a disability. The suspect, who has not been identified due to his age, is believed to be one of the offenders involved in the carjacking.

For the seventh time, the Senate has rejected a measure aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers concerning Iran. This vote occurred amidst the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The resolution was intended to restrict his war powers.

The Alameda County District Attorney announced a misdemeanor charge against the San Leandro Police Chief for a criminal hit and run incident. The charge was announced about an hour ago.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker brought Democratic National Committee leaders to the city. The event was highlighted as a top local story.