Former FBI spy hunter sentenced to more than 2 years in prison for lying about cash payment
By Daniel Barnes and Zoë Richards WASHINGTON — A former FBI special agent who once led a counterintelligence division in New York was sentenced Friday to more than two years in prison in connection with lying to investigators about receiving…
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says he will retire in January 2029
By The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029. Speaking at a spring training news conference, Manfred noted he will be 70 years old and…
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark becomes all-time NCAA women’s scorer — and she’s still going Kelsey
By Angela Yang and Phil Helsel Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark has been making lots of noise in women’s sports for the past several years — and Thursday night she made history, too. When she scored 8 points early in…
White House lawyers criticized Robert Hur’s report days before its release
By Michael Kosnar, Ken Dilanian and Zoë Richards WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s legal team is frustrated over the findings and tone of special counsel Robert Hur’s report, several letters leaked Thursday between Biden’s attorneys and top Justice Department officials…
A defiant Fani Willis rebukes misconduct allegations in Trump election case
The hearing focused on whether the Fulton County, Georgia, district attorney improperly benefited from her relationship with the special prosecutor appointed to the case. By Katherine Doyle, Blayne Alexander and Charlie Gile In a surprise turn, a defiant Fulton County…
Detroit Pistons star Isaiah Stewart arrested after allegedly punching Phoenix Suns opponent in pregame fight
Detroit Pistons star Isaiah Stewart was arrested after allegedly punching his opponent Drew Eubanks of the Phoenix Suns in a pregame fight Wednesday, police said. The fight broke out in the parking lot area of Footprint Center in Phoenix around…
“I don’t want to earn more than Serena Williams because I am Rafael Nadal” – Spaniard opens up about his ‘feminist’ outlook on equal pay
Rafael Nadal has opened up about his perspective on equal pay, citing Serena Williams’ example to underscore the importance of women receiving the same opportunities as men.Nadal is of the opinion that it is important to ensure that there is…
Pakistan politician gives up seat, saying vote was rigged in his favor
KARACHI, Pakistan — A senior Pakistani politician who won provincial elections in the commercial hub of Karachi last week has given up his seat, saying the vote was rigged in his favor. Pakistan voted in national and provincial elections on…
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is released from hospital and resumes duties
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital Tuesday after he was admitted to a critical care unit at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center this week following hospitalization for a bladder issue. The Defense Department said in a…
Russia’s pursuit of a space-based nuclear weapon raises national security concerns in Washington
WASHINGTON — Russia is developing a space-based nuclear weapon designed to target U.S. satellites, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The weapon isn’t yet operational, the sources told NBC News, but Moscow’s pursuit of an advanced weapon that…