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Sykes, Austin lead Mystics to 73-66 victory over Storm

Jun. 10, 2023 01:35 AM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored 18 points, Shakira Austin had a double-double and Washington defeated Seattle 73-66 on Friday night. Sykes hit 5 of 11 shots with two 3-pointers and 6 of 7 free throws for the Mystics (4-3). Austin scored 15 and grabbed 11 rebounds. Elena Delle...

Trump's GOP defenders in Congress leap into action on charges after months of preparation

Jun. 10, 2023 00:48 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s indictment on charges of mishandling classified documents is set to play out in a federal court in Florida. But hundred of miles away, part of Trump’s defense is well underway in a different venue — the halls of Congress, where Republicans...

Special counsel Jack Smith says nation's laws 'apply to everyone' as he outlines Trump charges

Jun. 09, 2023 15:10 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith says nation's laws 'apply to everyone' as he outlines Trump charges.

Indictment alleges Trump kept classified documents in bathroom, shower, ballroom, storeroom, office, bedroom

Jun. 09, 2023 14:36 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Indictment alleges Trump kept classified documents in bathroom, shower, ballroom, storeroom, office, bedroom.

Indictment: Top secret records seized by FBI from Trump home included details on foreign nation's nuclear capabilities

Jun. 09, 2023 14:03 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Indictment: Top secret records seized by FBI from Trump home included details on foreign nation's nuclear capabilities.

Trump indicted on 37 felony counts related to retaining classified information, obstructing justice, false statements

Jun. 09, 2023 13:54 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump indicted on 37 felony counts related to retaining classified information, obstructing justice, false statements.

Indictment alleges Trump described Pentagon 'plan of attack,' shared classified map related to military operation

Jun. 09, 2023 13:51 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Indictment alleges Trump described Pentagon 'plan of attack,' shared classified map related to military operation.

Federal charges against Donald Trump are made public in case involving his handling of classified information

Jun. 09, 2023 13:46 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal charges against Donald Trump are made public in case involving his handling of classified information.

Young black bear wanders Washington D.C. neighborhood, sparking a frenzy before being captured

Jun. 09, 2023 13:36 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A young black bear gave residents of a quiet northeast Washington neighborhood a start Friday morning when they woke to find a furry interloper wandering backyards and sniffing around garbage cans. Pictures of the bear and its capture touched off a frenzy on...

Man who told jurors he had 'fun' at the Capitol riot is sentenced to 6 years in prison

Jun. 09, 2023 13:13 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Virginia man who told his wife — and a federal jury — that he had “fun” at the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Friday to six years in prison for attacking police as he stormed the building. Markus Maly's prison sentence is significantly lower than the...