■Private U.S. spacecraft enters the moon's orbit ahead of landing attempt. ■Intuitive Machines' lander carries experiments from NASA and other clients. ■Successful landing would mark the first private moon landing. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A private U.S. lunar lander reached the moon and eased into a low orbit Wednesday, a...
Rape and Sexual Assault Took Place During Hamas Attack, Israeli Association Says
■Systematic rape and sexual abuse occurred during Hamas attack, investigators say. ■Sexual violence was widespread and organized, according to the report. ■Hamas has rejected allegations of sexual assault by its gunmen. TEL AVIV, Israel — The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel on Wednesday said it has found evidence...
Walmart to Buy Smart TV Maker Vizio for $2.3B in Bid to Take on Amazon
■Walmart is buying smart TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion. ■The deal will give Walmart access to Vizio’s SmartCast operating system. ■Vizio's shares jumped nearly 15% following the announcement. Walmart is buying the smart TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion as it attempts to expand its rapidly growing advertising business...
James Biden Tells GOP Lawmakers Joe Biden Never Involved in Family’s Business Dealings
■James Biden denies Joe Biden's involvement in family business dealings. ■James Biden's statement is part of the GOP's impeachment inquiry. ■Republicans allege "influence peddling" in the Biden family's business. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden “never had any involvement” in the business dealings of other members of his family, his brother...
Playing for the Oakland A’s Hasn’t Been Glamorous for Years. In 2024, It Could Be Downright Weird.
■Oakland Athletics face uncertain future beyond 2024 season. ■Team's 2025 home games could be in Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco or Las Vegas. ■Athletics hope to rise following a brutal 112-loss season. MESA, Ariz. — Catcher Shea Langeliers made a little space to set down a cup of coffee in his...
A Colorado Man is Dead After a Pet Gila Monster Bite
■A Colorado man dies after a pet Gila monster bite. ■The cause of death is under investigation, possibly linked to the pet's venom. ■The pet Gila monsters were handed over to animal control officers. A Colorado man has died after being bitten by his pet Gila monster in what would...
American Airlines Increases Bag Fees and Alters Frequent-Flyer Points System
■American Airlines raises bag fees for domestic and short international flights. ■Changes to frequent-flyer points system to encourage direct ticket purchases. ■Graduated fees introduced for slightly overweight or oversized bags. DALLAS — American Airlines is increasing the cost of checking bags and introducing other changes to encourage customers to purchase...
Supreme Court Leaves in Place the Admissions Plan at Elite Virginia Public HS
■Supreme Court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia school ■Policy overhaul in 2020 aimed to increase diversity without considering race ■Asian American representation decreased while Black and Hispanic representation increased WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in...
A Russian Court Extends the Pretrial Detention for an American Reporter Accused of Spying
■American reporter's pretrial detention extended in Russia. ■Russia hints at prisoner exchange for reporter. ■U.S. government declares reporter wrongfully detained. MOSCOW — A court in the Russian capital ruled Tuesday to keep Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in custody pending his trial on espionage charges that he denies. The...
Welcome to the ‘Hotel California’ Case: A Trial Over Handwritten Lyrics to an Eagles Classic
■Three men are on trial for allegedly trying to sell stolen Eagles lyrics. ■Don Henley is expected to testify in the unusual criminal trial. ■The disputed documents include drafts of the iconic song "Hotel California." NEW YORK — In the mid-1970s, the Eagles were working on a spooky, cryptic new...