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President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money conviction

President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money conviction

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction, arguing continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency.
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Trump signs agreement to allow Justice Department to conduct background checks on nominees, staff

Trump signs agreement to allow Justice Department to conduct background checks on nominees, staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump's transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the Justice Department to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees after a weeks-long delay.
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Namibia will have its first female leader after the VP wins presidential election for ruling party

Namibia will have its first female leader after the VP wins presidential election for ruling party

WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Namibia has elected its first female leader, with Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared the winner Tuesday of last week's presidential election as the long-ruling party remains in power.
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Jury deliberations begin in veteran Daniel Penny's trial over using chokehold on Jordan Neely

Jury deliberations begin in veteran Daniel Penny's trial over using chokehold on Jordan Neely

NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors began deliberating Tuesday in the trial of a military veteran charged with using a fatal chokehold to subdue a man whose behavior was alarming passengers on a New York subway train.
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McMillian's pick-6 helps Broncos spoil career nights by Winston and Jeudy and beat Browns 41-32

McMillian's pick-6 helps Broncos spoil career nights by Winston and Jeudy and beat Browns 41-32

DENVER (AP) — Jameis Winston had a night to remember — and one to forget.
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South Korean president declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of anti-state activities

South Korean president declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of anti-state activities

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law,” Tuesday accusing the country’s opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities.
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McMillian's pick-6 helps Broncos spoil career nights by Winston, Jeudy and beat Browns 41-32

McMillian's pick-6 helps Broncos spoil career nights by Winston, Jeudy and beat Browns 41-32

DENVER (AP) — Ja’Quan McMillian returned an interception 44 yards for a game-sealing touchdown with 1:48 remaining, and the Denver Broncos spoiled career-best performances by Cleveland quarterback Jameis Winston and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, beating
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Police say a Hawaii woman who disappeared went to Mexico and is not considered missing

Police say a Hawaii woman who disappeared went to Mexico and is not considered missing

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Hawaii woman who disappeared after landing in Los Angeles three weeks ago was seen crossing into Mexico alone with her luggage and no longer is considered missing, police said Monday.
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Police say a Hawaii woman who disappeared went to Mexico and is not considered missing

Police say a Hawaii woman who disappeared went to Mexico and is not considered missing

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Hawaii woman who went missing after landing in Los Angeles was seen crossing into Mexico alone with her luggage and is not considered missing, Los Angeles Police Department Chief of Police Jim McDonnell said during a news confere
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The Coast Guard suspends its search for the crew of a capsized fishing boat in the Gulf of Alaska

The Coast Guard suspends its search for the crew of a capsized fishing boat in the Gulf of Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The search for five people believed to be aboard a fishing vessel that capsized in rough seas in the Gulf of Alaska has been suspended, the Coast Guard said Monday.
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