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The Federal Bureau of Investigation says the man who claims to have killed more than 90 women across the United States is the most prolific serial killer in the country’s history. In a news release on Sunday, the FBI said Samuel Little confessed to 93 murders. Federal crime analysts believe all of his confessions are credible, and officials have been able to verify 50 confessions so far. Samuel Little leaves…

The wife of an American diplomat who allegedly fled the UK to avoid charges in a wrong-way crash that killed a British teenager was identified in a report on Sunday. Anne Sacoolas, 42, claimed diplomatic immunity after hitting 19-year-old Harry Dunn’s motorcycle on Aug. 27 in Northamptonshire, England, Sky News reported. The outlet didn’t say how they had identified the driver, who allegedly careened into Dunn while driving on the…

A federal appeals court has granted President Trump a temporary stay of decision, saying he does not have to turn over eight years of tax records for a New York state criminal probe. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP A federal appeals court has granted President Trump a temporary stay of decision, saying he does not have to turn over eight years of tax records for a New…

The hard data says the US economy is just fine The so-called hard data, which refers to concrete numbers about the economy such as unemployment, continues to reflect economic strength. Marketsread more

Northamptonshire, Britain — The wife of a U.S. diplomat based in Britain is being accused of using diplomatic immunity to escape justice. She’s a suspect in a fatal accident and she’s fled the country. Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn said they lost more than a child when Harry Dunn was struck head-on by a car while riding his motorcycle. They say they haven’t had a chance to properly grieve after their…

A federal appeals court has granted President Trump a temporary stay of decision, saying he does not have to turn over eight years of tax records for a New York state criminal probe. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP A federal appeals court has granted President Trump a temporary stay of decision, saying he does not have to turn over eight years of tax records for a New…

The hard data says the US economy is just fine The so-called hard data, which refers to concrete numbers about the economy such as unemployment, continues to reflect economic strength. Marketsread more

A federal appeals court has granted President Trump a temporary stay of decision, saying he does not have to turn over eight years of tax records for a New York state criminal probe. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP A federal appeals court has granted President Trump a temporary stay of decision, saying he does not have to turn over eight years of tax records for a New…

Northamptonshire, Britain — The wife of a U.S. diplomat based in Britain is being accused of using diplomatic immunity to escape justice. She’s a suspect in a fatal accident and she’s fled the country. Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn said they lost more than a child when Harry Dunn was struck head-on by a car while riding his motorcycle. They say they haven’t had a chance to properly grieve after their…

The hard data says the US economy is just fine The so-called hard data, which refers to concrete numbers about the economy such as unemployment, continues to reflect economic strength. Marketsread more

Mr. Trump’s lawyers have called the investigation by Mr. Vance, a Democrat, politically motivated. Mr. Vance has accused the president and his team of trying to run out the clock on the investigation. Last week, lawyers with Mr. Trump’s Justice Department jumped into the fray, asking the judge to temporarily block the subpoena while the court takes time to consider the “significant constitutional issues” in the case. The Justice Department,…

President TrumpDonald John TrumpWhite House says Turkey will soon launch Syria operation Trump associates pressured Ukraine over gas firm in order to benefit allies: report Trump praises Woodward, slams other journalists over ‘Face the Nation’ segment MORE privately told House Republicans that he is worried about the effect impeachment would have on his legacy, Axios reported Sunday. Trump said impeachment is a “bad thing to have on your resume” in a call…

Defending Trump against impeachment is getting harder for GOP 7:12 a.m. If the House does move to impeach President Trump, it would be up to the Republican-controlled Senate to hold his trial. Just a handful of Republicans have raised concerns over the president’s contacts with foreign leaders, but there does not seem to be a unified defense of the president. Privately, some Republicans say it just isn’t worth it to…

Kathleen O’Donnell, left, with her wife, Casey. Since 2014, the couple has lived in Billings, Mont., where there is no explicit law that protects LGBTQ people from discrimination in housing, employment or public accommodations. Courtesy of Kathleen O’Donnell hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Kathleen O’Donnell Kathleen O’Donnell, left, with her wife, Casey. Since 2014, the couple has lived in Billings, Mont., where there is no explicit law that protects…

A taxi plowed into a throng of demonstrators in Hong Kong, as the months of violence in the Chinese city continued Sunday, according to new reports. Chilling video shows the red taxi turning into a crowd of umbrella-wielding demonstrators, mowing several down before crashing into a building, footage posted by Hong Kong Free Press shows. Other images show protesters beating a man unconscious in the confusion. It was unclear if…

President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump criticizes supposed second whistleblower North Korea missile test raises fears of new capabilities Window narrows for Trump trade deals MORE privately told House Republicans that he is worried about the effect impeachment would have on his legacy, Axios reported Sunday. Trump said impeachment is a “bad thing to have on your resume” in a call with House Republicans, a source on the call told Axios. Two other sources confirmed the…

President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump criticizes supposed second whistleblower North Korea missile test raises fears of new capabilities Window narrows for Trump trade deals MORE privately told House Republicans that he is worried about the effect impeachment would have on his legacy, Axios reported Sunday. Trump said impeachment is a “bad thing to have on your resume” in a call with House Republicans, a source on the call told Axios. Two other sources confirmed the…

President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump criticizes supposed second whistleblower North Korea missile test raises fears of new capabilities Window narrows for Trump trade deals MORE privately told House Republicans that he is worried about the effect impeachment would have on his legacy, Axios reported Sunday. Trump said impeachment is a “bad thing to have on your resume” in a call with House Republicans, a source on the call told Axios. Two other sources confirmed the…

WASHINGTON – Sen. Susan Collins joined two other Republican senators in criticizing President Trump for asking China to investigate Joe and Hunter Biden. “I thought the president made a big mistake by asking China to get involved in investigating a political opponent,” Collins said Saturday, according to the Bangor Daily News. “It’s completely inappropriate.” Collins joins Sens. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) and Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) in speaking out against the president’s…

American officials contacted late Sunday would not say how far back from the Turkish border American troops would redeploy, or whether this signals the beginning of a larger overall withdrawal of the 1,000 American troops now in northeast Syria conducting and supporting counterterrorism operations. Those troops rely on their partnership with the S.D.F. which has 60,000 total fighters, including both Kurdish and Arab militias. One official, who spoke on condition…