WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has dealt a setback to Justice Department efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly has temporarily barred prosecutors from using evidence they’d relied on when they initially secured criminal charges. The ruling doesn’t preclude the government from trying again…… MORE
Netanyahu Says Israel and Hamas Will Enter Ceasefire’s Second Phase Soon
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas are expected to move into the second phase of their ceasefire soon. It will begin after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza. Netanyahu spoke during a news conference with visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday.…… MORE
Government Waives Part of a Biden-Era Fine Against Southwest Airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation is waiving part of a fine assessed against Southwest Airlines after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022. Under a 2023 settlement reached by the Biden administration, Southwest agreed to a $140 million civil penalty for violating consumer protection laws. Most of that money went…… MORE
Tom Hicks, the Texas Businessman Who Owned Stars, Rangers and Liverpool Teams, Dies at 79
DALLAS (AP) — Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman and philanthropist who owned two Dallas-area professional sports franchises and an English Premier League soccer team, died Saturday. He was 79. Spokesperson Lisa LeMaster said in statement that Hicks died peacefully in Dallas surrounded by family. Hicks owned the NHL’s Dallas Stars from 1995–2011, winning the Stanley…… MORE
Police responded to shooting at Hulen Mall
Fort Worth police confirmed they responded to a shooting in the 4700 block of Hulen Street FORT WORTH, Texas — Police responding to a shooting at Hulen Mall in Fort Worth Saturday afternoon, officials say. Fort Worth police confirmed in a post on social media that they’re responding to a shooting that happened in the…… MORE