WASHINGTON (AP) — A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and assault charges. Rahmanullah Lakanwal made his initial court appearance by video from a hospital bed for charges stemming from the Nov. 26 shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and wounded Staff…… MORE
Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández Freed After Trump Pardon
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — The wife of former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández says he has been released from prison following a pardon from President Donald Trump. The U.S. Bureau of Prisons has confirmed his release from a penitentiary in West Virginia on Monday. Hernández was sentenced last year to 45 years for aiding drug…… MORE
Michael and Susan Dell Donate $6.25 Billion to Encourage Families to Claim ‘Trump Accounts’
NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell pledged a historic $6.25 billion on Tuesday to provide an incentive to families to adopt new investment accounts for children. The so-called “Trump Accounts” were created as part of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending legislation but have not yet launched. The gift has little precedent…… MORE
Costco Becomes Biggest Company Yet to Demand Refund of Trump Tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Costco is joining other companies that aren’t waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trump’s most sweeping import taxes. They’re already going to court to demand refunds on the tariffs they’ve paid. The Court of Trade and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington…… MORE
Minimalist Prada Buys Maximalist Versace for $1.4 Billion, in Bid to Relaunch Sexier Milan Rival
MILAN (AP) — The Prada Group has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace for $1.375 billion. The deal announced Tuesday brings the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada’s “ugly chic” aesthetic and Miu Miu’s youth-driven appeal. The highly anticipated acquisition is expected to relaunch Versace’s fortunes. Versace has…… MORE