US student suspended for filming teacher using racial slur
The school says the girl was removed for “inappropriate use of electronic devices”, but family wants an apology.
Black taxpayers more likely to be audited, IRS admits
The head of the US tax-collection agency says he is “deeply concerned” by the disparity.
Watch: Shark comes out of nowhere and rams kayaker
Footage captured the moment a shark attacked a man who was fishing from his kayak by the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Scott Haraguchi, who went away from the incident…
Court orders Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to go to prison
Holmes was also ordered to pay $452m to the victims of the blood testing scandal.
North Carolina abortion: Lawmakers override governor’s veto on 12-week ban
Republicans overturn the governor’s veto of their bill, prompting chants of “shame” from onlookers.
Debt ceiling deal: The sticking points holding things up
According to the US Treasury Department, the government could run out of funds by 1 June, leading to missed monthly retirement payments to the elderly, delayed pay cheques to federal…
US debt ceiling: Biden and Republicans hopeful of a deal
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says the two sides are far apart but an agreement is possible this week.
US Secret Service probing break-in at National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s home
The agency has launched an investigation into how this happened, the Secret Service said in a statement. “While the protectee was unharmed, we are taking this matter seriously and have…
Colorado driver tried to avoid DUI by switching seats with dog, police say
A Colorado officer watched the bizarre episode unfold at a traffic stop, according to police.
Ex-Apple engineer accused of stealing self-driving car secrets
The 35-year-old suspect allegedly downloaded large amounts of data before fleeing to China.