76°F
weather icon Partly Cloudy
Death of Whitey Bulger investigated as homicide

James Whitey Bulger, the murderous Boston gangster who benefited from a corrupt relationship with the FBI before spending 16 years as one of Americas most wanted men, was slain in federal prison. He was 89.

Kavanaugh sworn to Supreme Court after bitter confirmation

Judge Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed by the Senate to be an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday, ending a monthslong battle that laid bare the political divisions of a polarized nation and a nomination stained by uncorroborated allegations of sexual misconduct.

 
Kavanaugh confirmation likely as undeclared senators proclaim support

Confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh appeared virtually certain Friday after two undeclared senators announced their intent to support the controversial nomination, ending an acrimonious battle that has deepened political and gender divisions in the country.

FBI report bolsters GOP hopes for Kavanaugh; Dems blast ‘whitewash’

Republicans barreled ahead Thursday with plans for Senate votes on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court after wavering lawmakers signaled their support following their review of an FBI report into allegations of sexual misconduct.

1 2 3 4