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Man charged with running Forest Floor DC website to sell narcotics

A man is accused by federal prosecutors of selling the hallucinogens psilocybin and DMT, plus ecstasy and weed near the District's Catholic University of America.

GOP aims to pass crypto oversight bill vs. Dem hurdles

Congress' efforts to pass a major cryptocurrency bill before the midterms face a major test this month.

Appeals court dismisses Dan Schneider's 'Quiet on Set' suit

A California appeals court threw out former Nickelodeon showrunner Dan Schneider's defamation lawsuit against the makers of "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," ruling unanimously that the 2024 docuseries never implied he sexually abused children.

'The Odyssey' Becomes Universal's Highest-Grossing Film Ever

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has become the highest-grossing film in Universal Pictures' 114-year history, the studio announced. The epic has grossed about $1.68 billion worldwide.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up

The CEO of Anthropic said Saturday the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up. Without it, Dario Amodei warned AI could be capable within six to 12 months of leading a swarm that could take over the entire internet, among other risks.

GOP candidates turn up the volume on lower health insurance costs

Republicans are testing a new midterm message: They're populists fighting against health insurance companies while working to lower premium costs.

Jury acquits rapper Lil Durk in murder-for-hire case

A federal jury on Friday acquitted rapper Lil Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, of all charges tied to an alleged 2022 plot to kill rival rapper Quando Rondo, a case rooted in the 2020 killing of fellow Chicago artist Dayvon "King Von" Bennett.

DEA busts 2,000-pound meth shipment disguised as cabbage

A cabbage shipment intercepted in the Rio Grande Valley contained 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine, the Drug Enforcement Administration said.

Wall Street week ahead: Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, retail sales update

The Federal Reserve and its interest rate policy will be the main focus for Wall Street this week.

Trump's childhood home sells for $2 million

Donald Trump's childhood home has sold for nearly $2 million after a renovation transformed the New York City residence from a mold-ridden cat den to a modern abode.

Tucker Kraft signs extension on day before Packers' season opener

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft will be making his return from a torn anterior cruciate ligament with a contract extension.

Police say more arrests coming in death of Mississippi woman found hanging from tree

Mississippi police said Saturday they were still investigating the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month, a day after a man was arrested in connection with the killing.