Federal prosecutors request 40-year sentence for man who attacked Pelosi's husband Prosecutors are asking a judge to impose a 40-year prison sentence for the man who broke into ex-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home seeking to hold her hostage and attacked her husband. The Associated Press
Justice Thomas decries 'nastiness' and 'lies' against him The Supreme Court justice told attendees at a judicial conference that he and his wife have faced "nastiness" and "lies" over the last several years and decried Washington as a "hideous place." The Associated Press
Thousands of Black women are suing chemical relaxer makers over cancer risks In the U.S., people spend billions on hair care products. Now, thousands of Black women have filed lawsuits against companies that sell chemical relaxers charging they bring risks of certain cancers. Natalie Moore
Fake complaint calls show Utah's bathroom bill wasn't well thought out, auditor says Utah's Republican state auditor was flooded with complaints after the state's trans bathroom bill went into effect. He's criticizing the GOP-led legislature for not consulting with him. Martha Harris
Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys is being placed under a legal conservatorship A Los Angeles Superior Court judge approved the conservatorship Thursday, noting that Brian Wilson suffers from "a major cognitive disorder." Wilson has agreed to the conservatorship. Anastasia Tsioulcas
Meet the lawyer who's trying to flag judges who harass their clerks A former law clerk who had a bad experience on the job is now trying to share information about judges to help others from suffering the same fate. Carrie Johnson
Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill, sending legislation to the House The Senate passed a bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires. The Associated Press
Stormy Daniels faced cross examination in hush money trial Defense attorneys wrapped up their cross examination of Stormy Daniels. She held her ground, saying she had sex with Trump and was paid to keep quiet about it in the waning days of the 2016 campaign. Andrea Bernstein
A new rule might speed up asylum claims at the Southern border The Department of Homeland Security is proposing a new rule the agency says would speed up review of asylum claims — and deportation — process at the Southern border. Sergio Martinez-Beltran
Luis Rubiales faces sexual assault trial for unsolicited kiss at World Cup The case against the ex-Spanish soccer federation head who kissed player Jenni Hermoso without consent is going to trial, a judge ruled. Three others will be tried for allegedly pressuring Hermoso. Emma Bowman