Biden lambastes Trump for Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a day 'we nearly lost America'
The president called Jan. 6 a moment when "we nearly lost America — lost it all." He said the presidential race — a likely rematch with Donald Trump, who is the GOP frontrunner — is “all about" whether American democracy will survive.
Hunter Biden faces contempt of Congress charges for defying subpoena
Hunter Biden defied a congressional subpoena to appear for a private deposition last month.
Suspects in Oakland officer's slaying appear in court
Several suspects charged in connection with a cannabis burglary and shooting that killed Oakland police Officer Tuan Le made their first court appearances Thursday.
Draymond Green reportedly set to return to Warriors' facility
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is preparing for his return to the team amid an indefinite league suspension, but it's unclear when he will play in games.
Trump asks US Supreme Court to review Colorado ruling barring him from ballot over Jan. 6 attack
The provision has been used so sparingly in American history that the U.S. Supreme Court has never ruled on it.
Two men charged with murder in connection to OPD officer's slaying, D.A. seeks enhancement
Two men are charged with murder and special circumstances by Alameda County D.A. in connection to the slaying of an Oakland police officer. Police say there may be more arrests coming in this case.
Biden will start the year at sites of national trauma to warn about dire stakes of the 2024 election
President Joe Biden is starting the campaign year by evoking the Revolutionary War to mark the third anniversary of the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection and visiting the South Carolina church where a white gunman massacred Black parishioners.
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, using Google Bard, sent bogus cases to his attorney
The AI-generated cases, which turned out to be fake, were submitted to a judge in court documents.
Trump blocked from 2024 primary ballot in 2 states. Can he still run for president?
The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.
New timeline in search for next Oakland police chief
Back to the drawing board after Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao shot down all three of the police chief candidates recommended by the Oakland Police Commission on Wednesday.
Maine bars Trump from ballot as US Supreme Court weighs state authority to block former president
The decision by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows follows a December ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from the ballot there under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
San Francisco rapper apologizes for video critical of Mayor London Breed
A San Francisco rapper apologized after calling out Mayor London Breed in his very PG-13 rap, blaming her for the level of crime in the city.
Fmr. Oakland police chief Armstrong responds to mayor's rejection of candidates list
The search for a new Oakland police chief continues after Mayor Sheng Thao rejected all candidates on a list presented by the city's Police Commission.
Trump ballot ban appealed to Supreme Court by Colorado Republican Party
The Colorado Republican Party is appealing that state supreme court's ruling banning former President Donald Trump from its primary ballot.
Biden orders strike on Iranian-backed group in Iraq after US troops injured in drone attack
The Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups, under an umbrella of Iranian-backed militants, claimed credit for the attack.
Jokic a perfect 18-of-18 from free-throw line, draws ire of Kerr, as Nuggets beat Warriors 120-114
Nikola Jokic’s frequent parade to the free-throw line was a sore subject for Steve Kerr.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny found in remote prison colony after 20-day search
Alexei Navalny's team lost contact with him a week before his scheduled Dec 5 court appearance.
Supreme Court won't fast-track Trump's immunity defense case
The ruling is a win for Trump and his lawyers, who have sought to delay this and other criminal cases against him as he seeks to reclaim the White House in 2024.
Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges in DC, federal lands
"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."
Federal judge blocks California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones.