The Washington Times stories: Nationalen-usMon, 04 May 2026 22:50:26 -0400The Supreme Court on Monday sped up its final judgment in last week's Voting Rights Act case, giving Louisiana a bit of a boost as it rushes to redraw its congressional map before November's election. Stephen DinanMon, 04 May 2026 22:50:26 -0400One of multiple corrections officers charged in connection with the fatal beating of an inmate at an upstate New York prison last year pleaded guilty to manslaughter Monday and agreed to serve 11 years in prison. Dave CollinsMon, 04 May 2026 18:19:19 -0400Doris Fisher, who co-founded the iconic clothing chain The Gap Inc. in 1969 with her late husband Don, has died. She was 94. Anne D'InnocenzioMon, 04 May 2026 18:12:05 -0400Greg Brockman, OpenAI's president and CEO Sam Altman's top lieutenant, disclosed in court Monday that his stake in the artificial intelligence company is worth nearly $30 billion. Barbara OrtutayMon, 04 May 2026 17:22:55 -0400The live-in chef who accused Stefon Diggs of assault took the stand Monday on the first day of his trial, testifying that the former New England Patriots wide receiver slapped and choked her during a dispute at his home. Diggs' defense attorney told jurors the attack never happened. Michael Casey and Leah WillinghamMon, 04 May 2026 16:49:46 -0400A man accused of killing one person and injuring a dozen more in a firebomb attack on Colorado demonstrators showing support for Israeli hostages in Gaza plans to plead guilty this week, according to court documents. Matthew Brown and Mead GruverMon, 04 May 2026 16:43:54 -0400California is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company was slow to investigate and underpaid claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires, regulators announced Monday. Trân NguyễnMon, 04 May 2026 16:35:43 -0400The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits. Matt O'BrienMon, 04 May 2026 16:33:23 -0400The New York Police Department on Monday said the city documented its fewest killings ever for the first four months of the year, and in April witnessed a record low number of killings as well. Matt DelaneyMon, 04 May 2026 16:20:49 -0400The Washington Post won the Pulitzer Prize for public service for scrutinizing the Trump administration's sweeping, choppy cuts and changes to federal agencies, and The Associated Press won the award Monday for international reporting. Jennifer PeltzMon, 04 May 2026 15:48:37 -0400One of the nation's best-known women's colleges is under a federal civil-rights investigation for admitting transgender students and allowing them access to female dormitories, restrooms, locker rooms and athletic teams. Valerie RichardsonMon, 04 May 2026 15:37:10 -0400A federal complaint filed Monday accuses the National Education Association of discriminating against Jewish educators, citing the union's racial preferences and its failure to address "unchecked harassment" at the latest annual conference. Valerie RichardsonMon, 04 May 2026 14:38:41 -0400A fire broke out Monday in the Broadway theater that hosts "The Book of Mormon," forcing the long-running musical to close, at least temporarily, as the historic venue undergoes repairs. Jake OffenhartzMon, 04 May 2026 14:24:31 -0400Former New York Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani is hospitalized with pneumonia, and the illness is connected to his role during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack, a spokesman said Monday. Susan FerrechioMon, 04 May 2026 13:56:20 -0400The United States has revoked the visas of several board executives at La Nacion, one of Costa Rica's leading media outlets, triggering fresh accusations that the U.S. - in conjunction with the allied Costa Rican government - is stripping visas to punish critics and political opponents. Javier CórdobaMon, 04 May 2026 13:21:38 -0400The man accused of starting one of the most devastating fires in the history of Los Angeles ranted angrily against capitalism and the wealthy, and compared purposely torching the Pacific Palisades neighborhood to the shooting of the United Healthcare CEO by suspect Luigi Mangione. Susan FerrechioMon, 04 May 2026 13:05:12 -0400A data center developer is asking the Virginia Supreme Court to overturn a ruling blocking its plan to build the world's largest strip of data centers near the Manassas battlefield. Sean SalaiMon, 04 May 2026 12:44:53 -0400Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer Monday to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in Southern California. Andrew DaltonMon, 04 May 2026 12:38:55 -0400Republican governors in Alabama and Tennessee have called lawmakers into special sessions this week to draw new congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. Kim Chandler and Travis LollerMon, 04 May 2026 12:31:04 -0400A Louisiana man who spent decades in prison for a wrongful conviction began work Monday overseeing the criminal court in New Orleans after a judge blocked the state from eliminating the position. Jack BrookMon, 04 May 2026 11:57:54 -0400