The Washington Times stories: Nationalen-usFri, 15 May 2026 18:57:00 -0400The U.S. Supreme Court has turned aside Virginia Democrats' long-shot attempt to overturn state courts and force the use of their preferred congressional district map in November's elections. Stephen DinanFri, 15 May 2026 18:57:00 -0400Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday commuted the sentence of election conspiracy theorist Tina Peters following pressure from President Donald Trump, the latest instance of the president using his powers to reward those who echoed his baseless claims of mass fraud as the cause of his 2020 loss. Colleen Slevin and Nicholas RiccardiFri, 15 May 2026 17:38:58 -0400A man living in the Houston suburbs pleaded guilty Thursday to shooting and killing a bald eagle, a violation of a federal law of 1940. Brad MatthewsFri, 15 May 2026 17:26:36 -0400American flags across the nation are flying at half-staff Friday in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, an annual tribute to law enforcement officers who have died or been injured in the line of duty. The Washington Times AI News DeskFri, 15 May 2026 16:54:09 -0400A Tennessee man pleaded guilty on Friday in the shooting death of Young Dolph during a daytime ambush at a Memphis bakery, marking an end to courtroom battles stemming from the rapper and music label owner's shocking killing in his hometown more than four years ago. Associated PressFri, 15 May 2026 16:37:52 -0400An investigation began Friday into what caused a small plane to crash into a house in northeast Ohio and explode into flames, killing both pilots aboard. Associated PressFri, 15 May 2026 16:37:33 -0400A large fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine's midcoast region injured at least 11 people Friday. Patrick Whittle and Holly RamerFri, 15 May 2026 16:23:27 -0400Family members often clench them as if they were still clasping their fallen loved one's hands. Companions-in-arms have broken down reading them. Giovanna Dell'OrtoFri, 15 May 2026 16:21:41 -0400A 20-year-old man wanted in connection to the shooting of Missouri football star Ahmad Hardy at an outdoor concert in Mississippi has been arrested. Associated PressFri, 15 May 2026 16:19:12 -0400An adolescent owl that was found stuck in a concrete mixer in southwestern Utah is finally on the mend, flying free and maybe a bit wiser from the ordeal. Thomas PeipertFri, 15 May 2026 16:11:31 -0400A Tennessee man who goes by the moniker Chud the Builder and is known for posting racist videos to social media was given a $1.25 million preliminary bond on attempted murder and other charges on Friday. Travis LollerFri, 15 May 2026 15:59:51 -0400U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro vowed to clamp down on juvenile curfew enforcement, telling parents that they could face charges if their children violate curfew. Mary McCue BellFri, 15 May 2026 15:49:41 -0400The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raul Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against the communist-run island. Joshua Goodman, Alanna Durkin Richer and Eric TuckerFri, 15 May 2026 15:45:06 -0400The Freedom 250 task force, established by the president to help celebrate America's 250th anniversary, wants to set a world record for fireworks on Independence Day. Brad MatthewsFri, 15 May 2026 15:35:29 -0400Under pressure from federal and state authorities, Texas Children's Hospital has agreed to pay a penalty of $10 million, to agree not to perform any more gender transition procedures on children and to establish a first-of-its-kind "detransition clinic" to help children who have already gone through it. Stephen DinanFri, 15 May 2026 15:28:16 -0400U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro announced Friday that her office is pursuing the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum last year. Mary McCue BellFri, 15 May 2026 14:14:59 -0400A number of empty Waymo robotaxis drove into Atlanta neighborhoods and circled around cul-de-sacs while waiting for passengers. Brad MatthewsFri, 15 May 2026 13:36:45 -0400Harvey Weinstein 's rape retrial ended in a mistrial Friday after the jury deadlocked in the closely watched #MeToo-era case that another jury failed to decide last year. Jennifer PeltzFri, 15 May 2026 13:20:54 -0400The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum, prosecutors said in a court filing Friday. Michael KunzelmanFri, 15 May 2026 13:07:03 -0400A Florida news outlet was exposed as a fake media outlet built entirely on artificial intelligence-generated reporters and stolen content. Juliet La SalaFri, 15 May 2026 13:06:18 -0400