James Crumbley, found guilty of manslaughter
PONTIAC, Mich. — The father of a Michigan school shooter has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. It’s the second jury conviction against Ethan Crumbley’s parents, who were accused of failing to secure a gun at home and doing nothing to solve his mental health problems. Ethan killed four students at Oxford High School in 2021. The Crumbleys were the first U.S. parents to be charged in a mass school shooting. Jennifer Crumbley was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in February. Ethan, now 17 years old, is serving a life sentence for murder and terrorism.
Senate candidate faces worries that he could be linked to adult website profile
WASHINGTON — For Republicans eager to regain the Senate majority this year, Ohio offers a prime opportunity to pick up a critical seat. But ahead of Tuesday’s primary election, there’s mounting anxiety inside the GOP that Bernie Moreno may emerge with the nomination. After vaulting into the top tier of contenders with a coveted endorsement from Donald Trump, Moreno is confronting questions about the existence of a 2008 profile seeking “Men for 1-on-1 sex” on a casual sexual encounters website called Adult Friend Finder.
Damaging tornadoes move through Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky
MADISON, Ind. — Suspected tornado have raked parts of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, damaging dozens of homes and leaving people without electricity. Forecasters say they are aware of damage in the Lakeview, Ohio, area and across the region and plan to survey the area Friday to confirm the tornado. A spokesperson for Logan County’s Emergency Management Agency confirmed the tornado. She said there were no confirmed reports of fatalities or injuries. Lakeview is in Logan County.
Prosecutors say they’re open to delaying Donald Trump’s March 25 hush-money trial for a month
NEW YORK — Prosecutors say they’re open to delaying the start of Donald Trump’s New York hush-money criminal trial to give the former president’s lawyers time to review evidence that was only recently turned over. The Manhattan district attorney’s office said in a court filing that it’s not opposed to adjourning the start of the trial for not more than 30 days. Jury selection in the trial is scheduled to begin March 25. The judge has yet to rule on the request. Trump’s lawyers are seeking an 90-day delay or the dismissal of charges against Trump, alleging violations of what’s known as the discovery process, where the sides exchange evidence.
Russians head to polls in a vote set to extend Putin’s rule. His foes are in jail, in exile or dead
Voters are heading to the polls in Russia for a three-day presidential election that is all but certain to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule by six more years after he stifled dissent. The election takes place against the backdrop of a ruthless crackdown that has crippled independent media and prominent rights groups and given Putin full control of the political system. It also comes as Moscow’s war in Ukraine enters its third year. Voters will be casting their ballots Friday through Sunday at polling stations across the vast country’s 11 time zones, as well as in illegally annexed regions of Ukraine.
A plan to find new leadership for Haiti is moving forward, Caribbean officials say
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Caribbean officials say a plan to create a transitional presidential council is moving forward after a majority of Haitian parties and coalitions submitted the names of those charged with finding new leaders for the country. Officials said Thursday that the names were provided to a regional trade bloc known as Caricom that is helping lead the transition. The names were submitted a day after Haitian politicians and influential figures bickered publicly about the plan and what names to submit, seemingly putting creation of the council at risk. Prime Minister Ariel Henry pledged to resign once the council is created.
Middle East conflicts revive clash between the president and Congress over war powers
WASHINGTON — A major deadline under the half-century-old War Powers Resolution came this week for President Joe Biden to obtain Congress’ approval to keep waging his military campaign against Yemen’s Houthis. But it was met with public silence, even from Senate Democrats frustrated by the Biden administration’s blowing past some of the checkpoints that would give Congress more of a say in the United States’ deepening military engagement in the Middle East conflicts. The Biden administration contends that nothing in the War Powers Resolution requires it to change its military support for Israel’s five-month-old war in Gaza, or two months of U.S. military strikes on the Houthis, or to submit to greater congressional oversight or control.
Top Democrat Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling on Israel to hold new elections. He says he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way” and is an obstacle to peace in the region amid a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Schumer is the first Jewish majority leader in the Senate and the highest-ranking Jewish official in the U.S. He strongly criticized Netanyahu in a lengthy speech Thursday. He said Netanyahu has put himself in a coalition of far-right extremists and “as a result, he has been too willing to tolerate the civilian toll in Gaza.” The speech drew a swift reprisal from Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who said immediately after Schumer’s remarks that “Israel deserves an ally that acts like one.”
Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he’s putting together investor group to buy TikTok
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he’s going to put together an investor group to buy TikTok after the House passed a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S. if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake. Speaking on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Mnuchin said he believes TikTok should be sold. He says the company should be owned by U.S. businesses and that China would never let a U.S. company own something similar in China. He offered no details about who may be in the group or about TikTok’s possible valuation. TikTok did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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