On this day in 2012, NASA’s Curiosity rover successfully landed on the Martian surface, exploring the Gale Crater and seeking evidence of past microbial life.
In a surprise move, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty Thursday to all nine charges in the federal tax case against him, with sentencing set for December 16.
Biden initially offered an Alford plea, in which a defendant pleads guilty because the evidence against them is strong but maintains that they’re innocent.
When prosecutors refused to accept that plea, Biden made an open plea, admitting guilt and leaving the sentencing decision to the judge without a recommendation from prosecutors.
According to a 56-page indictment, Biden stood accused of withholding at least $1.4 million in taxes over four years and filing false returns.
Federal agents searched the homes of two top aides to New York City Mayor Eric Adams and subpoenaed the cellphones of at least seven NYPD officials, including Commissioner Edward Caban.
The FBI raided the residences of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks in a probe believed to focus on whether Adams’ campaign conspired with the Turkish government to receive illegal foreign contributions.
Adams says he’s unaware of any wrongdoing and pledged full cooperation that is why he called the city lawyer who stated that the mayor and his staff haven’t been indicated as targets of the investigation.
Vice President Kamala Harris agreed to previous debate rules, including muted microphones, for next week’s debate with former President Trump, despite her campaign’s initial resistance to conditions.
Anti-Israel protests have resumed on college campuses, including at Columbia University, where demonstrators splashed blood-red paint on a landmark campus statue and called for a national day of action on Sept. 12.
