Daybell gets death sentence in murders of first wife, second wife’s children
Daybell’s second wife, Lori Vallow Daybell, was previously sentenced to life in the children’s murders. The couple had “doomsday” religious beliefs, prosecutors said.
By Justine McDanielEx-prison guard tried to free a killer who saved his life. It didn’t work.
Guy Wicklander was working as a corrections employee in 1999 when a prisoner attacked him. Peter Shoen, who had been convicted of beating his wife to death, intervened.
By Jonathan EdwardsA police officer shot a blind pet dog. This small town wants justice.
The killing of Teddy the dog in Sturgeon, Mo., has upended the small, 900-person town, as residents call for the dismissal of officer Myron Woodson.
By Dan Rosenzweig-ZiffInvestors, worried they can’t beat lawmakers in stock market, copy them instead
A loose alliance of investors, analysts and advocates is trying to let Americans mimic the trades elected officials make — but only after they disclose them.
By Jacqueline AlemanyFlorida deputy who shot Black airman is fired from his job
Body-camera footage captured Deputy Eddie Duran firing at Roger Fortson six times, seconds after the senior airman opened his door to the officer.
By Lori RozsaWith Trump convicted, his case turns toward sentencing and appeals
Pivotal proceedings remain ahead. It’s unclear how his sentence may influence the campaign, and the appeals process is expected to go beyond Election Day.
By Mark Berman and David NakamuraTrump and his allies believe that criminal convictions will work in his favor
The former president plans to use the New York hush money case to drive up support and portray himself as the victim of politically motivated charges.
By Michael Scherer and Josh DawseyTrump calls trial a ‘scam,’ vows to appeal historic guilty verdict
Live updates, reaction and the latest news from the 2024 election campaign trail after Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 counts in the hush money trial in New York.
By Amy B Wang, Maegan Vazquez, Patrick Svitek and Azi PaybarahRead the court transcripts from Trump’s N.Y. hush money trial
Access the daily court transcripts from former president Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York, including testimony from David Pecker and Stormy Daniels.
By Aaron SchafferBed rails can trap seniors. More than a million were just recalled.
Adult bed rails have been linked to hundreds of deaths over the last few decades, leading to a new safety standard for manufacturers last year.
By Justine McDanielReaders react to Post’s investigative report on Indian boarding schools
Readers responded to The Post’s investigation into the sexual abuse endured by Native American children at boarding schools
By Washington Post staffThe key moments that explain the verdict in the Trump hush money trial
An inside look at how the prosecution wove damning testimony and mountains of physical evidence together, enabling the jury to quickly return a guilty verdict.
By Derek Hawkins and Devlin BarrettFelons often can’t vote in Florida. But Trump likely can, thanks to a quirk of the law.
The former president is expected to remain eligible because he was convicted in New York, where felon voting laws are more lenient than in Republican-dominated Florida.
By Patrick MarleyTrump suggests to oil donors he will fast-track their merger deals
The ex-president’s pledge to the fossil fuel industry is the latest to emerge from a closed-door fundraising meeting.
By Josh Dawsey and Maxine JoselowGender equity in college sports hampered by sluggish, underfunded oversight
Slow responses by the federal agency that oversees gender equity policies in college sports led to long delays, a government watchdog has found.
By Joe DavidsonScripps Spelling Bee 2024 recap: Results, words and definitions from the finals
Finalists competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee for the championship trophy and a $50,000 prize. Follow along for the latest updates, words and the winner.
By Marissa J. Lang, Justine McDaniel and Kyle MelnickDonald Trump found guilty on all counts in N.Y. hush money trial
Donald Trump is the first former president convicted of a crime.
By Devlin Barrett, Mark Berman, Shayna Jacobs and Derek HawkinsDonald Trump found guilty on all counts in New York hush money trial
A jury has convicted Donald Trump of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to an adult-film actress ahead of the 2016 election.
By Shayna Jacobs, Devlin Barrett, Derek Hawkins and Mark BermanTrump blasts ‘rigged, disgraceful’ trial after jury finds him guilty
“The real verdict is going to be November 5th by the people,” Trump said of the coming presidential election. He later insisted he did nothing wrong, calling himself a “very innocent man.”
By Patrick SvitekA ‘very innocent man’ stares down being convicted and becoming a felon
The shadow of Donald Trump’s conviction over the presidential campaign is set to grow as both campaigns signal they will emphasize the verdict, with voters serving the ultimate judgment in November.
By Isaac Arnsdorf, Josh Dawsey and Marianne LeVine