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In his first trip as Attorney General, Merrick Garland headed home to Chicago to launch a new gun strike force. He met with police and community leaders.

The new business will focus on growing media rights and sponsorship revenue, and will be lead by Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel. Vince McMahon, executive chairman at WWE, will serve in the same role.

Prosecutors accuse the former Democratic presidential candidate of accepting and failing to report nearly $1 million that two old friends and campaign donors funneled through intermediaries to support a lavish lifestyle for his mistress. But political and legal observers are shaking their heads at the case.

The Justice Department is on track to post a record number of health care fraud prosecutions in 2011. Researchers say DOJ reported 1,235 new cases this year, the largest since they began tracking the crime 20 years ago. U.S. Attorney's Offices in Miami, Puerto Rico and Houston accounted for the biggest number of cases. And DOJ officials say recoveries in these cases are bringing lots of money back to the U.S. Treasury. But some onlookers say the federal government can do more to nip health care fraud in the bud by cutting off payments to fraudulent recipients before they happen.

With a decisive and sweeping victory in the Nevada caucuses, Bernie Sanders is now the front-runner for the Democratic nomination. The other candidates are now vying to be the Sanders alternative.

Returning to the White House briefing room, President Trump took a more serious tone in talking about the coronavirus pandemic. He urged people to wear masks and practice social distancing.

The Obama administration opposes a bipartisan Senate compromise — to the frustration of some of its usual allies. The White House says provisions in the defense bill would tie its hands when it comes to handling some terrorism cases.

A Biden administration review of the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan blames the Trump administration for the lack of preparedness.

It's the final day for voting in Wisconsin's record-spending state Supreme Court election. The winner could be the swing vote on issues like abortion, redistricting and election lawsuits.

Major clothing stores have been receiving too many wrong items this year thanks to shipping turmoil, messy ordering and rapid changes in tastes and trends. This means lots of discounts.