A historical warning about democracy's sustainability gains relevance as the U.S. confronts unprecedented national debt and unfunded obligations. Experts urge a return to fiscal prudence and individual responsibility to
Aug 21 · Opinion
Francis Clifford Smith, believed to be the longest-serving U.S. prisoner, has died at 101. Convicted of a 1949 murder, he spent 76 years incarcerated and faced execution eight times, consistently asserting his innocence
Aug 21 · U.S.
A chartered twin-engine Cessna carrying eight people crashed near a remote radar site in western Alaska. The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed two pilots and six passengers were aboard, with their
Aug 21 · U.S.
A costumed individual portraying Darth Vader appeared before the San Diego City Council to satirically endorse police surveillance cameras. He suggested the technology would aid the "dark side" in tracking citizens,
Aug 21 · U.S.
Patrick Clancy has remarried and started a new life in New York City, relocating hundreds of miles from the Massachusetts home where his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, is accused of killing their three young children. He
Aug 21 · U.S.
Amid a federal investigation into Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter's financial dealings, online speculation incorrectly links the team's high payroll and Shohei Ohtani's deferred contract to fraud. This article clarifies
Aug 21 · Sports
Star guards Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers were involved in a heated on-court exchange following a contentious foul late in the first half of the Dallas Wings' 91-85 win over the Indiana Fever, adding another chapter
Aug 21 · Sports
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza faced a challenging moment in his second preseason game, throwing a pick-six against the Houston Texans. Teammates offered support as analysts discussed the steep
Aug 21 · Sports
A jury awarded $550,000 to two teenage girls who were left hanging upside down for almost half an hour when a ride at Oaks Park in Portland, Oregon, malfunctioned last year. The lawsuit sought accountability from the
Aug 21 · U.S.
Kim Slusser, mother of ex-San Jose State volleyball player Brooke Slusser, led a rally in Dallas supporting WNBA star Sophie Cunningham. Slusser discussed her daughter's experience with a transgender teammate and
Aug 21 · Sports
Liberia has welcomed its first group of deportees from the U.S., including individuals from Venezuela, Cuba, and Colombia. This marks the start of an agreement to host up to 1,200 foreign nationals, many seeking
Aug 21 · World
A jury has ruled that The New York Times must pay $9.25 million in damages to former University of Alabama basketball player Kai Spears. The lawsuit stemmed from a March 2023 article that falsely linked Spears to a
Aug 21 · Media
McKenna West, a surrogate mother, is continuing her legal fight for a newborn diagnosed with a critical heart defect. West claims the baby was removed from her just 60 seconds after birth, while the intended parents'
Aug 21 · U.S.
During a surprise radio interview, Donald Trump claimed his former lawyer Michael Cohen was "weaponized" by mainstream media before their reconciliation. They discussed Cohen's 2016 CNN appearance and jointly criticized
Aug 21 · Media