Judge reduces Menendez brothers’ murder sentences, putting them a step closer to freedom
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic reduced the brothers’ sentences from life without parole to 50 years to life.1 year ago
MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals. Rose’s permanent ban was lifted eight months after his death and came a day before the Cincinnati Reds […]1 year ago
In coffee-producing Uganda, an emerging sisterhood wants more women involved
A female business owner is working to create a sisterhood in Uganda coffee production, saying they do the bulk of the "donkey work."1 year ago
Hamas releases American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander on Monday
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An American-Israeli soldier held hostage for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip was released Monday, Hamas said, in a goodwill gesture for the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel. Edan Alexander was taken from his military base in southern Israel during […]1 year ago
US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days for more talks
U.S. and Chinese officials announced a deal to roll back most recent tariffs and a 90-day pause on tariffs to allow further negotiations.1 year ago
At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods
At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several products, federal officials said.1 year ago
India accuses Pakistan of violating ceasefire along their border after reaching deal hours earlier
India accused Pakistan of breaching a ceasefire deal made on Saturday after the U.S. mediated a ceasefire.1 year ago
Pope Leo XIV is a White Sox fan — and the organization is embracing the occasion
It's the biggest victory for the struggling Chicago White Sox in a long time. Pope Leo XIV is a White Sox fan — and the organization is embracing the news.1 year ago
The Latest: India and Pakistan confirm ceasefire deal following US mediation
India and Pakistan have reached a ceasefire deal following U.S. mediation.1 year ago
The pope is on the line: AP is there for pontiff’s call to his brother in Chicago
NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — It was one of the most surreal phone calls I’ve experienced. A few hours earlier, John Prevost had watched the TV in stunned disbelief as his younger brother emerged on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and was named Pope Leo XIV. Journalists quickly showed up at the older brother’s […]1 year ago
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, has died
Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter died at age 85 on Thursday.1 year ago
Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
Crowds erupted into cheers as white smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney indicating a new pope.1 year ago
Trump keeps 10% tariffs on UK but cuts taxes on British autos, steel and aluminum with trade deal
The United States and Britain announced a trade deal has been reached from the White House on May, 8 2025.1 year ago
What to know about the air traffic controller shortage
The Trump administration is promising to fix the nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers after recent control tower mishaps and a string of crashes earlier this year.1 year ago
Smoke from climate-fueled wildfires contributed to thousands of US deaths over 15 years, study says
A new study finds that wildfires fueled by climate change are linked to thousands of annual deaths and billions of dollars in economic burden.1 year ago
3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop
Three former Memphis officers have been acquitted of all state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he ran away from a traffic stop.1 year ago
The conclave to elect a new pope officially begins as the door to the Sistine Chapel closes
Catholic cardinals will begin the start of a conclave to elect the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday.1 year ago
Critic of drug industry and COVID-19 measures to lead FDA vaccine program
Dr. Vinay Prasad, a prominent critic of the pharmaceutical industry and the FDA, has been named to oversee the agency’s program for vaccines.1 year ago
United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights at Newark airport, citing shortage of air traffic controllers
Passengers traveling through Newark Liberty International Airport are experiencing flight delays and canceled flights.1 year ago
Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on movies made outside the US. Here’s what we know
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is eyeing Hollywood for his next round of tariffs, threatening to levy all films produced outside the U.S. at a steep rate of 100%. Over the weekend, Trump accused other countries of “stealing the movie-making capabilities” of the U.S. and said that he had authorized the Commerce Department […]1 year ago
Indigenous people raise awareness about their missing and murdered
According to the U.S. Justice Department, Indigenous women are more than twice as likely to be victims of homicide than the national average.1 year ago
3 dead and 5 others injured in a shooting at a restaurant in suburban Phoenix, police say
A shooting in a Glendale, Arizona restaurant on Sunday injured several and killed three according to police.1 year ago
Inside the 2025 Met Gala exhibit
The 2025 Met Gala exhibit is the first Costume Institute exhibit to focus exclusively on Black designers.1 year ago
