Flag Day 2023: Celebrate America’s red, white and blue
The nation observes Flag Day that commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag on this day in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
Two charged in firebombing of Southern California Planned Parenthood clinic
Two men, including a U.S. Marine, were arrested Wednesday and charged with firebombing a Southern California Planned Parenthood clinic in 2022, officials said. Tibet Ergul, 21, and Chance Brannon, 23,…
Biologist who propelled whale conservation efforts by discovering humpback song dies at 88
Biologist Roger Payne, the man who propelled conservation efforts by introducing the world to the sounds of whales, has died. He was 88. In 1967, Payne introduced the world to the…
Southern Baptists uphold ouster of Saddleback, Fern Creek churches over women pastors
NEW ORLEANS — The Southern Baptist Convention, the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, took a major stand on the role of women in the church, emphatically making clear that the office…
Newly-engaged New York man presumed dead after kayak accident at national park
One vacation stop for a newly-engaged couple turned to tragedy last week following an accident at Olympic National Park. Officials announced the presumed death of 37-year-old Travis Valenti on Tuesday,…
Group of migrants bused to downtown Los Angeles from Texas, Gov. Gregg Abbott says
LOS ANGELES — Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott announced Wednesday that he sent the first group of migrants to downtown Los Angeles, the latest incident involving a GOP governor transporting asylum-seekers…
‘Upon closer inspection’: Texas authorities mistakenly ID littered sex doll as corpse
A Texas investigation into the death of a mystery woman ended when officials realized her corpse was made of silicon. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call Wednesday…
Rabid gray fox bites multiple people in New York before being killed
Multiple people were bitten by a rabid gray fox in New York last week, authorities confirmed Wednesday. The Chautauqua County Health Department has followed up with individuals who were bitten…
Hoping to Avert Nuclear Crisis, U.S. Seeks Informal Agreement With Iran
The Biden administration has been negotiating quietly with Iran to limit Tehran’s nuclear program and free imprisoned Americans, according to officials from three countries, in part of a larger U.S.…
Judge in Trump Documents Case Has Scant Criminal Trial Experience
Aileen M. Cannon, the Federal District Court judge assigned to preside over former President Donald J. Trump’s classified documents case, has scant experience running criminal trials, calling into question her…