‘Laverne & Shirley’ star Cindy Williams dies at 75
Cindy Williams, who played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall’s Laverne on the popular sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” has died. (Jan. 31)
Prosecutor: R. Kelly sex abuse charges to be dropped
A Chicago prosecutor is dropping sex-abuse charges against singer R. Kelly. The decision follows federal convictions in two different courts that ensure the disgraced R&B star will be locked up…
Whale deaths along East Coast prompt 12 NJ mayors’ call for offshore wind farm moratorium
ASBURY PARK, N.J. – A group of New Jersey mayors are calling for an “immediate moratorium” on offshore wind energy development until federal and state scientists can assure the public…
In Haiti, gangs take control, displace thousands
Jimmy Cherizier, best known by his childhood nickname ‘Barbecue’, has become the most recognized name in Haiti.
Winter storm sweeps across US with arctic blast of snow, sleet and freezing rain
A winter storm stretching from central Texas to the East Coast brought freezing temperatures, snow, sleet and airline travel delays.
‘I’d be honored’: Rev. Al Sharpton to give eulogy at Tyre Nichols’ funeral in Memphis
The Rev. Al Sharpton said Tyre Nichols’ parents asked him if he would give a eulogy for Nichols. “I told them I’d be honored to do it,” he said. Thousands are…
Scientists are trying to resurrect the dodo – centuries after the bird famously went extinct
The list of extinct species that genetic engineering company Colossal wants to bring back to life is growing. The latest addition: the dodo. Colossal gave life to real-world visions of Jurassic Park…
Analysis: Nashville police release footage quickly. Why can’t Memphis?
By the time the City of Memphis released footage from a fatal encounter with Memphis police, nearly three weeks had passed since the initial traffic stop that would result in…
Tesla ‘spontaneously’ catches fire on California highway; 6,000 gallons of water needed to put it out
A Tesla car “spontaneously” burst into flames on a California freeway over the weekend and firefighters used thousands of gallons of water to put it out. According to the Sacramento…
Santos steps down from committees amid ethics issues
Republican Rep. George Santos of New York told colleagues in a closed-door meeting that he is stepping down from two congressional committees amid numerous calls for his resignation and multiple…