Man convicted of murder and rape executed in Florida
A Florida man found guilty of killing a college freshman and raping the victim’s older sister while the two were on a camping trip was executed on Thursday. The state…
Dolly Parton surprised with Kentucky’s highest honour
Dolly Parton was dubbed a “Kentucky Colonel”, the highest civilian award in the state, by Governor Andy Beshear as she promoted the expansion of her children’s literacy program, Imagination Library.…
At Missouri Hearing, Lawyers Spar Over Fate of Prisoner on Death Row
In a Missouri prosecutor’s unusual quest to save the life of a man his office once tried to put to death, lawyers called several witnesses to testify in a hearing…
Montana: Police drive through vast wildfire
New video released by Rosebud County Sheriff’s Office shows a sergeant driving through flaming countryside in Montana, on 23 August. The officer was looking for any campers that may have…
Nevada politician found guilty of murdering reporter Jeff German
A former Nevada politician has been found guilty of first degree murder for the death of a journalist who wrote critical stories about his time in office. Robert Telles, 47,…
Colorado hiker rescued after workmates reportedly left him on mountain
A hiker was rescued from a mountain in the US state of Colorado after being apparently left behind the previous day by his colleagues during an office retreat. The unnamed…
Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA three-point record during Indiana win over Connecticut
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark continued her sublime debut WNBA campaign by breaking another rookie record against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday. The 22-year-old led the Fever to an 84-80…
They String the Rackets at the U.S. Open
Good morning. It’s Thursday. Today we’ll look at the people who string rackets at the U.S. Open in Queens. Many tennis fans arrive at the U.S. Open starting around 11…
How California Became a New Center of Political Corruption
Jose Huizar’s downfall at Los Angeles City Hall was as stunning as his rise to success, a political tragedy that, like many in the land of dreams, has become a…
Minnesota: Lightning strikes and a rainbow forms during storm
A fierce thunderstorm swept through southern Minnesota on Monday night, cutting power to tens of thousands across the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-Saint Paul. After the most intense part of the…