‘We Can’t Endure This’: Surge in U.S. Shootings Shows No Sign of Easing
In New York City, many neighborhoods where shootings have long been part of the fabric of daily life — largely lower-income with predominantly Black and Latino residents — bear the…
Russia’s Putin gets Chinese backing to stay in G20
Russian leader plans to be at next G20 summit in Indonesia U.S., allies mull barring Russia over invasion of Ukraine Move could face vetoes from others in G20, sources say…
At least one dead following New Orleans-area tornado that left path of destruction; thousands without power
A 26-year-old man was reported dead after first responders found him outside his home here in Arabi, La., around 10 p.m. local time, according to John Lane, a spokesman for…
50-year-old fingerprint and information from new witness lead to arrest in “brutal” 1971 killing of bank president’s wife
A 50-year-old fingerprint and information from a new witness identified just within the past few years has led to the arrest of a suspect in a 1971 killing of a…
Utah governor cites suicide rates for transgender youth in vetoing sports ban bill: ‘I want them to live’
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox made an emotional plea for compassion toward transgender youth Tuesday in explaining his decision to veto a bill banning transgender students from playing girls’ sports. In…
Biden heads to high-stakes NATO summit amid showdown with Putin over Ukraine
President Joe Biden headed to Europe Wednesday as he tries to keep NATO allies and other European partners united against Russian President Vladimir Putin and his invasion of Ukraine. With…
Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston resigns after allegations over conduct with women
Hillsong Church co-founder Brian Houston has agreed to resign from his position as global senior pastor amid complaints of inappropriate conduct with two women. According to a statement from the church’s…
How Russia and Right-Wing Americans Converged on War in Ukraine
When Victoria Nuland, an under secretary of state, was questioned in the Senate this month over whether Ukraine had biological weapons, she said laboratories in the country had materials that…
As war rages in Ukraine, Nestle suspends sales of KitKat and Nesquik in Russia
Nestle will stop making brands including KitKat and Nesquik in Russia, the world’s largest food company said Wednesday amid public pressure to halt all business in the country as Russian…
Takeaways from the marathon Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearing
Democrats gave Jackson plenty of opportunity to push back on the GOP attacks, while letting her discuss the background that will make her a unique addition to the Supreme Court.…