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A video of truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos making an emotional plea before a Colorado judge sentenced him to 110 years in prison in connection...

Four sold-out performances at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn. A new band member has joined the lineup, and the live set has been expanded. While...

In an effort to assist people who, according to one signer, have been "steamrolled" by draconian COVID-19 guidelines, a letter from prominent medical professionals...

The Social Security Administration announced an 8.7 percent increase in benefit checks for seniors beginning next year, in response to the fastest rate of...

President Joe Biden said on Sunday that the United States would militarily defend Taiwan if China attacked, reiterating his support for the island as...

Beginning in July, the IRS will begin paying 5% guaranteed interest to individuals who have filed late tax returns, an increase of 1% from...

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd with a knee pressed to his neck, should receive no prison time...

The UN special envoy to Myanmar announced Monday that she will not return to the Southeast Asian country unless the military government allows her...

On Sunday night, Texas Democrats staged a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives to prevent the passage of one of the...

Last month, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a plan to phase out all tenure in Texas' public colleges and universities, as well as...

Employers in the United States added 528,000 jobs in July, as the labor market has now recovered all 22 million jobs lost during the...

Ah yes, Venice Beach in California: synonymous with sun, surf, palm trees and, now, homeless people. In this Los Angeles-area town that has long drawn...

The European Union's disease control agency has called for more rapid vaccination in Europe, as the highly transmissible Delta variant of Covid is expected...

In the last two years, this has happened five times. COVID- A few weeks before they rose in the United States, 19 cases spiked...

According to reports, Prince Harry will not be permitted to wear a military uniform during Queen Elizabeth's state funeral, as only working members of...

They once dotted shopping plazas in America with ubiquity, beckoning binge watchers with shelves of VHS cassettes, microwave popcorn and boxes of candy —...

The Labor Department reported on Thursday that an inflation barometer that is the Federal Reserve's preferred indicator of pricing pressure rose at an annual...

Wildlife conservationists are outraged after a video published by the New Yorker and The Trance on Tuesday showed the NRA's president and his wife...

Sen. Bernie Sanders' political team has noticed a significant shift in the 80-year-old former presidential candidate in recent months: his campaign fires are burning...

Those shopping for hearing aids know that they can cost a lot of money — well over $2,000 and sometimes much more for premium...

More than 130 people, including Gloria Steinem, and organizations involved in women's rights advocacy, domestic violence and sexual assault awareness, have signed an open...

Twins may be more common today than at any time in history, according to the first comprehensive survey of twin births around the world. Researchers...

A sentence uttered by a defense attorney during the trial of those accused in the death of Ahmaud Arbery elicited an audible gasp from...

While COVID-19 has brought its fair share of disaster to many companies and industries in its entirety, it has significantly impacted hemp producers in...

According to watchdog groups, an antisemitic hate group was behind a banner hung over a busy Los Angeles freeway on Saturday that said, "Kanye...

Scientists reported in a new study published Thursday that human-caused climate change has disrupted a large system of ocean currents in the Atlantic, including...

While Ukrainian forces were secretly planning a counteroffensive to expel occupying Russian soldiers from the northeastern Kharkiv region, Moscow was so certain of its...

According to the head of the International Energy Agency, Europe must prepare immediately for Russia to cut off all gas exports to the region...

Microsoft announced last year that it will be carbon-negative by 2030. “Science tells us that the results will be catastrophic if we do not...

Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth and a leading figure in the British royal family for almost seven decades, has died aged 99,...

A senior Taliban commander declared on Wednesday that the return of Taliban rule in Afghanistan will mean a return to sharia law, the group's...

The simple act of dehumanizing someone or someone has given permission to some of the darkest instincts in politics. When you forget they're someone's...

The United States is at an unprecedented point in the pandemic, with just under half of the population fully vaccinated, health and safety restrictions...

A good place to begin with your search for Life Insurance is online. The Internet has numerous insurance companies and agents that are ready...

A US software company hit by a major ransomware attack that crippled hundreds of businesses worldwide was working Tuesday to restart its servers in...

In one of the worst droughts in history, illegal marijuana growers are taking uncontrolled amounts of water across the western United States, leaving little...

US authorities are keeping a close eye on Facebook due to anticompetitive concerns, and new details about its mid-2020 acquisition of gif creator Giphy...

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bid Salman and other high-ranking Saudi officials have been accused of committing crimes against humanity in a criminal complaint filed...

Scientists traveled into the forests of northern Laos in the summer of 2020, half a year into the coronavirus pandemic, to catch bats that...

Tax season is still months away, but knowing what to expect in terms of potential refunds is never too early — especially when inflation...

After Republicans proposed a $618 billion stimulus plan with no state/local funding, Democrats are moving forward to expedite their proposed $1.9 trillion relief package,...

Haseena Niazi had staked her hopes for her fiancé's departure from Afghanistan on a rarely used immigration provision. Given the evidence he provided about Taliban...

He's a legend in New Jersey high school – and a mystery in the stock market. Paul Morina, the principal of Paulsboro, New Jersey, High...

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, stated on Monday night that his electric vehicle company has yet to sign a contract with Hertz, a rental...

Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina is one of four senators leading the charge to examine the country's gun laws in the aftermath of...

Juanisha C. Brooks was driving home on the Capital Beltway early on March 6 when she noticed the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle...

The European Union agreed Monday to impose sanctions on Belarus, including a ban on its airlines using EU airspace and airports, in response to...

As the operations in response to a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi entered their second day, China touted its military exercises around...

Vaccination mandates imposed by President Joe Biden are under attack. The mandates were hailed as a way to help America recover from the Covid pandemic,...

On Tuesday, the drinking water system in Mississippi's capital was on the verge of failing, cutting off access to safe running water for more...

Should Russia escalate its attacks on Ukraine and its allies, a US aircraft carrier is ready to lead an international charge. The USS George H.W....

According to a recent review of the outlet's announcement materials, a new Palestinian media outlet announced on July 8 has close ties to NGOs...

Residents of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson have suspected Russian forces had a special plan for their town since the occupiers took control...

Levi O'Rourke knew she was special the moment he heard his future wife's voice over the phone. "I couldn't believe what I just heard," said...

Back-to-back world leader summits in Europe begin this weekend, with the goal of rallying Western nations behind Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion...

New York is the biggest city in the United States. It is also one of the most popular cities to live in. New York...

In retaliation for "war crimes" in Ukraine, the US announced sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin's two adult daughters and said it was toughening...

In recent days, violent protests in Kazakhstan have resulted in the resignation of the government and the declaration of a state of emergency, as...

Assume you didn't pay your cable or internet bill, and instead of disconnecting service or sending the bill to collections, the company filed a...

A few Democrats in the United States Congress have begun to express what many have privately considered: whether President Joe Biden, the oldest person...

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams appeared to take a tenuous lead in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday, but it could be...

Derek Chauvin sparked outrage from the moment video of his knee pressed into George Floyd's neck for 9 12 minutes surfaced. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis...

Disagreements between key White House national security and economic officials are putting the Biden administration's plans for new rules governing American banks that invest...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first public appearance in more than a month, visiting a new state-built alpine city billed as...

Pfizer reported that earnings and sales more than doubled in the most recent quarter, and it raised its full-year outlook, owing largely to its...

The civil rights enforcement division of the U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into a North Texas school district whose superintendent was...

As thousands of Afghans scrambled to catch an evacuation flight following the Taliban's takeover of their country, chaotic scenes at Kabul's international airport turned...

The sight was breathtaking. Last weekend, as COVID-19 cases soared in the United States, the city's downtown was a sea of mostly unmasked humanity...

There is no denying it: global warming is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather. This means hotter heat waves, drier droughts, bigger...

Intelligence manifests itself in a variety of ways. Do you remember the IQ test? It is used to calculate a person's intelligence quotient. It...

Recent U.S. immigration policies reduced Venezuelan migration to the U.S.-Mexico border in October, but overall migrant apprehensions remained high, fueled by the arrival of...

The mayor of Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, has warned residents that if Russia continues to strike the country's energy infrastructure, they must brace themselves for...

Ronnie Lee refused to eat pork. “Swine,” he said, “was unclean.” My oldest cousin was never a religious person. In fact, the only time I recall...

As Congress prepares to vote on a $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill, every American household should be on high alert because some Democrats want to...

The Rev. Athanasius Chidi Abanulo, who uses skills honed in his African homeland to effectively minister in rural Alabama, decides how long he can...

Blink Science, a Florida-based startup, heard something startling while developing a rapid test that detects the coronavirus in someone's saliva: The Food and Drug...

In 2021, a lot happened. Some of it set world records, sparked creativity, and revealed awe. According to a spokesperson for Guinness World Records, there...

The clock is ticking on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's tenure, but it is moving too slowly for some critics who are concerned about...

While conservatives on the Supreme Court prepare to hear cases on affirmative action and gay rights this fall, the court will also hear two...

President Biden plans to sign an executive order aimed at addressing the global semiconductor chip shortage which has forced U.S. automakers and other manufacturers...