(NEW YORK) — The individual suspected in the murder of Brian Thompson was transported back to New York by air and helicopter on Thursday to face new federal charges. These charges include stalking and murder, potentially carrying the death penalty upon conviction. Mangione agreed to his return to New York following a morning court appearance […]
Gisele Pelicot, the 72-year-old woman whose case culminated in the conviction of 51 men, including her husband, is rightly celebrated as a hero. The public Avignon trial, attracting global attention, was possible due to Pelicot’s willingness to be identified as the victim of her husband’s crimes: drugging her and facilitating sexual assaults by other men. […]
For weeks, the White House has urged Congress to approve $100 billion in disaster relief funding to replenish depleted resources and aid communities devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and other severe weather events. This funding was a key component of a bipartisan spending agreement that collapsed on Wednesday. The deal’s failure followed a series […]
My seven years portraying President Bartlet on *The West Wing* fostered deep respect for the presidency and its immense daily challenges. Recent events have reminded me of one of President Bartlet’s toughest fictional decisions—allowing a federal prisoner’s execution—a choice that continues to resonate. Both my fictional staff and viewers recognized this wasn’t President Bartlet’s finest […]
While Christmas celebrations may offer a temporary reprieve from the intense political divisions in America, Christmas traditions themselves have long been politically charged. Accounts of enslaved people’s Christmas experiences continue to have political ramifications, impacting the MAGA movement and Donald Trump’s presidency. The “Lost Cause” mythology, propagated by white Southerners after the Civil War, glorified […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Wednesday the first severe human case of H5N1 avian influenza, or bird flu, in the United States—a zoonotic infection raising concerns. The individual, a southwestern Louisiana resident, was reported infected last Friday. According to Emma Herrock, a Louisiana Department of Health spokesperson, the patient, over 65 […]
NEW YORK — While it’s now a humorous family anecdote, Lisa Highfill remembers the day nearly two decades ago quite differently. She had just parked when her then-eight-year-old son revealed a schoolyard discovery. “My son said, ‘There’s no Santa. You’ve been lying to me’,” recalls Highfill, 56, of Pleasanton, California. “He caught me off guard; […]
AVIGNON, France — On Thursday, a five-judge panel in France is delivering verdicts for over 40 men charged with aggravated rape and sexual assault against Gisèle Pelicot. This landmark case has significantly impacted the nation over the past few months. Among the accused is Dominique Pelicot, the 72-year-old ex-husband of the victim. He admitted to […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israeli airstrikes in Yemen have resulted in at least nine fatalities, according to a Houthi-controlled satellite channel reporting on Thursday. Al-Masirah, citing a correspondent in Hodeida, attributed seven deaths to a port strike and two more at the Ras Isa oil terminal. Following a Houthi missile attack targeting central Israel […]
WASHINGTON — President-elect Trump unexpectedly rejected a bipartisan compromise Wednesday to avert a Christmas government shutdown, demanding House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans renegotiate just days before the funding deadline. Trump’s intervention and new demands threw Congress into turmoil as lawmakers prepared for the holiday recess, leaving Johnson scrambling for a new plan before Friday’s […]
Activist and organizer Raquel Willis’s experience at the inaugural Women’s March on January 20, 2017, highlights the organization’s significant evolution. Willis, a rising social justice leader, recalls limited discussions around transgender experiences. She notes increased trans involvement in social justice, yet acknowledges tensions between cisgender and transgender women, as well as women from diverse backgrounds. […]
The assassination of a high-ranking Russian general in Moscow represents the most audacious attack yet on a top military official, extending the conflict in Ukraine to the Russian capital. Key details regarding the attack and suspected perpetrators are outlined below: The Incident Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov was killed Tuesday morning when a bomb concealed on […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court announced it will hear arguments next month regarding the legality of a potential TikTok ban in the United States, contingent on its Chinese parent company’s failure to divest. On January 10th, the justices will consider whether this law unduly restricts free speech, violating the First Amendment. Enacted in April, the […]
The secondhand market, while not new—dating back to the Salvation Army’s founding in 1865—is experiencing a resurgence. Driven by the fashion industry’s need to lessen its environmental impact and surplus inventory, luxury and outdoor brands are actively embracing “re-commerce.” Many leading companies are adopting resale, repair, and rental programs to prolong the lifespan of clothing, […]
This Saturday marks the winter solstice, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere—perfect for holiday lights and cozy blankets. For those preferring more sunlight, the Southern Hemisphere currently enjoys summer. Alternatively, those in the Northern Hemisphere can look forward to slightly longer days starting Sunday, continuing until late […]
The Bureau of Prisons confirmed Tuesday that Rayful Edmond, a notorious Washington, D.C. drug lord who allegedly controlled a significant portion of the city’s cocaine trade during the 1980s crack epidemic, passed away in federal custody. At the peak of his criminal enterprise, Edmond, 60, was known as the “king of cocaine” in Washington, D.C. […]
President-elect Trump filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and its pollster, alleging “brazen election interference” due to a pre-election survey showing Democrat Kamala Harris with a three-percentage-point lead in Iowa. Gannett Co., the Register’s parent company, dismissed the lawsuit as baseless on Tuesday, vowing to defend its First Amendment rights. This lawsuit is […]
In Detroit, on a chilly November afternoon, John Kish watches his four-year-old grandson enjoy a playground slide. The relatively empty playground is part of the Joe Louis Greenway. Kish notes the challenging climb, but appreciates the activity it provides for his grandson. This playground, located at the West Warren Avenue stop, is part of the […]
(RIVERHEAD, N.Y.) — A New York architect already facing murder charges in a series of Long Island killings was indicted Tuesday for the death of a seventh woman. Rex Heuermann, who has entered a not guilty plea, is now accused of killing Valerie Mack, whose remains were discovered on Long Island in 2000. Mack, 24, […]
Could the President-elect endorse Israeli annexation of the West Bank? Several recent appointments suggest a degree of openness to the idea. The President-elect’s choice for U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, a past proponent of annexation, has indicated to Israeli Army Radio that annexation is a possibility, although no decision has been made. Encouraged by […]