A Southwest Airline jet heading to Las Vegas from Southern California took a dramatic plunge shortly after takeoff Friday in response to an alert about a nearby plane, injuring two […]
Judge stays execution to evaluate if Alabama inmate is competent
A state judge has stayed an upcoming execution in Alabama to evaluate whether the man is too mentally ill to be put to death. The judge temporarily stayed the Aug. […]
A look at the status of US executions in 2025
Twenty-six men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year in the U.S., and 10 other people are scheduled to be put to death in seven states during the […]
Grenade missing from scene of explosion that killed 3 LA deputies
LOS ANGELES — A grenade is missing from the scene of an explosion that killed three Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies, authorities said Friday. The July 18 blast at a […]
With Columbia as a model, White House seeks fines in potential deals with Harvard and others
WASHINGTON — The White House is pursuing heavy fines from Harvard and other universities as part of potential settlements to end investigations into campus antisemitism, using the deal it struck […]
NYC police charge mother in deaths of newborn twins found behind building in 2020
NEW YORK — A 36-year-old woman was charged Friday in the deaths of newborn twins who were found behind a New York City apartment building nearly five years ago, police […]
House ethics panel tells Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to pay more for Met Gala attendance
WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee on Friday told Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to make additional payments for her attendance at the 2021 Met Fashion Gala, where she drew attention for […]
Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in third ruling since high court decision
BOSTON — A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally, issuing the third court […]
Democrats and advocates criticize Trump’s executive order on homelessness
SAN FRANCISCO — Leading Democrats and advocates for the homeless are criticizing an executive order President Donald Trump signed this week aimed at removing homeless people from the streets, possibly […]
Famed Wanamaker Organ will again be heard by the public in fall art series in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — One of the most famous organs in the world, which graces one of Philadelphia’s favorite public spaces, was at risk of going quiet this spring when Macy’s closed […]