Eddie Lee Howard was wrongfully sentenced to death in 1994. Now, after decades of fighting, he has been exonerated. Howard, who is Black, was sentenced to death in 1994, after being wrongfully convicted for the murder and rape of 84-year-old…
The world is on track for a "ghastly future," an international group of scientists has warned, with accelerating climate change and biodiversity loss threatening the survival of all of the planet's species unless world leaders face up to the challenge…
Republican US Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois issued an apology Friday after invoking Adolf Hitler during a speech earlier in the week -- comments that have been widely condemned and have some Illinois Democrats calling for her resignation. "I sincerely…
A New York-based health care provider may have fraudulently obtained Covid-19 vaccines and transferred and administered the vaccine to members of the public contrary to state guidelines, according to a statement released by New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard…
AT&T on Saturday continued working to restore outages caused by the Christmas Day explosion of an RV parked near a transmission building in Nashville that disrupted service in the region, officials said. A statement posted on the company's website said…
President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday introduced key Cabinet nominees and members of his climate team, including New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland for interior secretary and former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm for energy secretary. "Today I'm pleased to announce a team…
Germany will go into a "hard" national lockdown, starting next week and continuing through the Christmas period, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday, after agreeing to stricter measures with state governments to stem a wave of coronavirus cases. As of…
Seven European human rights ambassadors criticized Saudi Arabia on Sunday over the continued detention of at least five women's rights activists, including Loujain al-Hathloul, whose case has been referred to a special court for terrorism offenses. Hathloul appeared in a…
Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger-relief outfit, on Wednesday thanked His Airness for a $2 million gift to the organization, which comes as the pandemic is pushing an inordinate number of Americans into food security.
The number of US coronavirus cases surpassed 12 million Saturday -- an increase of more than 1 million cases in less than a week. At least 12,019,960 cases have been confirmed, according to Johns Hopkins University data, and 255,414 Americans…
A man suspected of assaulting actor Rick Moranis has been arrested and charged, according to police. The 38-year-old was arrested and charged after he was identified as a suspect in the October 1 attack on the "Honey, I Shrunk the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone to make adjustments to their lives, including how they vacation. However, there is one area that is booming right now as families find a way to alter their original plans but still find time…
A Kansas City bridal store is making wedding dreams come true by recognizing veterans and current members of the military.
McGrath, a former fighter pilot who flew in combat for the Marines Corps, had the backing of powerful Democrats and became a high-profile challenger as a result of her prodigious fundraising ability, but nevertheless remained a long-shot in the red state fight against one of the most powerful Republicans in Washington.
The cast of "Superbad" will reunite for a watch party in support of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Tuesday.
Many companies have tried injecting more personality into their Twitter feeds to humanize their brands. Companies often interact with each other on Twitter.
As the Buccaneers offense caught fire during their 45-20 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, the former New England Patriots quarterback threw four touchdowns -- he also ran in another -- to move ahead of Brees on the NFL's all-time touchdown pass list.
Amazon plans to let some of its employees work from home until the middle of next year.
First lady Melania Trump penned an essay on the White House website on Friday that railed against what she described as the "pettiness" of the media and ex-friend and former adviser Stephanie Winston Wolkoff.
A St. Charles man is on a mission to raise awareness for Rett Syndrome. Jay Murry is a solo, ultra-marathoner. He has been walking in his subdivision on Napa Lane since Saturday morning and through the night to reach his…
President Donald Trump is expected to again defy recommendations from his own administration's coronavirus task force Saturday when he travels to Wisconsin for a pair of campaign rallies -- though at least one of his events has been moved after outcry from local officials.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death leaves the Supreme Court with a vacancy just weeks before the presidential election.
Democrat Joe Biden's campaign and aligned Democratic Party committees entered September and the fall sprint to Election Day with $466 million in cash reserves -- giving the former vice president a significant financial advantage over President Donald Trump.
The Japanese gaming company announced it would re-release Game & Watch, the handheld sensation that put Nintendo on the map 40 years ago.
