Azellia White, a pioneering African American female pilot, is dead at 106
Azellia White, one of the nation’s first African American female pilots, earned her pilot’s license just after World War II and found…
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Pentagon official reveals Ukrainians asked about stalled aid as early as July
A top Pentagon official testified Wednesday that Ukrainian officials knew as early as July 25 there was an issue with US aid to the country,…
Continue ReadingThe Victoria’s Secret slump continues
Victoria’s Secret posted another quarter of declining sales as the brand continues to lose its grip on shoppers. Sales at Victoria’s…
Continue ReadingSearch for missing Wyoming boy with autism shifts to recovery effort
Ten days ago, Joey Peterson wandered out of his parents’ rural Wyoming house wearing a sweatshirt and pajama pants. It wasn’t nearly…
Continue ReadingHomeland Security Department sued for allegedly tracking and interrogating journalists
The Department of Homeland Security violated the First Amendment when it allegedly tracked and interrogated five journalists between 2018 and 2019,…
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Supreme Court to take up military rape cases
The US Supreme Court on Friday accepted a Justice Department appeal to review the cases of three men in the Air Force whose rape convictions were…
Continue ReadingPerson walking to synagogue stabbed in New York’s Rockland County
An Orthodox Jewish man walking to synagogue was stabbed several times early Wednesday in an area northwest of New York City, officials said. Ramapo…
Continue ReadingWhy one group is paying $2.1 million to free about 200 detained immigrants
An advocacy group says it’s paying $2.1 million so ICE will release some 200 detained immigrants in 20 states. The Texas-based nonprofit known…
Continue ReadingAttorneys for Jeffrey Epstein’s prison guards point the blame at the system
Attorneys for the two prison guards charged Tuesday in relation to Jeffrey Epstein’s death have sought to shift blame from their clients to…
Continue ReadingHow Apple’s Tim Cook built a relationship with Trump
President Donald Trump isn’t known for his warm relationship with Silicon Valley. He frequently rails against social media companies for what…
Continue ReadingPittsburgh Pirates pitcher Felipe Vázquez hit with more charges in alleged sex assault case
Felipe Vázquez, the Pittsburgh Pirates closer facing allegations of statutory sexual assault and other crimes, was hit with 21 additional charges…
Continue ReadingAung San Suu Kyi to defend Myanmar in Rohingya genocide case
Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi will personally defend her government from allegations of genocide against the minority Muslim Rohingya…
Continue ReadingMichelle Obama nominated for a Grammy Award
Michelle Obama could soon add another award to her mantel: a Grammy. The former first lady on Wednesday was nominated for the best spoken word album…
Continue Reading7-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson will take his last lap in 2020
NASCAR is losing a 7-time champion and sport favorite after the 2020 season. In a video released on his official Twitter account, Jimmie Johnson has…
Continue ReadingWho knew what during the Ukraine pressure campaign, according to Gordon Sondland
US Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland, in his opening statement, made clear that some of President Donald Trump’s senior-most…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s largest utility has started shutting off power again to thousands of customers
California’s largest utility started intentionally shutting off power to customers Wednesday to prevent its equipment from setting off fires.…
Continue ReadingRegulators approve biggest bank marriage since the 2008 financial crisis
The marriage of SunTrust and BB&T received the blessing of financial watchdogs on Tuesday, paving the way for the formation of America’s…
Continue ReadingGM sues Fiat Chrysler, charging it was hurt by corrupt bargaining with United Auto Workers
General Motors has filed a federal lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler, arguing it was hurt by the rival automaker’s corrupt labor relations with the…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles takes offense at banner with Larry Nassar joke hung during Michigan-Michigan State game
Simone Biles took offense to a banner seen in Ann Arbor during the University of Michigan’s football game with rival Michigan State over the…
Continue ReadingPolice release reconstructed images of a young girl’s face 2 months after her body was found
A young girl’s body was found near a softball field in rural Delaware in September. Now, police are hoping reconstructed images of her face…
Continue ReadingIsrael moves closer to third elections after Gantz fails to form government
A third Israeli election within 12 months now appears more likely after former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz also failed to form a government. Gantz…
Continue ReadingHomeless dad approaches police officers at bus depot and gets more than he asked for
It’s not an uncommon sight: a man down on his luck asking for help at a city bus depot. People might avoid him or give him some spare change.…
Continue ReadingLil Nas X, not Taylor Swift? New artists dominate Grammy noms
The Grammys are by nature built to cause arguments among music lovers. Honestly, some people still aren’t over Herbie Hancock besting Amy…
Continue Reading16-year-old arrested for using remote-controlled car to smuggle drugs across U.S.-Mexico border
SAN DIEGO, California — A 16-year-old who allegedly used a remote-controlled car to attempt to smuggle methamphetamine across the U.S.-Mexico…
Continue ReadingAmazon wants to ship you anything in 30 minutes. It’s going to need a lot of robots
Amazon is burning through billions to get you stuff faster. It’ll spend more than $35 billion on shipping costs this year, more than twice what…
Continue ReadingHere comes Taco Bell’s answer to the chicken sandwich wars
Have we reached crispy chicken sandwich fatigue yet? Because Taco Bell wants in, even though its entry into the fast food wars isn’t really a…
Continue ReadingDiplomat who overheard bombshell call between Trump and Sondland set to testify
A US diplomat who overheard President Donald Trump ask the US Ambassador to the EU about the status of “investigations” during a…
Continue ReadingFormer Baltimore mayor indicted on wire fraud and tax-related charges following book deal scandal, prosecutors announce
Catherine Pugh, the former mayor of Baltimore who resigned in May amid a book deal scandal, was indicted on charges related to tax evasion and wire…
Continue ReadingWhite Claw projects $1.5 billion in sales this year
This was the summer of White Claw. The hard seltzer brand’s sales projections prove it. Sales of White Claw, owned by alcoholic beverage…
Continue ReadingThe northern lights will be visible in parts of the US Wednesday night
Thanks to a minor geomagnetic storm, the northern lights may be visible in parts of the northern United States and across Canada on Wednesday night.…
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