A Texas execution is renewing calls for clemency. It’s rarely granted
A Texas man set to die this month is at the center of another push for clemency in the U.S., this time backed by several GOP lawmakers and bestselling author John Grisham, who ...
San Francisco’s first Black female mayor is in a pricey battle for a second term
When London Breed was elected as San Francisco’s first Black woman mayor, it was a pinch-me moment for a poor girl from public housing whose ascension showed that no ...
Idaho state senator tells Native American candidate ‘go back where you came from’ in forum
Tensions rose during a bipartisan forum this week after an audience question about discrimination reportedly led an Idaho state senator to angrily tell a Native American ...
Well-known Asheville music tradition returns in a sign of hopefulness after Helene
A well-known Asheville musical tradition returned Friday night, in a sign of hopefulness a week after Helene battered the mountain city. The Asheville Drum Circle had its ...
Lights of Hope display illuminates Clark County Heritage Center
Friday night in Springfield, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network honored the countless lives touched by cancer with its Lights of Hope display. Names ...
Collier scores 26 to help Lynx top Sun 90-81 in Game 3 of semifinal series and take 2-1 lead
Napheesa Collier scored 26 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 90-81 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series Friday night. Game 4 is ...
California vineyard owner says he was fined $120K for providing free housing to his employee
A California vineyard owner is suing Santa Clara County after officials fined him for allowing his longtime employee to live in an RV on his property for years. Michael ...
Bands drop out of Orlando music festival after Kyle Rittenhouse booked as guest
Shell Shock organizers describe the festival as a concert charity event that seeks to raise funds for a charity that ...
Mattel releases first Diwali Barbie doll
( The Hill) — Mattel is introducing its first Diwali Barbie doll, which the company says is being released as part of its ...
Former owner of water buffalo that roamed Iowa suburb for days pleads guilty
The owner of a water buffalo that ran loose in a Des Moines, Iowa, suburb for days pleaded guilty for having an animal at large. The owner was fined $105 and court costs ...
Beau Hossler leads by one at the Sanderson Farms in search of his first PGA Tour title
Beau Hossler did his part on another day of low scoring at the Sanderson Farms Championship, missing only one green Friday for an 8-under 64 to take a one-shot lead into the ...