Teen Charged in Georgia School Shooting Changes Plea to Guilty
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:55:32 +0000
Colt Gray, 16, had been scheduled to go on trial in October. His change of plea took place at a hearing that pivoted immediately to sentencing.
With Hopes High for New H.I.V. Prevention Pill, Merck Takes Steps to Ensure Access
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:03:44 +0000
Companies in Africa and India will make generic versions of the pill that could cost as little as $5 per person per year. But access to the drug and other new products in much of Latin America remains uncertain.
Man in a Spider-Man Costume Rides to the Rescue in Arkansas
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:14:06 +0000
Was that Peter Parker helping a man in a wheelchair cross an intersection? No, it was Chris Hellenthal, a college student returning from a summer job.
How a Grieving Trump Decided to Back Lindsey Graham’s Sister for Senate
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:05:20 +0000
The president initially backed a little-known congressman. Then he talked to Gov. Henry McMaster and Ms. Graham herself.
Nolan Wells’ Death Rattles Black Parents About All-White Spaces
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:17:53 +0000
The death of Nolan Wells after he boated with friends to an island party on July 4 has sparked anguish among Black parents about the safety of their children in predominantly white spaces.
Democrats Prepare for Possible Election Clashes With Federal Government
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:05:06 +0000
Top officials overseeing state elections and law enforcement are stepping up plans to prepare for what they worry could be interference in the midterms.
After the Cesar Chavez Scandal, Can Johnny Itliong Restore His Father’s Activist Legacy?
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:30:22 +0000
Johnny Itliong says Cesar Chavez stole credit from his father, the farmworker activist Larry Itliong. For years, he has been trying to correct the record.
ICE Contractor Faces Charges in Shooting Outside Colorado Detention Center
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:55:23 +0000
The man, Brandon Booth, was also fired by the operator of the center, GEO Group, after a woman who was protesting outside was shot in the foot.
Jackie, Bald Eagle and Webcam Star, Is Recovering After an Attack in California
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:06:09 +0000
Jackie found an online audience through a webcam pointed at her nest in California. She was rescued last week after a fight with other eagles, officials said.
A Fallen Soldier’s Angst, Love and Longing to Return Home From the Iran War
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:04:57 +0000
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed in recent days, one of 18 U.S. soldiers who have lost their lives since the beginning of the war in Iran.
Los Angeles Homeless Population Grows Again, After 2 Years of Decline
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:57:53 +0000
Los Angeles had an increase in homeless residents between early 2025 and early 2026. The rise could hurt Mayor Karen Bass, as she runs for re-election.
Kagan Says Supreme Court Has Stood Up to Trump in Key Cases
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:38:22 +0000
At an annual meeting of judges and lawyers, the liberal justice defended her conservative colleagues from criticism that they have rubber-stamped President Trump’s agenda.
Democratic Voters Keep Defying the Party Establishment
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:57:06 +0000
The House Democratic campaign arm has stepped up its interventions in high-profile contested primaries. But this week, it suffered its third primary defeat in two months.
Number of U.S. Troop Deaths in Iran War Appears Lower on Pentagon Website
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:15:19 +0000
Three military officials and a Pentagon spokesman gave conflicting explanations for why the number of Americans killed in the Iran war had changed.
A Lakers Jacket, Bought for $3 at Goodwill, Fetches Nearly $90,000 at Auction
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:39:55 +0000
Quinn Brown, a 19-year-old thrifter from Portland, Ore., bought a warm-up jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain for $3.07. Six months later, Sotheby’s auctioned it off for $89,600.
Trump and Thune Clash Over SAVE America Act
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:39:07 +0000
A White House spokeswoman said President Trump’s patience was running thin. The top Senate Republican said she should try finding the votes.
Bear Dies After Getting Stranded Atop Electric Pole in New Mexico
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:08:38 +0000
The animal’s plight alarmed onlookers and highlighted the drought conditions that are forcing wild bears closer to where people live in search of food.
Tugboat Captain Pleads Guilty in Crash That Killed 3 From Miami Sailing Camp
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:46:24 +0000
Prosecutors said the captain’s view was blocked as the barge he was pushing struck a sailboat carrying young campers and a counselor on Biscayne Bay.
Clint Reilly, Political Consultant Known for Feuding, Dies at 79
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:53:16 +0000
As savvy as he could be volatile, he advised Nancy Pelosi and Dianne Feinstein, ran for mayor of San Francisco and bought The San Francisco Examiner.
ICE Detention Center in North Carolina to Be Among Largest on East Coast
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:29:28 +0000
The new complex near the Virginia border signals that even as ICE has retreated from its plan to buy warehouses, the agency remains determined to increase its detention capacity.
Trump Administration Drops Subpoena Demanding List of Jews From Penn
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:58:30 +0000
The move was a rare pullback for the administration, which has used inquiries as leverage. Few schools resisted as Penn did after it was pressed for antisemitism complaints and a list of campus groups involved with Judaism.
The Tate Brothers Are Losing Right-Wing Allies After Their Arrest
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:40:01 +0000
After Andrew and Tristan Tate, prominent leaders of the so-called manosphere, were arrested in Miami, many of their onetime allies on the American right pulled back support.
Secret Service Agent in JD Vance’s Detail Under Investigation
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:46:02 +0000
The Secret Service said that a member of Vice President JD Vance’s team was accused of “compromising operational and information security.”
Supreme Court Turbocharges Presidential Power
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:07:36 +0000
A pair of decisions reshaped the structure of the federal government.