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Kerri Rawson, the daughter of notorious serial killer Dennis Rader and a victims' advocate, has been placed under a domestic violence injunction after her ex-husband alleged she repeatedly warned that their children were in danger of being murdered.
A sports-media columnist from The Athletic revealed he withheld news about ESPN parting ways with NFL analyst Ryan Clark for months, only publishing when competition forced his hand. The episode illustrates how access journalism can erode public trust in the press.
The FBI has announced a historic international crackdown on scam centers that defraud Americans, resulting in hundreds of arrests, billions in asset seizures, and new partnerships across Southeast Asia.
A mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival left three dead and six injured, including a 2-year-old boy. One suspect is in custody, and police are searching for another.
The iconic Big Bear bald eagle Jackie is showing steady improvement after being found unable to fly, according to an environmental organization overseeing her recovery.
A Media Research Center study found that Apple News and Google News displayed no negatively framed headlines about progressive Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in the top stories reviewed, raising concerns about voter information.
Emergency room doctors report a surge in serious injuries from e-bike crashes as speeds increase and helmet use remains low. A new study finds nearly 7% of trauma patients at a New York City hospital were injured on e-bikes or scooters, with many suffering traumatic brain injuries.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert used her All-Star press conference to announce steps against harassment but avoided direct answers on player security, transparency, and her future as league leader amid growing controversies.
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ICC prosecutor whose Netanyahu warrant fueled Mamdani arrest threat is fired over sexual misconduct The International Criminal Court prosecutor whose arrest wa
Elon Musk announced that his AI platform Grok Imagine will create a feature-length film of Homer's 'The Odyssey' before the end of the year, claiming it will be historically accurate and true to the original poem. The announcement comes amid ongoing controversy over Christopher Nolan's big-budget adaptation of the same epic.
A suspect is in custody after allegedly yelling 'Allahu Akbar' while stabbing two men, including a Jewish man, in what officials are calling an apparent antisemitic attack on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
President Trump's confrontation with Iran is at a critical juncture, with the regime's religious fanaticism and nuclear ambitions posing a unique threat that conventional deterrence cannot address.
Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon blasted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a 'clown' after Mamdani called for federal authorities to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on ICC warrant charges when Netanyahu visits for the UN General Assembly. Danon dismissed the move as a political stunt and urged the mayor to focus on local issues.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has formally asked the Justice Department to consider prosecuting former special counsel Jack Smith for alleged perjury, escalating a long-running political battle over the investigations into President-elect Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump stated that Iran is seeking talks amid ongoing U.S. military strikes, while administration officials debate whether to focus on maritime security or support regime change in Tehran.
Dozens of elite American universities received $27.6 million from foreign entities on federal watchlists, including some tied to the Chinese military, in the second half of 2025. The Trump administration is now threatening to restrict federal grant funding unless institutions end these relationships, citing national security concerns.
Ukrainian activist Serhiy Sternenko announced on Telegram that General Oleksandr Syrskyi is no longer the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a claim met with an ironic reply from Syrskyi's official channel. No official decree from President Zelenskyy has been confirmed.
OMB Director Russell Vought met with House Republicans to push a $95 billion budget bill that includes funding for the SAVE Act, border security, and aid to farmers, aiming to bypass a Senate filibuster through reconciliation.
President Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to waive nondisclosure agreements for former government employees and contractors with information about unidentified anomalous phenomena, aiming to remove legal barriers that have kept potential witnesses silent.