Ryne Sandberg, Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Famer, dies at 65
Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs slugger and second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died, following a battle with prostate cancer.
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Federal grant cuts put school mental health resources at risk, staffers say
In April, the Trump administration, citing DEI issues, abruptly discontinued millions of dollars in mental health grants designed to help students.
U.S. citizen told "you have no rights" during immigration arrest speaks out
Border Patrol and the Florida Highway Patrol arrested Kenny Laynez, an 18-year-old high school senior who was on his way to work as a landscaper, back in May.
SNAP cuts threaten to strain food banks in rural Georgia
Cuts to SNAP benefits may lead to a surge in demand at food banks that serve America's most food insecure communities.
Justice Dept. slaps Judge James Boasberg with misconduct complaint
The Trump administration accused Judge Boasberg on Monday of making "improper public comments" about President Trump, after months of sparring over the government's deportation policies.
NYPD officer, 3 people killed by gunman in Midtown Manhattan
A New York City police officer and three other people were killed in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan on Monday evening, police confirmed at a late-night news conference.
Tea dating app breach bigger than previously thought, company says
Hackers accessed direct messages and selfies belonging to users of the women-only dating intel app, Tea says.
Did the U.S. or the EU emerge as the winner in Trump trade deal?
Economists says the new U.S.-EU trade pact averts a trade war and eases uncertainty, but locks high tariffs into place.
Effort to keep Alina Habba as New Jersey's top prosecutor sparks legal challenge
Man facing drug and gun charges seeks dismissal of indictment on grounds that Habba was unlawfully named acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
Ex-Ohio cop who fatally shot Andre Hill gets 15 years in prison
Andre Hill was shot four times in a garage in Columbus, Ohio, in December 2020.
1 dead, 10 injured in overnight shooting in Atlanta, police say
Police in Atlanta said one person was killed and 10 others were injured in a shooting that took place early Monday morning in a busy nightlife area.
Hurricane Iona strengthens to Category 3 off southern Hawaii
Hurricane Iona was expected to move westward and does not pose any land threat to the Hawaiian Islands, forecasters said.
Suspect dies in Grand Sierra Resort casino shooting in Reno that left 3 others dead, 3 hurt
Authorities say the suspect has now died in Monday's shooting at the Grand Sierra Resort casino in Reno that left three others dead and three people hurt.
A blind baker, a community builder and two unstoppable dancers
A blind baker launches a business, a former photojournalist creates community libraries, and two retirees hit the stage.
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper running for Senate
Roy Cooper, the former Democratic governor of North Carolina, is running for the seat currently held by Republican Sen. Thom Tillis.
New York court throws out $527 million penalty in Trump civil fraud case
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Alina Habba serving unlawfully as N.J.'s top federal prosecutor, judge rules
Alina Habba, President Trump's former personal lawyer, has been serving as New Jersey's U.S. attorney "without lawful authority" since early July, a judge said.
Trump says he's going to patrol D.C. with police, National Guard
President Trump said he's going out into the city alongside law enforcement and the National Guard.
Hurricane Erin starts moving away from North Carolina coastline
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Ukraine says huge Russian attack proves Putin uninterested in peace
As Trump pushes for peace, Ukraine accuses Russia of a deadly drone and missile strike, "as if there were no efforts by the world to stop this war."
California to take on Newsom-backed redistricting plan today, after Texas passes maps
After Texas moved forward on a new Trump-backed congressional map this week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded, "It's on," moving forward on his own redistricting plan that favors Democrats.
U.S. Navy sailor convicted of selling secrets to China
Jinchao Wei, who was an active-duty sailor stationed in San Diego, was found guilty of charges he sold military secrets to China.
Cracker Barrel loses almost $200 million in value after new logo release
Cracker Barrel stock plunged almost 15% on Thursday after the company released a new logo that removes its long-time image of a man leaning against a barrel.
Woman charged with murder after using abortion pill details claims against D.A.
Lizelle Gonzalez was indicted on murder charges in 2022, after she used medication to induce an abortion. The charges were later dropped.