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Instagram is sorry it gave users too much Creed

October 09, 2026

Man with a gun and knife is fatally shot by security at Nashville federal courthouse, police say

Police say a man armed with a pistol and a knife was fatally shot by a security officer inside the federal courthouse in Nashville, Tennessee

October 08, 2026

Failed executions troubled other states before Christa Pike. Here's what happened

Christa Pike, who has regained consciousness and is speaking a week Tennessee failed to execute her, is believed to be the only person to survive after receiving lethal injection drugs during an execution

October 09, 2026

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Twin Cities boy gets Star Wars-themed wheelchair costume

October 09, 2026

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Temple University opens Essential Needs Hub offering food, clothing and wellness resources

October 09, 2026

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‘Nobody cares about that except us’: Family pleads for stolen trailer and irreplaceable memories

October 09, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Laotian man deported by US to South Sudan leaves for Laos after year in detention

A Laotian man deported by the U.S. to South Sudan has returned to his home country after more than a year in detention

October 09, 2026

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How Jim Bakker became the Johnny Carson of Christian TV

Bakker’s ‘PTL Club’ existed at the nexus of evangelical Christianity and American pop culture.

October 08, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

In ‘Always Lalisa,’ K-pop superstar Lisa comes of age and embarks on a new career in acting

The documentary “Always Lalisa” captures a pivotal year in the life of Lisa, following the K-pop superstar as she takes a break from Blackpink to record and launch her first solo album, 2025’s “Alter Ego.”

October 08, 2026

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US newlyweds tour Croatia after fans photobomb their wedding shoot

It began with a hijacked wedding photo shoot and turned into a very unexpected but exciting trip across the world

October 08, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Alabama fans stay committed to Georgia game despite storm concerns

October 09, 2026

Houthis claim new attack against airport in Saudi capital as witness reports evacuation

A witness says explosions have rocked Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, including a blast at the international airport

October 08, 2026

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico press judge to keep Trump White House ban blocked

A lawyer for CNN, MS NOW and Politico urged a federal judge on Thursday to extend their protection against being barred from the White House by US President Donald

October 08, 2026

Venezuela's Maduro charged in US with ordering torture of opponents, Americans

US prosecutors on Thursday charged ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiring to torture political opponents and

October 08, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

49ers' Juszczyk wins appeal on fine over 'Juice' chugging, NFL says drinking celebration allowed

Kyle Juszczyk won his appeal over the fines issued by the NFL for his “Juice” celebration and the league later ruled that all drinking celebrations will be allowed going forward

October 07, 2026

US Army report cites 'systematic failures' in fatal 2025 helicopter jet collision that killed 67

A US Army investigative report into the collision of an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

October 08, 2026

Nicolás Maduro and his wife face new charges over alleged torture of Americans

October 08, 2026

Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

NBA, FIBA reiterate plan for new Europe league whether EuroLeague merger happens or not

The NBA and FIBA are still hoping to merge with the EuroLeague despite an initial rejection this week

October 08, 2026

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Clive Davis' pre-Grammy gala will continue in 2027, the first since his death

The Recording Academy has announced that the annual Clive Davis pre-Grammy gala will continue in 2027, following Davis's death earlier this year

October 08, 2026

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One Virginia high school student dead, one injured in shooting on Wednesday

October 08, 2026

Trump stumps for embattled Texas Senate candidate at raucous rally

October 08, 2026

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Michelle Obama honors Opal Lee's legacy at 100th birthday event

October 08, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

The midterm elections won't keep Trump from college football on Saturday. A hurricane might

A hurricane is menacing the Gulf Coast, but President Donald Trump remains eager to attend a big college football game in Alabama on Saturday night

October 08, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Cuban actors insist the show must go on despite blackouts

When blackouts in an upscale neighborhood of Havana began approaching 24 hours a day, morale plummeted at one of the Cuban capital's many

October 08, 2026

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A few inches – and a fan’s arms – separated Anthony Volpe from October heroics. Instead, the Yankees are swept by Tampa

October 08, 2026

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Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar dies at 75

Acclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar has died at his home in Goa

October 08, 2026

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China border town can't shake the blues despite promise of bridge to North Korea

Chinese taxi driver Wang peered through binoculars at a North Korean flag fluttering beyond a soon-to-open bridge linking his city

October 08, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Breanna Stewart says Liberty were told they did not have a reset timeout in overtime

The New York Liberty opted not to advance the ball for a better shot at a tying 3-pointer, then said after their loss Wednesday night that officials told them they didn’t have a reset timeout left

October 08, 2026

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Ovechkin's sons introduce him before Washington's home opener, and the Capitals top Pittsburgh 5-3

Alex Ovechkin’s sons Sergei and Ilya handled the task of announcing their father onto the ice before his final home opener

October 08, 2026

Disaster relief funding is creeping into Trump's midterm rhetoric. Critics say it has no place there

President Donald Trump has turned emergency relief into a campaign talking point as a major hurricane approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast

October 08, 2026

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The Latest: White House highlights Trump Accounts for kids amid frustrations over rising prices

President Donald Trump has announced that all Americans under age 18 are being automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts, which are set up by the government to invest in stocks

October 07, 2026

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Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the actors married

Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after they married

October 08, 2026

Fed minutes show some officials want to prepare for market stress

Federal Reserve meeting minutes from last month’s policy meeting noted some officials believe it’s time for the central bank to get ready for bond market stress.

October 08, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Appeals court says Atlanta family cannot take the government to trial for a mistaken FBI raid

A federal appeals court has ruled that an Atlanta family cannot take the federal government to trial for a mistaken FBI raid on their home in 2017

October 08, 2026

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike is “angry and confused” after surviving an attempt to execute her in Tennessee

October 07, 2026

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'Fjord,' Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or winner, strikes a nerve while asking questions of progressives

Cristian Mungiu’s latest film stars Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve as a Christian couple with five children who have immigrated from Romania to Norway

October 08, 2026

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Ex-Marine to face death penalty in 2025 mass shooting at North Carolina bar

A former Marine and wounded Iraq War veteran will face the death penalty in a September 2025 mass shooting in North Carolina that left three people dead

October 08, 2026

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Trial begins for a man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth 14 years ago

The trial of a man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago is finally getting underway

October 07, 2026

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Opal Lee, 'grandmother of Juneteenth,' spends 100th birthday at the center of celebrations in Texas

Opal Lee, a driving force in making Juneteenth a federal holiday, spent her 100th birthday on Wednesday at the center of celebrations in her Texas hometown

October 08, 2026

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Pressure mounting on Cornell administration, president over handling of alleged gang rape

Cornell University’s administration and president are facing mounting pressure over the school’s handling of an alleged 2024 gang rape that has thrust it

October 08, 2026

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Federal appeals judges don't reveal how they'll rule on Saudi Arabia's effort to end 9/11 litigation

Family members of victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks crowded a federal appeals courtroom in New York City where three judges heard arguments over whether legal claims against Saudi Arabia can proceed

October 08, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Hurricane Isaias could impact Georgia-Alabama game with Trump set to attend

Hurricane Isaias could make landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast this weekend, just before a major college football game between Georgia and Alabama

October 08, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

Fed policymakers divided over rate-hike logic in September, minutes show

Federal Reserve policymakers were divided last month over the rationale for raising interest rates, with "some participants" seeing a hike as needed

October 08, 2026

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Man arrested for shooting on I-35 in Iowa says he 'had to kill people'

October 08, 2026

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Twin Cities boy gets Star Wars-themed wheelchair costume

October 08, 2026

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Livingston officials allow ‘Pawn Shop’ film to continue in Montana

Livingston officials have voted to allow a controversial film to continue shooting in the southwest Montana town

October 07, 2026

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The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026

The world lost a prominent and celebrated voice for the women’s movement in September with the death of author and activist Gloria Steinem

October 06, 2026

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Tired of heat and storms? Visit these places to enjoy fall’s beauty

October 07, 2026

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UPS to hire 100,000 temporary workers for holiday season

United Parcel Service on Wednesday said it would hire 100,000 seasonal employees across the US, as it prepares for a spike in parcel volumes for the upcoming holiday season.

October 07, 2026

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Minnesota law enforcement leaders call for unified gang task force amid spate of gun crimes

October 07, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Skydance mashes proven properties of Paramount and Warner Bros. into an uncertain Hollywood hybrid

Continuity will be the immediate emphasis for Skydance, the new entertainment giant created by Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros

October 07, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games backlash

South Korea is reconsidering military service exemptions for champion athletes after backlash for comments made by some gold medalists at the Asian Games

October 07, 2026

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Kalshi is launching prediction apps with Native American tribes. That’s dividing Indian country

October 07, 2026

US consumer watchdog examiners adopt lighter touch amid pressure and threats, sources say

Examiners at the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau gave a largely clean bill of health to most of the companies they inspected earlier this year

October 07, 2026

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Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for '80s hits like 'You Are My Lady,' dies at 70

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for hits like “Rock Me Tonight” and “You Are My Lady,” has died at 70

October 07, 2026

Once shunned, Myanmar's military-backed leader gets red carpet welcome in Malaysia

Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Malaysia on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as the military-backed leader once

October 07, 2026

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Skydance now runs two of Hollywood's legacy film studios. A look at the new company, by the numbers

David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has completed its $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros

October 07, 2026

Entertainment|Sports|World

Messi caps Argentina farewell with a penalty and 2 assists in a 3-0 win over Benin

Lionel Messi turns his official farewell to Argentina into a gala performance, scoring a penalty and providing two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin in an international friendly

October 07, 2026

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David Ellison backs CNN’s Trump lawsuit, pledges editorial independence

October 07, 2026

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Eva Marie Saint, star of 'North by Northwest' and 'On the Waterfront,' dies at 102

Oscar winner Eva Marie Saint has died at the age of 102

October 07, 2026

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Dolly Parton's multifaceted legacy showcased at Nashville museum and hotel

A new Dolly Parton hotel and museum offers fans a look at the multifaceted singer, actor, entertainer and philanthropist, right in the heart of Nashville

October 07, 2026

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California couple arrested on child abuse charges in horrifying surrogacy probe

A California couple have been arrested on child abuse charges following an investigation into a surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 children ranging in age from a few months to 13 years

October 06, 2026

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CNN now has a new owner. What will the future of the network be under Skydance?

CNN has a new owner: Skydance

October 07, 2026

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Down 2-0 to Rays in ALDS, Yankees face prospect of 17th season without World Series title

The New York Yankees face a tough challenge in the AL Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays

October 07, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance

Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros

October 06, 2026

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Missouri freshman offensive lineman Johnnie 'DJ' Jones is hospitalized, needs a heart transplant

Missouri freshman offensive tackle Johnnie “DJ” Jones needs a heart transplant and is hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida

October 07, 2026

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Paramount wraps up mega Warner Bros merger to create Hollywood powerhouse Skydance

Paramount Skydance completed its blockbuster $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery on Tuesday, creating a Hollywood heavyweight

October 06, 2026

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What Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover means for streaming, movies and news

Bugs Bunny, meet SpongeBob Squarepants, and so much more

October 07, 2026

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The enduring popularity of Elvis Presley's Graceland is a monument to his legacy

Graceland, Elvis Presley's iconic home, continues to captivate fans decades after his death

October 07, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

ABC to federal judge: Trump’s FCC is holding our head on a ‘guillotine’

October 07, 2026

US arrests person in connection to Canada school shooting, officials say

US authorities arrested a person in Washington state on Tuesday who they accuse

October 07, 2026

Fred Claire, former Dodgers GM who oversaw 1988 World Series champion team, dies at 91

Former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Fred Claire has died

October 06, 2026

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In ‘Tenzing,’ the Everest-scaling Sherpa Tenzing Norgay finally gets the spotlight

The first image ever taken of a human being standing atop Mount Everest was of Tenzing Norgay

October 07, 2026

Republicans to spend $5 million in South Carolina Senate race as Trump plans trip there

The primary Senate Republican super PAC is sending reinforcements to South Carolina as President Donald Trump prepares to visit and boost Sen. Darline Graham

October 07, 2026

The world has nearly burned through its oil stockpile buffer, executives say

The amount of oil in storage that is accessible to the global market is running low, industry executives said at a forum

October 06, 2026

Information released about cybersecurity incident involving South Carolina schools

October 07, 2026

Bulgaria's leader says drone attack hits 2 commercial vessels, and Ukraine's president blames Russia

Bulgaria’s prime minister says that two commercial vessels have been struck by drones in the first attack on shipping in the NATO member’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea

October 06, 2026

Caleb Flynn sentenced to life in prison without parole

Caleb Flynn spoke in court ahead of his sentencing, denying that he killed his wife. Flynn was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the aggravated murder of Ashley Flynn.

October 06, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Food|World

Idaho sets new Guinness World Record for largest serving of French fries

October 07, 2026

Entertainment

ABC and Trump's FCC battle in federal court over issues of free speech and jurisdiction

A lawyer for ABC has asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an unusual, early review of its broadcast licenses, likening it to a looming execution by guillotine

October 07, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

National Book Award finalists span continents and tackle identity, justice and war

The National Book Award finalists have been announced, with authors like Edwidge Danticat and Valeria Luiselli in the spotlight

October 07, 2026

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Man accused of throwing Lime scooters off St. Paul bridge; police say "as many as 100" scooters missing

October 07, 2026

Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Cleveland strikeout king Sam McDowell dies at 84, leaving a legacy of redemption

Sam McDowell, a six-time All-Star and former major league pitcher, has died

October 06, 2026

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Hilarious animal photos from this year’s Comedy Wildlife Awards

October 06, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Gauff says an 'insane' wave of racist abuse followed a disputed point at China Open

Coco Gauff says she received an “insane” amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in her China Open match against Sun Xinran

October 06, 2026

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The Emmys are leaving broadcast TV for Amazon’s Prime Video

October 06, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

From bidets to baseball magic: How Munetaka Murakami and his teammates revived the Chicago White Sox

October 06, 2026

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Emmy Awards to leave broadcast TV for Amazon's Prime Video in 2027

The Television Academy and Amazon's Prime Video on Tuesday announced a six-year deal making the streaming service the exclusive global home of the Emmys, ending the awards show's

October 06, 2026

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Israeli documentary ‘NAZA’ opens in the US, reigniting debate over the war in Gaza

The Israeli documentary "NAZA" is opening in U.S. theaters, reigniting debate over America's military support for Israel

October 06, 2026

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White House aide: Trump did not call for attacks on US cities but explained how he's preventing them

The White House is clarifying Donald Trump’s comments at a Monday night rally, explaining that the president was not insinuating that he wanted Iran to attack U.S. cities but instead wants to prevent Tehran from having that capability

October 06, 2026

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David Ellison has built a Hollywood giant in Skydance. Now he wants to make it a tech company

October 06, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Food|Interview

Actor, 'restaurant kid' Ming-Na Wen reflects on the Asian American experience in 70 recipes

Ming-Na Wen's acting breakthrough was in the 1993 film adaptation of Amy Tan’s novel “The Joy Luck Club.”

October 06, 2026

Entertainment|Food

Ming-Na Wen's recipe for 'Popo's Wontons' is as good as gold in her family

In her new cookbook, “Have You Eaten Yet

October 06, 2026

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Emmy Awards to move to Prime Video in 2027 in 6-year deal between Amazon and the Television Academy

The Emmy Awards are moving to Prime Video starting in 2027

October 06, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Interview|Opinion

Alito says Supreme Court can’t stem emergency appeals and voices concern over Trump’s rhetoric

Some of President Donald Trump's rhetoric about members of the Supreme Court isn't sitting well with one of his favorite justices

October 06, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Political

Disney lawyer says US seeks to censor, control ABC broadcasts

A lawyer for Walt Disney urged a US judge on Tuesday to block the Federal Communications Commission's early review of licenses for its eight company-

October 06, 2026

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Oprah Winfrey taps a 'riveting' debut novel for her book club

Oprah Winfrey has chosen Amanda Rizkalla's debut novel, “Hungered,” as her new book club pick

October 06, 2026

Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro wins big without his name on the ballot

The biggest winner in Brazil's blockbuster weekend election did not even appear on the ballot.

October 06, 2026

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Flydubai co-pilot completed portion of his flight training in New Zealand, police says

The flydubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain in an alleged attempt to crash a plane last week was in New Zealand seven years ago to complete a portion of

October 06, 2026

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Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86

Jim Bakker, who along with his first-wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died

October 06, 2026

Nolan Wells' family seeks federal probe after grand jury declined to indict anyone for his death

The family of an 18-year-old Black man whose body was found on a Mississippi barrier island following a Fourth of July trip with friends called on

October 06, 2026

Trump holds Nebraska rally in bid to keep deep-red state in Republican column

US President Donald Trump pledged to expand access to tax-exempt diesel fuel while warning of a dark future if Democrats

October 05, 2026

Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of

October 05, 2026

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A crowd of students protests Cornell's response to gang rape complaint

Cornell students, professors and others are thronging a campus plaza to protest the university’s response to allegations of sexual assault at a fraternity house in 2024

October 05, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment

Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn is sentenced to life in prison for wife’s murder

A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on “American Idol” has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering his wife while he was having an affair

October 05, 2026

Crime|Entertainment

Caleb Flynn’s daughters send powerful message as he’s sentenced to life in prison for their mom’s murder

October 06, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment

Ex-pastor, 'American Idol' contestant Caleb Flynn sentenced to life in prison

October 06, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment

SCAD unveils finished 11-acre backlot with working sets and soundstages

October 06, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Interview

Record-breaking pumpkin kicks off Night 1 at Topsfield Fair

October 06, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

UK author and politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

Jeffrey Archer, the best-selling British novelist and former politician who was jailed for lying in a high-profile libel case, has died aged 86, his publisher HarperCollins

October 06, 2026