O.J. Simpson, football legend acquitted of notorious killings, dies at 76
O.J. Simpson, a football great and former cultural icon, has passed away at the age of 76 after battling cancer.
Despite being accused of killing his ex-wife and her friend, Simpson was found not guilty in 1995 after a nationally televised trial that captivated the country. [ more ]
Florida Supreme Court clears the way for abortion ballot initiative while upholding 15-week abortion ban
The Florida Supreme Court ruled Monday that a state constitutional amendment that would limit government intervention in abortion procedures across Florida meets the necessary requirements to appear on ballots this November, and at the same time upheld Florida's 15-week abortion ban.
Florida Supreme Court clears the way for abortion ballot initiative while upholding 15-week abortion ban
The Florida Supreme Court ruled Monday that a state constitutional amendment that would limit government intervention in abortion procedures across Florida meets the necessary requirements to appear on ballots this November, and at the same time upheld Florida's 15-week abortion ban.
I Could Make All My Student Loan Debt Vanish Right Now. But It Might Backfire.
I recently, unexpectedly, inherited a life-changing amount of money.I do have a lot of student loan debt and I have been considering paying them off all at once.
I Could Make All My Student Loan Debt Vanish Right Now. But It Might Backfire.
I recently, unexpectedly, inherited a life-changing amount of money.I do have a lot of student loan debt and I have been considering paying them off all at once.
As Deadline Approaches, AG Henry Urges Qualified Borrowers to Take Advantage of Adjustment to Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry is encouraging Pennsylvanians with qualifying student loans to take action before April 30 to receive significant credit towards loan forgiveness - or, in some cases, full forgiveness of remaining balances depending on the borrower's repayment plan.
As Deadline Approaches, AG Henry Urges Qualified Borrowers to Take Advantage of Adjustment to Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry is encouraging Pennsylvanians with qualifying student loans to take action before April 30 to receive significant credit towards loan forgiveness - or, in some cases, full forgiveness of remaining balances depending on the borrower's repayment plan.
Hilgers joins another suit over Biden student loan forgiveness
Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition Thursday of 11 state attorneys general suing the Biden Administration over its latest illegal attempt at student loan forgiveness.
Hilgers joins another suit over Biden student loan forgiveness
Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition Thursday of 11 state attorneys general suing the Biden Administration over its latest illegal attempt at student loan forgiveness.
Student loan forgiveness: Dept. of Education's SAVE Plan could lower payments, forgive loans
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Student loan burrowers could be missing out on a break through the Department of Education's Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan.
Student loan forgiveness: Dept. of Education's SAVE Plan could lower payments, forgive loans
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Student loan burrowers could be missing out on a break through the Department of Education's Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan.
AT&T customers saw some issues calling 911, making calls in Hanover County
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) - Residents with AT&T in Hanover County may have experienced issues contacting 911 and making mobile calls Monday due to an outage, according to a spokesperson for the county.
AT&T customers saw some issues calling 911, making calls in Hanover County
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) - Residents with AT&T in Hanover County may have experienced issues contacting 911 and making mobile calls Monday due to an outage, according to a spokesperson for the county.
Naked body of missing Calif. woman found in Ariz. desert after her 911 call goes to wrong state
The naked body of a California woman has been found in the Arizona desert - more than a month after she went missing when she drove into a ditch and made a 911 call that went to a dispatcher in the wrong state.
Naked body of missing Calif. woman found in Ariz. desert after her 911 call goes to wrong state
The naked body of a California woman has been found in the Arizona desert - more than a month after she went missing when she drove into a ditch and made a 911 call that went to a dispatcher in the wrong state.
'Bless their heart': 911 calls detail chaotic moments after Nashville bistro shooting
Calls made to dispatch on Easter Sunday paint a picture of what those inside and nearby a Nashville restaurant were witnessing in the aftermath of the deadly incident.
'Bless their heart': 911 calls detail chaotic moments after Nashville bistro shooting
Calls made to dispatch on Easter Sunday paint a picture of what those inside and nearby a Nashville restaurant were witnessing in the aftermath of the deadly incident.
Republicans Can't Restructure North Carolina Election Boards, Judges Rule
A bipartisan panel of three judges in North Carolina ruled that a Republican-led effort in the state legislature to restructure state and county election boards is unconstitutional.
A woman opened fire at Lakewood Church in Houston, killing herself and injuring a child. Police did not provide details on the relationship between the woman and the child.
The incident caused panic inside the megachurch, which is one of the largest in the nation and has a global ministry led by Joel Osteen. [ more ]
The Supreme Court seems poised to reject efforts to kick Trump off the ballot over the Capitol riot
The Supreme Court is likely to reject attempts to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot
Conservative and liberal justices question whether Congress must act before states can invoke a constitutional provision to prevent former officeholders who 'engaged in insurrection' from holding office again. [ more ]
Colleges, students and states reeling from FAFSA setbacks
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was intended to be a simpler and faster process for students to access financial aid for college.
However, technical glitches and a failure to update a crucial income formula have caused delays and incorrect estimates of aid, leaving students and colleges in limbo.
Some worry that the delays and glitches of the new FAFSA may discourage prospective students from completing the form altogether. [ more ]
"We have been confronted with a tragedy that is every service family's worst fear," said Lt. Col. Nicholas J. Harvey, commanding officer of the squadron.
How Biden and his allies are pushing back against a special counsel's claims about his memory
President Biden's Democratic allies are aggressively defending him against claims of forgetfulness and diminished mental capacity.
Democrats are attempting to discredit those who portray Biden as enfeebled by highlighting his ability to be commander in chief and contrasting him with former President Trump. [ more ]
Michigan House disciplines lawmaker over his tweets on racist theory
Republican lawmaker Josh Schriver was stripped of his committee assignment and staff by the Michigan House of Representatives after posting about a racist conspiracy theory online.
Schriver shared an image referencing the far-right conspiracy theory of 'The Great Replacement' which suggests that non-White immigrants are brought into White-majority countries to undermine White people's power and cultures. [ more ]
A 1940 shipwreck was discovered in Lake Superior. Its mystery endures.
A World War II-era shipwreck has been discovered some 600 feet deep in Lake Superior, about 35 miles north of Michigan, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society said Monday in a news release.
Shots can be scary and painful for kids. One doctor has a plan to end needle phobia
New parents often struggle with the distress of their child receiving vaccines and the fear and pain associated with the needles.
Needle pokes may be children's biggest source of pain in the healthcare system, causing some children to develop a fear of medical procedures. [ more ]
Hospitals are fighting a Medicare payment fix that would save tax dollars
A House-passed bill aims to equalize Medicare payments for certain infusions given in hospitals with payments for the same services done in other health care settings.
Hospitals are fighting against the bill in the Senate, arguing that it would force them to cut jobs or services. [ more ]
3 things you should know about Indonesia's presidential elections
Indonesia's young and enthusiastic electorate, comprised of millennials and Gen-Z voters, could determine the country's trajectory of economic development and political reform.
Young voters account for more than half of the nation's eligible voters, the highest proportion in any Indonesian election. [ more ]
School board member who questioned teen's gender faces calls to resign
A school district in Utah is calling for a state board member to resign after her social media post led to intense harassment of a basketball player.
The state board member's insinuation that a cisgender girl was a transgender boy playing girls' basketball highlights the anti-trans policies in Utah. [ more ]
Border security dominates in New York special election to replace Rep. Santos
The special election to fill the remainder of a term for an expelled New York Republican Congressman has become a test for Democrats' campaign strategy in swing districts.
Immigration politics have dominated the race, with supporters of both candidates citing the impact of migrants on the district. [ more ]