8 alleged "GoodFellas" gang members, associates charged with violent crimes

Southwest Airlines to start charging for checked bags for the first time

In a major policy shift, Southwest Airlines will begin charging for some checked bags starting May 28. This marks the first time in the airline's 54-year history that passengers will face baggage ...

CBS News - 4d

South Korea charges air force pilots with criminal negligence in accidental bombing of village

South Korean military investigators charged two Air Force pilots on Thursday with criminal negligence over an accidental bombing of a village last week.

NBC News - 2d

High school track athlete facing battery charge after viral video of competitor hit with baton

A Virginia high school track athlete is facing a misdemeanor charge following a viral video of her at a meet where her competitor gets struck in the head with a baton.

NBC News - 1d

How a Russian Mobster Stalked an Iranian Dissident in Brooklyn

Khalid Mehdiyev was sent to America to establish a beachhead for his gang. The organization then gave him a mission: Kill Masih Alinejad.

The New York Times - 1d

Eaton Rapids' Reyna Luplow earns Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan weekly award

First-year Greyhounds coach guided program to an eight-win improvement this season.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

7 people charged in death of Sam Nordquist plead not guilty to torture, killing of the transgender man

Seven people pleaded not guilty to charges in the killing of Sam Nordquist, a Black transgender 24-year-old man who was allegedly held captive and tortured in an upstate New York hotel room for ...

NBC News - 3d

Philippine ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte to face murder charges at ICC for drug war killings

A plane carrying former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court to face charges over his “war on drugs” took off for Rotterdam on Wednesday, after being delayed by a ...

NBC News - 3d

Man says he was held in room 20 years, set fire to escape; stepmother charged

An emaciated man, 32, says he was held in his room for 20 years and set it on fire to gain his freedom, according to police. His stepmother was charged with cruelty and kidnapping.

CBS News - 2d

Police investigate MP Rupert Lowe over alleged threats

The Great Yarmouth MP is accused of making "verbal threats" against Reform UK's chairman.

BBC News - 4d

US colleges warned of ‘enforcement actions’ over antisemitism allegations

Warning comes after cancellation of $400m in funding to Columbia and detention of student activist Mahmoud Khalil. The US education department’s civil rights office issued warnings on Monday to ...

The Guardian - 4d

How AppLovin’s Meteoric Rise Led to an Allegation of Ad Fraud

It was the fastest-growing tech stock in 2024. Then came two reports—and the market started loving it less.

Inc. - 3d

Mace sued for defamation over allegations in stunning floor speech

A man Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) accused of being part of a group of “predators” in a stunning House floor speech is suing her for defamation. The complaint, filed Friday in federal court, sets up a ...

The Hill - 19h

8 Best Cheap Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

Wired - 4d

Source: 49ers to release Juszczyk after 8 seasons

The 49ers informed Pro Bowl fullback Kyle Juszczyk on Monday night that he is being released, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

ESPN - 3d

Jury orders ex-NFL player Le'Veon Bell to pay $25 million in damages in sexual abuse case

Bell denied these allegations through his attorney

CBS Sports - 17h

Haiti’s Biggest Hospital, Dependent on U.S.A.I.D., Goes Up in Smoke

A fire set by gangs at the country’s largest public hospital underscores long-simmering problems in Haiti, which is heavily dependent on international aid.

The New York Times - 6h

Georgescu appeals against election ban at Romania’s top court

Far-right leader calls on supporters to remain calm after violent clashes break out in Bucharest

Financial Times - 4d

Syrian Government Signs Breakthrough Deal With Kurdish-Led Forces

The agreement marked a major victory for Damascus in its quest to unify the country, as violent unrest continues to grip Syria’s coastal region.

The New York Times - 4d

Hundreds of Civilians in Syria Take Shelter at Russian Air Base

Footage and satellite images reviewed by The Times show civilians in the compound. Thousands have fled violent unrest in the country’s coastal region.

The New York Times - 4d

‘Truly jaw-dropping’: astonishing true-crime show Devil in the Family is next-level TV

The shocking tale of a Mormon family YouTuber who was imprisoned for child abuse distils thousands of hours of footage to genuinely push the story forward. It’s as sensitive as it is out-there. ...

The Guardian - 3d

Dope Thief review – this crime caper’s hilarious moments are like Brooklyn Nine-Nine meets Breaking Bad

Apple TV+’s mesmerising, funny tale of low-level criminals stealing drugs while posing as DEA agents is fast, furious – and stars Brian Tyree Henry on heartbreakingly wonderful form. Contrary to ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump Administration Sends Politically Charged Survey to Researchers

Scientists on overseas projects must say whether they work with communist governments and help combat “Christian persecution.”

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Boy, 14, charged in connection with death of Glasgow teenager

A vigil has been held by friends of Amen Teklay, who died after an incident in Glasgow last Wednesday.

BBC News - 5d

Yung Filly pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

The rapper and YouTuber appeared before Perth Magistrates Court in Australia on Tuesday.

BBC News - 4d

Girl, 13, charged with murder of woman and arson

Police say they believe the victim is 43-year-old mother-of-three Marta Bednarczyk.

BBC News - 3d

Poland charges Belarusian with sabotage on behalf of Russia

Prosecutors accuse suspect of trying to burn down a large retail store in Warsaw last year

Financial Times - 2d

With Chaos in Charge, It’s Not a Good Time to Add Workers

A recession looms, yet the Trump administration makes business planning impossible. But if you need to fill in, there are plenty of experienced federal workers available.

Inc. - 22h

Ship captain charged over North Sea collision

The Solong cargo ship and Stena Immaculate tanker collided off the East Yorkshire coast on Monday.

BBC News - 18h

Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in 5 months, luring home buyers back into the housing market

Mortgage applications rose 11.2% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

MarketWatch - 3d

Fired Federal Workers See Family Members Pile on After the DOGE Axe Falls

The abrupt loss of their livelihoods was tough enough. Now many laid-off government workers report their relatives and friends are celebrating their turmoil.

Inc. - Mar. 7

D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, dies after private cancer battle

D'Wayne Wiggins, who founded soul trio Tony! Toni! Toné! with Raphael Saadiq and Timothy Christian Riley, died after a private battle with bladder cancer. He was 64.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7