Nonprofit Founded by Stacey Abrams Admits Secretly Aiding Her 2018 Campaign

Jeffries: Congress should extend aid to California if necessary

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that lawmakers are prepared to move quickly on emergency disaster relief if necessary for California as the state battles deadly ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Hostage Is Found Dead in Gaza Tunnel, Israel Says

The hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, an Arab Bedouin, was seized along with three grown children on Oct. 7, 2023. Two of them were released, but there is “serious concern” about the fate of the third.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Bodies of Israeli father and son hostages found in Gaza

The bodies of father and son hostages Youssef and Hamza Ziyadne have been found in Gaza, Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Body found in search for missing British hikers in Italy

Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Samuel Harris, 35, from London, had not been heard from since 1 January.

BBC News - Jan. 8

A senior Assad aide said a 'trick' by Putin contributed to Syria's collapse

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

I’m 57 with 7-year-old twins and a stay-at-home wife with $0 in her own retirement savings. We’re focused on financial aid for the kids.

“Our only debt is $100,000 left on our mortgage, which should be paid off in nine years.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Colorado gov: Admit DC and Puerto Rico as states before Greenland

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) urged President-elect Trump to admit Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico as states before eyeing Greenland’s addition to the U.S. “If it’s the choice of the people of ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Carney 'considering' campaign to replace Canada's Trudeau

The former Bank of Canada and Bank of England chief has long been considered a contender for Liberal leader.

BBC News - Jan. 7

She’s a Rugby Sensation, and Her Team Had to Find Her a Bigger Stadium

With over eight million social media followers and a Reese Witherspoon production capturing her moves, Ilona Maher has a global audience.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Rudy Giuliani found in contempt of court

A judge has found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information in response to a $148 million defamation judgment granted to two Georgia election ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

U.S. to Ease Aid Restrictions for Syria in Limited Show of Support for New Government

The move reflects Washington’s wariness about the U.S.-designated terror organization that leads the country.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Gavin & Stacey attracts 19.1 million viewers

The Christmas Day episode figures make it one of the most watched scripted TV shows of the century.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Gillibrand to head Senate Democrats’ campaign arm

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) has been tapped by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to head the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm, for ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Dinosaur Footprints Found in England by Quarry Workers

The prints were made by both long-necked sauropods and a predator, megalosaurus, and were found in one of the largest discoveries in decades.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Gillibrand to chair Senate Democrats' campaign arm for 2026 cycle

Politico - Jan. 6

Man charged with aiding Daniel Khalife after escape

Imran Chowdury, 25, from east London has been charged with assisting Khalife, the Met Police says.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Body of missing Indian journalist found in septic tank

Mukesh Chandrakar's corpse was found with severe injuries consistent with a blunt-force attack, police say.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Former Nurse Is Charged After Newborn Is Found With Fractures

Erin Strotman was charged in one case of child abuse, but detectives were also examining other episodes with similar injuries at a Virginia neonatal intensive care unit.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Modern classical music can be a big ‘turn-off’, admits composer Mark-Anthony Turnage

Celebrated British musician reveals close encounters with unhappy concert-goers on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. The celebrated and controversial British composer Mark-Anthony Turnage says ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

I'll never admit I'm the best, says darts champion Luke Littler

Luke Littler says he will never admit to being the best in the world at darts despite winning the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Ailing Ex-Deputy Admitted to Killing Florida Store Clerk in 1979

Less than a year before his death, a former deputy with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office in Florida told detectives that he had fatally shot the clerk, a 25-year-old woman.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Biden's National-Security Aides Wanted to Keep Steel Deal Alive

The president went against top national-security aides when deciding to tank a Japanese takeover of U.S. Steel and instead align with domestic advisers, bolstering his pro-union legacy.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 4

The Electron That Softened Her View on Marriage

Laurie Stone, a feminist and writer, has always believed that the institution of marriage “has not been a good thing for women.” Then she met Richard Toon.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Minnesota man admits he dismembered 2 missing women and put their remains in storage units

A Minnesota man pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree murder charges in the killings of two missing women whose dismembered bodies were discovered in St.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Time runs out on Biden’s aid to Ukraine — and on Putin’s nuclear threats

There probably was less to Russia’s nuclear threats than the Biden administration made of them.

The Hill - Jan. 3

British woman and fiance found dead in Vietnam villa

Greta Marie Otteson, 33, was discovered dead in a room at a tourist villa in Hoi An, police said.

BBC News - Jan. 3

How far Gavin & Stacey stars went to keep finale a surprise

BBC News - Jan. 3

Decades after their deaths, an ex-Florida deputy admitted killing his wife and a store clerk

In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Orca who carried her dead calf for weeks in 2018 doing so once again

An endangered orca who carried her dead calf for over two weeks in 2018 is doing so once again following the death of her new calf.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Biggest trackway of dinosaur footprints found in Oxfordshire quarry

Cetiosauruses and a megalosaurus are thought to have left prints at trackway dating to nearly 166m years ago. Gary Johnson was clearing clay with a digger at the Oxfordshire quarry where he works ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Falcons' Kyle Pitts admits why he launched Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL touchdown ball into stands

The Falcons were fortunately able to retrieve the ball

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

New House Ethics campaign rules are a belated lump of coal

The House Committee on Ethics has issued new requirements for House members' campaign and leadership PAC funds, requiring them to maintain records demonstrating the specific campaign purpose of ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen

Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Paris faces uncertain 2025 as Macron admits snap elections destabilized France

As France enters the new year, there's little hope that the political and economic uncertainty that's been plaguing Paris for months will disappear in 2025.

CNBC - Jan. 2