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Southern Baptists Say Denomination Faces DOJ Investigation
Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention said several of the denomination's major entities are under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice following problems related to clergy sex abuse.
Inflation Reduction Act May Have Little Impact on Inflation
Will the measure actually tame the price spikes that have inflicted hardships on American households? Economic analyses suggest that the answer is likely no — not anytime soon, anyway.
FBI Seized Top Secret Documents in Trump Estate Search
The FBI recovered "top secret" and even more sensitive documents from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to court papers released Friday.
Writer Salman Rushdie in 'Serious' Condition after Attack
Salman Rushdie, 75, was flown to a hospital and underwent surgery. His agent said the writer was on a ventilator, with a damaged liver, severed nerves in his arm and an eye he was likely to lose.
Anne Heche Remains On Life Support For Donor Evaluation
Anne Heche remains on life support and under evaluation for organ donation after a car crash that led to her brain death, a representative for the actor said Friday.
Warnings of Monkeypox Outbreak Were Ignored for Years, Reports Washington Post
Warnings about the possibility of monkeypox becoming a crisis were raised over the past decade from two different sources, but were ignored, the Washington Post reports.
Author Salman Rushdie Attacked on Lecture Stage in New York
Salman Rushdie, the author whose writing led to death threats from Iran in the 1980s, was attacked Friday as he was about to give a lecture in western New York.
Over $2B Announced for Roads, Bridges, Bike Lanes Across U.S.
U.S. transportation officials announced $2.2 billion for local infrastructure projects on Thursday, paving the way for new bridges, roads, bike lanes, railways and ports in scores of communities.
FTC Looking at Rules to Corral Tech Firms' Data Collection
Whether it's the fitness tracker on your wrist, the "smart" home appliances in your house or the latest kids' fad going viral, they all produce a trove of personal data for big tech companies.
How is Inflation Affecting Commuting Costs?
Gas prices have fallen, but they're still much higher than a year ago. And with inflation driving up the cost of pretty much everything else, finding the funds to cover your commute may be increasingly tricky.
Scientists Use Tiny Trackers, Plane to Follow Moths on Move
Trillions of insects migrate across the globe each year, yet little is known about their journeys. So to look for clues, scientists in Germany took to the skies.
Watch: German Diplomat, Suspected of Murdering Husband, Arrested in Brazil
A German diplomat who claimed his husband took ill and fell, striking his head, has been arrested following a coroner's report that suggests a fatal beating was the cause of death.
Pope Francis Meets Transgender Guests of Rome Church
Pope Francis has met with a fourth group of transgender people who found shelter at a Rome church, the Vatican newspaper reported Thursday.
Online Privacy in a Post-Roe World
The case of a Nebraska woman charged with helping her teenage daughter end her pregnancy after investigators obtained Facebook messages between the two has raised fresh concerns about data privacy in the post-Roe world.
Watch: Gay Flamingos in UK Zoo Adopt Abandoned Chick as their Own
A same-sex flamingo couple in the UK's ZSL Whipsnade Zoo adopted an egg that was abandoned by a mixed-gender pair of birds, and now that the chick has hatched they are proving to be "exemplary" parents.
U.S. Inflation will Likely Stay High Even as Gas Prices Fall
Americans may finally be catching a break from relentlessly surging prices — if just a slight one — even as inflation is expected to remain painfully high for months.
Former Twitter Worker Convicted of Spying for Saudi Arabia
A former Twitter employee has been convicted of failing to register as an agent for Saudi Arabia and other charges after accessing private data on users critical of the kingdom's government in a spy case.
US Will Stretch Monkeypox Vaccine Supply with Smaller Doses
U.S. health officials on Tuesday authorized a plan to stretch the nation's limited supply of monkeypox vaccine by giving people just one-fifth the usual dose, citing research suggesting that the reduced amount is about as effective.
Help is on the Way XXVI @ Marines' Memorial Theatre
Broadway homages wowed the audience at the 26th Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation (REAF) Help Is On The Way concert at the Marines' Memorial Theatre on August 7, the first to be held in person since 2019.
Texas Trump Supporter Faces Hate Crime Charges After Hurling Homophobic Slurs at Neighbors
A Texas boutique owner has been arrested and charged with hate crimes after being accused of attacking a transgender man and his boyfriend in April.