The alleged bribe came as a bombshell revelation in an ongoing trial over a massive pandemic fraud case tied to Minnesota-based nonprofits.
By María Luisa PaúlJune 6, 2024
Ruben Garcia founded Annunciation House to shelter the neediest immigrants — the undocumented. Texas officials say his work encourages illegal migration.
By Arelis R. HernándezJune 6, 2024
Yareni Rios-Gonzalez was handcuffed inside a police vehicle in Colorado in 2022 when a train struck the car, causing her to suffer serious injuries.
By Praveena SomasundaramJune 5, 2024
Four died at Waupun Correctional Institution, the state’s oldest active prison, where conditions have long been under scrutiny. The warden, who had tried to abruptly retire, was arrested.
By Kim BellwareJune 5, 2024
A North Dakota family loved to go fossil hunting. When they found a dinosaur bone, they had no idea it was a scientifically valuable juvenile T. rex.
By Justine McDanielJune 5, 2024
The display commemorating the 2018 mass killing in a Pittsburgh synagogue comes against the backdrop of rising hate crimes tied to the war in Gaza.
By David NakamuraJune 5, 2024
Neighbors described a loud boom that sounded like a tree fell, and an orange glow was visible on surveillance video.
By Kim BellwareJune 5, 2024
A tourism board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave initial approval to the Disney expansion.
By Lori Rozsa and Aaron GreggJune 5, 2024
The Trump Cases
Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, said he wants to be able to answer his critics and speak about the trial as he campaigns.
By Shayna JacobsJune 5, 2024
Travis County DA José Garza said Gov. Greg Abbott’s pardon of Daniel Perry, who killed Garrett Foster at a Black Lives Matter rally, was “contrary to the law.”
By Victoria BissetJune 5, 2024
Inspired Life
“It’s hilarious that he now has a doctoral degree — but he really deserves it.” said Ali Impomeni, a student at Vermont State University.
By Cathy FreeJune 5, 2024
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.) died following a heart attack in April. More than a month later, he won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 10th District.
By Kelly Kasulis ChoJune 5, 2024
The case that led Corey Harris to become famous after he attended a Zoom hearing about his suspended license while driving is more complicated than it appeared.
By María Luisa PaúlJune 5, 2024
Philadelphia Gay News claimed the title, bringing together 263 people for a drag story time on Saturday, the first day of Pride Month.
By Praveena SomasundaramJune 4, 2024
Annabelle Jenkins protested the removal of “obscene” books from her high school’s library by putting “The Handmaid’s Tale” at her superintendent’s feet during graduation.
By Jonathan EdwardsJune 4, 2024
Arizona Republicans want voters to approve a border security measure that mimics a controversial Texas bill empowering local police to arrest migrants.
By Arelis R. HernándezJune 4, 2024
The CritiquePerspective
Michelle Obama’s mother stayed focused. She stayed grounded. She kept her head on straight.
By Robin GivhanJune 4, 2024
Politics
Rep. John Rose’s son, Guy — who said his dad’s speech was “so boring” — made faces and played with a toy as his father railed against Donald Trump’s criminal conviction.
By Kyle MelnickJune 4, 2024
The conservative group Judicial Watch sued Evanston, a suburb of Chicago, accusing it of discriminating against non-Black residents.
By Emmanuel FeltonJune 4, 2024