Man seeks to be freed after his conviction was tossed in Jam Master Jay murder case
NEW YORK — A man whose conviction was recently thrown out in the killing of hip-hop luminary Jam Master Jay…
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Punxsutawney Phil prepares to issue his Groundhog Day weather verdict
The groundwork has been laid for a sunrise ceremony Monday when international woodchuck celebrity Punxsutawney Phil’s annual long-term weather forecast…
Expanded work requirements for the biggest US food aid program are kicking in for more states
Work requirements are kicking in for more older adults and parents of teenagers across the U.S. who get help with…
State senator says missing fishing boat was carrying 7 people when it sank off Massachusetts
State senator says missing fishing boat was carrying 7 people when it sank off Massachusetts
Young people are protesting ICE and reenacting immigration raids in online gaming platform Roblox
Roblox, the online gaming platform wildly popular with children and teenagers, is the “ultimate virtual universe” where users can “be…
United Nations faces ‘imminent financial collapse’ without urgent action, UN chief says
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces “imminent financial collapse” unless its financial…
Judge calls Justice Department’s statements on slavery exhibit display ‘dangerous’ and ‘horrifying’
PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers on Friday that they were making “dangerous” and “horrifying” statements when…
Louisiana authorities launch search after 8 inmates escape from rural jail
LAKE PROVIDENCE, La. — Louisiana authorities said Friday that eight inmates escaped from a rural jail, including some facing murder…
Texas A&M University to end women’s studies due to new policy on race and gender topics
HOUSTON — Texas A&M University is ending its women’s and gender studies program, changing the syllabuses of hundreds of courses…
NASCAR’s Greg Biffle wasn’t flying his plane before crash that killed him and 6 others
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his own jet when it crashed last month, killing him and six…