2 inmates dead, 1 at large after escaping through air vent, Tennessee officials say
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee said Tobias Wayne Carr, Johnny Shane Brown and Timothy Allen Sarver escaped last week from the local jail.
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee said Tobias Wayne Carr, Johnny Shane Brown and Timothy Allen Sarver escaped last week from the local jail.
Israeli, Palestinian representatives propose 2-state confederation to work towards peace efforts
Israeli and Palestinian public figures have drawn up a new proposal for a two-state confederation. They hope this will offer a way forward after a decade-long stalemate in peace efforts.
Israeli and Palestinian public figures have drawn up a new proposal for a two-state confederation. They hope this will offer a way forward after a decade-long stalemate in peace efforts.
Major winter storm to spread snow, ice from Texas to Midwest, Northeast starting on eve of Groundhog Day
U.S. cities with the potential to pick up 6-plus inches of snow include St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Detroit, Buffalo and Burlington.
U.S. cities with the potential to pick up 6-plus inches of snow include St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Detroit, Buffalo and Burlington.
Tax season 2022: What you need to know about filing your taxes
The IRS is requesting people to file their tax returns ahead of the April 18 deadline to avoid delays in their payments.
The IRS is requesting people to file their tax returns ahead of the April 18 deadline to avoid delays in their payments.
Man assaults child in Harlem restaurant
In a disturbing surveillance video, the man can be seen striking a child and knocking them to the ground.
In a disturbing surveillance video, the man can be seen striking a child and knocking them to the ground.
Wordle bought by NYT
The New York Times has announced that it has acquired Wordle to add the popular daily word game to its collection of puzzle games.
The New York Times has announced that it has acquired Wordle to add the popular daily word game to its collection of puzzle games.
Ahmaud Arbery killing: Federal judge rejects plea deal in hate crimes trial
A federal judge said that in this case it would only be appropriate to consider the family’s wishes at sentencing, which the proposed deal wouldn’t allow.
A federal judge said that in this case it would only be appropriate to consider the family’s wishes at sentencing, which the proposed deal wouldn’t allow.
Expecting a tax refund from the IRS? Here's how long it could take
Nearly three-quarters of filers received a tax refund last year, with an average payment of about $2,800, the IRS said recently – a major influx of money for most households that many Americans depend on.
Nearly three-quarters of filers received a tax refund last year, with an average payment of about $2,800, the IRS said recently – a major influx of money for most households that many Americans depend on.
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
Prosecutors: NJ man sexually abused horse on video, possessed child sex abuse materials
Mitchell Richtman, 31, is facing charges after authorities say he was found to be in possession of videos that showed him sexually assaulting a horse, in addition to child sexual abuse material.
Mitchell Richtman, 31, is facing charges after authorities say he was found to be in possession of videos that showed him sexually assaulting a horse, in addition to child sexual abuse material.
Cheslie Kryst, former Miss USA, dies at 30
Cheslie Kryst, who was Miss USA 2019, has died after jumping from her apartment in Midtown Manhattan.
Cheslie Kryst, who was Miss USA 2019, has died after jumping from her apartment in Midtown Manhattan.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Joe Rogan pledges to ‘try harder’ amid Spotify protests over COVID-19 misinformation
Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”
Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”
Biden visits collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh, touts new infrastructure law
President Biden on Friday traveled to Pennsylvania to highlight some of his White House achievements so far, including his infrastructure package intended to help repair crumbling roads and bridges.
President Biden on Friday traveled to Pennsylvania to highlight some of his White House achievements so far, including his infrastructure package intended to help repair crumbling roads and bridges.
New COVID variant BA.2: What's known about 'stealth' omicron?
The new coronavirus variant, which scientists call BA.2, is widely considered stealthier than the original version of omicron because particular genetic traits make it somewhat harder to detect.
The new coronavirus variant, which scientists call BA.2, is widely considered stealthier than the original version of omicron because particular genetic traits make it somewhat harder to detect.
5 shot, 1 killed at Days Inn in DC; victims found in hallway, inside room
Authorities say one victim has died after five were shot early Thursday morning at a Days Inn in Northwest D.C.
Authorities say one victim has died after five were shot early Thursday morning at a Days Inn in Northwest D.C.
Police: Man robbed at gunpoint after cashing lottery winnings in West Philly store
Police say a man who had just cashed his lottery winnings at a West Philadelphia store was then robbed of his cash at gunpoint. The entire encounter was captured on surveillance video.
Police say a man who had just cashed his lottery winnings at a West Philadelphia store was then robbed of his cash at gunpoint. The entire encounter was captured on surveillance video.
Pennsylvania man followed woman home, shot at her after she bumped into him at grocery store, police say
Authorities are searching for a Pennsylvania man who allegedly followed a woman home and opened fire on her after she bumped into him at a nearby grocery store.
Authorities are searching for a Pennsylvania man who allegedly followed a woman home and opened fire on her after she bumped into him at a nearby grocery store.
Runaway train car travels 16 miles before being stopped in Washington
A runaway train car reached speeds of 50 mph before hitting a hill and slowing down enough for someone to jump on and pull the handbrake.
A runaway train car reached speeds of 50 mph before hitting a hill and slowing down enough for someone to jump on and pull the handbrake.
President Biden officially announces Stephen Breyer's retirement, pledges to nominate Black woman
President Joe Biden on Thursday affirmed his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it was "long overdue," while praising retiring Justice Stephen Breyer as a model public servant.
President Joe Biden on Thursday affirmed his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it was "long overdue," while praising retiring Justice Stephen Breyer as a model public servant.