More than half of Americans support the death penalty, survey finds

A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that more than half of Americans support the death penalty despite its decline in states over the past decade.

Border Patrol agents find girl, 5, abandoned near U.S.-Mexico border wall

U.S. Border Patrol agents said they found a 5-year-old girl wandering alone near the U.S.-Mexico border wall near San Ysidro on Monday.

U.S. Navy denies Bucs rookie Cameron Kinley’s request to delay service

Kinley graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy two weeks ago. He was president of his graduating class and the first athlete to have that title since 1991.

Huge Alligator Strolls in Front Yard
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A woman recorded an alligator roaming through her neighborhood in South Carolina. (Credit: Jukin)

Man suspected of shooting, injuring 3 Wilmington officers found dead after standoff

Officials in Wilmington say a 31-year-old man who allegedly shot three police officers during a domestic dispute barricaded himself inside an apartment for several hours before turning the gun on himself. 

3-year-old’s request for morbid ‘Lion King’-themed birthday cake goes viral

Sometimes you can actually have your cake and eat it too, and this toddler knew exactly how to get her way when she requested a morbid “Lion King”-themed cake for her birthday.

Netanyahu opponents push for quick vote to end his 12-year rule

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents on Thursday pushed for a quick parliament vote to formally end his 12-year rule in Israel.

9-year-old driver, sister crash into semi-truck on Utah freeway

A nine-year-old girl was driving a vehicle with her four-year-old sister in the car, when she attempted to get on a freeway in Utah, swerving into a semi, according to police.

Chemical container ship which sank off Sri Lanka coast sows fears of environmental disaster

The operator of the container ship MV X-Press Pearl says the experts were able to board the vessel and attach a tow line, but that “efforts to move the ship to deeper waters have failed.” It says the back of the ship is now touching the ocean bottom at a depth of 21 meters (70 feet).

Bill to ban BLM flag at US embassies introduced by House Republicans

The Stars and Stripes Act of 2021 would prohibit American embassies from flying Black Lives Matter and other political flags.

Homophobia a motive for Montana man accused of firing into home, DOJ says

John Russell Howald, 44, is accused of a hate crime for allegedly firing into a person’s home saying he wanted to “get rid of the lesbians [and] gays,” according to DOJ officials.

Walmart, AT&T offer affordable internet to those impacted by COVID-19

Walmart and AT&T teamed up to offer affordable internet to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.

Blinken announces plans for US to reopen Jerusalem consulate, restoring Palestinian ties

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday the U.S. will reopen its Consulate General in Jerusalem, aiming to restore ties with Palestinians that had been downgraded by the Trump administration.

US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics

The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.