2 right-wing operatives plead guilty in felony robocall scheme

Two right-wing operatives have pleaded guilty in Cleveland to single felony counts of telecommunications fraud for having placed thousands of hoax robocalls in Ohio during the runup to the 2020 general election.

What does Gen Z care about? Their favorite brands, social causes revealed

As for shopping, it appears that actually going to the mall is so 2006. 52% of teens cite Amazon as their No. 1 favorite e-comm site. Nike remains the No. 1 top clothing brand.

Spanish man hiking to Qatar for 2022 World Cup goes missing in Iran

A Spanish man trekking from Madrid to Doha for the 2022 FIFA World Cup has not been heard from since the day after crossing into Iran three weeks ago, stirring fears about his fate in a country convulsed by mass unrest.

Actor Leslie Jordan dies in car crash at 67

Leslie Jordan, a beloved "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story" actor and Instagram sensation, died Monday in Los Angeles, his rep confirmed.

California teacher arrested stemming from 2020 disappearance of teen

A 61-year-old Sacramento teacher has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a teen who was reported missing in 2020 and then "inexplicably" turned up about two years later. 

Remote work likely fueled small 'baby boom' in 2021 among US women, economists say

"This 2021 'baby bump' is the first major reversal in the U.S. fertility rates since the 2007 Great Recession and was large enough to reverse two years of declining fertility rates," the economists wrote.

US math scores drop to lowest levels ever recorded during pandemic, report says

Findings from the “nation’s report card,” the first since 2019, showed the pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children.

Emmett Till to be honored with larger-than-life statue in Mississippi town

The 9-foot bronze statue of Emmett Till coming to Greenwood, Mississippi, is not far from where white men kidnapped and killed the Black teen over accusations that he flirted with a white woman.

Over 60K Gel Blaster ‘Surge’ toy guns recalled due to fire risk

There have been 30 reports of smoking or fire near the handle of the Gel Blaster SURGE 1.0 model toy gun, U.S. consumer safety officials said.

Families of 2 people killed at 2021 Astroworld music festival have settled wrongful death suits

Ten people died and hundreds of others were injured during a massive crowd surge at the Nov. 5 concert in Houston, headlined by rapper Travis Scott. The settlement terms for both lawsuits were confidential.

Pentagon to provide financial support, aid for troops and their dependents seeking abortions

The Pentagon has looked at how it can continue to support medical services including abortion to servicemembers and family members since the Supreme Court overturned its own 1973 abortion-legalizing ruling in June.

Popeyes Thanksgiving turkey available for doorstep delivery for 1st time

Popeyes offers its annual Cajun-Style Turkey to order online in 2022 for near nationwide delivery just in time for Thanksgiving celebrations.