On 67th anniversary of Emmett Till’s death, a look back at his case this past year
From renewed investigations to an unpublished memoir to Hollywood retellings, Emmett Till’s name and story have been in the news a number of times over the past year. Here is a look at the instances.
From renewed investigations to an unpublished memoir to Hollywood retellings, Emmett Till’s name and story have been in the news a number of times over the past year. Here is a look at the instances.
Teenage Pennsylvania National Guard soldier serving with twin sister dies during training in South Carolina
The U.S. Army is investigating the specific cause of the National Guard soldier's death in South Carolina.
The U.S. Army is investigating the specific cause of the National Guard soldier's death in South Carolina.
Six Flags Great Adventure El Toro incident: 5 hospitalized, ride closed
Police say the injuries were mostly minor, and that originally no one asked for medical attention, but later, five people who rode the El Toro roller coaster did request treatment.
Police say the injuries were mostly minor, and that originally no one asked for medical attention, but later, five people who rode the El Toro roller coaster did request treatment.
Redacted affidavit in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago search released by Justice Department
Fourteen of the 15 boxes recovered from Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate contained documents with classification markings, including at the top secret level, according to the affidavit.
Fourteen of the 15 boxes recovered from Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate contained documents with classification markings, including at the top secret level, according to the affidavit.
Sullivan Walter, Black man wrongfully convicted of rape at 17, exonerated 36 years later
Sullivan Walter was wrongfully convicted as a teenager for a New Orleans rape more than 36 years ago. He was finally freed this week after a judge threw out his conviction.
Sullivan Walter was wrongfully convicted as a teenager for a New Orleans rape more than 36 years ago. He was finally freed this week after a judge threw out his conviction.
Ohio officials hope clay facial reconstruction will help ID remains of man found 35 years ago
“This face represents a brother, son or father who needs to reclaim his identity and be given the dignity that he deserves,” Ohio authorities said this week.
“This face represents a brother, son or father who needs to reclaim his identity and be given the dignity that he deserves,” Ohio authorities said this week.
You can now buy 'Friends' Central Perk coffee with a real café coming soon
Fans of “Friends” can enjoy three different Central Perk Coffee blends, called the "Pivot Blend," the "How You Doin'?" and the "We Were on a Coffee Break."
Fans of “Friends” can enjoy three different Central Perk Coffee blends, called the "Pivot Blend," the "How You Doin'?" and the "We Were on a Coffee Break."
On this day in history, August 26, 1939, baseball broadcast on TV for first time
The first MLB game was broadcast on Aug. 26, 1939, launching what's now the multi-billion dollar industry of televised sports.
The first MLB game was broadcast on Aug. 26, 1939, launching what's now the multi-billion dollar industry of televised sports.
Perdue chicken tenders: USDA issues public health alert for potential plastic pieces
A recall was not issued for Purdue chicken tenders since the product is no longer available at the store, but officials want customers to check their freezers.
A recall was not issued for Purdue chicken tenders since the product is no longer available at the store, but officials want customers to check their freezers.
Half-naked Minnesota lawyer beat ex-wife to death in front of horrified children: criminal complaint
A North Dakota lawyer allegedly beat his ex-wife to death in Minnesota on Tuesday as she clung to the youngest of their five children and two others screamed for help, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.
A North Dakota lawyer allegedly beat his ex-wife to death in Minnesota on Tuesday as she clung to the youngest of their five children and two others screamed for help, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.
Arkansas can't ban treatment of transgender kids, court rules
A federal appeals court on Thursday said Arkansas can't enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care.
A federal appeals court on Thursday said Arkansas can't enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care.
Chick-fil-A grilled filets, nuggets have dairy allergen due to supplier issue
Chick-fil-A said it’s "actively working with the supplier so this doesn’t happen again and to ensure the allergen is removed" from its grilled nuggets and chicken filets.
Chick-fil-A said it’s "actively working with the supplier so this doesn’t happen again and to ensure the allergen is removed" from its grilled nuggets and chicken filets.
Ghislaine Maxwell sued by her lawyers for over $878K in unpaid fees
A law firm that helped defend Ghislaine Maxwell, the socialite convicted of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls, says it was never paid over $878,000 for its work.
A law firm that helped defend Ghislaine Maxwell, the socialite convicted of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls, says it was never paid over $878,000 for its work.
Georgia man wiped out $48M in student loans with disabled veterans scam, officials say
Authorities say the Georgia man forged letters for hundreds of student loan borrowers to trick the federal government into thinking they were military veterans with permanent disabilities. He wiped out $48 million in loans before his arrest.
Authorities say the Georgia man forged letters for hundreds of student loan borrowers to trick the federal government into thinking they were military veterans with permanent disabilities. He wiped out $48 million in loans before his arrest.
Average new car prices set to hit record $46,259 in August
The average transaction price paid for a new car in August is expected to hit an all-time high, according to J.D. Power, with monthly finance payments also at record levels.
The average transaction price paid for a new car in August is expected to hit an all-time high, according to J.D. Power, with monthly finance payments also at record levels.
Peloton shares jump 20% after agreeing to sell bikes on Amazon
The news of Peloton’s deal with Amazon sent shares soaring 20%, which was the biggest one-day jump in more than six months.
The news of Peloton’s deal with Amazon sent shares soaring 20%, which was the biggest one-day jump in more than six months.
Peachtree City Walmart fire: Videos may help investigators determine cause
Video taken by a customer at the Walmart in Peachtree City shows the moments after a fire started inside the store. It sparked a 4-alarm response by firefighters on Wednesday evening.
Video taken by a customer at the Walmart in Peachtree City shows the moments after a fire started inside the store. It sparked a 4-alarm response by firefighters on Wednesday evening.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
What student loans are eligible for forgiveness? Here's a breakdown
In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.
In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.
Dinosaur tracks unearthed in Texas state park as drought dries river
Newly uncovered dinosaur tracks at Texas's Dinosaur Valley State Park date back to 113 million years ago
Newly uncovered dinosaur tracks at Texas's Dinosaur Valley State Park date back to 113 million years ago