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63 storiesLawyers seek commuted sentence for Christa Pike after failed Tennessee execution
Christa Pike, 50, has remained unconscious and on a ventilator in a Tennessee hospital since the state's attempt to execute her with the drug pentobarbital failed on Wednesday night, her lawyer Stephen Ferrell said. On Monday Ferrell told “…
Dodgers beat Braves 5-3 in NLDS Game 1, drop Muncy for Game 2
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in Game 1 of their NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, with Tarik Skubal striking out seven over six innings, Fox News reported. Max Muncy, who homered in the sixth inning, was taken out o…
Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol agent sues US government
Marimar Martinez, a Chicago teaching aide, filed a federal civil lawsuit against the U.S. government on Monday over being shot by Customs and Border Protection agent Charles Exum during an immigration enforcement operation in October 2025. …
Broncos lose Surtain, Moss to injuries in 24-14 loss to 49ers
The Denver Broncos lost both starting cornerbacks, Patrick Surtain II and Riley Moss, to first-half injuries in a 24-14 road loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara. Surtain went down with a non-contact right ankle injury and is beli…
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota Injures Knee in London Loss to Colts
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota injured his right knee in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in London and was ruled out of the game. Coach Dan Quinn said it appeared to be an MCL injury and that scans on Monday …
Trump approves firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
The Pentagon said President Donald Trump approved execution by U.S. Army firing squad for Nidal Hasan, who was convicted in the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, that killed 13 people and wounded 32. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell…
NFL referees union to challenge severity of two official suspensions
The NFL Referees Association said Tuesday it will challenge the severity of the suspensions of line judge Jeff Seeman, banned two games for swearing at Arizona’s Trey McBride, and referee Adrian Hill, banned one game for yelling at Minnesot…
Falcons beat Saints 45-24 as Bijan Robinson runs for 145 yards, two TDs
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 45-24 in New Orleans on Monday night, with running back Bijan Robinson rushing for 145 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Atlanta outgained New Orleans on the ground 207 yards to 50. The …
Lawyers for ex-Olympian David Hearn seek watchdog inquiry into Reflecting Pool case
Lawyers for former Olympic canoeist David Hearn asked the inspectors general of the Justice and Interior departments on Tuesday to investigate what they call a flawed investigation and prosecution over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflect…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asks UK court to quash Epstein-linked search warrants
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, has filed a claim at the High Court in London to quash the search warrants used at two of his homes before his February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. A private hear…
Eagles' Saquon Barkley ruled out vs. Rams with hamstring injury; Week 5 status uncertain
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley left Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams in the first quarter with a right hamstring injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game, the Associated Press reported, after Fox News sai…
Cornell Rape-Allegation Lawsuit Prompts Push for Campus Assault Protections
A lawsuit alleging rape at Cornell University has led women on campus and beyond to share their own experiences of sexual violence, The New York Times and NPR reported. The Hill reported that a former Cornell University student accused seve…
Japan protests after U.S. Marine is arrested over killing of woman in Okinawa
Japanese police have arrested U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on suspicion of robbing and killing Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel in Naha, Okinawa, police say. Japan lodged a strong protest with the United States, and Prime Minist…
UK police arrest seventh man over security incident at US-run RAF Fairford base
British counterterrorism police arrested a 22-year-old British national in central London on Tuesday on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, the seventh arrest in an investigation into a security incident at the US-run RAF Fairford base l…
Gauff says racist abuse followed disputed point at China Open
Coco Gauff said she received an “insane” amount of racist comments and direct messages after a disputed point in her China Open third-round win over Sun Xinran in Beijing. Gauff stopped a rally when electronic advertising boards flickered; …
Saints' 45-24 loss to Falcons sours 20th-anniversary 'Domecoming' celebration
The New Orleans Saints lost 45-24 to the Atlanta Falcons at the Superdome on Monday night, spoiling a day of ceremonies marking 20 years since the game that reopened the stadium after Hurricane Katrina. Atlanta running back Bijan Robinson s…
Cornell records show accuser said she “felt like bait”; New York AG to investigate
Records from Cornell University’s disciplinary investigation show a woman who says she was gang-raped at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024 told investigators she “felt like bait,” according to excerpts reviewed by The Associated …
Ex-‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn sentenced to life without parole
Caleb Flynn, 40, a former Ohio music pastor and brief “American Idol” contestant, was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, 37, in their Tipp City home in February. Judge …
Former German BND chief August Hanning arrested on espionage suspicion
August Hanning, the former president of Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of treasonous espionage, spying out state secrets, attempted treason and espionage, the federal prosecutor's offic…
Towns says Knicks extension talks stalled, deal unlikely before season
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns said contract extension talks with the team have not come close to an agreement, telling reporters it “don't look good” for a deal before the season. Towns is eligible for a four-year extension that…