A Murder Charge in Georgia Exposes Complexities of the Abortion Debate
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A Murder Charge in Georgia Exposes Complexities of the Abortion Debate

A woman who took medication to induce an abortion, and then delivered the baby, was arrested on a murder charge. But on Monday, a state judge expressed deep…

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Mullin’s Smooth Confirmation Was a Throwback in the Senate
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Mullin’s Smooth Confirmation Was a Throwback in the Senate

In choosing Senator Markwayne Mullin, who has warm relationships across the Capitol and the political aisle, President Trump was reverting to a bygone tradition. Source link

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Trump’s Question About Fighting Elvis at Graceland Sparks Jokes Online
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Trump’s Question About Fighting Elvis at Graceland Sparks Jokes Online

President Donald Trump on Monday made a surprise stop at Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee—a diversion from the ongoing war in Iran and airport security delays—and…

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Hasan Piker Defends Upscale Lodging During Humanitarian Mission in Cuba
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Hasan Piker Defends Upscale Lodging During Humanitarian Mission in Cuba

Hasan Piker helped bring attention to a mission delivering humanitarian aid to Cuba. The group was criticized for staying in an upscale hotel as Cubans faced another blackout.…

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Valerie Perrine, Screen Siren Who Won Critical Acclaim, Dies at 82
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Valerie Perrine, Screen Siren Who Won Critical Acclaim, Dies at 82

Known early on for skin-baring temptress roles, she later earned rave reviews, a Cannes award and an Oscar nomination for her performance in the Lenny Bruce biopic “Lenny.”…

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Trump Delays Threat to Iran, but War Negotiations Are in Early Stage
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Trump Delays Threat to Iran, but War Negotiations Are in Early Stage

President Trump postponed his threat to strike power plants in Iran, citing “productive conversations” with the Iranians. But officials said the talks were in an early stage and…

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Boston University Pulls Pride Flags, Raising Free Speech Worries
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Boston University Pulls Pride Flags, Raising Free Speech Worries

The university said the flags broke a rule against hanging signs, a policy embraced by other campuses that cracked down on protests. Professors and others say such rules…

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Duke Standout Projected to Land With Struggling NBA Team
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Duke Standout Projected to Land With Struggling NBA Team

The NCAA Tournament is in full swing, and we officially have a Sweet 16 heading into the second weekend of games. The initial 68 teams is down to…

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Pentagon Adopts New Limits for Journalists After Court Loss
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Pentagon Adopts New Limits for Journalists After Court Loss

The Defense Department said it would close the Pentagon’s work area for journalists, among other changes, after a judge found the existing media policy unconstitutional. Source link

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ICE Agents Are Now Patrolling U.S. Airports. Here’s What to Know.
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ICE Agents Are Now Patrolling U.S. Airports. Here’s What to Know.

The deployment comes as a battle over Department of Homeland Security funding has led to closed security checkpoints, long lines and missed flights. Source link

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