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A federal judge on Wednesday ordered that President Donald Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll $5.8 million in damages following a jury’s finding that he sexually abused and defamed the advice columnist more than two years ago. Judge Lewis Kaplan…
The United States’ World Cup dream ended in disappointment Monday night, but the television audience tuning in to watch the team’s loss will go down in history. Fox announced Tuesday that 30 million people watched the U.S. Fall to Belgium…
Donald Trump has posted an update on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the water is now “crystal clear” after algae overtook it following recent renovation work. On July 5, the president shared a Truth Social post about the ongoing…
A teen convicted over the killing of another student at a high school track meet is now trying to overturn the verdict, as his attorneys push for a new trial and for the judge who oversaw the case to step…
A 21-year-old college student died Friday night, June 26, after jumping into Tamolitch Falls, a popular destination in the Willamette National Forest famously known as the Blue Pool. Kenny Truong of Kansas was visiting the scenic attraction with friends when…
A family member of the Ohio couple charged with child endangerment after 16 children were discovered in what authorities described as horrific living conditions has addressed the claims. Ronnie Fletcher, the husband of the daughter of Gary Siders, Sr., and…
Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Ankara for the NATO Leaders Summit on July 7-8, accompanied by a US team of roughly 1,400 people that includes politicians, diplomats, military figures and CIA staff. The summit is being held at…
Folarin Balogun issued a blunt apology to U.S. Fans after the United States were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in Seattle. The Monaco forward, who had been the USMNT’s leading scorer…
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is expected to undergo surgery after a freak wrist injury suffered during celebrations following the Three Lions’ dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico in the World Cup last-16. The 36-year-old Brentford midfielder did not play in the…
A German investigation into a large online predator network has revealed a disturbing criminal organization where members used coded language to coordinate drug-facilitated sexual assaults and share videos of their attacks. The group, which called itself “German Driving School for…
A former Milwaukee County judge faces sentencing today on her conviction for obstructing federal immigration agents in a case that has become a flashpoint in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Hannah Dugan, 67, will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge…
The U.S. Military launched a series of powerful strikes against Iran early Wednesday in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest escalation in a conflict that is testing a fragile ceasefire agreement…
Nearly two years after a Bucknell University freshman football player collapsed and died during a conditioning session, authorities have charged the strength and conditioning coach overseeing the workout. The criminal case represents a significant step forward for the family seeking…
U.S. Airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May, marking the second consecutive month that monthly fuel costs exceeded $6 billion. The figure represents an 84 percent increase compared to May 2025, when airlines paid just $3.62 billion for…
A federal judge in Georgia on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from obtaining names and personal contact information for election workers who served during the 2020 election in Fulton County, ruling that the government’s grand jury subpoena was unreasonable and…
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a man in Houston on Tuesday morning during a targeted enforcement operation, prompting calls for independent investigation from local officials and advocacy groups already concerned about a pattern of deadly ICE…