Singer Justin Townes Earle dies at 38
Singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle has died, according to a Sunday announcement from his representatives. He is the son of country rocker Steve Earle.
California's new normal: How the climate crisis is fueling wildfires and changing life in the Golden State
The orange glow from wildfires in the evening sky is a new way of life in the Golden State.
Confrontation caught on camera outside KU fraternity house raises concerns
A video going viral this weekend shows a Lawrence man as he says he was being harassed and having a drink thrown at his face by KU students.
Annual backpack fundraiser updates school supply list for remote learning
Organizers of an annual backpack giveaway, in the Montbello neighborhood, are filling bags with some different school supplies this year.
KFC suspends its 'finger lickin' good' slogan because of coronavirus
Kentucky Fried Chicken has decided to pause using its "finger lickin' good" slogan because ... well, that's probably not the best idea right now.
Manhattan DA agrees to delay enforcement of subpoena of Trump's tax returns
The Manhattan district attorney's office said Monday that it has agreed not to enforce a subpoena to an accounting firm for President Donald Trump's financial records until after a federal appeals court has ruled on Trump's request for a stay pending appeal of his lawsuit.
Another Penn State fraternity in trouble
Another fraternity at Penn State University is in trouble after a party in violation of what's called "Penn State expectations."
Damaged, looted businesses in Kenosha, WI wonder why protesters targeted them
Business owners across downtown Kenosha are cleaning up a mess after some protesters turned destructive overnight Sunday, Aug. 23. This, after a man was shot by a Kenosha police officer as he walked away near 28th Avenue and 40th Street.
Wisconsin police shoot Black man as children watch from a vehicle, attorney says
Two Wisconsin police officers are on leave Monday as state authorities investigate why a Black man was shot multiple times in the back as he entered the driver's side door of an SUV, officials said.
More than two dozen former Republican lawmakers endorse Joe Biden on first day of GOP convention
More than two dozen former Republican lawmakers announced Monday they are endorsing Joe Biden for president.
Sofia Vergara shoots down claim Ellen DeGeneres was being racist
Ellen DeGeneres has been getting some bad press lately, but Sofia Vergara is saying she's not a part of that.
McCloskeys, widow of David Dorn to speak at Republican National Convention
The McCloskeys and the widow of a murdered police captain will be speaking at the Republican National Convention this week.
Trump claims 'political reasons' held up convalescent plasma emergency authorization
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he believed "political reasons" had slowed down the Food and Drug Administration's approval of emergency use authorization for convalescent plasma but that he "broke the logjam" over the last week.
Try this Earth-friendly diet: How to shop, cook and eat to fight climate change
There is no avoiding it — we have to eat every day. And as the effects of climate change become increasingly evident, the choices we make about what we're eating are more significant than ever.
Elijah McClain died after a police encounter almost one year ago. Here's what happened since
On the night of August 24, 2019, Elijah McClain was walking home from a convenience store with an iced tea when he was confronted by three Aurora, Colorado, police officers.
Here's exactly why Donald Trump made his plasma announcement on Sunday night
In politics, there is no such thing as a coincidence. Politics is a game of timing, calculation and appearances, and it's very, very rare that anything happens entirely by chance.
Bulgaria: Wild majesty in one of Europe's oldest countries
For more than a century, Bulgaria has had little trouble enticing people to its beach resorts scattered along the Black Sea coast. City-breakers head to its main cities -- including Sofia, the capital, and Plovdiv, the 2019 European Capital of Culture -- for an enjoyable blend of culture and hearty Bulgarian gastronomy.
Here's what Tiffany's renovated Fifth Ave. store looks like
Tiffany & Co. couldn't reopen its flagship location in New York without some dazzle -- a sparkling box lit in its iconic blue.
It's not just you. Zoom is down across the US
Zoom, the video conferencing app that's become a go-to for many stuck at home during the pandemic, is down in some parts of the world.
Change
Veteran OL Whitney Mercilus is looking forward to playing under a new defensive signal caller
Change is something that a lot of individuals can’t accept. Whether it be a cubicle switch in the office or furniture rearrangement at home. Some people are not good with dealing with change.
