What we know about UFOs: How the Pentagon has handled reported sightings, mysterious videos and more
For years, the US government largely ignored reports of mysterious flying objects seen moving through restricted military airspace but it is now slowly beginning to acknowledge that UFOs, which the Pentagon refers to as unidentified aerial phenomena, are real.
Man dies on Mt. Everest; colleagues raising money to bring body back home
Family and friends are mourning the death of a Glastonbury man who died while climbing Mt. Everest.
Biden administration notified Congress of $735 million weapons sale to Israel earlier this month, before violence began
The Biden administration notified Congress of a proposed US weapons sale to Israel worth $735 million earlier this month, according to two sources familiar with the notification.
Bucknell University condemns 'horrific incident' against LGBTQ student community and orders investigation
Bucknell University condemned a "horrific incident" against the LGBTQ student community that occurred last week and announced investigations are underway.
Bobby Brown opens up about coping with losing Whitney Houston and his kids
As in his 2009 hit, Every Little Step, Grammy Award winning performer Bobby Brown walks with new new purpose and truth.
Foundation’s Guinness World Record brings awareness to suicide prevention
A rock event for the ages. A Maryland foundation earned the Guinness World Record for the most painted rocks in one place at one time.
Nurses' union president criticizes new CDC mask guidance
The president of the country's largest nurses' union has spoken out against updated federal guidance which says that -- with a few exceptions -- people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 don't need to wear face masks in indoor or outdoor settings.
New York won't require masks or social distancing for fully vaccinated people starting Wednesday
New York will adopt the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's guidelines to not require masks or social distancing for vaccinated people beginning Wednesday, Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday.
Girl in ‘very critical condition’ after being shot at birthday party
polis Police are investigating after a child was shot in the head during a birthday party in Minneapolis’s Jordan neighborhood Saturday night.
Mexico's Andrea Meza crowned Miss Universe
Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe at the 69th annual pageant, which was delayed last year due to Covid-19.
J. Crew taps a streetwear design veteran to lead its men's brand
J. Crew, a brand known for its preppy aesthetic, is turning to a streetwear design veteran to help attempt a comeback after filing for bankruptcy last year.
Tennessee governor signs controversial bathroom bill into law
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a so-called controversial bathroom bill into law Friday, according to the state General Assembly website, prompting criticism from those who say the bill is discriminatory toward transgender individuals.
Burger King is bringing back this fan-favorite menu item
Burger King is bringing back crown-shaped chicken nuggets after a 10-year absence, the latest nostalgia play in the fiercely competitive fast-food industry.
Kim Kardashian West buys iconic Janet Jackson video outfit
It was Janet Jackson's 55th birthday over the weekend, but Kim Kardashian West got the gift.
Why Biden hasn't thrown himself publicly into a mediation effort in the Middle East
It's an emerging and potentially defining feature of Joe Biden's presidency. The new White House is training relentless attention on issues that Biden believes got him elected. But it also appears wary of spilling political capital in other crises that could deflect attention from his main ambitions or where deeper involvement may not deliver a decisive payoff.
Harris headlines unity summit for AAPI community
Vice President Kamala Harris will serve as the keynote speaker for a virtual unity summit for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders this week, her latest outreach to a community that has faced a wave of racially motivated crimes during the pandemic and is growing as a voting bloc.
Rapper J. Cole makes his debut in African basketball league the same weekend his album drops
J. Cole is having quite the weekend with not only the Friday release of his album, "The Off-Season," but also his debut in the Basketball Africa League (BAL).
Baseball-sized hail threatens Texas again as flood risk increases
An outbreak of severe storms will threaten over 33 million people in the southern Plains on Monday, while the risk for flash flooding ramps up Tuesday and Wednesday.
AT&T to spin off and combine WarnerMedia with Discovery in deal that would create streaming giant
The streaming TV race is about to get even more competitive. On Monday morning AT&T and Discovery, Inc. announced a deal under which AT&T's WarnerMedia will be spun off and combined with Discovery in a new standalone media company.
Summer travel 2021: Things are booking up, but you can still plan a getaway
The wait-and-see approach to travel right now is prudent from a health perspective. From a booking perspective, maybe not so much.
