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A Mississippi inmate escaped, apparently found work at a Chicago restaurant and then barricaded himself there, officials say

Authorities have captured Joshua Zimmerman, a Mississippi inmate who escaped two months ago and barricaded himself in a Chicago restaurant where he had apparently found a job, the US Marshals Service said Wednesday.

Missouri death row inmate expected to be resentenced to life without parole under new agreement

Missouri death row inmate Marcellus Williams is expected to be resentenced to life without parole under a consent judgment reached Wednesday, the St. Louis Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced, just over a month before he was scheduled to be put to …

Man who faked own death by hacking into death registry to avoid paying child support sentenced to over 6 years in prison

A Kentucky man who faked his own death by hacking into a death registry to avoid paying child support was sentenced to over 6 years in prison Monday, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Eastern …

California school safety officer pleads no contest to voluntary manslaughter in fatal shooting of 18-year-old

A former California school safety officer has pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter nearly three years after he was charged with murder for fatally shooting an 18-year-old woman as she tried to flee a physical altercation, officials said Tuesday.

Former politician accused of killing Vegas reporter testifies: ‘I am innocent’

The former Nevada politician accused of fatally stabbing a Las Vegas investigative reporter after a series of critical stories took the stand Wednesday, telling the jury in his murder trial he is innocent.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's Vice President Nomination Acceptance Speech

Thank you. Wow. Thank you, Philadelphia. Thank you, Madam Vice President, for the trust you put in me, but maybe more so, thank you for bringing back the joy.

Takeaways from the third night of the Democratic National Convention

Democrats are betting that within the American electorate is a deep desire to leave behind the bitterness of a decade dominated by former President Donald Trump.

Missouri City's Fort Bend Ballot Set for Fall Elections: A Close Look at the Candidates

As the November 5th General Election approaches, Missouri City’s political landscape is set to heat up, with ten determined candidates vying for four crucial seats on the City Council. This vibrant and diverse suburb of Houston, known for its rapid …

Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital: A Beacon of Excellence in Maternity Care

Once again, Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital has solidified its reputation as a leader in maternity care, earning the coveted title of one of the Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek for both 2023 and 2024. This prestigious recognition places Ben …

Trump backs off earlier claims that he should directly control interest rates

Former President Donald Trump attempted in a new interview to soften previous comments he made about exerting direct control over the Federal Reserve, including setting rates.

Target slashed prices. It paid off

US consumers, strained by years of higher prices and elevated interest rates, are changing their shopping patterns. Americans are buying more at discount chains like Target and Walmart while dialing back spending at Macy’s and Lowe’s.

How Kamala Harris is winning over Wall Street

Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is courting everyday Americans tired of the country’s affordability crisis. But she is winning over some key figures on Wall Street.

Gwen Walz reveals she underwent a different treatment, not IVF, in new details about fertility struggles

Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz clarified in a statement to CNN that she did not use in vitro fertilization to conceive, sharing new details about her and Gov. Tim Walz’s fertility struggles as the governor has highlighted their experience with …

Patti LaBelle, Common performing sound checks ahead of DNC night two in Chicago

In Chicago, former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama are set to take the stage Tuesday night for remarks at the Democratic National Convention, but they’re not the only marquee names expected to appear at the United Center …

Alsobrooks addresses Democrats in Chicago as she seeks to become Maryland’s first Black senator

Kamala Harris isn’t the only Black woman trying to make history this year. Angela Alsobrooks, who delivered a keynote address in Chicago on Tuesday night, is trying to become the first Black person Maryland sends to the US Senate.