DNA analysis contributes to murder charges in 1993 killing of Tampa-area girl, authorities say
A Florida man has been charged with murder in the 1993 death of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom, a Tampa-area girl who had disappeared after getting off her school bus, authorities said Thursday.
2023-07-28 14:45
Young Chinese opt out of the rat race and pressures at home to pursue global nomad lifestyle
A growing number of young Chinese are moving overseas to escape their homeland's ultra-competitive work culture, limited opportunities and family pressures
2023-07-28 13:55
Primetime Emmy Awards postponed as Hollywood strikes continue, Variety reports
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards -- television's top honor -- have been postponed as strikes by Hollywood writers and actors continue, Variety reported Thursday.
2023-07-28 12:29
Schools lost track of homeless kids during the pandemic. Many face a steep path to recovery
Homeless kids often fell through the cracks during the tumult of the pandemic, when many schools struggled to keep track of families with unstable housing
2023-07-28 12:21
What to stream this weekend: Post Malone, 'Beanie Bubble,' 'This Fool,' Rolling Stones and 'Heels'
This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Post Malone, a movie starring Zach Galifianakis about the creation of the cute collectable Beanie Babies and a video game for the whole family with Disney Illusion Island
2023-07-28 12:19
China was once a women's soccer superpower. This year's World Cup is a first step in reclaiming that status
With a tied score and two minutes left to play after a stunning second-half comeback, China's women's soccer team finally scored the goal that had eluded them for 16 years.
2023-07-28 12:17
Prosecutors in documents case argue against Trump team's push to discuss classified information at his homes instead of SCIF
Donald Trump's lawyers want to be able to discuss classified information with the former president at his homes as part of his criminal case, for convenience sake, according to a new court filing from the Justice Department -- a proposal that federal prosecutors strongly oppose as out of line with how sensitive information can be handled.
2023-07-28 11:47
Where barbershops are a community hub, he's filling them with books to help young boys find excitement in reading
Former teacher Alvin Irby created Barbershop Books, a nationwide literacy program that turns barbers into ambassadors in its mission to encourage thousands of boys to read for fun.
2023-07-28 11:29
College Board responds to comparisons between its AP course and Florida's Black history curriculum
The College Board said Thursday it "resolutely" disagrees with any notion that enslavement was beneficial for African Americans -- a statement coming after some people compared the contents of its Advanced Placement course on African American Studies with Florida's recently approved Black history curriculum.
2023-07-28 10:53
Biden issues scathing rebuke of Tuberville's hold on military promotions
President Joe Biden delivered remarks in Washington, DC, Thursday, paying tribute to the nation's 33rd president -- who, 75 years ago this week, signed an executive order desegregating the US military -- while issuing a scathing rebuke of Alabama GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who's now blocked more than 270 military promotions over his opposition to the Pentagon's abortion policy.
2023-07-28 10:48
Larry Nassar survivors sue Michigan State University, alleging 'illegal secret votes' prevented release of 6,000 documents
An attorney for a group of women who were sexually abused by former Michigan State University sports physician Larry Nassar filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging the school's board of trustees held "illegal secret votes" to prevent the release of thousands of documents in the case, according to the court filing.
2023-07-28 09:53
Takeaways from the new charges against Trump, aide and Mar-a-Lago worker in the classified documents case
Special counsel Jack Smith expanded his classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, making significant new allegations that Trump and two of his employees attempted to delete Mar-a-Lago security footage sought by the grand jury investigating the mishandling of the government records.
2023-07-28 09:27