Mississippi civil rights attorney alleges she was wrongfully arrested in possible retaliation for suing city of Lexington over discriminatory practices against Black motorists
A Mississippi civil rights attorney alleges she was wrongfully arrested over the weekend and believes it may have been in retaliation for her advocacy work in the city of Lexington highlighting claims of discrimination by police against its Black residents.
2023-06-15 06:22
'We don't have the votes': House GOP takes step towards Mayorkas impeachment as supporters lobby key holdouts
House Republicans took their most concrete and public step this week toward pursuing the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. But behind the scenes, supporters of the effort are still working to convince key holdouts to get on board with the potentially divisive plan.
2023-06-15 05:55
Dominion Voting software vulnerabilities will remain unaddressed in Georgia until after 2024 election
Georgia election officials have been aware of existing vulnerabilities in the state's voting software for more than two years but continue to insist the system is safe and won't be updated until after 2024, according to a report that was unsealed this week as part of a controversial court case in Georgia.
2023-06-15 05:24
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez files to run for president in 2024
Miami GOP Mayor Francis Suarez has filed paperwork to run for president, according to new FEC filings, marking the long-shot candidate's formal entry to the race.
2023-06-15 05:21
North Carolina teacher's civil rights suit alleges he was fired over teaching of novel about racial profiling during Black History Month
A Black North Carolina teacher has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against a Charlotte charter school, alleging he was fired after some White parents opposed his teaching of a novel about a Black teen struggling with "racial injustice" during Black History Month.
2023-06-15 04:28
NBA Draft rumors: Warriors trade up with Kuminga, Hornets get Ingram, Pistons-Mavs trade
In the latest NBA Draft rumors, the Pistons and Mavs are talking, and both Jonathan Kuminga and Brandon Ingram could be dangled for the Warriors and Pelicans to move up.NBA Draft rumors: Pistons-Mavs trade could be in the worksAccording to ESPN's Jonathan Givony, the Pistons may explore tra...
2023-06-15 03:28
Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia
Ukraine's long-awaited counter-offensive to retake territory from Russia's occupying forces has started
2023-06-15 01:57
Bradley Beal trade odds: Which team will trade for Wizards star?
The Washington Wizards could be entering a rebuilding phase this offseason, and if that happens, that could mean Bradley Beal is on the move.According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Wizards and Beal would work together on a deal if the team does go into a rest.https://twitt...
2023-06-15 01:56
Exclusive: 42% of CEOs say AI could destroy humanity in five to ten years
Many top business leaders are seriously worried that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity in the not-too-distant future.
2023-06-15 01:55
Southern Baptist Convention votes to uphold removal of Saddleback Church over women pastors after appeal by Rick Warren
The annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention voted to affirm a decision made earlier this year to remove Saddleback Church, a major southern California congregation founded by the pastor and author Rick Warren, due to its having women pastors.
2023-06-15 00:55
UPS, Teamsters reach deal on air conditioning delivery vans, a key issue in contract talks
Negotiators for UPS and the Teamsters union have reached a tentative agreement on a crucial issue in their contract talks: The shipping giant has finally agreed to install air conditioning -- gradually -- in its fleet of 95,000 delivery vans.
2023-06-15 00:45
Marlins vs. Mariners prediction and odds for Wednesday, June 14
This trip out west hasn’t gone great for the 37-31 Miami Marlins who lost to the now 33-33 Seattle Mariners yesterday and are trying to avoid getting swept tonight. Yesterday, George Kirby struck out 10 Marlins in a 9-3 win and today the Mariners will go with an even better right-hander, Luis ...
2023-06-14 23:50