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Prisoner found dead at maximum security Maryland state prison
A prisoner was found dead at North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland, Maryland, and two other inmates are suspected of being responsible, according to the Maryland State Police.
Black University of Mississippi students wrestle with forgiveness in wake of racist gestures
Three Black University of Mississippi students who shared a now-viral Ring camera video of two white students making monkey-like sounds and gestures outside their front door say they received an apology from one woman.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier rules: Why a sentinel shouted ‘silence and respect’ at Hegseth’s group
The warning a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sentinel called out to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's group on Veterans Day reflects a standard of decorum every visitor to Arlington National Cemetery is expected to meet, no matter their rank.
Rapper found guilty of capital murder, sentenced to life for killing of rival rapper
A Dallas County, Texas, jury found rapper Yella Beezy guilty of capital murder Wednesday for the 2020 death of rival MO3. The judge sentenced him to life imprisonment without parole.
Former owner of Peanut the squirrel detained by ICE
When New York wildlife officers euthanized a couple's pet squirrel, Peanut, two years ago, Republicans including JD Vance seized on the critter's killing as just another example of government overreach from meddling Democrats.
Former Italian Red Brigades member escapes house arrest in Argentina while awaiting extradition
A 74-year-old Italian convicted of terrorism-related crimes for his involvement in a far-left militant group escaped house arrest in Buenos Aires by descending from a fifth-floor apartment using a harness and rope, prompting a nationwide search as he awaited extradition to Italy.
Rapper Yella Beezy convicted of hiring gunman who fatally shot rapper MO3 on busy Dallas interstate
Rapper Yella Beezy was found guilty on Wednesday of hiring the gunman who fatally shot rapper MO3 in a brazen daylight attack on a busy Dallas interstate in 2020.
Texas Democrats vow to soften abortion restrictions after midterm wins
Texas Democrats are vowing to ease some of the nation's strictest abortion restrictions after they take over most statewide offices in January for the first time in decades.
Missing South Carolina infant rescued after being buried alive in a dog crate for 24 hours
When an 11-month-old infant was reported missing in South Carolina, dozens of first responders combed the countryside for the "bright boy with reddish-blond hair" who, the sheriff's office said, had disappeared while his grandmother ran errands.
Trump administration to pursue public land sales and a decrease in federal ownership
President Donald Trump's administration wants to sell public lands to states, tribes and local governments as part of an effort to "decrease the size of the federal estate," according to a new five-year plan presented by the Interior Department.
Former NFL coach Rex Ryan turns himself in after alleged Nashville hit-and-run
Former NFL coach Rex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville police Wednesday on misdemeanor charges after he allegedly hit two pedestrians with his truck in a popular area downtown last week and then drove off after an argument, police said.
Empire State Building climbers apologize ‘only’ to NYPD, first responders
The daredevils who climbed the Empire State Building in July are speaking out about the stunt and what comes next.
Black Friday 2026: Running list of major retailers’ sales plans
Black Friday 2026 falls on Nov. 27, but the nation's biggest retailers are not waiting for the day after Thanksgiving to start their Black Friday sales.
Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan accused of hitting pedestrians with truck in Nashville
Former New York Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan, an ESPN analyst, is facing misdemeanor charges in Nashville, accused of running over the feet of two pedestrians with his pickup truck.
Alice Huang, who reportedly had an affair with Nvidia CEO, is a Chinese banker turned tech exec
She was building a career in Chinese finance before turning to tech with a leadership role at a data center company in Singapore. He is the high-profile CEO of Nvidia, the California-based company that makes computer chips relied upon by advanced artificial intelligence systems.
1 in 5 college students say they believe U.S. deserved 9/11, according to poll
A new poll showed more than 1 in 5 college students said America deserved the 9/11 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in 2001.
