Matt Delaney

Protesters banned from the University of Florida’s confirmation vote for Ben Sasse

Protesters won't be allowed into University of Florida campus buildings next week when the board of trustees will vote to confirm Sen. Ben Sasse as university president.

October 25, 2022

Ted Cruz’s appearance on ‘The View’ interrupted by protesters in audience

Sen. Ted Cruz had his Monday appearance on "The View" interrupted by protesters shouting and insulting him during his interview.

October 24, 2022

Korean jetliner overshoots Philippines airport runway; no injuries

A Korean Air plane was damaged late Sunday night after pilots overshot the runway of a Philippine airport while trying to land in rainy weather.

October 24, 2022

Strangers move into Prince George’s County couple’s newly purchased home

The ink had barely dried on a couple's contract to purchase their new Maryland home when they noticed two men had started moving in and claiming the house as their own.

October 24, 2022

DOJ sues South Dakota hotel, claims Native Americans were denied service

Federal prosecutors are suing a South Dakota hotel over accusations that the business openly denied accommodating Native Americans.

October 24, 2022

Missing Michigan family found in Wisconsin, still believes ‘people are after them’

A Michigan family of four that had suddenly gone missing last week was found Sunday in Wisconsin.

October 24, 2022

Portland mayor wants Oregon governor to declare statewide emergency on homelessness

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler introduced a plan that would move the city's large homeless population into three campsites while banning camping elsewhere throughout the city.

October 23, 2022

Study finds Black Plague survivors’ descendants at higher risk of autoimmune diseases

Descendants of those who survived the Black Plague have genetic mutations that make them more susceptible to certain autoimmune diseases, according to a recent study.

October 23, 2022

California teacher charged for hiding teen who was missing for 2 years

A California teacher was arrested Thursday and charged with hiding a teen who had been reported missing for nearly two years, authorities said.

October 23, 2022

Fairfax County School Board member heard using slur against mentally challenged during meeting

A member of Fairfax County's School Board apologized after a hot mic picked up her use of a slur against people with mental disabilities during Thursday's meeting.

October 23, 2022

Early release, removal of most mandatory minimums proposed in D.C.’s overhauled criminal code

A proposed rewrite of the District of Columbia's criminal code would allow D.C. inmates to ask for early release 20 years into their sentence and would decriminalize openly urinating and defecating in public.

October 20, 2022

Miss Universe suspends Miss USA organizers in wake of accusations that pageant was rigged

Miss Universe suspended the organizers of the Miss USA pageant weeks after contestants accused the American competition of being rigged, according to a British news report.

October 20, 2022

Report: Multiple pilots spotted UFOs over the Pacific Ocean this summer

Multiple pilots have documented UFOs sightings while flying over the Pacific Ocean this summer, according to a new report.

October 20, 2022

Bank of Ireland offering 10 days paid menopause leave for female employees

Bank of Ireland will now allow its female employees to take up to 10 days of paid menopause leave.

October 20, 2022

Pennsylvania man accused of sending letter that threatened to kill Biden, Rep. Bennie Thompson

A Pennsylvania man was indicted Wednesday, accused of sending a threatening letter containing white powder to D.C. that was addressed to President Biden and Mississippi Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, prosecutors said.

October 20, 2022

Check from Commanders bounced, FedEx Field raffle winner says

A game day raffle winner at FedEx Field said Wednesday that the check he received from the Washington Commanders had bounced.

October 19, 2022

Anna May Wong, star of silent film era, to be first Asian-American featured on U.S. currency

The late Hollywood star Anna May Wong will be the first Asian-American featured on U.S. currency when the U.S. Mint ships out quarters featuring her likeness, beginning next week.

October 19, 2022

Designer Happy Meal toys from McDonald’s being listed for as high as $300K online

Toys from McDonald's adult Happy Meals are now being listed in the thousands of dollars on bidding websites after the limited-edition boxes sold out earlier this month.

October 19, 2022

George Floyd’s family to sue Kanye West for $250 million; cease-and-desist letter sent

The family of George Floyd is planning to file a $250 million lawsuit against Kanye West over the mogul rapper's suggestion that fentanyl killed Floyd, not the knee restraint used by former Minneapolis police officer and convicted murderer Derek Chauvin.

October 19, 2022

New York City restaurateur lifts ban on ‘abusive’ James Corden following comedian’s apology

Late Night host James Corden has been unbanned from a ritzy New York City restaurant after the owner publicly announced Monday that the comedian was persona non grata at the establishment.

October 18, 2022