Aaron Carter's mother launches GoFundMe for Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The mother of the late singer Aaron Carter has created a GoFundMe campaign to fund a star for her son on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Carter died after accidentally drowning in his bathtub due to sedatives and gas inhalat...
85-Year-Old French Widow Detained by ICE Returns Home After Weeks in U.S. Custody
Marie-Thérèse Ross, an 85-year-old French widow, has returned to France after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Alabama on April 1 for overstaying her visa. PBS reports France's foreign mini...
Singer D4vd Arrested in Killing of 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Alt-pop singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, has been arrested on suspicion of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in his towed SUV seven months ago. Authorities say Burke is being ...
French widow detained by ICE for 16 days after GI husband's death released, returns to France
Marie-Thérèse Ross, an elderly French woman detained by ICE in Alabama on April 1 for overstaying her 90-day visa, was released after 16 days and returned to France on Friday. Ross had previously been held at a federal...
Transgender Teen's Case in Ecuador Creates Legal Path for Others Seeking Recognition
A landmark case involving a transgender teenager in Ecuador has opened a legal pathway for other young people seeking gender recognition in the country, marking a significant step in a nation where LGBTQ+ rights have pri...
Trump administration schedules Alaska Arctic wildlife refuge drilling auction for June 5
The Trump administration has officially set a June 5 auction date for drilling rights in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. The administration declined to provide immediate further details about the controver...
FAA to cap daily flights at Chicago O'Hare this summer to reduce delays
The Federal Aviation Administration announced it will limit daily flights at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to 2,708 this summer, down from 3,080 planned on peak days, in a preemptive move to prevent seasonal tra...
Steve Bannon backs Anthropic in dispute with Pentagon over autonomous weapons use of AI
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon sided with AI company Anthropic in its standoff with the Pentagon, saying the company 'had it right' in demanding its technology not be used in fully autonomous lethal weapons s...
Opinion: UK-US 'special relationship' durable but not guaranteed without stronger British strategy
A commentary piece argues that despite recent strains, the United Kingdom and United States have sustained their special relationship for over 80 years due to mutual strategic utility. The piece warns, however, that the ...
ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to Resign at End of May
Todd Lyons, who became acting director of ICE in March 2025, will resign at the end of May, according to DHS officials. Lyons led the agency that has been central to President Trump's immigration enforcement agenda....
FAA's effort to recruit video gamers as air traffic controllers described as 'wildly successful'
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Federal Aviation Administration's initiative to recruit video gamers into air traffic controller roles has been 'wildly successful,' citing gamers' ability to manage multiple ...
GOP Sen. Britt Declares House Haitian Refugee Status Bill Dead in Senate
Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL), chair of the Senate Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee, declared a House-passed bill to extend legal protections for Haitian refugees 'dead on arrival' in the Senate. The bill passed t...
Starmer 'Furious' Over Mandelson Security Vetting Failure Before U.S. Post
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was 'furious' after learning he had not been informed that Peter Mandelson, now the UK's top diplomat in Washington, initially failed his security vetting in early 2025. The Gu...
Iran Exploiting U.S. Racial Divisions Through Online Propaganda, Experts Warn
An opinion piece in The Hill warns that Iran is weaponizing American racial history and social divisions through online propaganda campaigns, with some Americans unwittingly amplifying the messaging. The piece argues the...
Supreme Court Hands Oil and Gas Companies Win in Louisiana Coastal Cleanup Lawsuit
The Supreme Court ruled 8-0 in a procedural decision giving oil and gas companies a new hearing in federal court, after a state jury had ordered Chevron to pay over $740 million to remediate damage to Louisiana's coastli...
Myanmar Frees Former President Win Myint in Broad New Year Amnesty
Myanmar's military government released former President Win Myint as part of a sweeping prisoner amnesty announced by state-run media to mark the country's traditional New Year....
Pope Leo Urges Young People to Resist Corruption at Massive Mass in Cameroon
Pope Leo delivered a homily in French and English at a large Mass in Cameroon, invoking the Biblical story of the multiplication of loaves to encourage young people to "multiply your talents through faith, perseverance, ...
Virginia Voters to Decide on Amendment That Could Undo Independent Redistricting
An opinion piece warns that a proposed Virginia constitutional amendment would return congressional district-drawing authority to the state legislature, potentially dismantling independent redistricting and triggering a ...
Kosovo Approves Commitment of Security Troops to International Gaza Force
Kosovo has approved sending dozens of security personnel to join an international force in Gaza, citing gratitude for the NATO-led peacekeepers who helped stabilize the country following its 1998-99 war with Serbia....
Colombia Minister Says Iran Conflict Should Speed Global Clean Energy Transition
Colombia's minister said the Iran war should accelerate the global shift away from fossil fuels, speaking ahead of an upcoming summit in Santa Marta focused on advancing clean energy discussions among countries already p...