Harris says Trump ‘disrespected sacred ground’ in Arlington Cemetery incident
1 of 2 | A woman lays at the grave of a fallen marine as she pays her respects at Arlington National Cemeteries Section 60…
Trump backs ballot amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in Fla.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Saturday he supports a Florida sate ballot initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana use. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI…
2 Jewish Univ. of Pittsburgh students attacked and injured, suspect arrested
Two Jewish students were attacked and injured while walking near the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning on Friday, school officials said. Photo by silverv623/Wikimedia…
8 dead, at least 30 injured in Mississippi bus crash
A westbound charter bus overturned shortly after 1a.m. Saturday and killed eight passengers and injured at least 30 others along I-20 near Vicksburg, Miss. Source…
One Lacrosse Gathering Celebration to showcase Native American games
The President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition will celebrate America's rich cultural heritage through traditional Native American Games like lacrosse on the National Mall…
Romance scammers ‘expert manipulators,’ prosecutors warn in indicting W. Va. man in $96,000 scam
Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors said on Friday they indicted a 52-year-old West Virginia man for taking $96,000 from a woman in what they…
Maryland Supreme Court reinstates Adnan Syed murder conviction
Maryland's Supreme Court Friday upheld a state appellate decision and reinstated Adnan Syed's murder conviction. Syed's case was featured in the 'Serial' podcast. The state…
Dallas police officer shot, killed in patrol car; shootout injures 2 responding officers
1 of 2 | A Dallas Police Department officer was killed in the line of duty late Thursday night, while two responding officers were shot…
Storms in Northeast, Gulf, scorching heat in Northwest on tap for holiday weekend
Possibly severe storms with damaging winds are forecast for Labor Day weekend across the Northeast, Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and Appalachians as millions of holiday travelers…
Neighbor arrested in missing California couple’s disappearance
1 of 3 | Police in California have arrested a man in connection with Daniel Menard, 79, and Stephanie Menard, 73, who disappeared from their…
Harris campaign to launch 50-stop reproductive rights bus tour
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to supporters at a campaign event in Savannah, Georgia on Thursday. She announced a bus reproductive rights bus tour…
Democrats sue Georgia board over election certification rules
Democrats are suing the Georgia State Election Board over new rules that allow county officials to delay certifying the election results to perform a reasonable…
On This Day, Aug. 30: Guion Bluford becomes 1st Black American in space
1 of 7 | On August 30, 1983, Guion Bluford became the first Black astronaut in space. File Photo courtesy of NASA Aug. 30 (UPI)…
Authorities arrest 17 Houston-area residents on gun and drug charges
Federal authorities on Thursday announced the arrest of 17 Houston-area residents on a slew of drug and firearm offenses. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI |…
ABBA, other music icons, demand Trump stop campaigning with their music
Australian singer Kylie Minogue and Swedish composers Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus from ABBA at "Thank You For The Music: A Celebration Of The Music…
Army defends employee’s conduct, disputes Trump’s Arlington Cemetery claims
1 of 4 | Pictured is Arlington National Cemetery's Section 60, which is the site of a wreath laying ceremony earlier this week during which…
Judge to consider moving University of Idaho stabbing trial over safety concerns
Latah County Idaho District Judge John Judge will hold a hearing Thursday to determine whether accused mass murderer Bryan Kohberger's trial should be moved to…
Biden administration announces plans to speed up energy projects
The Biden administration on Thursday announced new efforts to speed up government infrastructure projects delivering more clean power and jobs. Source link
House committee subpoenas company with ties to daughter of judge in Trump hush-money trial
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has subpoenaed the head of Authentic Campaigns, which employs the daughter of New York State Court Judge Juan Merchan…
Backpage website founder gets 5 years for money laundering
Michael Lacey, 76, a founder of a long-shuttered classifieds website Backpage, was sentenced to five years in federal prison on Wednesday. File Photo by Bonnie…