House votes to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee assignment
U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., from the Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday. The resolution to remove Omar passed 218 to 211. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that Omar’s removal is in
Memphis library shooting leaves one dead, one officer in critical condition
The Memphis Tennessee police department said on Thursday that one officer is in “extremely critical condition” and a second individual is dead following a midday shootout at a local library. The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. when
North Carolina and head coach Mack Brown agree to 1-year contract extension
North Carolina announced Thursday afternoon that head coach Mack Brown has agreed to a one-year contract extension with the team, keeping Brown under contract through the 2027-28 season. Brown said in a statement: “I appreciate the Board of Ttrustees,
WNBA point guard Courtney Vandersloot announces she’s signing with NY Liberty
WNBA point guard Courtney Vandersloot announced on social media she is signing with the New York Liberty for the upcoming WNBA season. The veteran point guard is joining a star-studded roster that recently added two-time WNBA champion
Oregon man accused of torturing victim killed two others before taking his own life
Police confirmed on Wednesday that the suspect accused of torturing a woman he held captive in southern Oregon last week died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after an hours-long standoff. Police also said that the suspect, Benjamin
Gunman kills one employee, injures 3 at DC Metro station
An employee of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was killed, and three other people were injured after a lone gunman opened fire at the Potomac Avenue Metro station in Washington on Wednesday morning. According to Ashan
Philadelphia Eagles OL Josh Sills indicted on rape and kidnapping charges
Just 10 days before his team is set to compete in the Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Josh Sills has been indicted on rape and kidnapping charges in Ohio. According to the indictment issued in Guernsey County Common
Quarterback Tom Brady announces his retirement from the NFL “for good”
Legendary quarterback Tom Brady has announced his retirement after 23 seasons in the NFL. The 45-year-old Brady shared the news in a video posted on social media on Wednesday, saying: “I’ll get to the point right away. I’m retiring
Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the funeral of Tyre Nichols in Memphis
The office of Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she will travel to Memphis, Tennessee, to attend the funeral of Tyre Nichols on Wednesday. Civil rights lawyer and Nichols’ family attorney Ben Crump said Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn
President Biden highlights infrastructure grants for NYC train tunnel
President Joe Biden announced during a visit to New York City on Tuesday $1.2 billion in federal funding for nine key infrastructure projects, the largest of which is the Hudson Tunnel Project on the northeast commuter rail