Amber McLaughlin becomes first openly transgender woman executed in the U.S.
Amber McLaughlin died by lethal injection Tuesday night in Missouri, becoming the first openly transgender woman to be executed in the U.S. McLaughlin began her transition in prison about three years ago. According to the Missouri Department
Boston Red Sox and third baseman Rafael Devers agree to 1-year, $17.5M deal
Third baseman Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox agreed on a one-year, $17.5 million contract to avoid arbitration on Tuesday. Devers, 26, is set to reach free agency following the 2023 season, but sources say the Red
Bills-Bengals game will not resume this week after Damar Hamlin critical injury
The NFL announced Tuesday that the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals game will not resume play this week after Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin sustained an on-field cardiac arrest during the 1st quarter on Monday night. The league
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest on field vs. Bengals
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after he suffered cardiac arrest during Monday night’s game between the Bills and Bengals. With 5:58 remaining in the first quarter, Hamlin suddenly collapsed and fell to the ground
Suspect in University of Idaho killings planning to waive extradition to return to Idaho
The attorney for Bryan Kohberger — the suspect in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students — plans to waive extradition at a hearing on Tuesday. Jason LaBar, the chief public defender for Monroe County, Pennsylvania
One officer killed, one wounded in Pennsylvania shooting
A police officer in Brackenridge, PA was shot and killed and another officer was wounded on Monday. The suspect was shot and killed by police later in the night. Allegheny County Police Superintendent Christopher Kearns said that
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova announced on Monday she has been diagnosed with stage-1 breast cancer and stage-1 throat cancer. In a statement, Navratilova confirmed the diagnosis but remained upbeat, saying, “This double whammy is serious but still
5.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Northern California for second time in less than 2 weeks
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (“USGS”), a 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Northern California on Sunday morning in an area where one struck less than two weeks ago. A 6.4 earthquark struck the region on Dec. 20, killing two
Three NYPD officers injured in machete attack near New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square
Three New York City police officers are in stable condition after being struck by a man wielding a machete in an unprovoked attack near Times Square. According to NYPD commissioner Keechant Sewell, the attack occurred just after
Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch playoff berth with fourth-quarter rally vs. Panthers
Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are returning to the playoffs after rallying in the fourth quarter to beat the Carolina Panthers, 30-24, and clinch the NFC South. The Buccaneers rallied from an 11-point deficit to