The Sparks honor Lisa Leslie with a bronze statue outside the arena
The organization honored her Sunday with a bronze statue outside the arena, immortalizing the WNBA great.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, family representative says
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at age 27, a family representative said.
CNN, MS NOW, Politico say they've notified Trump they're suing over denied White House access
CNN, MS NOW and Politico said Monday they’ve notified President Donald Trump’s administration they’re filing a joint lawsuit over being denied White House access, saying their First Amendment rights have been violated by the selective exclusion.
Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model
President Donald Trump announced Friday that all 50 states will join in on a program set to provide Most Favored Nation pricing to some drugs within the Medicaid program, bringing the net price of selected drugs down to prices paid in certain other countries.
In Buffalo and elsewhere, NFL players find grass to be the better choice over artificial turf
There's little debate when it comes to NFL players' preference for playing on grass versus artificial surfaces. The NFL Players Association says 92% of its members favor grass.
NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
A truck driver built a model of NYC with over 800,000 structures for fun. Now it's a museum exhibit
For more than two decades, truck driver Joe Macken spent his free time building a massive scale model of his native New York City out of balsa wood and foam board.
The psychedelic pop artist Peter Max has died at 88, his son says
Peter Max, whose colorful, psychedelic pop art expressed the optimism of the “flower power” movement of the 1960s and graced everything from postage stamps to a cruise ship, has died at 88, his son said in a written statement.
The fight over congressional maps put nearly 35 million people into new House districts, report says
A new report reveals that mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans. The report by Protect Democracy shows that about 34.8 million people now live in different districts than they did less than two years ago. Nearly 145 million people live in states with new congressional districts.
Trump targets more news outlets, saying he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
Trump wrote on his social media site that effective immediately, “I am banning” CNN, MS NOW and Politico “from the White House as a result of their constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS!” Minutes later, speaking at an event in the Oval Office, Trump was asked to explain his statement.
Duncan Sheik, Tony- and Grammy-winning 'Spring Awakening' composer and pop star, dies at 56
Sheik had been best known for his lasting radio hit “Barely Breathing” when he turned his sights on Broadway with “Spring Awakening,” resulting in the envelope-pushing show that musicalized teenage angst.
Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes
A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it as President Donald Trump has threatened.
Falcons are looking for better defensive plan against Panthers QB Bryce Young in NFC South showdown
Defending NFC South champion Carolina and Atlanta will have an opportunity to enjoy a strong start to the 2026 division race when the Panthers visit the Falcons. Carolina swept two games against Atlanta last season to win a tiebreaker for the division title.
Women's Tennis Association permanently re-locating global HQ to Charlotte in landmark announcement
Not only that, the city will also play host to the star-studded WTA Finals for a three-year run.
There's one issue where Republicans and Democrats are unified before the midterms, a new poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll shows Americans are growing more concerned about the environmental impacts of AI. The survey data say about half of Americans are “extremely” or “very” concerned about artificial intelligence’s environmental impact.
Suicide Prevention Month highlights mental health risks for men
September is Suicide Prevention Month, bringing renewed attention to a significant disparity in suicide deaths in the United States: Men account for nearly 80% of those deaths.
US futures climb after Fed takes a hawkish turn on inflation
U.S. futures are pointing to a rebound for markets Thursday following the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in three years.
Ex. Tenn. deputy sentenced after posing as teen online to exploit children
An investigation that began with a vigilant York County parent has ended with a former Tennessee Sheriff's deputy being sentenced to 25 years in federal prison.
Trump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contest
President Donald Trump has tested his midterm campaign appeal in Gastonia, N.C. as he tries to help his handpicked Republican Senate hopeful and former national party chairman.
Fed rate hike likely means more expensive credit cards and mortgages, but savers may rejoice
The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of borrowing money — bad news for borrowers, good news for savers. The Fed increased its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point, the first rate hike since the summer of 2023.
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