New York Files Landmark Lawsuits Against a Flood of ‘Ghost Guns’

The legal complaints are the first to be brought by officials under a new state law intended to hold firearm manufacturers accountable for gun violence.

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Egypt’s Iconic Nile Houseboats Face Demolition

Divas hosted debauched salons on them, and a Nobel laureate wrote a novel on one. “They’re a kind of romantic dream,” one well-known writer said. “They’re so much a part of the heritage of Cairo.”

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A Canine Companion So Nice It (Maybe) Evolved Twice

Two different ancient wolf populations contributed DNA to modern dogs, according to a new study.

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Bison nearly attacks son, injures dad at Yellowstone National Park

A Colorado man was taken to a medical center after a bull bison attacked him. Yellowstone National Park advises their visitors to give space to wildlife when they are near.

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Dakota Johnson on the 'mayhem' of filming 'Fifty Shades'

"Fifty Shades of Grey" turned Dakota Johnson into a star.

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Supreme Court Narrows Ruling for Tribes in Oklahoma

The decision followed a landmark 2020 ruling that said much of eastern Oklahoma falls within Indian reservation lands, limiting the authority of state prosecutors.

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Toddler accidentally shot and killed by an 8-year-old boy playing with father's gun

A 1-year-old girl is dead and another child is recovering after an 8-year-old boy accidentally shot them while playing with his father's gun, according to Escambia County Sheriff's Office.

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Texas Pre-Roe Ban on All Abortions Temporarily Blocked by Judge

But a 2021 law that bans abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy is still valid in the state.

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‘No Magic Bullet’ for Preserving Abortion Access, Biden’s Health Secretary Says

With the White House under pressure to push back on the Supreme Court ruling on abortion, Xavier Becerra unveiled several steps aimed at protecting access to the procedure.

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Top Meadows aide offers unique insight into Trump's mood on day of Capitol riot

The top aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows who is testifying before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot has a unique perspective in regard to the events of that day.

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Lufthansa is bringing back the A380 superjumbo

The A380 superjumbo is beloved among aviation fans, thanks to its spacious interior, mighty size and quiet inflight experience, but its days have been numbered since Airbus announced in 2019 it was ceasing production of the airliner.

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Thomas Windom Is Helping Drive the Investigation Into Trump’s Push to Keep Power

Thomas Windom, a little-known federal prosecutor, is overseeing key elements of the Justice Department’s intensifying investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

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Sam Gilliam, pioneering abstract artist, dies age 88

Sam Gilliam, the first Black artist to represent the US pavilion at the Venice Biennale, has died at the age of 88.

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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's daughter Gracie McGraw is a singing sensation too

Gracie McGraw has clearly inherited her parents' talent.

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The Wild History of the Real ‘Only Murders’ Building

Viewers of the Hulu series know it as the Arconia, but the Upper West Side building has a name — and a dramatic story — of its own.

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Documenting India’s Distinctive Birdhouses

For seven years, a photographer based in Delhi has collected images of ornamental structures known as chabutras. Here are some of his favorites.

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New Guidelines Encourage Breastfeeding Longer, but Call for More Parental Support

The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging doctors to have “nonjudgmental conversations” with families about their feeding choices.

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Abroad, Jacinda Ardern Is a Star. At Home, She’s Losing Her Shine.

New problems in New Zealand like inflation and gang violence and old problems like unaffordable housing have sent her polling numbers to new lows as an election looms next year.

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In France, YouTubers Deliver Political News to Young Audiences

YouTubers in the country are finding success by delivering political content to an audience that tends to shun traditional media.

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MSNBC set to name Alex Wagner as 9pm host

MSNBC is set to announce that Alex Wagner will take over the network's 9pm slot, two people familiar with the matter told CNN.

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Proud Boys Ignored Orders Given at Pre-Jan. 6 Meeting

The directives, given during a video conference, included obeying police lines and keeping away from ordinary protesters. But members of the far-right group played aggressive roles in several breaches at the Capitol.

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Wimbledon 2022: Serena Williams returns to grand slam action as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic headline men's draw

With the dust hardly settled from the clay-court season, the gaze of the tennis world has already turned to Wimbledon for the third grand slam of the year.

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GOP strategist reveals a big change in Trump voters during her focus groups

Republican strategist, Sarah Longwell, shares the findings of her focus group on Donald Trump voters since the start of the January 6 House Select Committee hearings.

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