Evan Gershkovich freed: Former Iran prisoner calls on US to do better helping hostages re-enter society

As Russia returned hostages who were unjustly held in a prisoner swap, a reporter who once was held hostage himself warned that their challenges are just beginning. Three American citizens and one American green-card holder who were unjustly imprisoned in Russia were released from Russia in a prisoner swap on …...Read More

Chinese citizen arrested after repeatedly trying to get into Trump's Mar-a-Lago

A Chinese citizen was arrested after police said he repeatedly tried to get into former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. According to the Palm Beach Post, Zijie Li, 38, of El Monte, California, claimed that he had documents that tie his home country's government to the July …...Read More

Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day

Nigerian security forces clashed with protesters during mass demonstrations over the country's economic crisis, leaving at least nine people dead, a rights group said Friday. One police officer was killed as the military threatened to intervene to quell any violence. Meanwhile, four people were killed and 34 injured Thursday when …...Read More

Philadelphia mayor's social media video sparks speculation of leaked Kamala Harris running mate

A video posted by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker appearing to suggest Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Penn., is Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate has caused a social media frenzy as users speculate whether the post was an accidental leak. In the Friday afternoon post on X, Parker reiterated her support for …...Read More

Dwayne Haskins' family suing quarterback's widow for 'constant harassment' since his death

The family of late NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins is suing his widow over "constant harassment." Haskins was struck by a truck on a South Florida highway April 9, 2022, and killed at age 24. And it appears his family and widow have been unable to get along since. CLICK HERE …...Read More

Simone Biles' performance at Olympics had almost 'mystical' quality to it: Bishop Robert Barron

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles' latest gold medal performance was more than just an impressive athletic performance to Bishop Robert Barron. It was a "sacred" display of athletic beauty. Biles solidified herself as the greatest U.S. female gymnast in history with her gold medal in the all-around competition at the Paris …...Read More

Caitlyn Jenner speaks out on boxing controversy in Olympics: 'Shame on the IOC'

The hottest topic of conversation in Paris has been the boxing controversy at the Olympic Games. Imane Khelif, who was barred from the 2023 world championships after tests revealed she had male XY chromosomes, has dominated the women's 66-kilogram division. Khelif recently earned a win over Italy's Angela Carini after …...Read More

First female mayor DeRidder, Louisiana resigns over sexual assault of a juvenile

The first female mayor of one Louisiana town resigned her post days before being charged with sexual relations with a juvenile. Mayor Misty Roberts Clanton, 42, stepped down as mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana nearly a week before allegations were levied against her by one juvenile victim. LSU'S JAVIEN TOVIANO ARRESTED …...Read More

Mariah Carey contrasts her teenage years to twins Monroe and Moroccan

Mariah Carey is a proud parent to her 13-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan, whom she shares with ex Nick Cannon. During a rare interview, Carey, 55, said her sweet teenagers don’t have the same "evil" personality that she had growing up. "I love them so much," the pop singer told …...Read More

Get these apps off your phone

The U.S. government doesn’t have a say in what you download, unless you use a government device. Starting Aug. 15, U.S. House of Representatives staffers are banned from using all ByteDance apps on government devices. You need a vacation. We’re giving away a $1,000 getaway gift card for your favorite …...Read More