May 10 Missing Alabama inmate, jailer were prepared for a shootout, according to Sheriff By Kim Chandler, Mike Balsamo, Associated Press An Indiana sheriff says the Alabama murder suspect and jailer who evaded authorities for more than a week were heavily armed and preparing for a shootout when they were captured. Continue reading
May 10 Afghan refugees still adjusting to new life, struggles in U.S. By Ben Fox, Jacquelyn Martin, Julie Watson, Associated Press For many of the Afghans evacuated to the United States last August, their journey remains very much a work in progress. They face a future filled with uncertainty and anxiety. Continue reading
May 10 Atlanta rapper Young Thug arrested on gang charges By Associated Press The rapper Young Thug is in Atlanta's Fulton County Jail, accused of co-founding a criminal street gang. Continue reading
May 10 Warhol’s portrait of Marilyn Monroe sells for $195 million, most for any U.S. artist By Associated Press Andy Warhol's "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" has sold for $195 million, making the iconic portrait of actress Marilyn Monroe the most expensive work by a U.S. artist ever auctioned. Continue reading
May 09 The Washington Post wins Pulitzer for Jan. 6 coverage By Deepti Hajela, Associated Press The Post’s extensive reporting was published in a sophisticated interactive series and found numerous problems and failures in political systems and security before, during and after the Jan. 6, 2021, riot in the newspaper’s own backyard. Continue reading
May 09 Watch 3:15 News Wrap: Ferdinand Marcos Jr. scores landslide victory in Philippines presidential race In our news wrap Monday, the son of one-time Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos scored a landslide victory in the country's presidential election, Sri Lanka's prime minister resigned after weeks of protests, the death toll continues rising in Havana, Cuba after… Continue watching
May 09 Watch 7:38 Lawyer in a landmark abortion rights case discusses a potential Roe reversal A leaked early draft of a coming Supreme Court decision suggests Roe v. Wade could be struck down. The landmark decision established the constitutional right to abortion and the last major challenge to it came in a 1992 case called… Continue watching
May 09 Watch 6:51 White House tries to close the digital divide in rural America with more broadband access The so-called “digital divide” remains a major issue in America when it comes to providing high-speed internet, particularly in rural and other low-income communities. The Biden administration on Monday announced new commitments from 20 internet providers to help close that… Continue watching
May 09 ‘Jeopardy’ savors a run of super champions after host stumbles By David Bauder, Associated Press Three of the five players with the longest winning streaks in the show's history have competed during the past seven months. Continue reading
May 09 Accuser testifies during first day of Mario Batali sexual misconduct trial By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press A woman who accused Mario Batali of kissing and groping her while attempting to take a selfie has testified in the celebrity chef’s sexual misconduct trial in Boston. Continue reading