• Man convicted of setting neighbor on fire during 1990 burglary is executed in Florida

    Man convicted of setting neighbor on fire during 1990 burglary is executed in Florida

    Apr 21, 2026 11:02 PM EDT

    ... the lethal injection got underway 2 minutes later, after Willacy made a brief statement. He apologized to his own family and friends and urged his ” brothers on the row” to stay strong. He maintained his innocence, saying that he would never kill his friend. “To the victim’s family, I ...

  • Why the spirit of volunteering is a defining part of America's identity

    Why the spirit of volunteering is a defining part of America's identity

    Apr 15, 2026 10:25 PM EDT

    ... Olympics: What great volunteer organizations do is remind you that you can make a difference and you do matter and we need you. Judy Woodruff: Brothers Tim and Mark Shriver have both harnessed the power of volunteers in their work at international organizations like the Special Olympics and Save the ...

  • A president and a pope: Two of the world’s most influential Americans at odds over Iran

    A president and a pope: Two of the world’s most influential Americans at odds over Iran

    Apr 12, 2026 09:22 PM EDT

    “Popes have critiqued unfettered capitalism before, very robustly. The popes have critiqued the Industrial Revolution, right? Things that the U.S. has been at the forefront of,” Imperatori-Lee said, “but it’s never been this specific and localized.” She said Leo’s commentary resonates in the U.S ...

  • Palestinians in occupied West Bank face growing violence from Israeli settlers

    Palestinians in occupied West Bank face growing violence from Israeli settlers

    Apr 03, 2026 10:35 PM EDT

    ... old brother, Khaled, were the only survivors of the war after Israeli border police fired at their family car. Both their parents and two younger brothers were killed. Last week, the Israeli Parliament passed a law that expands the death penalty for killings classified as acts of terrorism. That will ...

  • Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran

    Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran

    Apr 03, 2026 08:17 PM EDT

    ... countries to show how its defensive drone interceptors could help them ward off Iranian attacks. “Our team is doing many demos across the Middle East right now for our interceptors," Velicovich said in an text exchange. “We have very incredible tech that can save lives.” He declined to name the ...

  • When Rhode Island shooter opened fire, bystanders jumped into action to end the carnage

    When Rhode Island shooter opened fire, bystanders jumped into action to end the carnage

    Feb 19, 2026 11:56 PM EDT

    ... Dorgan, 23, playing hockey and had once hoped to be recruited by a college hockey team. He'd shown up Monday to watch his little brother's hockey match with his mom, grandparents and other family. Dorgan had also been known to frequent the arena to watch family matches. On ...

  • News Wrap: Canadian police identify mass shooting suspect

    News Wrap: Canadian police identify mass shooting suspect

    Feb 11, 2026 11:45 PM EDT

    ... own life. Earlier today, Prime Minister Mark Carney called it a very difficult day for the nation. Mark Carney, Canadian Prime Minister: Parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers in Tumbler Ridge will wake up without someone they love. The nation mourns with you. Canada stands by you. We will get through this ...

  • Epstein victims want former Prince Andrew to testify before lawmakers. He’s unlikely to do so

    Epstein victims want former Prince Andrew to testify before lawmakers. He’s unlikely to do so

    Feb 02, 2026 09:17 PM EDT

    Last fall, King Charles III stripped Andrew of his royal titles, including the right to be called a prince, as he tried to insulate the monarchy from the continuing revelations about his younger brother’s relationship with Epstein, which have tarnished the royal family for more than a decade. The ...

  • News Wrap: At least 42 deaths connected to massive winter storm

    News Wrap: At least 42 deaths connected to massive winter storm

    Jan 27, 2026 11:40 PM EDT

    ... other headlines: At least 42 people are now reported to have died as a result of last weekend's winter storm. That includes three young brothers in Texas who fell into an icy pond. And forecasters are warning the temperatures will remain well below normal for the Eastern U.S ...

  • One year in, a look at the impact of Trump's immigration crackdown

    One year in, a look at the impact of Trump's immigration crackdown

    Jan 22, 2026 11:40 PM EDT

    ... officers used him to lure family members from their home. How should agents navigate this kind of situation? And do -- did the agents do the right thing here? John Sandweg: Liz, it's hard to know in any one of these particular cases, right? We're only hearing glimpses of ...