State Assembly member Vince Fong, a California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump, has captured a special election to complete the remainder of the term of deposed former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which runs through January. … [Read more...] about California lawmaker Vince Fong wins special election to finish ousted House Speaker McCarthy’s term
Proposed $2.8 billion settlement clears second step of NCAA approval
A potential multibillion-dollar settlement of an antitrust lawsuit cleared the second of a three-step NCAA approval process Tuesday, with no change to a payment structure that would have the 27 college conferences not named in the suit cover the majority of a $1.6 billion portion of the damages. … [Read more...] about Proposed $2.8 billion settlement clears second step of NCAA approval
Tornado devastates Iowa town, killing multiple people as powerful storms rip through Midwest
Multiple people died Tuesday and at least a dozen were injured when a powerful tornado tore through a small Iowa town, carving a bleak landscape of destroyed homes and businesses, shredded trees, smashed cars, and widely strewn debris. … [Read more...] about Tornado devastates Iowa town, killing multiple people as powerful storms rip through Midwest
Southern Baptist pastor, former seminary official, charged with obstructing federal sex abuse probe
A Southern Baptist pastor in Greensboro, North Carolina, was arraigned in federal district court in New York City Tuesday on charges he falsified records in a sexual abuse case, part of the Justice Department's probe of the nation's largest Protestant denomination. … [Read more...] about Southern Baptist pastor, former seminary official, charged with obstructing federal sex abuse probe
One dies, 30 passengers hurt in international flight’s massive plunge
Passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight experienced terror when their plane encountered severe turbulence and dropped dramatically. One man died and many were injured in the ordeal. … [Read more...] about One dies, 30 passengers hurt in international flight’s massive plunge