It was a double Dutch treat that gave GM Anish Giri a breakthrough win in his home country's signature tournament at the 85th Tata Steel Masters tournament that concluded Sunday in the coastal Netherlands' village of Wijk aan Zee. … [Read more...] about Dutch treat: Hometown hero Giri scores breakthrough win at Tata Steel Masters
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Santos recuses self from House committee assignments
Rep. George Santos on Tuesday announced to the House Republican Conference he would step down from his committee assignments while federal and state authorities investigate him. … [Read more...] about Santos recuses self from House committee assignments
New Mexico candidate indicted in drive-by shooting case
A political newcomer who lost his bid for the New Mexico statehouse has been indicted on charges of allegedly orchestrating a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officials. … [Read more...] about New Mexico candidate indicted in drive-by shooting case
Radioactive capsule no bigger than a coin lost amid sands of western Australia
A coin-sized silver capsule containing the radioactive element cesium, used in mining gauges, has gone missing in western Australia. … [Read more...] about Radioactive capsule no bigger than a coin lost amid sands of western Australia
Tennessee children services agency seeks $26M to curb issues
The Tennessee agency that has faced heightened scrutiny for failures in oversight of the state's most vulnerable children is requesting a quick influx of $26.6 million, aimed at keeping youth from having to sleep in administrative state offices or in transitional housing, among other pressing problems. … [Read more...] about Tennessee children services agency seeks $26M to curb issues