James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died.
Little debate that Pennsylvania is key as Harris and Trump prep for Philly showdown
When Donald Trump and Kamala Harris meet onstage Tuesday night in Philadelphia, they’ll both know there’s little debate that Pennsylvania is critical to their chances of winning the presidency.
Tennessee Williams Tribute celebrates Columbus-born playwright this week
The writing of Tennessee Williams is about to come to life in the city again this week, as volunteers bring the work of the Columbus-born playwright back into the spotlight.
Community Profile: Soccer dreams still alive for late addition to W roster
Since Miguel Zamora was a boy, he wanted his own player in a FIFA video game.
Four arrested in New Hope subdivision auto burglaries
Four people were arrested in connection to an early Sunday morning string of auto burglaries in a subdivision in New Hope.
Teen charged with murder after striking 3 victims with vehicle, killing 1
A teen is behind bars for purposefully striking three victims with a vehicle Saturday night, killing one.
Mayor of Alabama’s capital becomes latest to try to limit GOP ‘permitless carry’ law
The mayor of Alabama’s state capital signed a local ordinance into law on Friday requiring anyone carrying a concealed firearm to also carry a photo ID, saying Republican lawmakers’ decision to toss permit requirements for concealed guns had hindered police officers’ abilities to fight crime and seize illegal guns.
Footage of motorcade racing JFK to the hospital after he was shot is set to go to auction
Newly emerged film footage of President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade speeding down a Dallas freeway toward a hospital after he was fatally wounded will go up for auction later this month.
Teen charged in Georgia school shooting and his father to stay in custody after hearings
The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting that killed four people at a Georgia high school and his father, who was arrested for allowing his son to have a weapon, will stay in custody after their lawyers decided not to seek bail Friday.
How to talk with kids about school shootings and other traumatic events
Mass shootings have effects on communities that are felt long after the day’s tragedy.
Israeli soldiers fatally shot an American woman at a West Bank protest, witnesses say
Israeli soldiers killed an American woman demonstrating against settlements in the West Bank on Friday, two protesters who witnessed the shooting told The Associated Press. Two doctors said she was shot in the head.
Dick Cheney will back Kamala Harris, his daughter says
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a lifelong Republican, will vote for Kamala Harris for president, his daughter Liz Cheney said Friday.
Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election
A judge agreed Friday to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election, granting him a hard-won reprieve as he navigates the aftermath of his criminal conviction and the homestretch of his presidential campaign.
Harris raised $361 million in August from nearly 3 million donors, campaign says
Vice President Kamala Harris raised well more than double what former President Donald Trump took in from donors in August, her campaign announced Friday, saying it raised $361 million from nearly 3 million donors in her first full month as a candidate.
Prosecutors in Trump election case get judge’s OK to lay out fresh evidence in court filing
The federal election interference case against Donald Trump inched forward Thursday, with a judge permitting prosecutors to file court documents later this month that could detail unflattering allegations about the former president as the Republican nominee enters the final weeks of his White House run.
Harris accepts rules for Sept. 10 debate with Trump on ABC, including microphone muting
Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted the rules set forth for next week’s debate with former President Donald Trump, although the Democratic nominee says the decision not to keep both candidates’ microphones live throughout the matchup will be to her disadvantage.
American company, Russian propaganda: New Kremlin tactic reveals escalating effort to sway US vote
Russia has long sought to inject disinformation into U.S. political discourse. Now, it’s got a new angle: paying Americans to do the work.
A rare copy of the US Constitution went missing for centuries. Now it’s being auctioned for millions
Historical document appraiser and collector Seth Kaller spreads a broad sheet of paper across a desk.
Connecticut pastor elected president of nation’s largest Black Protestant denomination
A Connecticut pastor will be the new president of the largest Black Protestant denomination in the U.S., bringing to an end a leadership election that stirred division among members.
Gov. Ivey asks state veteran affairs commissioner to resign
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday called for the commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs to resign over what she called the mishandling of federal American Rescue Plan Act grant funds.