At least 20 people killed in Sudan after a suspected drone strike hits a prison
Sudanese authorities say a suspected drone attack has killed at least 20 prisoners in the southern region of Kordofan.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
A Soviet-era spacecraft has plunged to Earth, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus. The half-ton spacecraft fell out of orbit on Saturday.
This opera tells the story of ‘The Central Park Five,’ Donald Trump’s role included
In 1989, Trump took out full-page newspaper ads demanding the death penalty "for roving bands of wild criminals." The Detroit Opera decided to program this work long before the presidential…
Republicans seek more state laws on transgender people, putting Democrats on the spot
Since North Carolina passed a "bathroom" law in 2016, the number of bills has grown and Republicans have used the issue in campaigns. Democrats are still working out how to…
The Fox-to-Trump Funnel sweeps up Jeanine Pirro of ‘The Five’
Jeanine Pirro is the latest Fox News personality to join the Trump administration. She will serve as the interim U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., replacing Ed Martin whose confirmation ran…
Mother’s Day flowers don’t last, but these bouquet sketches live on
The late artist Ruth Asawa regularly drew the bouquets people gave her. Years later, some of the sketches made it back to those who gave flowers.
Why Trump is focusing on business deals on his Middle East trip
President Trump is yet to broker an end to the war in Gaza. So the first big trip of his second term will focus on big investments instead.
Long-range Russian attacks continue to kill Ukrainians amid ceasefire deadlock
Two months ago, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine was ready to accept a U.S. proposal for a 30-day cease-fire, provided Russia did the same.
Nathan Lane talks Mid-Century Modern and getting cussed out by George C. Scott
This week, special guest Nathan Lane joins panelists Shantira Jackson, Luke Burbank, and Roy Blount, Jr.
Russia’s Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, ‘without preconditions’
Putin’s proposal came after leaders from four major European countries threatened to ratchet up pressure on Moscow if it does not accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.