pepko Alyssa Rose Weist, a 25-year-old microbiologist, was shot dead while attempting to escape from her boyfriend, according to police A Pennsylvania woman is dead and her boyfriend is in police custody following a fatal shooting early Sunday morning. Alyssa Rose Wiest, 25, was found facedown on the sidewalk with obvious gunshot wounds at around 12:30 … Read more
Tom Maniscalco says his father had always wanted him to earn a degree from the school An 85-year-old man is about to become the oldest graduate in Rutgers University history. Tom Maniscalco, 85, of Garfield, N.J., initially dropped out of Rutgers over 60 years ago, leaving school with one semester short of graduation, according to … Read more
LONDON and ROME — Pope Leo XIV spoke on Sunday of the remarkable times during which he’s been elevated to the papacy, saying in his first homily as pontiff that he will rise to the task “with fear and trembling,” while still seeking to serve all with “faith and joy.” That homily was delivered during … Read more
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with “aggressive” prostate cancer, his personal office announced on Sunday, May 18In a statement, his office said he was diagnosed with grade group 5 prostate cancer “with metastasis to the bone” on Friday, May 16“The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians,” the statement … Read more
Two helicopters collided midair near an airport on May 17, leaving no survivorsThere were a total of five people on board the helicopters, which were registered outside of Finland and traveling from EstoniaThe investigation into the collision is ongoing, and it could take up to a year, authorities saidMultiple people are dead after two helicopters … Read more
President Donald Trump on Thursday urged Apple to shift manufacturing to the United States, saying he recently told the company’s chief executive, Tim Cook, that he disapproves of the decision to move part of its supply chain to India. “I said to him, ‘My friend, I treated you very good. You’re coming here with $500 … Read more
Bruce Springsteen, often affectionately called ‘The Boss,’ holds a revered spot in rock history, celebrated for his timeless music and kindhearted persona. Known for his marathon concerts and universal appeal, he has become one of rock’s most untouchable icons. However, not everyone shares this adoration, including Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, who has never been … Read more
ST. LOUIS (AP) — At least seven people died and authorities were searching from building to building for people who were trapped or hurt after severe storms including at least one possible tornado swept through Missouri. The storms were part of a severe weather system Friday that caused severe damage in Missouri, spawned tornadoes in … Read more
In a night carved into the soul of American cultural memory, Bruce Springsteen took the stage at the 1997 Kennedy Center Honors and delivered more than a performance—it was a raw, reverent offering to one of music’s most enduring prophets: Bob Dylan. With his unmistakable rasp and stripped-down gravitas, Springsteen’s rendition of “The Times They … Read more
ary Ramirez, 78, was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 25 years after pleading no contest to 15-year-old Karen Stitt’s 1982 murderRamirez was arrested at his home in Makawao on the island of Maui in August 2022 after DNA linked him to the crime sceneStitt was last seen alive on … Read more