Jussie Smollett sues city of Chicago for malicious…

Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has filed a counter lawsuit against the city of Chicago, claiming that authorities "maliciously" prosecuted him after he claimed he was attacked by two masked assailants in January. Interested in…

Former mayor indicted in childrens book scheme

Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh was indicted on numerous federal charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to defraud and tax evasion in an alleged scheme involving the publishing of her children's books, officials announced Wednesday. Pugh,…

106 believed dead, internet cut off as Iran…

With internet connections cut off across the country by authorities in Iran after days of bloody protests, Iranians are scrambling to understand what is happening beyond what little has come out in official channels. Interested…

Former Baltimore mayor indicted in childrens book scheme

Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh was indicted on numerous federal charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to defraud and tax evasion in an alleged scheme involving the publishing of her children's books, officials announced Wednesday. Pugh,…

9 people indicted in alleged hazing death of…

Nine people were indicted on a range of charges related to the alleged hazing death of an 18-year-old Ohio University student, officials announced. An Athens County grand jury handed down the indictments Monday, just over…

US and Australian hostages held by Taliban for…

An American and Australian professor who were kidnapped in Afghanistan and held hostage for more than three years have been released by the Taliban in a prisoner swap aimed at restarting peace negotiations between the…