More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care

A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector ...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks immediate release from prison in appeals argument

Lawyers for hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs urged a federal appeals court in New York late Tuesday to order his immediate release from prison and reverse his conviction on ...

Christmas Came Early for good-spirited Ryan who wrote a special letter to Santa to help his mom

A 21-year-old with Down syndrome and other health issues, Ryan, wrote a letter to Santa asking for help for his family, and ...

‘Rare visitor’: Tropical bird found in Massachusetts woman’s yard

The tropical bird is generally found in South America and southern Florida, and noted for its bright colors and long toes ...

Wichita County Court cracks down on jury duty no-shows

Wichita County’s 89th district court is sending a clear message to residents who ignore jury duty summons, with the judge saying skipping service can carry serious consequences.

‘A Festivus for the rest of us’: The fictional ‘Seinfeld’ holiday celebrated on December 23

This fictional holiday has become a long-running pop culture inside joke. Festivus was introduced to the world in a 1997 episode of “Seinfeld” titled “The Strike,” where it was described as an ...

Backdoor Theatre approved for major upgrades to facility

Backdoor Theater has received approval from the Landmark Commission for a $200,000 renovation project aimed at enhancing signage and lighting at its Ice House location.

Iran and US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN, but gap on a nuclear deal remains wide

Iran and the United States reaffirmed their commitments to diplomacy at a contentious meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday, but the gap between the Trump ...

Trump’s newly appointed envoy to Greenland says US not looking to ‘conquer’ the Danish territory

President Donald Trump’s newly appointed envoy to Greenland said Tuesday that the Republican administration is looking to begin a conversation with residents of ...

NWSL creates rule allowing clubs to sign stars such as Trinity Rodman over the salary cap

The National Women’s Soccer League has created a rule to give clubs flexibility to sign “high-impact players” to contracts that go over the salary cap. The issue has attracted ...

Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as minority owner of Swansea soccer club

Martha Stewart has joined pal Snoop Dogg as a minority owner of Welsh soccer team Swansea. The former Premier League club, which plays in the English second division, didn’t ...

Brooks Koepka is first player to defect from LIV. The next step is if PGA Tour will take him back

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka became the first player to defect from LIV Golf, a significant blow to the Saudi-funded league that raises questions whether the PGA Tour will find a way for ...