The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died
On seminal Smiths recordings in the 1980s, guitarist Johnny Marr said, "Andy reinvented what it is to be a bass guitar player." Rourke had been ill with pancreatic cancer. He was 59.
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A D.C. police lieutenant is accused of tipping off a leader of the Proud Boys
Shane Lamond allegedly used his position in the Metropolitan Police Department's Intelligence Branch to share information with Enrique Tarrio, a leader with the far-right extremist group
Sen. Tim Scott files paperwork to run for president in the 2024 election
Tim Scott has a major announcement Monday in his home state of South Carolina. He is expected to announce a run for the White House and an official FEC filing Friday makes that even more likely.
Veterans could be among the first to feel the pain of a debt default
Veterans funding could be affected by the two high-stakes showdowns in Washington right now: budget talks and the possible default on America's debt.
Inmates continue to die in tribal jails despite promises of reform
At least four inmates died and 46 others attempted suicide from July 2021 through June 2022, according to a new report. It is the most yearly deaths and attempted suicides recorded since 2016.
Zelenskyy expected to attend G-7 summit as leaders agree to new sanctions on Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet with the group of seven leading industrial nations' meeting in Japan this weekend, as member states intensify sanctions on Russia.
Australian police officer investigated after using a Taser on a 95-year-old woman
The nursing home resident was found alone in her room with a steak knife when the officer in question fired his Taser. The woman is now in critical condition at the hospital.
Our bodies respond differently to food. A new study aims to find out how
The NIH will track the diets and lifestyles of 10,000 people to see how genetics, biology and the microbiome impact people's health. The study will use AI to tailor individual diet advice.
2 men cornered her on a dark street. Then she saw a car, and a glimmer of hope
Leah Bartell was walking home from a friend's house early one morning when she was approached. She has a message for the strangers who stepped in to help.
Facing cancer? Here's when to consider experimental therapies, and when not to
It can be easy to get your hopes up about exciting new research or alternative approaches to cancer treatment. Here's an insider's guide for figuring out which ones are worth your time.