The story of a devastating wildfire that reads 'like a thriller' wins U.K. book prize
John Vaillant's Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World was awarded Britain's leading nonfiction book prize on Thursday in London.
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Education Department opens school probes over alleged antisemitism, Islamophobia
In its announcement, the Education Department said five complaints involve alleged antisemitic harassment and two involve anti-Muslim harassment on campuses across the country.
Biden signs temporary spending bill that heads off a government shutdown
President Biden signed a short-term government funding bill on Thursday, avoiding a potential government shutdown and pushing into next year debates about wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel.
Texas woman is convicted and faces up to life in prison for killing pro cyclist
Kaitlin Armstrong was convicted in the shooting death of professional cyclist Anna Wilson. Armstrong faces up to life in prison in a case that led investigators on an international search to find her.
Hip-Hop mogul Sean Combs accused of trafficking, sexual assault and abuse in lawsuit
Combs' former partner, the singer Cassie, filed the federal lawsuit in Manhattan on Thursday. In it, she describes being drugged, raped, and forced to perform sexual acts with male sex workers.
The Oakland A's are relocating to Las Vegas after MLB owners approve the mov
There have been complaints about the Oakland Coliseum being outdated, but negotiations between the A's and the city over a new stadium fell apart. The Vegas stadium is expected to cost $1.5 billion.
Private detective who led a hacking attack against climate activists gets prison time
Aviram Azari was sentenced to almost seven years in prison on Thursday. Azari directed a group of hackers that targeted thousands of victims globally, including U.S. climate activists.
Artist, actor and restaurateur Mr. Chow on his driving creative force: 'To be true'
Michael Chow has worn many hats in his 84 years. A new documentary about his life, a.k.a. Mr Chow, paints the portrait of a man who has endured hardship, and found creative outlets to cope.
The 'Friends' family is mourning one of its own on social media
Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer paid tribute to Matthew Perry in heartfelt social media posts weeks after his death, praising him for his wit and heart.