A teenager was arrested and charged with murder as a hate crime for the stabbing death of gay dancer O’Shae Sibley in New York City.
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Players with ties to U.S. soccer feature on nearly every team in the World Cup Round of 16
The vast majority of teams at the 2023 World Cup have players on their roster who have played in the United States. USA TODAY explores why.
Why one of the judge’s warnings to Trump stood out, KY’s kindness capital: 5 Things podcast
Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya warned Trump before he left court. What stood out?, World Cup update from Melbourne: 5 Things podcast
Advocates urge furniture industry to comply with new federal safety standards in September
As of Sept. 1, furniture retailers must comply with new federal guidelines to prevent child injury or death in the event of a tip over. Advocates say this is long overdue.
5 takeaways from Devon Archer’s testimony on Joe and Hunter Biden: ‘There was no business conversation’
Here are five takeaways from Devon Archer’s testimony to House lawmakers, as Republicans investigate the Biden family’s business dealings.
The Mississippi River’s floodplain forests are dying. The race is on to bring them back.
The recent losses to the forest cover worry scientists, especially with climate change making extreme flooding a more frequent threat.
How two young girls turned this city into the ‘Kindness Capital of the Kentucky’
Two sisters have been making signs that say “Be Kind” since 2019 and selling them for $10. The money they make goes to charities.
The world inches closer to feared global warming ‘tipping points’: 5 disastrous scenarios
Climate change effects usually become clear over decades and centuries, but some alarming changes are looming, scientists fear.
Black sororities, fraternities are opposing Florida’s ‘appalling’ curriculum changes
Some of the Black sororities and fraternities in the Divine Nine, are opposing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “hostile” policies toward African Americans.
Vermont rebuilds from flood, climate change in mind
Vermont’s latest flooding from July storms is seen by some as the state’s worst natural disaster in 100 years. Gutted businesses in downtown Montpelier are considering where and how to rebuild in an era when extreme weather is occurring more often. (Au…