Owner of ‘Peanuts’ music sues 3 companies and US government alleging illegal use of its catchy tunes
The defendants include the U.S. Department of the Interior.
US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown
Federal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles.
Today in History: May 20, white mob attacks Freedom Riders bus
A white mob attacked a bus carrying Freedom Riders in Montgomery, Alabama, prompting the federal government to send in U.S. Marshals to restore order.
Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon
Gemini Spark is the latest in a slew of big bets Google is making in AI technology.
Pentagon watchdog to evaluate US military’s boat strikes in Latin America
Pentagon watchdog to assess military targeting framework after strikes kill nearly 200 in Latin American waters.
Judge orders mental health evaluation for Orlando woman accused of attempting to murder Rihanna
A judge paused the attempted murder prosecution of a woman accused of firing an AR-15 style rifle at Rihanna's home.
Today in History: May 19, Rubik’s Cube debuts as teaching tool
Hungarian architecture professor Ernő Rubik debuted the Rubik’s Cube, his multicolored invention that would make the leap from classroom teaching tool to a global phenomenon.
Snap, YouTube settle school-social media suit ahead of trial
The settlements are the latest in a busy year for child safety-related litigation.
Former Hartford police officer charged in fatal shooting of a Black man in mental distress
The shooting sparked public outcry and questions about Hartford's response to mental health crises.
Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died
Fuhrman retired from the Los Angeles Police Department after Simpson’s 1995 acquittal.