Sydney Towle, content creator who documented life with cancer, dies at 26
Towle shared her journey with over a million TikTok followers.
Today in History: August 7, Love Canal environmental disaster declared a federal health emergency
President Jimmy Carter declared the Love Canal environmental disaster in Niagara Falls, N.Y., a federal health emergency; it would later top the initial list of Superfund cleanup sites.
Today in History: August 5, Marilyn Monroe found dead at her home
Marilyn Monroe, 36, was found dead in her Los Angeles home; her death was ruled a probable suicide from “acute barbiturate poisoning.”
FACT FOCUS: No, you won’t need an ID to shop at city-owned grocery stores in New York City
Republican officials and other major public figures, as well as conservative social media influencers, were among those who made the claim.
Hollywood star’s death reignites search for suspect in ’80s murder
Thayne Smika is thought to have taken a new identity in California.
Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some restaurants as health officials investigate salmonella outbreak
It did not specify how many of its restaurants were impacted.
Trump’s arch could harm the integrity of many of Washington’s historical sites, report says
Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch could disrupt the historical significance of many sites near its planned location. The National Park Service says the arch would impact the “integrity” of dozens…
Today in History: August 4, Kim Jong Il pardons American journalists Laura Ling, Euna Lee
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il pardoned American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee for entering the country illegally and ordered their release during a surprise visit by former U.S.…
State case aims to put Minnesota lawmaker’s killer beyond reach of presidential pardon
Hennepin County's top prosecutor says it's not only for the victims — it's because a conviction would not be eligible for a presidential pardon.
Authorities seek a motive in the mass shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger
Investigators are trying to determine what led a 24-year-old man to open fire at an Idaho fast-food restaurant over the weekend, in an attack that left three people dead and…