Marchers in Philadelphia's Mummers Parade accused of wearing blackface
iStock(PHILADELPHIA) — Two marchers in the Philadelphia Mummers Parade have been accused of wearing blackface, embroiling the annual event in controversy once again. Pictures posted online appeared to show members of Froggy Carr, a group marching in
World braces for 'dramatic escalation' in tensions after key Iranian general killed: Analysis
iStock(WASHINGTON) — In killing Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the leader of Iran’s elite Quds Force, President Trump went where his predecessors wouldn’t dare to tread. The move was the culmination of months of building tensions between the U.S.
Body found at home during investigation into missing Alabama woman Paighton Houston
Birmingham Police Department(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) — A body has been recovered at a home in Alabama during the investigation into a missing woman, Paighton Houston, who hasn’t been seen in nearly two weeks, officials said Friday. The investigation
Transgender community activist shot, killed in Oklahoma: Police
iStock(MCALESTER, Okla.) — A transgender man was shot to death in Oklahoma this week, and police said they’re searching for a suspect. The body of Dustin Parker, 25, was found Wednesday in the driver’s seat of a
Trump to campaign for evangelical support amid escalating Iran conflict
Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump will kick off the 2020 election year with a massive event for his re-election campaign’s effort to shore up support among evangelical Christians in Miami on Friday amid escalating confrontations
McConnell lauds Iranian general's killing as Schumer decries lack of consultation with Congress
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell echoed many of his Republican colleagues on the Senate floor on Friday, touting the killing of Qasim Soleimani as a major victory for President Donald Trump that will
'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical' stars talk unbelievable Broadway experience
Bruce Glikas/WireImage(NEW YORK) — The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical ends its quest on Broadway this weekend, after a successful limited run that kicked off in September. The musical, based on Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel, stars
New Jersey hospital visits soar as flu season worsens nationally: CDC
iStock(NEW YORK) — New Jersey’s health department reported a surge in emergency room and hospital visits because of the flu, exceeding average visits during the three worst flu seasons the state has reported at this time of
Police warn that abbreviating 2020 on legal documents could lead to fraud
iStock(EAST MILLINOCKET, Maine) — The police department of a small community in Penobscot County, Maine, on New Year’s Day provided residents with a tip to help against scammers that’s since gone viral. The East Millinocket Police Department
US cities ramp up security in wake of killing of Iran's top general
iStock(WASHINGTON) — Cities around the United States are ramping up security in the wake of an American airstrike that killed Iran’s top military commander in Baghdad. “The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stands ready to confront and