by News Feed Editor | Aug 17, 2026 | Top Stories
Erin Patterson, convicted of poisoning three relatives with toxic mushrooms, is appealing her life sentence on grounds including jury irregularities and improper evidence, while prosecutors also appeal her 33-year parole eligibility.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 17, 2026 | Top Stories
The Justice Department finalized a rule allowing people with felony convictions to apply for restoration of gun ownership rights through a new online application system.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 17, 2026 | Top Stories
Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the San Diego Padres to private equity billionaire José E. Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones at a record $3.9 billion valuation.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 17, 2026 | Top Stories
Pennsylvania school districts are shifting charter school students to public transit passes instead of yellow buses following a state Supreme Court ruling, citing rising costs and driver shortages.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 17, 2026 | Top Stories
The Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting bids for a long-term glacial flooding solution in Alaska, though officials have not yet determined what the project will be, only that it will be faster and cheaper than previous proposals.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 17, 2026 | Top Stories
The House Ethics Committee announced it is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., including inappropriate contact with a House staffer.