Catholic Americans rejoice for Pope Leo XIV

Mother’s Day at Musk Ox FarmOn Mother's Day, the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska, offers free admission and a daisy to all mothers, celebrating the start of the summer season with over 1,500 visitors. The farm features 75 musk oxen, including three newborn calves and a notable bull named Trebek, named after Alex Trebek, a benefactor of the facility. This cherished tradition, which has been ongoing since 1964, provides educational opportunities about these ice...

A recent autopsy report reveals that Mikal Mahdi, executed by firing squad in South Carolina, suffered for 30 to 60 seconds due to improper targeting, with only two bullets striking him instead of the intended three. Pathologist Dr. Jonathan Arden indicated that the bullets hit lower than expected, causing severe internal damage and prolonged pain, contradicting the expected quick death. Concerns about the execution's oversight and training have arisen, as prison officials have not acknowledged...

Bobby Gumpright and Jermaine Hudson's Story of Injustice In 1999, Bobby Gumpright falsely accused Jermaine Hudson of robbery, leading to Hudson's wrongful conviction and 22 years in prison due to a split jury, a practice rooted in racist laws. After Gumpright admitted his lies during rehabilitation, Hudson was released, and the two became advocates for legislation to allow retrials for those convicted by split juries in Louisiana. Their story highlights the lasting impact of systemic...

A man identified as Larry Eugene Parks was found dead along Interstate 5 in Oregon in 1980, with notorious serial killer Randy Kraft as the sole person of interest in the case. Parks, a Vietnam veteran last seen in Pensacola, Florida, had been unidentified for nearly 45 years until a genetic profile linked him to his family. Kraft, currently imprisoned for killing 16 men, was found with evidence suggesting a larger number of victims, and...

BOSTON -- A Tufts University student from Turkey, Rumeysa Ozturk, returned to Boston after being released from a Louisiana immigration detention center, where she spent over six weeks following her arrest linked to an op-ed criticizing her university's response to Israel and the Gaza conflict. A federal judge ordered her release, citing a lack of evidence for her detention and recognizing her as not being a danger or flight risk, while Ozturk expressed gratitude for...

SummaryAt a town hall in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona urged the Democratic Party to embrace a broader coalition, warning against the dangers of ideological purity that alienates potential supporters like Joe Rogan. Gallego, who won a competitive Senate race in a Republican-leaning state, emphasized the importance of connecting with voters' struggles and fostering alliances with those not fully aligned with party ideals. As speculation about a 2028 presidential run grows, he...