Columbia Professor Katherine Franke Says She Was Forced to Retire Because of Activism

At the retrial of Karen Read, charged with second-degree murder in the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe, the focus was on the conduct of former Massachusetts state trooper Michael Proctor, who managed the investigation and was later fired for misconduct. Proctor's supervisor, Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik, testified that while he was also disciplined, he believed Proctor handled the investigation with "honor and integrity," despite acknowledging Proctor's unprofessional comments about Read. The defense claims Read...

Kari Cox, a foster mother from Culloden, West Virginia, exemplifies selfless love by caring for 14 children, many with special needs. After the tragic loss of her adopted daughter Maribeth, who excelled academically, Kari initially vowed not to adopt again due to the pain of loss. However, inspired by Maribeth's legacy and a journal entry highlighting the importance of a loving family, Kari and her husband Bill have since welcomed four more children, demonstrating a...

At least 119 current and former Amtrak employees collaborated with New York medical professionals to defraud the company's health care plan out of over $12 million, marking it as the largest employee conspiracy investigated by Amtrak's Office of the Inspector General. Twelve employees and three healthcare providers have been criminally charged, with key figures Devon Burt and Hallum Gelzer pleading guilty to conspiracy charges. Amtrak is pursuing disciplinary actions against the remaining implicated employees and...

Popularity of Baby Names in 2024 The Social Security Administration has revealed that Liam and Olivia remain the most popular baby names in the U.S. for 2024, with Liam leading for boys for eight consecutive years and Olivia for girls for six. The report highlights a slight increase in U.S. births to 3.61 million, influenced by cultural trends and social media, with names like Ailany and Truce rising in popularity. Emma and Noah continue to...

Trump's New U.K. Trade Deal: Opportunities and RisksPresident Trump announced a "maxed out deal" with the U.K., maintaining a 10% tariff on imports, which some experts argue signifies long-term high tariffs. Although this deal offers slight concessions, it falls short of pre-Trump tariff levels and poses challenges for U.S. businesses and consumers, potentially leading to increased prices and slower economic growth. The ongoing tariff uncertainty raises recession fears, with a CBS News poll revealing that...

Stanley Dotson, a 41-year-old man with a criminal record of at least 26 arrests, has been charged with felony attempted kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl in Houston. He allegedly attempted to abduct her while she was riding her electric scooter by grabbing her arm and dragging her before she screamed for help, resulting in his flight. Dotson was identified through an anonymous tip and photo lineup, and his bail is set at $100,000, with authorities...