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Five Chicago Officers Face Firing Over Slaying of Black Teen
The chief of Chicago's police department recommended on Tuesday that five officers be fired over their role in the 2014 shooting death of a black teenager, an incident that heaped national scrutiny on the nation's second largest police force.
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Marco Rubio Wins Republican Nod for Another Senate Term
Insurgent challengers fell flat in Florida on Tuesday as Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio won his party's nomination to seek re-election in November and U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz held a big lead in her Democratic nominating race.
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Nigerian Army Commander: Only Weeks Left for Boko Haram
Nigeria's army expects to seize Boko Haram's last few strongholds in the northeast over the next few weeks, the commander in charge of crushing the jihadist group's seven-year insurgency said on Wednesday.
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'Willy Wonka' Star Gene Wilder Dies at 83
Gene Wilder, whose wild curls and startling blue eyes brought a frantic air to roles in the movies "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles," died on Monday at the age of 83, his family said.
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Freak Lightning Storm Kills 323 Reindeer in Norway
A freak lightning storm has killed 323 reindeer in a remote mountainous area of Norway, officials said on Monday. Dead animals were found lying on top of each other, many with their antlers entangled, after the thunderstorm on the Hardanger plateau in southern Norway on Friday.
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Michael Tait accused of sexual misconduct and drug use, allegations span two decades
Michael Tait, longtime Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) artist and frontman of the iconic groups DC Talk and Newsboys, has been accused of sexual misconduct, grooming, and illegal drug use in allegations that span over 20 years.
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Worship leader Sean Feucht accused of financial, spiritual, and moral misconduct
Sean Feucht, a prominent evangelical worship leader and political activist, is facing a wave of serious accusations involving financial mismanagement, spiritual abuse, and moral misconduct. The claims, raised by former staff members, have surfaced through a recently launched website dedicated to collecting testimonies from those who worked closely with him.
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Jamal Roberts, Mississippi PE teacher and worship leader, wins season 23 of American Idol
Jamal Roberts, a high school physical education teacher from Mississippi and father of three, has been named the winner of American Idol season 23. Known for his deep gospel roots and emotional performances, Roberts captured the hearts of audiences across the country with his authenticity and vocal talent.
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‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson dies at 79
Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the family featured in the hit reality television show Duck Dynasty, died on May 25, 2025, at his home in West Monroe, Louisiana. He was 79.
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After Phil: Willie and Korie Robertson reflect on a life of legacy and launch a revival
Phil Robertson, the iconic patriarch of Duck Dynasty and a bold man of faith, passed away on May 25 at the age of 79. As the family grieves, Willie and Korie Robertson took time to reflect on the legacy of a man whose life was deeply marked by the Gospel.
