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14 hours ago in National, Trending
Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet
The U.S. men open at SoFi Stadium (to be known as Los Angeles Stadium) against Paraguay on June 12, the first of eight matches to be played at the NFL stadium in Inglewood. The field was all dirt on Tuesday.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
2026 NFL schedule: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants is Week 1 Sunday night game
The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit the New York Giants in the first Sunday night game of the 2026 NFL season on Sept. 13. The league on Monday announced the Week 1 matchup of NFC East rivals at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.
Features
3 weeks ago in Features
Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.
World
20 hours ago in World
Princess Catherine arrives in Italy on first solo trip abroad after cancer goes into remission
Britain's Princess Catherine made her first overseas trip since announcing her cancer was in remission, traveling to Italy on Wednesday for a two-day tour focused on an early childhood educational approach that was developed here and exported globally.
3 days ago in World
2 passengers test positive for hantavirus as a third shows symptoms after cruise ship evacuation
A French woman and an American tested positive for the hantavirus, as nations around the world scrambled Monday to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak and quarantine or isolate them.
6 days ago in World
Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands
Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, where health officials have said they will perform careful evacuations.
6 days ago in World
Man charged with harassing former Prince Andrew near his home
A man has been charged with harassing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after reports the former Prince Andrew was threatened by a masked man while walking dogs near his home.
7 days ago in World
Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US
Iran has created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a shipping data company reported Thursday, as Tehran said it was reviewing the latest U.S. proposals for ending the war.
1 week ago in World
Inside the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak
The nearly 150 people aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde have been mostly confined to their cabins, according to footage obtained by The Associated Press, after three passengers died and at least four others were left ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak.
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24 minutes ago in Health & Wellness, Local Experts, Native Advertising, News
THE EXPERT | Your Skin Protects You; Do You Protect It?
Dr. Colton Nielson with St. Bernards Dermatology Procedure Center answers questions about skin and how we can keep ours healthy and youthful.
13 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
$100K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Multiple People, Tampering With Evidence
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he damaged a home and threatened to kill multiple people earlier this month.
14 hours ago in News
Jonesboro Couple Claims $50,000 Lottery Prize with Mother’s Day Ticket
A quick trip to the gas station on Mother’s Day led a Jonesboro couple to an instant lottery win.
14 hours ago in Education, News
Arkansas State University Systems Announces New Scholarship Targeting Arkansas Nontraditional Students
Scholarship funds are available for use at any ASU System institution, including Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.
17 hours ago in Business, Community, Crime & Safety, News
Gearhead Outfitters Presents $10K Check to Jonesboro D.A.R.E.
"This is really what it's all about, is just giving back to the community, investing in young people, and just supporting this town."
18 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Paragould Man Charged After Alleged Hammer Assault on Teenager During Domestic Disturbance
A Paragould man is behind bars after police said he tried to attack a teenager with a hammer and fought another man during a domestic disturbance.
18 hours ago in Community, Newcomers Guide, News, Pet Lovers Guide
The Spotlight | A Jonesboro Animal Rescue that Never Clocks Out
Angie Heringer is the founder and director of ARC Angels 4 Animals, a Jonesboro-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals that have nowhere else to turn.
Entertainment
14 hours ago in Entertainment
20 years after a 22-minute ovation, Guillermo del Toro and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ return to Cannes
Twenty years ago, Guillermo del Toro premiered "Pan's Labyrinth" at the Cannes Film Festival. He went in anxious. It was toward the end of the festival and many journalists had left. The movie's production had been a nightmare.
20 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
The 2027 Grammy Awards announce key dates: What to know
Who is ready for the 2027 Grammy Awards? You'll have to wait until Feb. 7, 2027, when the 69th annual ceremony once again airs live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, it was announced Tuesday during the Disney Upfront presentation in New York.
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host in 2027
Conan O'Brien's era as Oscars host is becoming a trilogy. The Emmy-winner and comedian will be back to host the 99th Academy Awards in 2027, film academy leaders said Tuesday.
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani and Bowen Yang are in a HBO doc on being Asian American, Pacific Islander
Timed for release during AAPI Heritage Month, "The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas" drops Wednesday on HBO Max. It's the latest in "The List Series" created by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. The franchise has previously produced documentaries on prominent Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Americans.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Corleone crime family returns in a new ‘Godfather’ novel for 2027 release by Random House
Decades after the last "Godfather" movie and more than 10 years since the last "Godfather" novel, the story of the Corleone crime family has a new chapter, presented for the first time from a woman's point of view.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Man pleads guilty to Atlanta auto break-in that led to theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé
Kelvin Evans, 41, entered guilty pleas in Fulton County Superior Court to entering an automobile and criminal trespass. He was sentenced to two years in prison, according to news outlets. He was scheduled to go on trial this week.
