At the Peoria trial of Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, prosecutors said he ignored training and unlawfully killed Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who had called 911 from her home. Grayson, charged with three counts of first-degree murder, pleaded not guilty. Jurors will see body-camera video that prosecutors...
In Abidjan, slam poet Placide Konan voices anger at hardship as Ivory Coast heads to Saturday’s vote, where 83-year-old President Alassane Ouattara seeks a fourth term and is seen as likely to win after key rivals were barred, including Tidjane Thiam. Protests over the candidate list have brought arrests, limits...
Scott Wiener, a 55-year-old Democratic state senator known for housing and LGBTQ rights, will enter San Francisco’s congressional race despite Nancy Pelosi, 85, not yet announcing her 2026 plans. He praised Pelosi but said he’s done waiting, framing his move as ensuring progressive organizer Saikat Chakrabarti, 39, doesn’t succeed her,...
The U.S. carried out another strike on an alleged drug vessel Tuesday night on the Pacific side of South America, killing two to three people, officials said. It was the eighth boat hit since Sept. 2; the previous seven were in the Caribbean. At least 34 people have died in...
Women across the U.S. are turning to high-dose testosterone—often from med-spas and pellet implants—seeking energy and revived libido despite no FDA-approved product for women and scant long-term data. Many describe dramatic boosts to desire, focus and productivity; some say it transformed relationships. Others report unsettling effects, from hair loss and...
Maxx Crosby is staying with the Raiders, NFL Network reported, despite inquiries ahead of next month’s trade deadline. After meeting with the club Tuesday, the four-time Pro Bowler wants to remain in Las Vegas. The 28-year-old has 28 tackles, four sacks, a forced fumble and an interception through seven games...
Under fire in Maine’s U.S. Senate race, Democrat Graham Platner said he has covered a chest tattoo that resembled an SS symbol, explaining he got it in 2007 during a night of drinking while in the Marine Corps and didn’t know its Nazi ties. He opted for a cover-up over...
JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes made their red carpet debut at the 2025 Dancers Against Cancer Gala of the Stars at the Beverly Hilton on Tuesday, trading kisses and giggles on arrival. Hughes surprised Siwa with news she’d receive the Humanitarian Award for 10 years of work with the charity,...
Six people were arrested after a crowd outside the CityWest Hotel near Dublin hurled bricks, bottles and fireworks at police and set a van ablaze, Ireland’s national force said Wednesday. One officer suffered a foot injury. Hundreds, many waving Irish tricolor flags, had gathered Tuesday evening in Saggart following reports...
Germany is grappling with a wave of mysterious drones near critical sites—from an industrial park by Hamburg to Munich’s airport and Kiel’s seaport—that halted flights for hours and stranded thousands. Air traffic control logged 172 suspicious incidents around airfields through the end of September, up from 129 during the same...
