Erik Menendez Denied Parole After First Hearing in 35 Years
Erik Menendez, one of the two infamous Menendez brothers convicted in the 1989 murders of their wealthy parents, was denied parole Thursday after a lengthy hearing before California’s parole board.
Judge Frank Caprio, “Nicest Judge in the World,” Dies at 88
Frank Caprio, the compassionate Providence, Rhode Island, municipal judge who gained international fame through viral videos from his television show Caught in Providence, has died at the age of 88. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Hurricane Erin batters the U.S. East Coast with dangerous conditions
Hurricane Erin, a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds near 100 mph, continued its march up the Atlantic on Thursday, lashing the U.S. East Coast with high surf, rip currents, and flooding.
Texas Supreme Court Hears Arguments on School Voucher Program
The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments in a closely watched case that could determine the future of school voucher programs in the state, reigniting a national debate over public education funding and parental choice.
Trump Orders Crackdown on DC Homelessness, Advocates Warn of Rights Violations
President Donald Trump has announced an aggressive plan to clear homeless encampments from Washington, D.C., deploying 800 National Guard troops, taking control of the city’s police department, and vowing to use “involuntary commitment” to detain people sleeping in public.