Civil Rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dies at 86
Montgomery Civil Rights pioneer Claudette Colvin has died at 86.
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“Dilbert” comic strip creator Scott Adams dies of cancer at 68
Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip “Dilbert” captured the frustration of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle workers and satirized the ridiculousness of modern office culture has died at 68.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports
While lower courts ruled for transgender athletes who challenged state bans, the U.S. Supreme Court has given no indication after more than three hours of arguments that it would follow suit.
Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt proceedings
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena to testify in a House committee’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
Maduro says “I was captured” as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
A defiant Nicolás Maduro declared himself “the president of my country” as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges that the Trump administration used to justify removing him from power in Venezuela.
Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 VP pick, ends re-election campaign for Minnesota governor
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president in 2024, is ending his bid for re-election as a fraud investigation into the state’s child care programs and its Somali community continues.
Tony Dokoupil becomes anchor of “CBS Evening News”
Tony Dokoupil is taking over as anchor of the “CBS Evening News” weeknight broadcasts, saying “Don’t just trust me. Make me earn it.”
Maduro’s ouster sparks celebrations among Venezuelans in South Florida
People gathered for a rally in Doral, Florida, where roughly half the population is of Venezuelan descent, as word spread that Venezuela’s now-deposed president had been captured and flown out of the country.
How the U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
The U.S. operation termed “Absolute Resolve” unfolded under the cover of darkness, with U.S. forces holding fast in the region, awaiting the ideal weather conditions to give pilots clear routes into Caracas, Venezuela, to capture Nicolás Maduro.
Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security
From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light shows, while others took a more subdued approach.
