James Caan, Oscar nominee for ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 82
No cause was given and Caan’s family, who requests privacy, said that no further details would be released at this time.
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UPDATE: 6 dead, 24 wounded in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade
The shooting disrupted the parade just after it began at 10 a.m. Monday.
Biden Proposal Would Allow Up to 11 Sales of Offshore Drilling Leases
The Biden administration is proposing up to 10 oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and one in Alaska over the next five years.
Biden Supports Filibuster Exception to Protect Abortion Access
President Biden says he would support an exception to the Senate filibuster to protect abortion access.
Last WWII Medal of Honor Recipient Dies at 98
Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, whose heroics under fire over several crucial hours at the Battle of Iwo Jima made him a legend has died at 98.
Mother of Alabama Veteran Held in Ukraine Speaks to Son by Telephone
The mother of a U.S. military veteran from Alabama who went missing after he traveled to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia has spoken with her son by telephone.
1955 Warrant in Emmett Till Kidnapping, Lynching Case Found; His Family Seeks Arrest
A team searching the basement of a Mississippi courthouse for evidence about the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till has found the unserved warrant charging a white woman in his 1955 kidnapping.
R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Sex Trafficking Case
R&B superstar R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his fame to sexually abuse young fans.
Supreme Court backs coach in praying on field after games
The court ruled 6-3 for the coach with the court’s conservative justices in the majority and its liberals in dissent.
Biden Signs Gun Bill into Law, Says ‘Lives Will Be Saved’
The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep guns from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws.
