Alan Arkin, who starred in “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter,” filmed in Selma, dies
Alan Arkin, who was nominated for an Oscar for his starring role in “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter,” which was filmed in Selma, has died at 89.
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U.S. Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.
10 deaths caused by dangerous rip currents off Alabama and Florida beaches
A firefighter and two fathers who tried to save their children are among at least 10 recent victims of dangerous rip currents along Gulf of Mexico beaches from Mobile through the Florida panhandle.
Coast Guard says “presumed human remains” found in wreckage of Titan submersible
The U.S. Coast Guard says it has likely recovered human remains from the wreckage of the Titan submersible.
Delta flight lands in Charlotte without front gear extended
Passengers aboard a Delta flight got out using the jet slide after the plane’s front landing gear failed to deploy as it landed in Charlotte.
Madonna postpones upcoming tour due to “serious bacterial infection”
Madonna has postponed her career-spanning 2023 “Celebration” tour due to what her manager calls a “serious bacterial infection.”
Airline delays and cancellations are bad. Ahead of the holiday weekend, they’re getting worse
Travelers are already getting hit with delays at U.S. airports, an ominous sign heading into the long July 4 holiday weekend,
Ryan Seacrest will host “Wheel of Fortune” after Pat Sajak retires next year
The category? “Proper Name.” The answer? Ryan Seacrest, who will become the new “Wheel of Fortune” host after Pat Sajak’s retirement next year.
Meta launches more parental supervision tools for Instagram. Is it enough?
Instagram and Facebook’s parent company Meta is adding some new parental supervision tools and privacy features to its platforms as social media companies face increasing scrutiny over their effects on teen mental health.
Russian mercenary leader’s exile ends revolt but leaves questions about Putin’s power
The greatest challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin in his more than two decades in power fizzled out after the rebellious mercenary commander who ordered his troops to march on Moscow abruptly reached a deal with the Kremlin to go into exile and sounded the retreat.
