JUSTTHENEWS (Nicholas Ballasy) - Former ‘American Idol’ contestant charged with murdering wife, staging crime scene to mislead police
The case remains under investigation.
NPR (Rachel Treisman) - Reporters' notebook: The Olympics closing ceremony is way more fun than you'd think
Olympics opening ceremonies tend to get more love than their closing counterparts. But a pair of NPR reporters who watched both in Italy left with a newfound appreciation for the latter.
NYTIMES (Erica L. Green and Dylan Freedman) - When Faced With Claims of Racism, Trump Points to His Black Friends
President Trump has often invoked his unnamed Black friends, or name-checked celebrities and athletes, when asked to discuss anything related to Black voters.
NYTIMES (Mihir Zaveri) - New York City Faces Its Second Big Storm in Weeks
The storm in late January was bad enough. This one is bringing true blizzard conditions, and the city has stepped up its response.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Michael Ramsey) - American stranded after Mexican security forces kill cartel boss
The death of "El Mencho" set off a wave of violence, with torched cars and gunmen blocking highways.
JUSTTHENEWS (Nicholas Ballasy) - Upstate New York teacher placed on leave after helping students form TPUSA-linked club
In a letter sent to families on February 10, Baldwinsville Central School District confirmed a staff member had been placed on leave while “a matter is under review,” but did not offer specific details due to personnel privacy rules.
NYTIMES (Sonia A. Rao) - Armed Man Shot Dead at Mar-a-Lago by Trump’s Secret Service Was a 21-Year-Old From N.C.
The 21-year-old man was killed by law enforcement officers after he entered Mar-a-Lago with a weapon.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - U.S. Supreme Court to hear Cuban land claims cases Monday
Havana Docks Corporation v. Royal Caribbean Cruises and Exxon Mobil v. Corporacion Cimex challenged laws that allowed U.S. citizens to bring lawsuits against anyone who trafficked in property that was confiscated by the Cuban government on or after Jan. 1, 1959.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - High-profile Senate races to watch in 2026
The Senate is currently split 53-45 in favor of Republicans. Sens. Bernie Sanders and Angus King are independents but caucus with the 45 Democrats in the legislative body, making the split essentially 53-47.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - U.S. Supreme Court to hear foreclosure case Wednesday
The Pung family sued the government and claimed the sales price was far below the house's fair market value. ty involves the rights of a foreclosed upon homeowner to receive equity back when their home is sold. The dispute