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Utah May 21

Utah man allegedly used phony cartel threats to hold pregnant girlfriend and family hostage for months: report

Dominic Garcia, 23, was arrested Saturday on 28 charges — including seven each of kidnapping and assault — following the six-month scheme.

Middle East May 21

At least 82 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza as critical aid fails to reach Palestinians

Humanitarian aid struggles to reach Gaza amid a new round of deadly Israeli strikes. Diplomats came under attack in Jenin, while international pressure mounts on Israel.

Nebraska May 20

Nebraska becomes first state approved to ban soda purchases with food stamps

USDA approves Nebraska's waiver to exclude soda and energy drinks from purchase with food stamps, sparking debate on nutrition and food insecurity solutions.

Indiana May 20

Indiana executes man who killed police officer in 2000

Benjamin Ritchie was executed in Indiana for the 2000 shooting of Officer Bill Toney. The execution marks the state's second in 15 years.

Second Amendment May 17

Justice Department deal ends a ban on an aftermarket trigger, gun control advocates alarmed

Trump's DOJ ends ban on forced-reset triggers, sparking debate on gun rights and safety. The settlement marks a shift from Biden-era gun control regulations.

France May 13

French actor Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault, given 18-month suspended sentence

French actor Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on movie set, receiving a suspended prison sentence and fine in the latest scandal for the movie star.

Megan Thee Stallion May 13

Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times in prison attack while serving for Megan Thee Stallion shooting

Tory Lanez, convicted for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, was stabbed in a California prison. The attack highlights ongoing tensions and legal issues in the hip-hop world.

United Kingdom May 12

British police investigate fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's London home

A fire damaged the entrance of PM Keir Starmer's empty London home overnight. Police are investigating the incident at the property, which has previously faced security concerns.

France May 10

Ukraine and its allies push for a 30-day ceasefire starting Monday

European leaders from France, the UK, Germany, and Poland demand Putin accept a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting Monday. Trump supports the proposal amid threats of increased sanctions.

Air And Space May 10

Soviet-Era spacecraft crashes back to Earth after 53 years

Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 reentered Earth's atomosphere Saturday morning after 53 years in orbit during a failed attempt to launch into Venus.

Utah May 7

Blue cities adopt Pride flags as official symbols in bid to skirt red-state laws

Boise and Salt Lake City have both adopted the Pride flag – or a slight variation of it – as official symbols as of Tuesday night, effectively circumventing state law.