Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after weeks of uncertainty
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general early Saturday in a mostly party-line vote, capping off weeks of uncertainty and despite bipartisan concerns about his ability to run a Justice Department independent of President Donald Trump’s impulses.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:33:50 GMT

Progressives win in Michigan, and a pop star announces a break: The news quiz
A rocket collides with the moon, restaurants grapple with salmonella, and the CDC finally has a permanent leader.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:15:40 GMT

Video shows hippo charging boat full of tourists in Botswana
Video captured by a tourist aboard a boat in northern Botswana showed the heart-pounding moment the vessel had to outrun a charging hippo.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:43:26 GMT

Witness video of Madison police killing raises questions of why lethal force was used
Local authorities said that the matter is being investigated and that the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:25:29 GMT

Louisiana warns against flesh-eating bacteria after five deaths
Louisiana health officials are urging residents to take precautions against a flesh-eating bacterial infection following the deaths of five people this year.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:35:18 GMT