Rivers, railroads, and political bribes: How every state capital was chosen
Jackson is Mississippi's capital because of its central location in the state. Sean Pavone/Getty Images/iStockphotoMost states have had multiple capital...
Kidnapping Victim Is Shot With the Police Watching
A police chase in the suburbs east of Los Angeles came to a shocking end this week, the authorities said,...
Netflix expands ‘The Walking Dead’ deal, but loses exclusive hold on zombie franchise
Under a new licensing agreement, Netflix will be streaming “The Walking Dead” franchise globally. Netflix and AMC Global Media, the...
What Caused the Surge in Ceuta?
When tens of thousands of migrants began crossing on Thursday into Spanish territory in Africa, leading to chaotic scenes and...
Loyalty to Trump Proves a Double-Edged Sword for Attorney General Nominee
The things Todd Blanche did to persuade President Trump to nominate him as attorney general might be the things that...
Four top officials in Hawaii plead not guilty in bribery scandal
Four current and former Hawaiʻi officials who were indicted last week in a major public corruption scandal pleaded not guilty...
Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards
After watching a YouTube video about solar panels that can be plugged into a regular electrical outlet, Melani Jackson plopped...
3 Objectively Perfect Punk Albums Under Half an Hour Long
As someone in the punk subreddit once said, “A punk album over 20 minutes? What is this, prog rock?” We’re...
Wealthy collectors are buying condos just for their cars
Car condos allow collectors to admire their stuff and hang out with others while doing so. The Hangar GroupCar condos...
‘Everybody’s high on dance’: At 25 years, Hip Hop International has big plans for the future
Hip Hop International, which turns 25 this year, brought some of the world’s best dance crews and choreographers to mainstream...
