7 men charged in connection with burglaries of professional athletes’ homes 
DA: U.S. airman from Eastham, Nicholas Sweetser, accused of rape, taken into custody 
Three staffers at Texas school arrested amid massive child grooming and sex abuse investigation 
Florida man is executed for the 1997 killing of a couple whose toddler witnessed the attack 
Recording captured the chilling sound of the Titan submersible’s final moment 
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader,...
Politics
The House now belongs to the GOP. Here’s what party leaders say they’ll do first.
The House of Representatives will be under GOP rule next year, cementing Republicans’ unified control...
It’s easier than you might think for teens to buy restricted e-cigarette devices online
Although sales of tobacco products have been restricted in hundreds of municipalities across the US,...
Opinions
I’ve been an expat in Bali for 10 years, but I don’t think I can afford the ‘luxury’ lifestyle everyone talks about. I miss how it used to be.
This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Christin Baumgarten, 39, about living...
The Art of Enjoying People with a Positive Affective Presence
Two elevator doors opened and I stepped inside, fighting off the urge to curl up...
My partner and I just started couples therapy, and it’s nothing like I expected. There’s a lot more joy and laughter.
My partner and I have been in couples counseling for about six months. I wish I could...
Business
Yen Falls, Japan’s Stocks Rise as Traders Weigh Election Impact
The yen fell to three-month low while Japanese stocks climbed Monday as as investors mulled...
Vote to continue strike exposes Boeing workers’ anger over lost pensions
Since going on strike last month, Boeing factory workers have repeated one theme from their picket lines:...
Boeing workers vote on wage deal as strike hangs in the balance
Boeing factory workers voted on Wednesday on a new contract proposal that could end a...
Entertainment
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs named in 7 new lawsuits; other celebrities allegedly involved
Seven new civil lawsuits have been filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs, including two from accusers...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual assault alongside ‘a male and female celebrity’ in new lawsuit; his attorneys seek gag order
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of sexual assault in seven new civil lawsuits, including one...
Chris Pine is now a children’s book author
Actor Chris Pine is telling a different type of story these days. The “Star Trek”...
Health
Study finds lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure. How much sleep is enough?
You’ve probably heard the widely-held belief that everyone needs eight hours of sleep a night...
Is your heater making you sick? How to avoid cold-like symptoms when you crank up the temperature.
As the temperatures start to dip, you may be thinking about turning on the heat...
Less Than 30 Minutes of Exercise Does Something Wonderful For Your Brain
Regular exercise is generally good for us, but the ins and outs of how to work...
Sports
LeBron James blown away as Ohio State freshman Jeremiah Smith makes 2 one-handed catches on same drive
Ohio State freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith made sure that the No. 3 Buckeyes finished off the first half...
Shohei Ohtani 50-50 update: LA Dodgers star nabs 49th steal in win over Miami Marlins
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani stole his 49th base of the season on Wednesday night to...
Sandy Ryan loses WBO title after paint attack on street, says she ‘shouldn’t have fought’
A bizarre situation on Friday resulted in WBO welterweight champion Sandy Ryan losing her belt...