Rodessa Barrett Porter, Member of a Storied Gospel Trio, Dies at 94
The Barrett Sisters were a Chicago institution, known for their tight harmonies and joyful performances. She was the last one standing.
4 Dead After Storm System Sweeps Across South
Strong storms spawned tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi on Saturday and dumped heavy rain on the Carolinas on Sunday.
New York Raises These Pheasants to Be Shot. Is It Hunting or Cruelty?
Some lawmakers hope to end a program that is meant to introduce children to field sports but that critics say makes the birds easy targets, if they don’t die another…
Jimmy Carter, Peacemaking President Amid Crises, Is Dead at 100
Rising from Georgia farmland to the White House, he oversaw the historic Camp David peace accords, but his one-term presidency was waylaid by troubles at home and abroad.
What to Know About South Korea’s Worst Plane Crash in Decades
A plane carrying 181 people crashed while landing, killing most on board. Officials were investigating a possible malfunction with the landing gear and a bird strike.
Bird Strikes Are a Common Problem for Flights
It is not uncommon for planes to strike wildlife, but most episodes don’t result in deaths or serious injuries.
Amid Anti-Western Drift, Georgia Inaugurates a Conservative President
Even though a figurehead, Mikheil Kavelashvili occupies a symbolic role as the country moves further from the West and toward Russia and China.
Live Updates: Jeju Air Flight Crashes in South Korea, Killing Many
The passenger plane was landing when it went off the runway in Muan. The flight came from Bangkok and was carrying 181 people.