Alana Wise
Stories
-
Biden is designating site of 1908 Springfield, Ill., race riot as a national monument
In 1908, a white lynch mob of thousands terrorized a Black neighborhood in Springfield, Ill. The events were so horrific it led to the founding of the NAACP.
-
Why does Puerto Rico have its own Olympic team?
It all boils down to rules set by the International Olympic Committee.
-
Australia dashes U.S. women's water polo gold medal dreams
The women's team was hoping to secure a record-breaking fourth straight gold medal in the Summer Games.
-
Harris campaign raises $36 million in 24 hours after announcing Walz as running mate
The multi-million dollar figure adds to Harris' record-shattering fundraising haul.
-
'Midwestern Nice' and 'Fun Dad' posts abound after Tim Walz is named VP pick
Walz's Midwestern-dad humor has endeared Harris supporters to the Minnesota governor and father of two, whose national visibility has been on the rise since Harris took over the Democratic ticket.
-
Airlines could soon be banned from charging fees for seating families together
The Biden administration has sought to eliminate airline "junk fees," which are unexpected and obscured additional costs on travel tickets.
-
Trump's planned address to Black journalists convention sparks backlash
Former President Donald Trump will address journalists at the NABJ convention in Chicago. Many, however, have questioned the decision to offer a platform to the Republican nominee.
-
Cardboard beds have returned to the Olympics. What do they do?
Cardboard beds are one of the Olympics' latest green innovations. But not all the athletes are fans.
-
Lou Dobbs, the controversial Fox News host, has died
The longtime Fox contributor was 78 years old.
-
A man is caught attempting to smuggle 100 live snakes into China in his pants
The man's bizarre smuggling attempt included many non-native species of snakes stuffed into his pants, according to China's customs authority.
