This congressman’s family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today’s raids

WASHINGTON — The congressman returned home last Fourth of July to startling stories in Southern California as immigration patrols swept through communities and one constituent told him about starting to carry a passport as proof of the right to be in the country. Rep. Mark Takano, whose American-born parents were both incarcerated as young children … Read more

Family says suspect in San Diego mosque shooting was influenced by hateful content online

The family of one of the suspects in a deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque this week said his exposure to hateful and extremist content online “contributed to his descent into radicalized ideologies and violent beliefs.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The Vazquez family … Read more

Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, dies at 41 after severe illness, family says

Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died Thursday after being hospitalized with what his family called a “severe illness.” He was 41. “We are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch,” his family, NASCAR and Richard Childress Racing said in a joint statement. “Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken … Read more

NASCAR star Kyle Busch hospitalized with severe illness, family says

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and won’t compete at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, his family said Thursday. His family posted the news on social media and said he is currently undergoing treatment. “We ask for understanding and privacy as our family navigates this situation,” the … Read more

N.J. man gets life in prison for ‘calculated’ murder of brother and his family

A New Jersey man was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole after he was convicted of murdering his brother and his brother’s family in what the judge said were “brutal” and “calculated” killings. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Paul Caneiro … Read more

Castro family is still central to Cuba’s leadership. Here are the names to know.

In the months after U.S. forces removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power in a daring but relatively brief military operation, President Trump has openly intimated that something similar could soon take place in Cuba.  He has said “Cuba’s going to be next” and mused about “taking Cuba in some form.” For decades, U.S. administrations have tried … Read more

How a mom tries to stretch the grocery budget for her family of 5 | Affordability in America

How a mom tries to stretch the grocery budget for her family of 5 | Affordability in America – CBS News Watch CBS News Each trip to the grocery store is becoming more expensive for Florida mother Kiana Powell. Cristian Benavides reports on how she’s trying to stretch her budget. Source link

Family describes escaping tornado that leveled new home: “Most terrifying thing I’ve experienced in my life”

Violent storms spawned destructive tornadoes over the weekend, leveling homes and sending trees and power lines flying through the air. There were at least 22 tornado reports across five states from Kansas to Minnesota. In Howard County, Nebraska, Christina Parden and her daughter Graci Boersen took shelter in their basement. It’s the only part of … Read more

Jury awards $49.5 million to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim’s family

A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash. The suit was brought by relatives of Samya Stumo, who died in the March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash that claimed 157 lives. The jury deliberated approximately two hours, then … Read more

The Murdaugh mysteries: Five deaths with a connection to disgraced S.C. attorney, family, under investigation

Editor’s note: On March 2, 2023, a South Carolina jury found disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and son at their country estate in June 2021. After a six-week trial, jurors deliberated for less than three hours before returning the four guilty verdicts in connection with the murders of Maggie Murdaugh and Paul … Read more