Exonerees struggle to rebuild their lives and gain lasting employment

HOUSTON — Richard Miles set out to find a job after his release from a Texas prison in 2009 with a collection of newspaper clippings about his wrongful murder conviction as his resume. No one would hire him, including warehouses and fast-food restaurants. It was a period of painful rejection that is familiar to exonerees. … Read more

US falls behind in hypersonic race as China, Russia gain edge

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. has spent years racing to develop hypersonic weapons to compete with China and Russia, but delays, shifting programs and limited testing capacity constraints are raising concerns that Washington remains in a catch-up phase in a technology that could reshape modern warfare. Key programs have faced … Read more

Pope Leo slams those who ‘manipulate religion’ for military or political gain, Trump responds

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Pope Leo XIV, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, decried people who twist religion for military, economic or political benefit. “Jesus told us, blessed are the peacemakers. But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic or … Read more

Pain and Gain

Produced by Chuck Stevenson, Jamie Stolz, Tamara Weitzman and Alicia Tejada MIAMI — Zsuzsanna Griga will never forget the kidnapping of her brother, Frank, and his girlfriend, Krisztina Furton in 1995. “…he loved fast cars, beautiful girls and life,” Griga said. “She was very beautiful. She was only 23 years old. My heart breaks when … Read more

Asian shares mostly gain while oil prices keep rising

TOKYO — Asian markets that were open for trading mostly rose Monday, as investors continued to closely watch the war in Iran, soaring oil prices and what President Donald Trump might say next. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose nearly 1.1% to 53,692.42 in morning trading. South Korea’s Kospi gained 1.5% to 5,460.24. Trading was closed … Read more

As wealth taxes gain traction, Warren proposes levy on the ultra-rich

As wealth taxes gain traction around the U.S., Sen. Elizabeth Warren is introducing a new bill that the Massachusetts Democrat said would raise trillions in federal revenue by placing new levies on people worth over $50 million.  The bill, called the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026, would impose an annual 2% tax on the net worth … Read more

Obama endorses Virginia redistricting constitutional amendment that could help Dems gain 4 seats

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former President Barack Obama on Thursday endorsed Democrats’ redistricting effort in Virginia that could grant the party four additional seats in the House of Representatives. Virginia is one of several states engaged in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. So far, Obama has … Read more

Did ICE agents lie to gain entry into a Columbia University residential building?

Columbia University acting president Claire Shipman described the ICE detention of student Elmina “Ellie” Aghayeva, claiming agents gained entry to a residential building by stating they were police seeking a missing child. CBS News’ Tom Hanson reports. Source link