Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for songs critical of regime
Robert Deyrail/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images (LONDON) — An Iranian court sentenced outspoken rapper Toomaj Salehi to death after his arrest over songs that criticized the government, his lawyer said Wednesday. “The primary court sentenced Toomaj Salehi to
Security plan for Gaza aid workers still unclear with military pier to open soon
YOAV LEMMER/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Biden administration’s plan to begin operating a pier next month off the Gaza coast to enable millions of humanitarian aid packages a day still faces several unresolved logistical issues,
Busy city street to be closed Thursday for repairs
Jackson drivers will want to prepare for the closure of a busy street before their Thursday morning commute. N. Elm Avenue between E. Ganson Street and E. North Street will be closed to all traffic at 7
US to withdraw troops from Niger after military deal revoked
FotografiaBasica/Getty Images (LONDON) — The United States and Niger are discussing plans to withdraw American troops from the West African nation, ending more than a decade of U.S. military presence in the country. Pentagon press secretary Maj.
Former college and NFL star Reggie Bush's 2005 Heisman Trophy reinstated
Michael Cohen/WireImage/Via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former standout college football player and NFL running back Reggie Bush will have his 2005 Heisman Trophy reinstated, according to Bush’s attorneys and a statement posted on the Heisman website
Jackson High students headed to DECA National Championships in L.A.
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — The DECA State Champions from Jackson High School are leaving for Los Angeles and the DECA National Championships later this week. In the Independent Business Plan category, the champs include Cooper
Beffel building has new owner
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — Jake Cross, owner of Uncharted Film Co., recently purchased the old Beffel building in downtown Jackson. Once finished, it will include two businesses and three apartments. Cross, with the help of
Airlines must give automatic refunds for all canceled flights and those delayed over 3 hours: DOT
EllenMoran/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Department of Transportation on Wednesday is rolling out new rules that will require airlines to automatically give cash refunds to passengers for cancelled and significantly delayed flights. The delays covered would
Blood-soaked horses on the loose cause chaos across central London
Two horses on the loose bolt through the streets of London near Aldwych. Picture date: Wednesday April 24, 2024. (Jordan Pettitt/PA Images via Getty Images) (LONDON) — As many as five horses — and at least one
Scoreboard roundup — 4/23/24
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUEChi Cubs 7, Houston 2 AMERICAN LEAGUECleveland 4, Boston 1Detroit 4, Tampa Bay 2NY Yankees 4, Oakland 3Kansas City 3, Toronto 2Minnesota