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Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, right, hugs Crystal Mason after she introduced him to speak during a primary election gathering in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 1.

Texas court orders that illegal voting conviction against Crystal Mason be reviewed

At the time Mason voted in 2016, she was on supervised release from prison after serving time on federal tax evasion charges. She received a five-year sentence for illegal voting.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a press conference on May 25 in Uvalde, Texas.

Supreme Court blocks Texas social media law from taking effect

In a 5-to-4 vote, the court granted a request from Big Tech industry trade groups, which argued the law would unleash a flood of racist, hateful and other extremist content on social media platforms.

Brothers Russell and Ron Mael in director Edgar Wright's film <em>The Sparks Brothers</em>, a Focus Features release.

Get To Know Sparks, Your Favorite Band's Favorite Band

Brothers Ron and Russell Mael have made music as Sparks for more than five decades, mostly under the radar despite superstar fans. Now, a new documentary and a buzzy musical put them in the spotlight.

Explosion at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria kills over 50

More than 50 people were killed and many injured when an explosion rocked an illegal oil refinery in southeastern Nigeria, state officials and police said Saturday.

With the holidays ahead, supply chain issues will get worse before they get better

Supply chain backups are snarling ports — and are only expected to get worse before they get better.

Tyler Merfeld co-owns Toad Style BK in New York and says his restaurant was overwhelmed by the promotion.

Grubhub offered free lunches in New York City. That's when the chaos began

Yesterday was a bad day for Grubhub. The food delivery service launched a free lunch promotion for people in New York City. And spoiler alert: it backfired.

Russian army Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin, 21, is seen behind glass during a court hearing in Kyiv on Wednesday. He went on trial in Ukraine for the killing of an unarmed civilian and pleaded guilty. It is the first time a member of the Russian military has been prosecuted for a war crime since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 18)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Dave Chappelle looks on during UFC 264: Poirier v McGregor 3 at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Opinion: For comedians, safety is a growing concern

NPR's Scott Simon wonders if comedians are at increased risk for assault these days, given Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock and an incident this week involving Dave Chappelle.

After violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, Vice President Mike Pence leads senators to the House chamber to continue the joint session of the House and Senate and count the Electoral College votes cast in November's election.

The Jan. 6 committee is meeting Thursday. Here's what to expect

The panel's third meeting this month will focus on how former President Trump pressured former Vice President Mike Pence not to count lawful electoral votes. The hearing starts at 1 p.m. ET.

Lawyers are warning of a new chapter of mass incarceration akin to what has been seen during "war on drugs."

As Roe falls, criminal defense lawyers sound the alarm about mass incarceration

Criminal defense attorneys all over the country are gearing up for a wave of criminal charges as the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

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