Former Washington teacher McKenna Kindred admitted to having sex with a 17-year-old student but avoided prison through a plea deal and reduced charges. Here is how legal loopholes, prosecutorial decisions and judicial discretion allowed her to walk free.
Mycah Puno
Jan 30, 2026
Rep. Joaquin Castro is calling for the release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos from an ICE facility in Texas. The boy is suffering from fever and vomiting, with his mother blaming poor food quality.
Jan Kevin Bautista
Jan 30, 2026
Anthony Kazmierczak has been charged federally for spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with a vinegar mixture. His lawyer claims he was unmedicated, but neighbours reveal he expected to be arrested.
Jan Kevin Bautista
Jan 30, 2026
A national shutdown disrupts work, schools and shopping as a general strike takes hold. Here's what's closed, what's open and who is affected.
Marie Joy Toledo
Jan 30, 2026
A teen girl was hospitalised after an SUV with a Trump flag struck her during a peaceful anti-ICE protest outside Fremont High School; the driver fled and an investigation is underway.
Rohit David
Jan 30, 2026
Indian authorities confirm containment of the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, easing global fears but leaving questions about future safety.
Adrienne Martinez
Jan 30, 2026
An imposter FBI agent tried to secure Luigi Mangione's release from a New York prison, but officers discovered his 'arsenal' was nothing more than a barbecue fork and a pizza cutter.
Adrienne Martinez
Jan 30, 2026
Nearly 2,000 products including Cheerios, Pringles and Nutella were recalled in the US after FDA inspectors found rodent waste and bird droppings at a warehouse.
Seneca Cabrera
Jan 30, 2026
Trump files a $10bn lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury, alleging his tax returns were leaked due to government security failures.
Martin Toledo
Jan 30, 2026
Melania Trump's new documentary faces controversy as reports of paid audience members surface via Craigslist, while Donald Trump insists that ticket sales are currently breaking records.
Catherine Armecin Martin
Jan 30, 2026
Discover the details behind the scandal involving Mirjana Pajković and Dejan Vukšić, as leaked footage leads to high-profile resignations and allegations of revenge pornography in Montenegro.
Catherine Armecin Martin
Jan 30, 2026
New images and firsthand accounts show a five-year-old boy detained by ICE in Texas suffering illness and emotional distress, sparking national outrage and renewed scrutiny of immigration detention conditions.
Christelle May Napiza
Jan 29, 2026
Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, assumes command of federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, intensifies cooperation with local leaders, and implicitly sidesteps DHS Secretary Kristi Noem amid national controversy.
Christelle May Napiza
Jan 29, 2026
A Senate vote to avert a US government shutdown failed Thursday following the death of a second Minnesotan by federal agents, stalling DHS funding negotiations.
Luis Vincent Gochoco
Jan 29, 2026
At the Trump Accounts Summit in Washington, rapper Nicki Minaj's onstage handshake and body language with former President Donald Trump have ignited intense debate. Experts dissect her reaction while Minaj reaffirms her support publicly.
Christelle May Napiza
Jan 29, 2026
Minnesota boils over Trump's immigration crackdown: shootings, court blocks, political shake-ups, and shutdown brink.
Jaja Agpalo
Jan 29, 2026
Trump administration halts VA abortion services for veterans, including rape and incest cases, following DOJ opinion.
Stephanie Cruz
Jan 29, 2026
Hillary Clinton's health is reportedly in decline as the stress of Bill's Epstein links and a potential contempt of Congress charge mount.
Clarizza Potoy
Jan 29, 2026
French National Assembly unanimously backs a bill to remove the 'marital duty' concept, following a landmark ECHR ruling against fault-based divorce.
Kella Pacquiao
Jan 29, 2026
Saudi and Israeli officials are discussing US strikes on Iran amid escalating threats, with Trump weighing options including targeted actions to destabilise Tehran.
Glory Moralidad
Jan 29, 2026
New footage shows Alex Pretti's confrontation with federal agents in Minneapolis days before he was fatally shot, sparking protests and demands for accountability.
Glory Moralidad
Jan 29, 2026
So, who's gonna watch it? Melania Trump's documentary faces poor ticket sales despite heavy promotion, with early estimates showing it is unlikely to recoup its $75m investment amid tepid audience interest.
Glory Moralidad
Jan 29, 2026
Rep. Ilhan Omar says death threats skyrocket when Trump targets her, now requiring six Capitol Police officers after attack.
Stephanie Cruz
Jan 29, 2026
Experts warn of a Donald Trump health crisis as the President struggles with 'logorrhea' and memory lapses. Discover why world leaders are increasingly alarmed.
Briane Nebria
Jan 29, 2026
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda claims TikTok permanently banned her account, citing concerns over content moderation and alleged censorship in Palestine.
Thea Felicity
Jan 29, 2026
Nicki Minaj just called herself the number 1 fan of Donald Trump. How did she became the president's supporter in the first place?
Giuliano de Leon
Jan 29, 2026
A five-year-old Ecuadorian boy, Liam Conejo Ramos, allegedly used to lure relatives into an immigration raid by ICE now suffers severe illness in a South Texas family detention centre
Chelsie Napiza
Jan 29, 2026
Members of the crew behind the Brett Ratner-directed documentary Melania asked to have their names removed from the credits, citing chaotic production.
Thea Felicity
Jan 29, 2026
Psychic Inbaal Honigman reveals that Donald Trump and Melania have no 'fantasies of love' and will shift to a powerful business-partner relationship in 2026, marked by joint brand-building.
Welbert Bauyaban
Jan 29, 2026
Viral videos of a man resembling Alex Pretti attacking federal agents have circulated online, but detailed frame-by-frame analysis by The New York Times challenges claims of an 'execution.'
Crisnel Longino
Jan 29, 2026
