White House Correspondents’ Dinner puts spotlight back on Biden performance

President Joe Biden is venturing into the lion’s den this weekend at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. A tough gig before a tough crowd, Biden’s at-times tense relationship with the press will ... Read More

Biden White House Blasts Columbia Student Protest Leader Saying ‘Zionists Don’t Deserve to Live’

These dangerous, appalling statements turn the stomach and should serve as a wakeup call. It is hideous to advocate for the murder of Jews." The post Biden White House Blasts Columbia Student Protest ... Read More

What to watch during what could be Biden’s final White House correspondents’ dinner

On the one hand, Biden’s correspondents’ dinner set, as all annual presidential quip-fests are, will be intended to be light-hearted — while also landing some pointed rhetorical jabs on his political ... Read More

Who could buy TikTok?

There’s no apparent consensus on a favorite bidder yet. But some candidates seem more likely than others, legal experts and business analysts say. Read More

China is pushing fentanyl crisis in US, House panel says: ‘It wants the chaos and devastation’

China is “knee deep” in fueling the fentanyl crisis in the U.S., even offering tax rebates for illicit drugs to capitalize on the chaos and devastation, congressional leaders charge. Read More

Police kill Native Americans at a rate 5X that of whites and 3X of Blacks. Why?

The numbers are so high that a researcher initially had a hard time believing them. A Lee Enterprises investigation gives insight about the forces that have been fueling these deaths. Read More

The Latest | Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5 as ship comes under attack in the Gulf of Aden

Palestinian hospital officials said Israeli airstrikes on the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip killed at least five people. More than half of the territory’s population of 2.3 ... Read More

Reddick steals win at Talladega

Tyler Reddick stole a NASCAR Cup victory at Talladega Superspeedway when front-runner Michael McDowell, swerving up and down the track trying to block Brad Keselowski, wound up ... Read More

Regents could take final vote Friday to confirm next University of Nebraska president

This is a developing story and will be updated. LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska Board of Regents is poised to meet Friday and could consider the final ... Read More

12 jurors seated in historic criminal trial of former President Trump: ‘We have our jury’

The seating of the full jury will be a seminal moment in the historic case against Donald Trump, setting the stage for a trial amid the heat of the campaign. Read More

McIlroy, Lowry duo shares lead at Zurich Classic

Rory McIlroy is enjoying his first visit to New Orleans — on and off the course. McIlroy and Shane Lowry shot a 11-under 64 in fourball play Thursday for a share of the first-round lead in the Zurich ... Read More

Cops kill Native Americans at a rate 5X that of whites and 3X of Blacks. Why?

The numbers are so high that a researcher initially had a hard time believing them. A Lee Enterprises investigation gives insight about the forces that have been fueling these deaths. Read More