Human Interest
Faith, Forgiveness, and Accountability in Pawleys Island
Democracy Dies in Darkness Faith calls for forgiveness, but protecting children demands accountability in Pawleys Island. July 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. EDT A view of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, on Feb. 9, 2024. (Win
Milestone Moment for Tori Penso at Men’s World Cup
Tori Penso, a 40-year-old mother of three, recently achieved a significant milestone in sports. She became the first American woman to officiate as a head referee at a men’s World Cup. As she stepped onto
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers Retires After Leading Tree of Life Congregation Through Tragedy
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers faced a challenging journey after the tragic antisemitic attack on Oct. 27, 2018, at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. This attack was the deadliest against Jewish people in U.S. history,
Ways to Foster Stronger Neighborhood Connections
Do you really know your neighbors? Do you know their first names or the types of cars they drive? If you got locked out of your house, would you feel comfortable asking them for help?
Facing a New Reality: A Teen’s Journey with Cancer
At the start of the year, the anticipation of summer filled my thoughts. Just after turning 18, I looked forward to graduating high school and creating memorable experiences with friends. It was a time of
Capturing Desperation and Hope in a Crisis
Ariana Cubillos has reported for The Associated Press since 2004. Based in Caracas, Venezuela since 2009, she covers significant events like social and humanitarian issues. Before this, Cubillos reported from Haiti for five years. Choosing
NFL Player Brock Bowers Proposes to Cameron Rose Newell
NFL Draft star Cameron Rose Newell is entering her third year in the league with extra excitement, as she is now engaged. Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers proposed to her on Wednesday, officially
Impact of Supreme Court Decision on Migrant Workforce
Hundreds of thousands of migrants are facing a challenging situation following a Supreme Court decision. The court has permitted the Trump administration to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrian and Haitian nationals. This
Teen’s Tragic Death in West Side Neighborhood
Lasiah Palmer, a 15-year-old from a West Side neighborhood, was among the few teenagers still observing a curfew. His family worked to protect him from street violence. On a Tuesday night, Lasiah was enjoying the
Air Travel Encounters: Passengers and Evangelists
Air Travel Encounters: Passengers and Evangelists During a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago last year, Mark Roberts experienced an unusual event. A woman stood up across the aisle before takeoff and addressed her fellow passengers.