Representative Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, faced outrage and condemnation from MAGA influencers and Republicans after she made a post this week referencing President Donald Trump as the "leader ...

McALESTER, Okla. — A man who admitted to killing two men in a drive-by shooting in 2006 was put to death Thursday in Oklahoma’s first execution of the year. Kendrick Simpson, 45, was pronounced dead ...

A suspect described as a "monster" was arrested following a manhunt for the killer of an Illinois bar owner who authorities say was murdered in an "execution-style" shooting Monday. Julius E. Burkes ...

A rural Illinois bar owner was gunned down by a convicted murderer in an “execution-style” shooting shortly before opening her business for the day Monday. Courtney Drysdale, 30, was fatally shot by ...

Ionia County native Billy Strings netted his third Grammy win in six years on Sunday, Feb. 1, reeling in “Best Bluegrass Album” yet again. Strings, born William Apostol, earned the honors at the 68th ...

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Iran is seeking to execute a decorated Iranian wrestler for merely peacefully protesting against the regime in early January, prompting the U.S. State Department on Wednesday to demand that Tehran ...

A Texas man sentenced to death for killing his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend said he hoped his victims' loved ones could "find forgiveness in their heart" before his execution on Wednesday. Charles ...

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas man who once escaped custody and spent three days on the run after being sentenced to death for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend was put to ...

Billy Strings has confirmed a series of live shows that will serve as his official Summer Tour. The quick-picking golden boy has signed off on the venues associated with his 12-night run, after ...

IONIA COUNTY, MI — Two week after teasing an Ionia County homecoming, bluegrass phenom Billy Strings made it official. Strings, born William Apostol, announced Tuesday, Jan. 27, that he would be ...

Bluegrass guitar phenom Billy Strings has just announced that he will be extending his headlining tour through summer 2026, adding 11 dates in seven cities starting in July. The flatpicking virtuoso ...