Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison

Ghislaine Maxwell faces 20 years in prison for her conviction on sexual abuse involving minors.

7 family-friendly alternatives to 4th of July fireworks

The American Pyrotechnics Association says more than 14,000 firework displays will light up the sky on Independence Day.

Some Michiganders protest, other celebrate after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Protestors and people happy about the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade gathered Friday around Michigan. Some are celebrating that abortion can be criminalized in the U.S., while others are scared and angry.

State by state: Where abortion will be illegal after Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion legislation and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.

Lee Thomas reflects on World Vitiligo Day, narrates short film Shed Some Light

June 25 is World Vitiligo Day and on this day annually, I always have to reflect. I have been dealing with vitiligo for almost 3 decades now. And my skin has gone from beautiful brown to a pale white. It has forced me to answer questions about my identity and how I chose to deal with people.  And man, the lessons I have learned defined me in a way I never expected. My story has traveled the globe and you never know who will get inspiration for your journey.  

Senate approves landmark bipartisan gun violence bill, clearing way for expected House passage

The vote late Thursday clears the way for expected House passage Friday of what will be Congress’ most far-reaching response in decades to the nation’s run of brutal mass shootings.

FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes, orders them off the U.S. market

The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.