Iman Osman, a Somali-American city councilor in Lewiston, Maine, resigned after being indicted on felony charges for theft and facing an investigation over his residency. Osman’s residence was condemned, and he voted against his own investigation, raising ethical concerns. He claimed to face racist opposition. The conversation criticized the overuse of accusations of racism to shut down debate and highlighted the broader issue of corruption in government. The discussion also touched on the importance of investigative journalism and the need for accountability in public office.
A man accused of shooting and killing his longtime girlfriend in Carrabassett Valley this week will remain held without bail after his first court appearance on Wednesday.
Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.
It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.
Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.
Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.
