Big Ten women’s basketball: Is No. 3 UCLA the favorite after reloading with ‘mind-boggling’ talent?

UCLA captured the Big Ten Tournament title, then made a run to the Final Four last season for the first time in program history before falling to eventual champion UConn. The Bruins enter the season ranked No. 3 with their sights set on going even...

Stark travel warning flights will be canceled after weekend of chaos saw 9k delays & airports grind to halt

TRAVELERS have been warned that flights may be canceled which could threaten to upend holiday plans as the government shutdown continues. Thousands of flights were delayed across the weekend, sparking more travel chaos across the country. Sign up...

Trump doubles down on shutdown; air travel delays worsen nationwide

[CRAIG NIGRELLI] NO DEAL — NOT YET. PRESIDENT TRUMP DOUBLES DOWN ON SIXTY MINUTES. SAYING THE GOVERNMENT *STAYS* SHUT UNTIL DEMOCRATS DROP THEIR HEALTH CARE DEMANDS. PLUS, FLYERS: BRACE YOURSELVES. THE SHUTDOWN NOW HITTING THE SKIES. FLIGHT DELAYS...

Duffy warns air travel delays ‘only going to get worse’ amid shutdown

[craig nigrelli] LONG LINES, PACKED TERMINALS, AND FLIGHT BOARDS FILLED WITH DELAYS. THE RIPPLE EFFECTS OF THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ARE SPREADING THROUGH AMERICA’S AIRPORTS. WITH AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS NOW MISSING MORE THAN A MONTH OF PAY, THE...

Atlanta sees ripple delays amid worsening air traffic controller shortages

ATLANTA - Flight delays continued Sunday at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the government shutdown reached day 32, with the Federal Aviation Administration citing ongoing staffing shortages at air traffic control centers...

Pregnant British teenager Bella Culley freed from Georgia prison after ‘drugs mule’ ordeal

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

When rules punish rescuers, it's time to rethink KY health care laws 

Jaimie Cavanaugh and Caleb O. Brown A Kentucky paramedic faced potential license revocation for administering life-saving antivenom, an act outside his permitted scope. Certificate of need (CON) laws in Kentucky restrict the expansion of health...

3I/ATLAS viewing in US: When and where to spot interstellar comet in America? Check date, time and other key details

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has sparked a wave of curiosity among scientists. Comet 3I/ATLAS was discovered on 1 July 2025, and since then, astronomers have been doing everything they can to learn as much about it as they can. Reason? This is...

Pregnant British 'drug mule' Bella Culley 'will walk FREE' from Georgian prison after dramatic U-turn from prosecutors

By ANDREW JEHRING, CHIEF FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 05:07 EDT, 3 November 2025 | Updated: 05:31 EDT, 3 November 2025 Pregnant 'drugs mule' Bella Culley is set to walk free from Georgian prison and return to Britain as early as today...

Misery Mapped: Air Travel Snarled as Government Shutdown Enters Second Month With No End in Sight

Air travel in America is expected to hit new turbulence this week as transportation hubs around the nation experience further delays from a government shutdown, foreshadowing gridlock ahead of America’s peak travel day of the year — Thanksgiving...

Six Flags America Issues 2025 Closure Notice, Operations Ceased Immediately

On Sunday, November 2, Six Flags America welcomed guests for the final time. The permanent closure came approximately six months after Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced plans to sunset the 50-year-old Six Flags theme park and Hurricane...

Air travel delays are increasing amid government shutdown

SAN FRANCISCO - As of Sunday, air traffic control operations in the United States are experiencing significant flight delays at major airports, and it's likely going to get worse as the government shutdown continues. Dig deeper: Often, weather...

Stone Mountain Park celebrates 24th annual Native American Festival & Pow Wow

The 24th annual Native American Festival & Pow Wow at Stone Mountain Park, where tribes from across the U.S. and Central America gathered to celebrate heritage and culture on Nov. 2, 2025. (FOX 5) STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. - Stone Mountain Park wrapped...

What's The Most Famous Snack Food In Your State?

Every state has its own personality, and you can taste it in everything, from the hearty meals to the light snacks that locals eat regularly. Some of these snacks trace their roots to immigrant communities (like Louisiana's melt-in-your-mouth...

Fort Pulaski National Monument: Civil War Engineering on Georgia’s Coast

Cockspur Island Lighthouse built in 1854 and a survivor of the battle. Photo by Frank Hosek With the sun barely above Georgia’s coast, we eased out of Savannah, Georgia onto U.S. Highway 80 toward the Atlantic Ocean just off the United States’...

America’s 1920s immigration mistake

The New York Times recently reported that the Trump administration is "considering a radical overhaul" of the refugee system in the U.S. that would, in the publication's estimation, "favor white people" by restricting immigration to English...

What tourists and newcomers thought about Alaska: Insults and compliments captured on postcards

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of this story. People sometimes ask me, “What...

America’s Most Stressed States Revealed – And They’re All Conservative

A new nationwide study has revealed that America’s most stressed-out states are overwhelmingly conservative, highlighting a surprising connection between political leanings, economic pressure, and mental health. The findings have reignited debates...

Atlanta food bank holds food distribution for TSA workers

ATLANTA — Local TSA workers impacted by the government shutdown are getting help with putting food on their tables. On Saturday, the Atlanta Community Food Bank hosted a food distribution at its headquarters in East Point. Volunteers gave out...

Atlanta’s Partain records 28 digs in Henderson State win

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (KLTV) - Former Atlanta Lady Rabb Kaylon Partain led all players with 28 digs in Henderson State’s four-set victory over Arkansas Tech on Thursday. The junior also had four assists. She has 575 digs this season. Tyhia Mack...