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Indiana inheritance feud: Court upholds $177,852 sanctions against brother

A contentious legal feud unfolded between half-siblings Michael W Clark and Elisa Mrozinski regarding their late father's estate. Although they initially settled the properties located in Indiana and California, Clark's challenges to the settlement terms raised complications. His allegations of disregarding the court order prompted the Indiana court to levy financial penalties on him, a decision later ratified by the Court of Appeals, signaling persistent estate conflicts post-settlement.

The Times of India 15 Nov 2026 2:10 pm

NY woman's $2m crash award faces retrial unless she accepts $1.35m

In a surprising turn of events, a New York appeals court has invalidated a $2 million jury award for Estela Larrea, who experienced significant pain following a car accident with Sanitation Salvage Corp. The court ruled that the original sum was disproportionate to similar cases. Larrea now faces a choice: accept a lowered offer of $1.35 million within 30 days or face a fresh trial on damage compensation.

The Times of India 15 Nov 2026 2:08 pm

Dumpster find saves 1,132 Mexican artefacts, students catalogue them

During a house clearance in Massachusetts, over 1,100 fascinating pre-Hispanic archaeological items were rescued from a dumpster. Matthew Pioggia, noticing their historical significance, enlisted archaeologist Jeremy Pilver for help. Together with more than 40 high school students, they meticulously documented and cleaned these artifacts over nearly two years, unveiling their southeastern Mexican origins. In August 2026, the collection was respectfully returned to the Mexican Consulate in Boston.

The Times of India 15 Nov 2026 1:00 pm

3-year shower-leak fight: NYC co-op seeks $170K in legal fees

A homeowner in Manhattan's Castle Village complex is involved in a legal battle regarding alleged water damage. The building claims the homeowners shower caused the damage, necessitating repairs at her expense. Multiple inspections failed to confirm the building's claims, leading to court decisions favoring both sides. Eventually, an appellate court ruled in favor of the building, requiring the homeowner to allow repairs.

The Times of India 15 Nov 2026 12:55 pm

Could everything be broken? Grounded jets, Microsoft outage, AI chaos make some wonder

After the Silicon Valley chaos spurred by reports of an AI billionaire's affair with a suspected Chinese spy and the Microsoft outage that upended millions of workers' days, Friday's air travel ground stop across the U.S. had many people feeling that s...

ABC News 15 Nov 2026 11:59 am

Richard Sterban, member of the celebrated country and gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 83

Richard Sterban, the bass vocalist of the Grammy-award winning gospel quartet The Oak Ridge Boys and a country music hall of famer, has died

ABC News 15 Nov 2026 10:13 am

Judge temporarily blocks Trump from moving ahead on Washington public golf course redevelopment

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued the temporary restraining order before the East Potomac Golf Links was due to close on November 15 for 15 months

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 8:24 am

Man Charged for Racial Muttering in Own Car; WWII Vet Says His Sacrifice

A Glasgow man was charged for the hought crime of muttering acist language in his own car, to only himself. ... The post Man Charged for Racial Muttering in Own Car; WWII Vet Says His Sacrifice Wasnt Worth It appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 15 Nov 2026 6:50 am

Student Inside Wake Forest Mascot Feels Costume Taking Over

DALLASTrembling with horror as an uncontrollable desire to amuse strangers seized control of his body, Wake Forest University sophomore Bennett Walker reportedly realized Saturday that the Demon Deacon mascot costume he was wearing had begun taking over. Oh, God, noplease, no, not again! I can feel myself becoming jauntier, naughtier, more full of antics, said [] The post Student Inside Wake Forest Mascot Feels Costume Taking Over appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 14 Nov 2026 10:30 pm

Family Dollar agrees to $63 million overpricing settlement

The Times of India 14 Nov 2026 10:06 pm

Jury finds Fairview liable in $84M heart attack death

The Times of India 14 Nov 2026 10:03 pm

Lagarde to Step Down as ECB President

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign from her position effective February 7, approximately nine months before her term is scheduled to end. ... The post Lagarde to Step Down as ECB President appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 14 Nov 2026 7:30 pm

Was Marco Rubio behind Jensen Huang's downfall?

The Times of India 14 Nov 2026 5:46 pm

Canadas Carney reports progress in trade talks with Trump as he expands ties with Asia

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. are making progress on a trade deal after talks collapsed in August

ABC News 14 Nov 2026 4:01 pm

Memorial opens honoring victims of the 2015 Charleston church massacre

Eleven years after a white gunman killed nine Black parishioners inside the Souths oldest African Methodist Episcopal Church, a long planned memorial is opening to honor their lives

ABC News 14 Nov 2026 4:01 pm

Thousands of flights canceled as airlines work to dig out from nationwide ground stop

Airlines across the U.S. are working to dig out from the longest nationwide ground stop in 25 years

ABC News 14 Nov 2026 4:01 pm

With shifting Iran rhetoric following US elections, Trump leaves Mideast in limbo about path ahead

President Donald Trump has made ambiguous statements about the Iran war after the midterm elections. He acknowledged the conflict's impact on Republican losses and stated that military action is unlikely. Trump's comments have raised uncertainty among Middle Eastern diplomats regarding ongoing negotiations led by Qatar. Iran remains unwilling to engage in talks without certain conditions being met. The situation continues to evolve with each unpredictable comment from the president.

The Economic Times 14 Nov 2026 12:10 pm

Family Dollar to pay $63M to settle allegations it routinely overcharged customers

Family Dollar will pay $63 million to settle state and federal allegations that it routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices displayed on its shelves or on its website and mobile app

ABC News 14 Nov 2026 11:19 am

Democrats try out a strange new emotion at post-midterms What's Next conference hope

Democrats met for two days in Denver to pore over the results of the midterm elections and emerged feeling pretty good about themselves

ABC News 14 Nov 2026 11:01 am

The Nvidia scandal is heightening America's AI rivalry with China ahead of Trump's visit

The scandal that led to Jensen Huangs resignation as CEO of Nvidia is threatening to intensify the rivalry between the U.S. and China on artificial intelligence

ABC News 14 Nov 2026 11:01 am

50 years after iconic film, a gathering of Rocky fans in Philadelphia breaks a world record

Fans celebrated the legacy of Rocky Balboa 50 years after the film with a record-breaking gathering in Philadelphia

ABC News 14 Nov 2026 8:32 am

US gives states another 6 months before they have to remove people from Medicaid for not working

President Donald Trump's administration is giving states another six months before they must remove beneficiaries from Medicaid rolls for failing to meet new work requirements

ABC News 14 Nov 2026 8:32 am

SpaceXs attempt for a Starship double catch was thwarted when the booster ended up in the gulf

SpaceXs attempt for a Starship double catch was thwarted when the booster ended up in the gulf

ABC News 14 Nov 2026 8:32 am

Trump administration cancels mandatory pay hike for Head Start teachers

The Trump administration said it would cancel a rule mandating pay increases for teachers in the Head Start preschool program

ABC News 14 Nov 2026 8:32 am

Investigation says understaffing and unexpected fire behavior led to firefighter deaths

Unexpected fire behavior, chronic understaffing, a lack of trained employees and a new policy to quash fires quickly were among the factors that contributed to the deaths of four helitack firefighters as they battled a blaze in western Colorado in June

ABC News 14 Nov 2026 8:32 am

Rubio acknowledges 'people are struggling' economically in speech after GOP midterm wipeout

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged that Americans are struggling in the current economy

ABC News 14 Nov 2026 8:32 am

Savannah Guthrie, popular and enduring face of morning TV, renews NBC contract after 15 years

Savannah Guthrie has extended her contract with NBC News, ensuring she continues as co-anchor on Today.

ABC News 14 Nov 2026 8:32 am

FAA Issues Rare Nationwide Ground Stop Amid Communications Outage

The outage coincided closely with the recent nationwide expansion of the FAA's SMART system (Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories). ... The post FAA Issues Rare Nationwide Ground Stop Amid Communications Outage appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 14 Nov 2026 5:47 am

CNN: Vance Might Not Run in

Vice President JD Vance might not run for president in 2028, insiders say, leaving the Republican field open for Secretary of State Marco Rubio, outgoing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and other candidates. CNN disclosed the possibility today that the vice president might drop out. Vance leads the Real Clear Politics average of polls for the ... The post CNN: Vance Might Not Run in 28. Veep Leads Rubio, DeSantis in RCP Poll Average appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 14 Nov 2026 4:49 am

Democrats Want to Bring Deported Illegals Back; Trump Might Help

Democrat Hakeem Jeffries, very likely the next House speaker, says his party wants to return deported illegal aliens to the United States. ... The post Democrats Want to Bring Deported Illegals Back; Trump Might Help appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 14 Nov 2026 4:04 am

Timeline Of Foreign Spies In The U.S.

Throughout American history, nations of the world have engaged in espionage in an attempt to gain strategic leverage over the United States. The Onion takes a look back at key instances of foreign spies operating within U.S. borders. 1775 British guy hides in a tree. 1812 The cover of 40 redcoat spies is blown when [] The post Timeline Of Foreign Spies In The U.S. appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 14 Nov 2026 3:42 am

Nvidia CEO Resigns After Affair With Suspected Spy

In a development that has plunged the linchpin of the AI economy into turmoil, Nvidia co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang resigned following affairs with both a suspected Chinese spy and a subordinate executive who reported to him. What do you think? The post Nvidia CEO Resigns After Affair With Suspected Spy appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 14 Nov 2026 3:40 am

US declares three Guatemalan gangs to be terrorist groups, imposes sanctions

The Trump administration has declared three Guatemalan gangs to be terrorist groups for financing violence and crime with proceeds from drug trafficking

ABC News 14 Nov 2026 1:47 am

Survivors of the deadly Brooklyn building collapse recall shock, terror and grief

Survivors of a Brooklyn apartment building collapse are desperate to know what caused the catastrophe that killed relatives and neighbors and destroyed their homes

ABC News 14 Nov 2026 1:47 am

Mob Rule by Compact: How the Electoral College Could Be Abolished Without an Amendment

Ending the Electoral College has been a dream of the leftist faction of the Uniparty for a long time. With the NPVIC, they see an opportunity up ahead. ... The post Mob Rule by Compact: How the Electoral College Could Be Abolished Without an Amendment appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 14 Nov 2026 12:37 am

Brother of Mexican cartel leader sentenced to 22 years for drug trafficking plot

A man whose brother led one of Mexicos most violent drug cartels has been sentenced to more than 22 years in U.S. prison for his role in a sprawling drug trafficking conspiracy that brought cocaine and methamphetamine to American streets

ABC News 13 Nov 2026 11:56 pm

Pressing the Flesh

The post Pressing the Flesh appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 13 Nov 2026 11:20 pm

The European Union says Europe will send a team of diplomats from across the continent to the Ukraine peace talks

The European Union says Europe will send a team of diplomats from across the continent to the Ukraine peace talks

ABC News 13 Nov 2026 11:18 pm

Nvidia Spy Scandal Puts Trump

The Nvidia scandal around Jensen Huang's resignation has drawn scrutiny to Donald Trump, who reportedly ignored intel warnings. ... The post Nvidia Spy Scandal Puts Trumps China Chip Deals Under Scrutiny appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 13 Nov 2026 10:49 pm

A Grandma Calls America Back to God

America is in decline because America has rejected God, wrote MaryAnn Diorio, an 80-year-old grandmother, author, and retired professor. ... The post A Grandma Calls America Back to God appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 13 Nov 2026 10:00 pm