Book excerpt: "James" by Percival Everett
The author of "Erasure" (the basis of the Oscar-winning film "American Fiction") returns with a comic novel that retells Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" through the eyes of an enslaved boy.
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Book excerpt: "Great Expectations" by Vinson Cunningham
The New Yorker essayist's debut novel tells the story of a young man transformed by working for the presidential campaign of an aspirational Black senator from Illinois.
Book excerpt: "The Morningside" by Téa Obreht
The latest novel from the New York Times bestselling author of "The Tiger's Wife" and "Inland" is set in a future metropolis ravaged by climate change.
Lamar Johnson: "I am a freed man ... and a blessed man"
Missouri man spent almost three decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit before he was finally released.
In Ohio rally, Trump says there will be a "bloodbath" if he loses election
Trump delivered a profanity-filled version of his usual rally speech that again painted an apocalyptic picture of the country if President Biden wins a second term.
Manhunt on for suspect wanted in fatal shooting of New Mexico officer
At the time of the shooting, the suspect was driving a car that belonged to a woman who was killed in South Carolina, officials said.
U.S. government charter flights to evacuate citizens from Haiti
USAID said some 5.5 million people in Haiti - nearly half the population - need humanitarian aid.
Blind 750-pound alligator named Albert seized from New York home
Self-proclaimed owner Tony Cavallaro said he treated his pet alligator Albert "than most people take care of their kids."
50 women on ski trip stranded by snowstorm, trapped in bus overnight
A weekly ski trip for about 50 women from the Denver area were trapped on a bus for about 22 hours after being stuck in a snowstorm.
Testosterone websites promote off-label use despite FDA ad ban
Most healthy men produce sufficient testosterone as they age. Yet online ads and telehealth sites are promoting testosterone drugs with flawed promises of boosting libido and busting stomach fat.
Supreme Court to hear case involving government pressure to remove social media content
The Supreme Court on Monday will hear two cases that involve "jawboning," or informal pressure by the government on an intermediary to take certain actions that will suppress speech.
Mega Millions jackpot grows to an estimated $875 million
There has not been a Mega Millions jackpot winner since Dec. 8.
How a Maine 8-year-old inadvertently became a fashion trendsetter
Most 8-year-old boys don't get dressed to the nines. But James Ramage of Chelsea, Maine, loves to dress for third-grade success.
Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su still hopeful she'll be confirmed for top job
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su said she's still hopeful she'll be confirmed for the top job, though she's been waiting for over a year.
Dollar stores are hitting hard times amid inflation and shoplifting
Dollar General this week said their consumers are struggling. Meanwhile, Family Dollar plans to close 1,000 locations.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
Trump urges daylight saving time bill supporters to personally call Sen. Cotton
Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district
Zach Bryan wears "Free Palestine" shirt during concert at Gillette Stadium
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
