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May 20 2026CRIME

U. S. Opens New Probe Into Former Venezuelan Leader

The United States is starting a second criminal investigation into former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, which could lead to more charges against him. A U. S. Justice Department employee and another insider said the probe is being handled by the Miami office of the U. S. Attorney’s Office and

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May 20 2026SPORTS

Knoxville Smokies Face a Rough Start in Series Opener

The Knoxville Smokies came back to Covenant Health Park on Tuesday, but they struggled to get their offense going and lost 3‑1 in the first of a six‑game set against the Montgomery Biscuits. Yenrri Rojas began the game for the Smokies, giving up six hits and three runs over five innings. He struc

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May 20 2026SPORTS

College Sports and the Gambling Debate: A New Look

The NCAA’s top officials have stepped up their warnings about gambling, saying it hurts young athletes. In a recent interview, the president said that betting on college games is “incredibly abusive” for students. He pointed out that when fans bet on a player’s performance, the athlete can feel pres

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May 20 2026POLITICS

School Attack Probe Nears End After Deadly Strike Near Missile Base

A U. S. military review into a deadly strike that killed over 175 people, mostly children and teachers, at an Iranian school is wrapping up soon. The investigation has proven tricky because the school sat right next to an active cruise missile site run by Iran’s military forces. Military leaders adm

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May 20 2026BUSINESS

When neighbors disagree over trees and money

A long feud between two neighbors in Maine recently took a sharp turn when the state's top court stepped in. The disagreement started when one couple cut down trees near their property line, trees they believed belonged to them. Those trees were valued at just over $1, 600, but the trouble quickly g

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May 20 2026SPORTS

Who's the best junior girls tennis player in Michigan right now?

Michigan's 2026 high school tennis season is heating up, with the state finals just around the corner. From May 27 to June 6, the best junior girls tennis players in Michigan will compete at the Midland Tennis Center to prove who deserves the top spot. Before the championship matches begin, fans get

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May 20 2026SPORTS

Golf’s evolving calendar: what’s changing in the next few seasons

The future of professional golf is getting clearer. By 2028, tournaments could look quite different as organizers try to balance tradition with new ideas. Instead of keeping the game as it is, the PGA Tour is planning a two-tier system where some events become more exclusive and others become steppi

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May 20 2026CRIME

A look at the recent mosque attack in San Diego

Two young men in San Diego recently attacked a mosque, killing three people before turning their guns on themselves. Their shared online hate for religion likely fueled the attack, though investigators haven’t pinned down a single motive yet. The suspects met online first, then met in person, raisin

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May 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Nashville theme park gets a green light from a famous comedian

A well-known stand-up comic who grew up in Tennessee is putting money into a big new project. Nate Bargatze, who tours sold-out rooms every year, once worked at a smaller theme park that closed years ago. That early job stuck with him. Now he wants to build a $350 million park called Nateland. It wo

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May 20 2026BUSINESS

Nippon Ichi Software Struggles with Money Problems

A major Japanese game company is facing tough times. Instead of making profits like it used to, it ended up losing money again this year. Sales dropped a lot because fewer new games and extra content were bought by players. The company released a few games in Japan and some other countries, but none

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