Former Colorado crime analyst gets 10-year prison sentence for manipulating DNA data
The Independentby Via AP news wire·8 Sept 2026
A judge sentenced a former forensic analyst for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to 10 years in prison on Tuesday after authorities said her manipulation of DNA data raised questions about the...
US strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship
The Independentby Konstantin Toropin·8 Sept 2026
The U.S. on Tuesday struck multiple Iranian tankers in response to more attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship, according to a U.S.
Trump’s favorite CNN star delivers ‘worst-ever’ polling news to him
The Independentby Isabel Keane·8 Sept 2026
Donald Trump’s favorite CNN journalist, Harry Enten, revealed his “historically awful” polling numbers on inflation Tuesday, noting that the president’s approval rating is “lower than the Titanic.”...
Ivanka Trump draws ire over beach horseback riding video: ‘Let them eat cake’
The Independentby Brendan Rascius·8 Sept 2026
Ivanka Trump faced a wave of online criticism after sharing a horseback-riding video that many viewers dismissed as out of touch with everyday Americans.
TSA is bringing back gate access for some people without plane tickets
The Independentby Brittney Donovan·8 Sept 2026
The Transportation Security Administration is bringing back gate access for some people without a plane ticket 25 years after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks led to increased airport security protocols.
Miami plane crash victims identified after Amazon jet ran off runway
The Independentby David Fischer,Josh Funk and Jeffrey Collins·8 Sept 2026
All five people who died when an Amazon cargo jet ran off the runway at Miami International Airport were inside a shuttle van used by an aircraft cleaning crew, authorities say.
Aryna Sabalenka pushed all the way by Linda Noskova in thrilling US Open clash
The Independentby Andy Sims·8 Sept 2026
Aryna Sabalenka admitted she was pushed to the limit by Linda Noskova before battling through to the semi-finals of the US Open.
Meta’s new personal AI agent Muse aims to help with day-to-day tasks
The Independentby Barbara Ortutay·8 Sept 2026
Meta has introduced a new personal artificial intelligence tool called Muse that is designed to assist adults with everyday tasks like scheduling, shopping, and converting "long-term goals into...
Four bodies found during search for missing plane that left the Bahamas
The Independentby Sudhin Thanawala·8 Sept 2026
Four family members traveling aboard a small airplane that vanished off the coast of the Bahamas were found dead Tuesday after relatives launched their own search effort.
GOP senator’s medical practice had 81 people arrested over unpaid bills: report
The Independentby Jasmine Fernández·8 Sept 2026
Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall filed debt-collection lawsuits against more than 700 former patients during his career as an obstetrician-gynecologist, leading to the arrest of 81 people...
Erik and Lyle Menendez eligible to face parole board again in spring 2027
The Independentby Via AP news wire·8 Sept 2026
Erik and Lyle Menendez will be before a parole board again next March, about 17 months earlier than expected.
Nicolas Jackson’s first Aston Villa goal caps welcome night for Unai Emery
The Independentby Sunny Badwal·8 Sept 2026
Aston Villa put their goalscoring woes aside as they scored three first-half goals to start their Champions League campaign with a 3-2 victory over Club Brugge.
Relative says all 4 family members aboard plane missing off the Bahamas found dead
The Independentby Sudhin Thanawala·8 Sept 2026
All four family members aboard a small plane that went missing off the Bahamas were found dead Tuesday after relatives launched their own search effort, a family member said.
Meta launches personal AI agent, Muse, emphasizes safety and privacy
The Independentby Barbara Ortutay·8 Sept 2026
Meta launched on Tuesday a personal artificial intelligence agent, Muse, for people 18 and over who are looking for help with day-to-day tasks like schedules, shopping and, in the company's words...
Funding cuts are forcing dozens of health clinics in Sudan to close, aid groups warn
The Independentby Fatma Khaled·8 Sept 2026
An additional three dozen health facilities serving more than 400,000 people in Sudan are closing this year due to global aid cuts, worsening a dire humanitarian situation in a country torn by more...
Beloved amusement park attraction permanently closed
The Independentby Rachel Dobkin·8 Sept 2026
One of Hersheypark’s beloved attractions has permanently closed, leaving fans grieving the loss of a childhood favorite.
Senators urge Trump to back down from threat to halt sales by Canada’s Bombardier
The Independentby Brittney Donovan·8 Sept 2026
Two senators have urged President Donald Trump to rethink his threat to ban aircraft sales by Canadian manufacturer Bombardier in the United States.
Tulisa shows off gown covered in headlines from drug sting scandal on NTA red carpet
The Independentby Lauren Del Fabbro·8 Sept 2026
Singer-songwriter Tulisa Contostavlos has attended the National Television Awards wearing a gown patterned with newspaper headlines from a high-profile drug sting scandal.
Arsenal caught up in airport travel chaos ahead of Champions League opener
The Independentby Edward Elliot·8 Sept 2026
Arsenal’s press conference ahead of their Champions League opener away to Napoli was cancelled after the team’s flight was delayed by air traffic control issues in the UK.
How to tell if you are upper-middle class
The Independentby Ashley Donohoe·8 Sept 2026
Around 31 percent of U.S. families were considered upper-middle class in 2024, according to an analysis from the public policy think tank American Enterprise Institute.
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