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During a stop in Clanton, Ala., Don Siegelman (right) talks with Earnest Mitchell of Selma, Ala. Mitchell had traveled to Clanton to watch a softball game.

Former 'Bama Governor Goes from Trial to Trail

Don Siegelman wants the Alabama governorship back. First, he has to get by a tough opponent, Lucy Baxley, in the June 6 Democratic primary. And there's one more thing: He faces trial on corruption charges.

A mass cremation of people who died from from COVID-19 in New Delhi, India on April 28, 2021. A new WHO report on "excess deaths" compares their calculations with official numbers and finds millions more people died that the government-provided global total, with India a key example. India disputes the WHO finding and stands by its lower numbers.

Governments have undercounted the COVID-19 death toll by millions, the WHO says

Case in point: India, which reported 481,000 COVID-19 deaths in 2020 and 2021. The World Health Organization found 4.74 million deaths there either directly or indirectly attributable to the pandemic.

Puerto Rico Rocked By Series Of Powerful Earthquakes

The governor of Puerto Rico has declared a state of emergency after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake left at least one person dead, damaged buildings and knocked out most of the island's power supply.

Domestic terrorism investigations and arrests shot up in 2021

A new U.S. government report shows that domestic terrorism investigations and arrests reached new heights in 2021, but it shows a complicated landscape when it comes to threats against the country.

The attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband reveals gaps in lawmakers' security

Lawmakers and election officials are feeling significantly more threatened this week after the attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul in their San Franciso home.

Baking 'Pan Solo' might take more than 100 hours, but the time spent is worth it

A mother-daughter baking duo is responsible for the 6-foot tall "Pan Solo" sculpture that sits outside of the family business, One House Bakery, in Benicia, Calif.

A view of the San Francisco home of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. Paul Pelosi, the husband of the speaker was violently attacked in their home by an intruder, who has been charged with attempted homicide and other charges.

Capitol Police cameras recorded break-in at Pelosi residence

Security cameras installed by the United States Capitol Police caught the intruder breaching a door at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home. The intruder violently assaulted Mr. Pelosi.

Biden gives closing argument on the state of U.S. democracy

Days ahead of midterm elections, President Biden is giving his closing argument on the state of U.S. democracy with the backdrop of the U.S. Capitol, where the Jan. 6 attack took place.

Candidates Leave Wall Street out of Economic Talks

None of the three presidential candidates are calling for punishing investment firms for their roles in creating the financial crisis. All three have raised millions from the financial industry, with Obama leading the pack in fundraising.

Spy Vs. Spy: A Former MI5 Director On Loving James Bond

Though former MI5 director Stella Rimington knows better than anyone that Ian Fleming's From Russia With Love is not a realistic portrayal of life in the intelligence services, she still loves this tale of sex and violence. Which is your favorite Bond book? Tell us in the comments.

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