Today’s Lead News Stories

The defending NASCAR Cup Series champion, Ryan Blaney, was seconds away from securing his place in the Championship 4 when 'The Beast', Tyler Reddick, ripped around the outside of his No. 12 Team Penske Ford — taking the win and leaving Blaney to deal with his bitter emotions from such a brutal…

Professor who was impugned for allegations against Clarence Thomas says the sexist, racist remarks ‘must sting’

Hundreds of ballots damaged in fires that police believe are linked and vehicle involved has reportedly been identified

Complaint filed against André Ventura and two Chega colleagues for statements about fatal shooting of black man

Dwyane Wade is now the first Miami Heat player with a statue outside the team’s arena, although many of his fans are unsure if it is a fitting tribute

Brian Richards, 93, and Dilys Richards, 91, also known as Dick and Pixie, were found dead at their home in Sandwich, in Kent, on July 8.

Memo prepared by ex-president’s team urges him to grant security clearances without government vetting if elected

Virginia seeks to remove voters flagged as noncitizens, facing legal challenges and concerns over voter disenfranchisement.

Philadelphia’s district attorney files lawsuit to block billionaire’s multimilliondollar election stunt