The Ku Klux Klan is claiming that support for its white nationalist message is growing ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, but experts and the group's own leader acknowledge that the KKK remains a relatively small and fragmented movement. In a recent interview with Al Jazeera, Thomas Robb, leader of the faction formerly known as the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, said the current political climate has created an environment in which more people are receptive to the group'

Isaiah Washington is opening up about a devastating loss he kept private for more than a year. The former Grey’s Anatomy star revealed that his wife of 29 years, Jenisa Marie Garland, died in June 2025 after suffering a massive hemorrhagic stroke. She was 59. Washington shared the news in an emotional Instagram post on Oct. 3, explaining that Jenisa suddenly collapsed on May 31, 2025, and died nine days later. “It came as a huge shock to me and our entire family,” Washington

A Southwest Airlines flight from Houston to Phoenix was forced to return to the gate after a passenger suddenly stripped off her clothes and began screaming as the plane was taxiing for takeoff. The bizarre incident happened aboard Southwest Flight 733 at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston in March 2025. Video recorded by a passenger shows the woman moving through the cabin while other travelers watched in shock. The footage has resurfaced online, bringing renewed attention

A Tennessee death row inmate is in critical condition after surviving a failed lethal injection that was supposed to end her life. Christa Pike, 50, was scheduled to be executed Wednesday at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Instead, Pike survived after receiving two doses of pentobarbital, the drug used in Tennessee's single-drug lethal injection protocol. Her attorneys say she is now receiving lifesaving

Christa Pike was supposed to become the first woman executed by Tennessee in more than 200 years. Instead, the 50-year-old death row inmate survived the state's attempt to put her to death Wednesday night after officials administered two doses of the lethal injection drug pentobarbital. Pike was still alive after the second dose, with media witnesses reporting that she continued breathing and audibly snoring. Her attorneys filed an emergency motion seeking to halt the executi

Will Reeve, the ABC News correspondent and son of late Superman star Christopher Reeve, is sharing a deeply personal health journey with viewers. The 34-year-old journalist revealed on Good Morning America that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer in April, just three months after marrying his wife, Amanda. He said he decided to publicly share his experience in hopes that it could encourage other people — particularly young men — to take changes in their bodies seriously.

Jasmine Guy is pushing back against criticism about her appearance after returning to one of her most beloved roles. The 64-year-old actress is back as Whitley Gilbert-Wayne in Netflix's A Different World reboot, giving longtime fans a chance to see the character decades after the original series ended. But alongside the excitement came online comments about Guy's appearance and the natural changes that come with aging. Guy addressed those comments directly on Instagram, call

Madonna Is Back at the VMAs Madonna made a major return to the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night, opening the 2026 ceremony with a star-studded performance celebrating her latest era. The Queen of Pop took the stage at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater for her first live VMAs performance in 23 years, bringing along a lineup of surprise guests that included Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, SOMBR, Seth Rogen, Julia Garner and more. The performance served as a theatrical introduct

An ordinary luggage delivery turned into a life-changing moment for 81-year-old Don Johnson after a stranger saw him struggling to carry two heavy suitcases up a steep flight of stairs. Johnson was delivering lost or delayed luggage to a home in the Dallas-Fort Worth area when the homeowner, Erin Howell, noticed him on her Ring camera. The footage showed the elderly delivery driver slowly making his way up the stairs with the bags. Howell went outside to help — and soon learn

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, ruling that the news organizations were likely denied due process when their press credentials were revoked. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly ordered the Trump administration to “immediately return, reinstate, and restore” the outlets’ access to the White House grounds. The temporary restraining order is set to remain in effect for 14 days while the legal ch

Former Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Melody Shari Rodgers has surrendered to authorities after being accused of domestic violence, while strongly denying the allegations against her. Rodgers turned herself in to face the charge and has described the accusations as “absolutely false.” She has maintained that the allegations do not reflect what actually happened. The case adds another legal chapter to the reality television personality's already closely watched personal life

Grand Jury Finds No Criminal Conduct A Mississippi grand jury has found that no criminal charges should be filed in connection with the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose disappearance and death drew national attention after a Fourth of July gathering on Horn Island. The Jackson County grand jury unanimously returned a “no true bill,” meaning no one will be indicted based on the evidence reviewed in the case. The panel said it found no credible evidence that people who t

Presley Gerber Dies at 27 Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber and the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber, has died at 27. Gerber died Sunday, Sept. 20, at a rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. His death was also confirmed by a representative for his family, who asked for privacy during what they described as an “extremely difficult and painful time.” The cause o

Porsha Williams is opening up about a major health scare that changed her life and ended her ability to carry another child. The Real Housewives of Atlanta star, 45, revealed that she underwent an emergency partial hysterectomy in May after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids, including one that had grown to the size of a cantaloupe. Williams shared the news during an emotional interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, explaining that the diagnosis came unexpectedly while

A frightening police pursuit in Florida ended with two young children being rescued from a dark, swampy area after their father allegedly fled from a crash while carrying them through the water. The suspect, 27-year-old Isaac Kinsey, was arrested in Lakeland after police say he drove through a road-closure sign and crashed early Sept. 9. When officers arrived, Kinsey had abandoned the vehicle and run from the scene. Investigators then discovered two empty child safety seats i

Ed Sheeran is speaking out after Macklemore was removed from the U.S. leg of his Loop Tour following the rapper's outspoken pro-Palestinian remarks during a recent concert. Sheeran said the decision was not his, explaining that the removal came from the tour's promoter and venue owners after several stadiums indicated they would not host shows if Macklemore remained on the lineup. The comments come amid a growing dispute involving Macklemore, New England Patriots owner Robert

With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, National Voter Registration Day is giving Americans a timely reminder to check their voter registration and make sure they are ready to cast a ballot. National Voter Registration Day is being observed on September 15, 2026, as election officials and voting organizations across the country encourage eligible voters to register, update their information or simply confirm that their registration is still active. The 2026 general elect

New details are emerging about the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, with multiple law enforcement sources reportedly telling TMZ that investigators believe she may have taken an oxycodone pill that was laced with fentanyl shortly before her death. Panettiere, known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, died Aug. 16 in Greenville, South Carolina. She was 36. The reported fentanyl connection has not been officially confirmed. Toxicology results are still pending, and the Gr

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their two children are giving the public a first look at their new life in the United Kingdom. Meghan shared a 35-second video on Instagram showing the family spending time outdoors together after returning to Britain last month. The footage features Harry and Meghan walking hand-in-hand, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet enjoying the countryside, and the family spending time fishing and playing outside. The video was set to Wham!'s “Wake Me U

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks changed the United States forever, Americans once again paused to remember the nearly 3,000 people who never came home that day. From New York City to the Pentagon and the field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, communities across the country gathered Friday for ceremonies honoring the victims, first responders, survivors and families whose lives were forever altered by the attacks. A Day America Will Never Forget On the morning of