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BBC suspends host accused of paying a teen $45K for sexually explicit photos
The alleged victim’s mother says for three years, a BBC star funded her teen’s drug habit in exchange for explicit photos. It’s the latest scandal to rock Britain’s beleaguered public broadcaster.
It's hot. For farmworkers without federal heat protections, it could be life or death
Amid extreme heat, there are few federal protections for workers during hot temperatures. The Biden administration wants to change that but the rule making process is long and the heat won't wait.
Investigators say it appears that a man found dead in a freezer in Biwabik last month was hiding from police. The body of 34-year-old Brandon Lee Buschman of Babbitt, Minn., was found in a chest freezer in the basement of an unoccupied home in Biwabik on June 26.
Santander hits 2 of Orioles' 6 homers as Baltimore routs Minnesota 15-2
Anthony Santander hit two of Baltimore’s six homers and the Orioles completed a sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 15-2 victory. Aaron Hicks added a three-run homer against his former team in the Orioles’ seven-run fifth. 
Here's who controls the $50 billion opioid settlement funds in each state
As money is funneled to states, opioid councils wield significant power in determining how it gets spent. They face concerns about conflicts of interest and lack of representation by affected groups.