The NBA began their first-ever In-Season Tournament this year, and even though it’s a bit confusing to understand (while many believe it’s simply just a money-grab), the intensity is there on the floor (the winners get $500,000 each). In case you don’t know when it’s a tournament game, the courts
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Justice Department watchdog finds alarming conditions inside Florida federal prison
The entrance to the Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee in Florida. Office of the Inspector General/Department of Justice hide caption toggle caption Office of the Inspector General/Department of Justice The entrance to the Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee in Florida. Office of the Inspector General/Department of Justice Inside a federal prison in
Stormy conditions leave thousands stranded at Burning Man Festival
A rainbow is cast over the Black Rock Desert in Gerlach, Nev., during the Burning Man festival on Aug. 31, 2007. Brad Horn/AP hide caption toggle caption Brad Horn/AP A rainbow is cast over the Black Rock Desert in Gerlach, Nev., during the Burning Man festival on Aug. 31, 2007.
Up First briefing: Trump's GOP support; ICE detention conditions; Senate selfie quest
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories The first Republican primary debate is scheduled for next Wednesday. Despite four indictments,
Government's own experts found 'barbaric' and 'negligent' conditions in ICE detention
Immigrants await processing at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Adelanto, California. By filing a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act, NPR obtained a trove of inspection reports detailing serious problems at this ICE facility and others across the United States. Chris Carlson/AP hide caption toggle
Todd and Julie Chrisley’s Prison Conditions Are a ‘Nightmare,’ Kids Savannah and Chase Claim
Chrisley Knows Best alum Todd Chrisley and his wife, Julie Chrisley, are struggling with the southern heat and seeing critters crawl through their prison cells, according to their kids, Chase and Savannah Chrisley. During the latest episode of her “Unlocked” podcast on Tuesday, July 25, Savannah, 25, and brother Chase,
Feds to investigate Georgia's Fulton County Jail for filthy, dangerous conditions
Fulton County Jail is seen on April 2, 2013, in Atlanta. The Justice Department announced that it has opened a civil investigation into the conditions at the facility. David Goldman/AP hide caption toggle caption David Goldman/AP Fulton County Jail is seen on April 2, 2013, in Atlanta. The Justice Department
Drivers sound off on course conditions following fatal crash at Formula championships: 'Has to change'
Dilano van ‘t Hoff, an MP Motorsport driver, died on Saturday at 18 following a crash at the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine in Belgium. Many of his competitors, though, say the tragedy was easily avoidable. Aston Martin Formula One driver Lance Stroll said changes to the course need
Authorities release bodycam video from Ryan Mallett's death revealing conditions on day of 'tragic' drowning
Law enforcement in Florida released bodycam footage on Wednesday showing the conditions of a beach in Destin where former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett tragically died in a drowning accident just a day earlier. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office posted the video to Facebook with additional details surrounding Mallett’s death, including
Racing at Belmont Park resumes ahead final leg of Triple Crown as air quality conditions improve: officials
Racing officials in New York announced Friday that live racing at Belmont Park will reopen ahead of the final leg of the Triple Crown race on Saturday, due to “significant improvement in air quality conditions.” The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) issued