December 31, 202 Most Foul: Authorities in Moscow, Idaho yesterday made the surprise announcement of an arrest in the bloody stabbing murders of four University of Idaho students last month.   The suspect has been identified as Bryan Kohberger, a 28-year-old PhD …

Massacre: A former police officer today killed more than 30 people at a child-care facility in northeastern Thailand, at least 20 of them children.    Police said the killer, 34-yar-old Panya Kamrab, shot and stabbed children, some as young as 2.  One of the …

Cold Blood: The world’s “blood should run cold” over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Bidenyesterday told world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly.   “This war is about extinguishing Ukraine’s right to exist as a state,” Biden said, adding that the Russian …

The Long Goodbye: The grand and colorful spectacle of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was held this morning at Westminster Abbey with 2,000 notable guests from around the world. You could see a tear in the eye of King Charles as the proceedings …

Railroaded: Negotiators last night reached a tentative deal to avert a nationwide freight rail strike. Union members will have to vote to ratify it.    Amtrak had already cancelled long distance passenger service in anticipation of a strike tomorrow by the 115,000 …

The Hot Zone: More than 85% of Americans are expected to face temperatures above 90 degrees through the weekend. And the south-central US may hit triple digits, according to the National Weather Service. Many state and local officials have declared heat …

Econ 101: Inflation hit a 40-year high last month, a stunning increase in the price of living. The Labor Department reported that the inflation rate, the rise in prices for everything from gas to groceries, was 9.1 percent for the 12 months …