Man who spent 17 years in prison after witness confused him with actual suspect gets $1M
After spending 17 years in prison, Richard Jones was released and set to receive $1.1 million in a case of mistaken conviction.

After spending 17 years in prison, Richard Jones was released and set to receive $1.1 million in a case of mistaken conviction.
On Sunday, triple amputee Air Force veteran, Brian Kolfage launched a GoFundMe campaign called “We The People Will Fund The Wall.” The goal of the crowdfunding initiative was to raise $5 billion to build a border wall between the US and Mexico.
Minutes before signing the farm bill on Thursday, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to mark the occasion with a trip down memory lane. Not unlike many times in the past, he has managed to draw criticism from many internet users.
A Yemeni mother was able to hold her dying son for the last time thanks to a travel ban waiver.
Ever since getting married in 2011, Prince William and his wife Duchess Kate have made it a point to alternate where they spent Christmas. At times they would spend it with the Queen and on other occasions, they would go to Kate’s family, the Middletons.
The Buckingham Palace announced that Lady Gabriella Windsor has set a date to marry her fiancé. The two will wed in Spring 2019.
An 18-year-old boy was convicted for committing a murder he did not do. The teenager allegedly killed his friend but points to an officer instead.
Daughter of Dick Gregory has been frequently posting tributes to her late father on Instagram. The look-alike daughter shared videos that showcased her beautiful voice.
According to reports; at least 11 people have allegedly killed themselves due to the agonizing pain they experience after undergoing laser eye surgery. And Detroit Meteorologist, Jessica Starr might just be one of them.
In 2013, Slate released an opinion piece with the headline, "Santa Claus Should Not Be a White Man Anymore." At the time, Megyn Kelly worked at Fox News and she had an issue with a headline.
Karen and Tyrone Mack, a couple from Maryland, Washington D.C., adopted five children as part of D.C. Superior Court’s annual Adoption Day in November 2018.
On Thursday, House Republicans voted to approve a bill to fund President Donald Trump’s border wall. The deciding factor is said to occur on Friday in the Senate.
A daughter chronicles her beloved fathers heartbreaking descent into dementia
Beth Chapman is being tested in the biggest battle of her life yet. Her husband, as always, is sticking to her side.
A man who was convicted of murder and imprisoned was exonerated after 27 years. He along with many in the courtroom shed tears and rejoiced at this emotional yet unforgettable moment.
11-year-old Brady Procon proved himself to be wise beyond his years by deciding to be a Good Samaritan and pay someone else’s Christmas layaway.
A featured story of mom finally seeing her daughter again after thinking was dead for the past 49 years gets people emotional. Their special moment was caught on video and showed on the news.
The police are in search of the suspects who used black paint to vandalize a nativity scene in Ontario, drawing a pentagram on the face of Baby Jesus.
“CNN Tonight” host Don Lemon looks happy and in love in a new photo shared by his boyfriend, Tim Malone, on Instagram. Lemon came out as a gay man in 2011 and has been dating Malone for a year now.
It is not uncommon for elevators to stop on the wrong floor; however, it is quite rare for such to open up to a totally unexpected duo - Jimmy Fallon and a former FLOTUS.
Tiger Woods is one of the most successful golfers of our time, but while his career was at the top, his personal life was a wrecking mess. He has two kids from his failed marriage to model Elin Nordegren, who he publicly embarrassed in 2009 after admitting he had cheated multiple times.
Many people remember Emmanuel Lewis for his role as Wester Long, the main character in the ‘80s sitcom of the same name. He’s now 47 and, while he hasn’t grown that much since his time on the series, Lewis has found other passions in life.
Jason Momoa, best known for his roles in the DC extended universe, went to the “Aquaman” premiere in Los Angeles with his wife, Lisa Bonet.
Wendy Williams, the TV host of a show called after her, was dragged after she complained about people calling Donald Trump “Mr. Trump” and not “President Trump.”
Ms. Niko, the mother of Deyjah Harris, took to Instagram to share a slideshow posing next to her daughter and Tiny Harris, the girl’s stepmother.
Khloé Kardashian is constantly melting hearts with pics of her adorable daughter, True Thompson, and her most recent Instagram post was no exception. True has proven, once again, that she fits perfectly with the Kardashian family, rocking a stylish wintery outfit right before the holidays.
After President Donald Trump misspelled the word "smoking" on Twitter and spelled it as "smocking", Monica Lewinsky threw some shade at him and made a joke out of his mistake.
Whoopi Goldberg thinks it's a "dumb" idea for the Oscars to be hostless so she's offering her "problematic" self to host it.
Lettia McNickle, a victim of workplace discrimination in Montreal, Canada, won the lawsuit she filed in 2014 against Madison’s New York Bar and Grill and is expected to get $14,500.
Wendy Williams is no stranger to courting controversy and her latest remarks about Hollywood actor/comedian Nick Cannon has made her a subject of internet outrage.
Michael Jackson's nephew sounds so much like him that his latest video singing is mind-blowing.
A black senior citizen inmate who couldn't afford to post $300 bail after spending her last 150 days in jail has passed away.
You can’t help smiling after seeing the pure joy and happiness these identical twin girls derive from something as basic as having their hair blow-dried.
Wendy Williams really worried her viewers after struggling through an episode of her show. Her "less than stellar" show fans were left concerned for her health.
Young Amanda Mena grows a thick skin to bullies and makes it to the live rounds of “America’s Got Talent.”
An adorable video showing the compilation of a grandfather’s joyous reactions each time his granddaughter visited him went viral.
Simon Cowell and the X-Factor live for moments like these. This young lady mesmerizes the whole arena with her powerful voice.
Remy Ma is back home after delivering her “Golden Child” and she just updated fans on how things are so far.
After her baby daughter, Kaavia, entered her life a couple of weeks ago, Gabrielle Union is back to work. Of course, having to leave your child at home is never an easy thing for new moms, that is why Union was more than happy to have her daughter wait for her while on the set of "LA's Finest".
Placing your car key in aluminum foil is one way of fighting off car thieves. Doing so creates a barrier preventing electric signals and radio waves from passing.
The former first lady opened up about her cordial relationship with George Bush to inspire a room full of girls during a leadership event.
This figure is very important in the life of a child for various reasons, not just the emotional aspect. Many people are not related to their grandparents, do not live with them or barely know them. Even so, grandchildren and grandmothers are united for life.
When you are over 50 years old, going about life may not be as easy as it used to be. But there are always ways to make life a little better.
In shock, the girl and her mother asked how it was possible if at first, her body did not show the slightest sign of being busy in giving life to a new human being.
Several cops responded to a noise complaint at an apartment in Minneapolis, but they eventually realized they liked the “noise” and joined in the fun.
The American comedian, actor, and writer, Archie Campbell, is best known for his role in the show “Hee Haw.” One of his classic bits “Rindercella” was recently done by comedian Chris Prather.
Reece, the youngest child of Mary Rogerson has cerebral palsy, which makes it impossible for him to climb stairs, so her mother has to carry him down every day in order to leave their home.
Making a guest appearance on ‘The Dr. Oz Show’ recently was non-other than Dr. Mehmet Oz’s grandchildren; John Jr. and Philomena and the pictures are adorable!
An old man bought gifts for his neighbor’s young daughter for the next 14 years before his death.
Happy and successful blended families can be difficult to achieve and require a lot of work from all involved. However, this reached a new level in a letter recently sent from an ex-wife to her husband’s new wife.