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Motorhead lead guitarist Phil Campbell performs on the Pyramid stage during Glastonbury Music Festival on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Worthy Farm, Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)

Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell dead at 64

Phil Campbell, the Welsh guitarist who spent more than three decades as the driving force behind Motorhead's legendary sound, died Friday at the age of 64 following complications from surgery, his family announced Saturday.

March 14, 2026
More than half of all Americans plan to finish their Thanksgiving dinner with a slice of pie, according to the latest YouGov numbers, but what flavor will they choose? Photo credit: Steve Cukrov via Shutterstock.

Pizza, pie and more: The best food deals to celebrate Pi Day 2026

Pi Day falls on Saturday, and whether you're a math enthusiast, a pie lover or simply a bargain hunter, a number of restaurant chains and grocery stores are marking the occasion with discounts, freebies and themed promotions tied to the number 3.14.

March 13, 2026
Ernie Anastos at the NYAM Age Smart Awards funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 in New York. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision for New York Academy of Medicine/AP Images)

Ernie Anastos, Hall of Fame NYC news anchor, dies at 82

Ernie Anastos, the Emmy Award-winning television newsman who anchored the evening news at four of New York City's flagship stations over a career spanning more than 40 years, died early Thursday. He was 82.

March 12, 2026
In this Tuesday, April 28, 2020, photo, Muslims men attend a Ramadan evening prayer at a mosque in Lhokseumawe, in Indonesia’s Aceh province. Muslim leaders in the province that practices Shariah law are allowing mass prayers in mosques if certain health protocols are in place. (AP Photo/Zik Maulana)

What is sharia, and how do Muslims understand it?

Sharia -- the body of religious guidance derived from the Quran, the sayings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad, and centuries of Islamic scholarly interpretation -- is often discussed in public debate primarily in terms of criminal penalties. Research on how Muslims themselves understand Islamic law suggests a much broader and more complex framework.

March 12, 2026
Police arrive outside Old Dominion University's campus after reports of an active shooter on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Norfolk, Va. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)

Shooting at Old Dominion University: What you should know

A gunman opened fire Thursday morning at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, injuring two people before being killed, university officials confirmed. The incident prompted an emergency lockdown across campus and placed several nearby schools on secure hold.

March 12, 2026