How an Oklahoma man double-crossed a Mexican cartel with knockoff guns

He concocted an elaborate scam to betray a violent Mexican cartel. After his arrest in Mexico, he gave a bizarre tale to U.S. agents. Source

Kansas City-area Catholic school principal suspended during investigation

“I don’t think they’re keeping children safe,” said one of three parents who reported ongoing, unaddressed bullying to the state. From Melinda Henneberger: Source

Your Buc-ee’s questions answered: Where’s the biggest store? How many new stores are coming?

Buc-ee's is expanding across the nation. See where the next locations will be and which state has the biggest store. The record will soon be broken. Source

Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea encounter

The Philippines and China traded accusations on Saturday over an encounter in disputed waters of the South China Sea, in an escalating row over a key waterway. Manila said two Chinese coast guard vessels “harassed” Filipino fishing vessels within the...

‘Blows my mind’: North Carolina woman made $50K in car payments — and barely reduced the $84K loan. How to avoid this

Don't get under water with an extravagant auto purchase. Source

Reclusive Taliban leader releases Eid message urging officials to set aside their differences

The Taliban's reclusive supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada urged his officials to set aside their differences and serve Afghanistan properly, according to a written statement released Saturday ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of Ramadan. Public...