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Here's a list of the "worst" mothers in recent history after they were convicted of serious crimes against children and others.

Over a year after DOGE's mass firings and grant terminations rocked the country, one federal judge has issued a blistering ruling.

As we celebrate Mother's Day 2026, let's take a look at how some of favorite Black TV moms evolved over the years from disciplinary and tough to messy and real!

As public approval of the U.S. Supreme Court falls, citing recent rulings on voting rights, we spoke to experts who detailed exactly how we got here.

Weeks after Ashlee Jenae died while celebrating her birthday and engagement in Tanzania, more questions remain surrounding the suspicious circumstances of her death

Everyone is busy dissecting Rihanna’s Met Gala appearance, but y’all have it all wrong. From Tyla being "terrified" to meet Rih to that rumored A$AP Rocky "tension," the internet is doing the absolute most. Let’s clear the air.

An ice cream-eating crossing guard in Philadelphia just dropped the local interview of the year after saving a child from being hit by a stolen car.

The Root spoke with state Sen. Raumesh Akbari about the impact of Tennessee's new congressional map on Black voting power in the state.

As Trump declassifies decades of military secrets while teasing "very interesting" UFO findings, the nation is sounding off— including Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Erika Alexander, Tyriq Withers, Sterling K. Brown and more have given us unforgettable spirit tunnel moments from 'The Jennifer Hudson Show.' Let's take a look at some of the best ones!