Mild May nights will set the stage for a great month of stargazing with the cosmos offering a trio of astronomical sights, including a planetary alignment and the last meteor shower until the dog days of summer.

April 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected Karen Read's petition for a writ of certiorari and is refusing to review her case. Read is charged with second-degree murder in the death of her police officer boyfriend.

April 28 (UPI) -- U.S. border agents in Michigan intercepted nearly 200 pounds of cocaine on its way north to Canada in a third seizure of cocaine in weeks time, according to federal officials.

April 28 (UPI) -- Bishop T.D. Jakes says he will pass the baton of the Potter's House Church in Texas to his daughter and her husband after a health scare late in 2024.

April 28 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly said Monday that his health has pushed him to not seek re-election next year and he will "soon" step back as top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.

April 28 (UPI) -- Workers at the Museum of Natural History in Nova Scotia helped a resident wood turtle to walk more comfortably by building a custom mobility aid out of Lego pieces.

April 28 (UPI) -- DHL Express said Monday it will resume shipments worth over $800 to U.S. destinations after a pause in reaction to President Donald Trump's tariff policies.

April 28 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday a three-day cease-fire in its war with Ukraine is set to take place in May, but Ukrainian officials question its timing and validity.

April 28 (UPI) -- A Uruguay man living in Italy found himself with a Guinness World Records title thanks to an unusual party trick: popping his eyes out of their sockets.

April 28 (UPI) -- IBM announced plans Monday to invest at least $150 billion over the next five years in American manufacturing to advance IBM's mainframe and quantum computer systems.