In selecting Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader, Iran sent a strong message to the United States. Khamenei is the second-eldest son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who the U.S. and Israel killed at the start of their war against Iran. That message is, ... See more
Before we get to the reclusive and mentally unstable head of North Korea, let’s begin with the fact that a key plank in Donald Trump’s election (and re-election) platform was being “anti-war.” Yet, last weekend, Mr. Trump decided to launch — with an assis... See more
Indianapolis has a long history of major tensions between law enforcement officers and African Americans, especially boys and young men. For example, anyone who is in their fifties or older will recall the case of Michael Taylor in 1987. Taylor, who at 16... See more
Allow me to begin with an admission. Namely, I feel somewhat guilty about writing this column. My ambivalence has nothing to do with any reticence regarding the subject matter per se. Rather, it has to do with the fact that the subject matter was likely p... See more
(LEX 18) — As the 2026 Milan-Cortino Winter Olympics begins, LEX 18's Larry Smith is reflecting on his unforgettable experience covering the 2006 Torino Games in Italy as a CNN Sports correspondent. "Covering an Olympics is NOT a glamour assignment," Smit... See more
