The Great Dying once wiped out 90% of life on Earth. A new theory may explain why
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — A cataclysm engulfed the planet some 252 million years ago, wiping out more than 90% of all life. Known as the Great…
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American Airlines flight attendants ratify contract that ends their threats to go on strike
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Flight attendants at American Airlines voted Thursday to ratify a new contract, ending a long dispute that got the…
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The US is entering a riskier season for spread of H5N1 bird flu. Here’s why experts are worried
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — With the approach of fall and cooler weather across the United States, officials say the risk posed by the H5N1…
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Amazon to close West Sacramento warehouse, laying off nearly 160 employees
By Lindsay Weber Click here for updates on this story WEST SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — Amazon announced it would be…
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Retail credit card interest rates reach record high
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — When you’re making a purchase at a store’s checkout counter, you may be invited to sign up for the…
Continue Reading BB gun found on student at elementary school in Albuquerque
By Nick Catlin Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — An investigation is underway after…
Continue ReadingAn explosive California wildfire looked like a bomb went off from space – here’s what’s happening
CNN By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — California’s Line Fire is burning so intensely that it created its own weather. Dramatic…
Continue ReadingAn explosive California wildfire looked like a bomb went off from space – here’s what’s happening
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — California’s Line Fire is burning so intensely that it created its own weather. Dramatic…
Continue Reading Memorial honors 81 animals killed in Prunedale
By Brooke Kinebrew Click here for updates on this story PRUNEDALE, California (KSBW) — The community in Prunedale is…
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US cites Egypt’s help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concerns
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is sending Egypt its full $1.3 billion allocation of military aid. Secretary of State…
Continue Reading Money rolls in on US election bets after judge clears the way
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — People began betting Thursday on which political party would win control of Congress in the November…
Continue Reading A’ja Wilson’s single-season WNBA scoring mark likely short-lived. Several players poised to break it
AP Basketball Writer A’ja Wilson has been scoring at a record pace all season long and now she owns the all-time mark for points in a single…
Continue Reading Ruling blocks big changes to Utah citizen initiatives but lawmakers vow appeal
Associated Press A judge in Utah has ruled that a proposal to amend the state constitution to let state lawmakers rewrite voter-approved ballot…
Continue Reading A linebacker at West Virginia State is fatally shot on the eve of a game against his old school
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A football player at Division II West Virginia State was fatally shot during what the university says is being…
Continue Reading Michigan State seeks its first 3-0 start since 2021 when it hosts FCS program Prairie View A&M
Prairie View A&M (1-1) at Michigan State (2-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: No line Series record:…
Continue Reading Savannah, Missouri police lieutenant charged in K9’s death fired by city
By Nick Sloan Click here for updates on this story SAVANNAH, Missouri (KMBC) — The city of Savannah has terminated a…
Continue Reading France investigating disappearances of 2 Congolese Paralympic athletes
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French judicial authorities are investigating the disappearance of two Paralympic athletes from Congo. The athletes…
Continue Reading Lincoln man sentenced to decades behind bars after posing as high school student
By McKenzy Parsons Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (KETV) — A Lincoln man who was convicted of…
Continue Reading Des Moines residents forced juveniles to take pictures with noose around their necks, police say
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — Three people from Des Moines now face…
Continue Reading ‘I’m so sorry’: Hardin County man charged with father’s murder issues tearful apology
By Lauren Adams Click here for updates on this story RADCLIFF, Kentucky (WLKY) — Inside a Hardin County courtroom, his…
Continue Reading UN is cutting back on Yemen activities after crackdown by Houthi rebels on humanitarian staff
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. is cutting back its activities in Yemen in response to a crackdown by Houthi rebels on staff…
Continue Reading Father of Ohio boy asks Trump not to invoke his son’s death in immigration debate
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — The father of an Ohio boy killed last year when a Haitian immigrant driver hit a school bus is imploring…
Continue Reading Woman survives lightning strike in downtown Greenville
By Rashad Williams Click here for updates on this story GREENVILLE, South Carolina (WYFF) — Aug. 31 was a day the…
Continue Reading Owner of illegal Lewiston massage parlor arrested on sex trafficking charges
By Russ Reed Click here for updates on this story LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) — A New York man who owned an illegal massage…
Continue Reading Revere High School teacher cut during fight in hallway
By Peter Eliopoulos and Phil Tenser Click here for updates on this story REVERE, Massachusetts (WCVB) — For at least…
Continue Reading Revere High School teacher cut during fight in hallway
WCVB, VIEWER HANDOUT, CNN By Peter Eliopoulos and Phil Tenser Click here for updates on this story REVERE, Massachusetts…
Continue Reading ‘They will learn’: Florida man accused of opening fire on sanitation employees
By Rachael Perry Click here for updates on this story LAKE WORTH BEACH, Florida (WPBF) — A Lake Worth Beach man is in…
Continue Reading IG report shows city, contractor owed Baltimore business $247K in late payments
By Tolly Taylor Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WBAL) — A Baltimore City Inspector General…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene calls far-right activist Laura Loomer’s rhetoric ‘huge problem’ that ‘doesn’t represent MAGA’
CNN By Clare Foran and Haley Talbot, CNN Washington (CNN) — GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized far-right activist Laura Loomer on…
Continue Reading Mexico will amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be elected
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico is poised to amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be elected as part of a judicial overhaul…
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