One wounded in shooting near Santa Rosa high school in California, suspect detained
A 16-year-old suspect faces an attempted murder charge after he allegedly shot another teenager near a northern California high school on Tuesday,…
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Astronomers discover ‘cosmic yeti’ galaxy from the early universe
By chance, astronomer Christina Williams spotted a faint trace of light that led her to the discovery of a mythical galaxy. The University of Arizona…
Continue Reading A federal judge refuses to dismiss Chicago’s lawsuit against Jussie Smollett
A federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the City of Chicago against actor Jussie Smollett, court documents show. A legal battle is…
Continue Reading A baby girl was born by candlelight in a laundry room as a tornado touched down in Texas
Every birth story is one parents love to tell over and over, but Sekani’s is truly unique. She came into the world during a tornado —…
Continue Reading 86-year-old arrested in connection with 40-year-old murder case
After nearly four decades on the run, Walter James Mason, 86, has been arrested in connection with a decades-old murder case. Mason was discovered in…
Continue Reading Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party wins Canada’s general election
Election results show Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party will return to power, but as a minority government after Monday’s…
Continue Reading Anti-Harry and Meghan hysteria driven by tabloid media and palace leaks, source claims
A source close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has hit out at what they called the hysterical reaction to comments Prince Harry made about his…
Continue Reading The truck driver involved in a crash that killed 7 motorcyclists was indicted on 23 charges
The 23-year-old truck driver involved in a crash that left seven motorcyclists dead was indicted on 23 charges, court documents show. Volodymyr…
Continue Reading Lori Loughlin and other parents in college admissions scam indicted on new bribery charge
Parents who have pleaded not guilty in the college admissions scam, including Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli, now face an additional…
Continue Reading This bird’s ear-splitting song could be the loudest in the world. It’s nearly deafened potential mates
Many bird species are the expert wooers of the animal kingdom, courting mates with melodic love songs and grand displays of affection. The bellbird…
Continue Reading A woman read ‘The Secret Garden’ as a child, then gave it away. She just found her old book in a museum
Like many British children, Zoe Andrews and her sister Hannah loved “The Secret Garden,” the 1911 classic novel by Frances Hodgson…
Continue Reading His painting of Atatiana Jefferson’s final moments was displayed on the floor of the US House of Representatives
She wears a wide smile, perhaps mid-laugh, as she sits on a couch next to a smiling boy. Their hands clutch remote controls to a video game. Their…
Continue Reading Police chief calls alleged racial abuse at high school football game ‘egregious’
Two 17-year-old boys are accused of directing the n-word at a group of younger African-American girls — one of whom was also urinated on…
Continue Reading British police will travel to US to quiz diplomat’s wife involved in fatal crash
British police will travel to the US to interview Anne Sacoolas, the woman who was involved in the crash that killed teenager Harry Dunn, it was…
Continue Reading Police fire shots to stop armed man driving stolen ambulance in Oslo
An armed man who stole an ambulance and hit several people was arrested Tuesday in Oslo, Norway, local police said. Officers fired shots to stop the…
Continue Reading Thai King strips ‘disloyal’ royal consort of titles and military ranks
The King of Thailand has stripped his royal consort of her titles, status, and military ranks for being “disloyal,” only three months…
Continue Reading Some Californians may soon be able to eat their roadkill. That’s already legal in more than 20 US states
California is the latest state to allow people to take home and eat animals they accidentally hit on the road, including deer, elk, pronghorn…
Continue Reading Father shot in front of 4 children during ‘road rage’ incident, police say
Two brothers have been charged in what police are calling a road rage incident that saw a father shot as his four children watched from just feet…
Continue Reading Michelin will pay $100,000 of college tuition for one young, responsible driver
The Michelin Man could send you to college if you can prove you’re a responsible driver. All it takes is a penny. The tire manufacturer is…
Continue Reading Africans face most expensive internet charges in the world, new report says
Consumers in African countries are paying some of the highest rates in the world for internet access as a proportion of income, according to a new…
Continue Reading 4 parents in college admissions scam flip to guilty plea as some defendants may face more charges
Four parents who initially fought charges in the college admissions scam have agreed to plead guilty over the past few days, according to the US…
Continue Reading Elaborate attempt to outsource murder ends in prison time
A Chinese court has sentenced six men over their part in a botched attempt to “outsource” a contract killing through an elaborate chain…
Continue Reading Queen Latifah to be honored by Harvard for her contributions to black culture
Queen Latifah will be awarded the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal by Harvard University for her contributions to black history and culture on Tuesday. Latifah…
Continue Reading With asylum seekers blocked from reaching safe haven in US, volunteers take help south to them
Outside a former elementary school, a hurricane fence swings open and an unmarked white Immigration and Customs Enforcement van pulls up. Moments…
Continue Reading Rat-eating macaques could boost palm oil sustainability in Malaysia
Monkeys in Malaysia have been found to eat rats in such great quantities they could replace chemical pest control on palm oil plantations. Pig-tailed…
Continue Reading Naruhito: Japan’s emperor formally proclaims enthronement in centuries-old ceremony
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has officially proclaimed his enthronement, in a ritual-bound, centuries-old ceremony attended by more than a hundred…
Continue Reading A Lebanese mother told protesters her baby was scared. So they sang ‘Baby Shark’
After days of tense protests in Lebanon over a crumbling economy, a minutes-long reprieve came in the form of a beloved children’s song. Eliane…
Continue Reading Four attorneys general propose framework for a global $48 billion opioid settlement
Four attorneys general announced a proposed framework for a global settlement that could resolve lawsuits against five companies involved in the…
Continue Reading A mother’s warning: If you have white teen sons, listen up …
Joanna Schroeder has a warning for parents of teen and tween white boys: If you don’t pay attention to their online lives, the white…
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