Carrie Fisher Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of actress and writer Carrie Fisher, who was best-known for her portrayal of Princess Leia Organa in the “Star…
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They sued Trump. Then they walked 230 miles for their day in court
Eliana Fernández has blisters on her feet and her legs ache. She walked for more than two weeks and trekked 230 miles to get here. Her destination:…
Continue Reading 9 Univ. of Southern California students have died this semester. School urges students to get help if they need it
Nine University of Southern California students have died since the start of the semester, the school said Tuesday — an unusually high rate…
Continue Reading Afghan prisoner swap to free American, Australian hostages in exchange for Taliban prisoners
Afghanistan is to “conditionally” release three high-ranking Taliban prisoners in exchange for two American University of Afghanistan…
Continue Reading Rare dragonfly fossils could teach us about climate change
Rare dragonfly fossils dating from about 50 million years ago show how life recovered after the mass extinction of the dinosaurs and could benefit…
Continue Reading The first African-American mayor in the history of Montgomery takes office today
Alabama’s capital city, a hub of the civil rights movement decades ago, is about to inaugurate its first African-American mayor. Steven Reed…
Continue Reading Putin has relished US political chaos. He may now fear Trump’s impeachment
On Russian state television, tightly controlled by the Kremlin, support for Donald Trump in his current impeachment battle is absolute. After all it…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for November 12: Winter weather, Bolivia, EPA, Trump tax returns
Prepare your kids (or just the kid in you). Disney’s highly-anticipated streaming service, Disney+, launches today. Here’s what else…
Continue Reading Chemical attack at kindergarten in China injures 51 children
Fifty-one children and three teachers were injured at a kindergarten in southwest China when a man attacked them with a corrosive chemical, state…
Continue Reading At least 12 dead after two trains collide in Bangladesh
At least 12 people have been killed and around 100 others injured after two trains collided in eastern Bangladesh in the early hours of Tuesday…
Continue Reading The US Coast Guard is searching for two missing boaters after a storm capsized their vessel
A search is underway for two missing boaters after a storm capsized a vessel off the southeastern coast of Florida on Friday, the US Coast Guard…
Continue Reading The search for a missing 5-year-old Florida girl expands to Alabama
The search for 5-year-old Taylor Rose Williams has expanded beyond Florida into Alabama. Taylor has been missing since Wednesday, when an Amber Alert…
Continue Reading ISIS recruiters are preying on vulnerable domestic workers in Hong Kong and Singapore
For six days a week, the three women worked as domestic workers in homes across Singapore. But in their spare time, they promoted ISIS online,…
Continue Reading Suspect in the death of Clark Atlanta University student had spent holidays at the victim’s home, a family spokesman says
A Clark Atlanta University student accused in the death of her roommate was a close friend who had spent holidays with the victim’s family, a…
Continue Reading Expect the red carpet for Erdogan at the White House
President Donald Trump can’t wait to see Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week, but it’s hard to find anyone else here in Washington who shares…
Continue Reading Jimmy Carter admitted to hospital for procedure to relieve pressure on his brain
Former President Jimmy Carter was admitted Monday night to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta ahead of a procedure to relieve pressure on his…
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Naked man accused of stealing car from Michigan driveway
TRENTON, Michigan (WXYZ) — Police are searching for a naked man who reportedly tried to steal a car in Trenton. Brad Paprotzki said he was…
Continue Reading Former Michigan State football star receiver Charles Rogers dies at 38
Former Michigan State University and Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers, 38, has died. A spokesman for Michigan State confirmed Rogers’…
Continue Reading Police detain man eating a sandwich on a San Francisco train platform
A police officer detained and cited a man eating a sandwich on a San Francisco train platform, a confrontation captured on a viral video. In the…
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13-year-old hero in deadly Mexico attack describes saving family members
LA MORA, Mexico — A 13-year-old boy hailed as a hero in the wake of last week’s deadly ambush in Mexico is speaking out for the first…
Continue Reading Artist designs phoenix sculpture from donated keys of homes destroyed in the Paradise Camp Fire
A woman from Paradise, California has created a phoenix sculpture from thousands of donated keys to places destroyed in California’s deadliest…
Continue Reading What makes a planet potentially habitable
While Earth is currently the only planet known to support life, astronomers look for certain factors that hint when a newly discovered exoplanet, or…
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2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season Fast Facts
Here is a look at the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season. Facts The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The areas covered…
Continue Reading Russian professor found with severed arms in his bag appears in court
A prominent Russian historian appeared in court in St. Petersburg on Monday in a grisly murder case that has grabbed headlines across the country.…
Continue Reading Books criticizing President Trump keep going missing at an Idaho library
The staff at an Idaho public library spends most days helping patrons find books they need. But lately, librarians have had to become amateur sleuths…
Continue Reading Kansas man claims he was fired from a restaurant because he has HIV
A man is suing a Kansas restaurant, claiming he was fired because he has HIV — which would be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities…
Continue Reading A judge held a law student’s baby so that the boy could be part of his mother’s swearing-in ceremony
A Tennessee woman wanted to be three things in life: a wife, a mom and a lawyer. And when she was sworn in as a lawyer, her 1-year-old son was part…
Continue Reading Teenage girl charged with murder after police say she tied down and killed an animal rescue advocate
A 14-year-old girl was arrested and charged with murder after police say she tied down and killed a 59-year-old Philadelphia man known for his animal…
Continue Reading Man set alight hours after Hong Kong protester shot by police as clashes erupt citywide
A man has been set on fire in Hong Kong only hours after a protester was shot by police with a live round, as the city experiences one of the most…
Continue Reading A World War II submarine that was missing for 75 years has been found off Okinawa, Japan
It’s been 75 years since the USS Grayback went missing with 80 sailors aboard. Now, an organization that searches for sunken World War II…
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