5 kids home alone die in fire as father is out Christmas shopping, police say
Neighbors reported that they tried valiantly to save the children, to no avail. All five were grandchildren of a local fire department employee, in Bullhead City, Ariz.
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Mom helped convicted sex offender escape prison with disguise, officials say
Robert Yancy Jr., 39, was captured after two civilians recognized him and called police, officials said.
How McDonald's CosMc's drinks compare in sugar and calories
How do CosMc's, Starbucks and Dunkin' drinks stack up in calories and sugar? We looked at the nutritional breakdown of 5 similar beverages across the companies to see how they compare.
Judge rules removal of Confederate memorial at Arlington can proceed
The bronze statue, unveiled in 1914, features a woman crowned with olive leaves standing on a 32-foot pedestal. It was designed to honor Confederate soldiers.
NASA uses laser to send video of a cat 19 million miles back to Earth
NASA, working to send high-bandwidth video and data from deep space to Earth, transmitted a video of a cat named Taters as part of an experiment.
North Dakota coal miners lead paleontologists to mammoth fossil
After coal miners discovered a 7-foot-long mammoth tusk, paleontologists found more bones from the Ice Age animal, including ribs, a shoulder blade, and parts of the hips.
Nikola Corp. founder gets 4-year jail sentence for deceiving investors
Milton was convicted of fraud charges after prosecutors portrayed him as a con man after starting his company in a Utah basement six years earlier.
Costco members say its butter changed. Here's what is behind the debate.
Costco loyalists say its Kirkland Signature butter is suddenly failing them in baking, while other brands are holding up.
25 U.S. states to hike their minimum wage in 2024. Here's where.
Workers across half the U.S. will get a boost to their baseline wage, with most of the increases taking effect on January 1.
Texas governor signs new immigration law allowing state to arrest migrants
The law, known as SB4, gives Texas law enforcement authorities the power to stop, arrest and jail migrants on new state charges.
Mark Meadows loses appeal seeking to move Georgia case to federal court
An appeals court said Meadows' alleged conduct "was not related to his official duties" in the Trump White House.
How to find your lost luggage — and what compensation airlines owe you
A lost bag can actually be an opportunity to go shopping on an airline's dime. But you must know your rights.
Apple users can claim part of a $25 million settlement. Here's how.
Customers who used Apple's Family Sharing service may be eligible for a payment after settlement over "deceptive" ads.
New bulletin warns threat by lone offenders "likely heightened" through holidays
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas is likely to raise threats of "lone offender violence" around events including New Year's Eve, the bulletin says.
Georgia election workers file new complaint against Giuliani
The complaint asks a federal judge to "permanently bar" Giuliani from "persisting in his defamatory campaign against" Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.
Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sex assault
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Trump says he sees no reason to escalate war with Iran
Congress returns for lame-duck sprint after GOP midterm losses
Ole Miss investigating "deeply troubling" video of racist gestures
Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption
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"Forever cruise" ship held on arrest warrant at Singapore port
Alleged cartel leader wanted by the U.S. is captured in Mexico
SKIMS Advent calendar sparks controversy: "I can get these at Dollar Tree"
