Democrat VanValkenburg defeats GOP incumbent in Virginia state Senate race
Schuyler VanValkenburg, a Democrat, won a critical seat in Virginia's state Senate, unseating an incumbent Republican.
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Rupi Kaur declines White House's Diwali invite over Israel-Hamas war
Rupi Kaur is skipping a White House Diwali celebration, saying the Biden administration is justifying "genocide against Palestinians."
Survivor urges Supreme Court to safeguard domestic violence gun law
The case before the Supreme Court, United States v. Rahimi, puts a 30-year-old federal gun law designed to protect survivors of domestic violence in the spotlight.
Man exonerated on Philadelphia murder charge 17 years after arrest
David Sparks was 16 when he was picked up for violating a Philadelphia curfew for teens. He was later wrongfully convicted in a deadly shooting.
FDA investigating reports of hospitalizations after fake Ozempic
It is unclear if the counterfeit drugs, which many people seek for weight loss, caused the hospitalizations.
Weiss says he had authority to pursue criminal charges against Hunter Biden
Special counsel David Weiss testified before the GOP-led House Judiciary Committee in a closed-door session Tuesday.
198-pound Burmese python caught in Florida: "It was more than a snake, it was a monster"
The invasive female Burmese python captured at Big Cypress National Preserve weighed 198 pounds – the second heaviest python captured to date in Florida.
Are Americans burned out on dating apps?
Whitney Wolfe Herd's move to step down as Bumble CEO highlights a key challenge for dating companies — appealing to young people.
Some popular pickup trucks fail to protect rear passengers, study finds
Insurance group's latest crash tests show that several popular pickup models could put rear passengers at risk.
Two alligator snorkeling attacks reported the same week in Florida
The attacks happened in Alexander Springs in Lake County. After one incident, officials removed a 9-foot male alligator from the water.
Jewish protester's death remains under investigation as eyewitness accounts conflict
While a suspect remained at the scene and was cooperative, witnesses gave conflicting statements about the clash, according to Ventura County Sheriff Jim Fryhoff.
Newborn syphilis cases rise "at a heartbreaking rate," CDC reports
More than 3,700 babies in the U.S. were born with syphilis in 2022, more than 10 times the number in 2012, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
House censures Rep. Rashida Tlaib over Israel comments
Rep. Rashida Tlaib has been one of the most vocal critics of Israel in Congress, but her latest comments went too far for some of her colleagues.
FDA moves to pull drug used by pork industry, citing human cancer risk
The manufacturer of the drug called carbadox claims the move is not "based on solid science."
Nike sues New Balance and Skechers over patent infringement
Nike alleges that New Balance and Skechers are using Nike-owned technology on its shoes without proper consent.
Trump calls off plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution
Feds probing suspicious letters to election officials, lawmakers
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Strait of Hormuz still unsafe for ships, maritime group warns
Chats from Nolan Wells' phone show what friends said when he vanished
U.S. banks dropped customers over political views, regulator says
Trump invokes executive privilege in Kennedy Center legal fight
Cornell Greek life should end if found unsafe, school president says
Talarico announces record-breaking $64 million fundraising haul
