Louisville appoints first Black woman to lead its police department
Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel had been serving as the department's interim police chief since January.
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More states enacting laws to allow younger teens to serve alcohol
In perhaps the most extreme proposed legislation, Wisconsin is looking to lower the alcohol service age from 18 to 14, the report found.
Body believed to be of missing 2-year-old girl found in Philadelphia river
The body is believed to be of 2-year-old Mattie Sheils, who was swept away along with her 9-month-old brother during flash flooding last weekend. Her brother remains missing.
Dog that walks on hind legs after accident inspires audiences
Dexter, a bipedal Brittany spaniel, was badly injured in an accident as a puppy — but grew to adapt.
About 1 in 10 young adults are vaping regularly, CDC report finds
The report also found that White non-Hispanic Americans between 18 and 24 vape more than Latino, Asian or Black youth in the same age group.
Biden nominates Adm. Lisa Franchetti as first woman to lead Navy
If her nomination is confirmed by the Senate, Adm. Lisa Franchetti would become the first woman to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Vivek Ramaswamy meets donor threshold for first GOP presidential debate
The entrepreneur is confident he'll also reach the polling thresholds to qualify for the first GOP debate on Aug. 23.
Alabama lawmakers refuse to create 2nd majority-Black congressional district
Alabama lawmakers have refused to create a second majority-Black congressional district.
Prigozhin undermined Putin's standing among Russian elite, officials say
Officials expect Russian President Vladimir Putin to exact "retribution" for his former caterer's mutiny attempt.
DeSantis threatens Anheuser-Busch over Dylan Mulvaney promotion
State pension fund shareholders could take legal action against beer maker for linking brand with "radical social ideologies," Florida governor says.
Special counsel continues focus on Trump after sending target letter
Special counsel prosecutors have recently questioned at least two witnesses in the investigation of Trump's post-election conduct, after sending him a target letter last Sunday.
UPS workers poised for biggest strike in 60 years. Here's what to know.
"With a UPS strike, everyone in America will feel it if it happens," said one expert who pegged the potential economic hit at $5 billion.
School bus monitor charged after disabled girl's suffocation death
Amanda Davila, 27, was charged in the death of Faja Williams, who was found unresponsive when she arrived at Claremont Elementary School in Franklin Park.
Feds threaten to sue Texas over floating border barriers in Rio Grande
In a statement on Twitter, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appeared undeterred, saying, "We will see you in court, Mr. President."
AI companies agree to voluntary safeguards, Biden announces
Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI have all agreed to "voluntary commitments for responsible innovation."
Elon Musk says SpaceX throttled Ukraine Starlink speeds over drone strikes
More than 1,000 arrested in France as protesters and police clash
In the Venezuelan stronghold of Doral, some voters discouraged by Trump's policies
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Iran's parliament calls on people to reduce use of natural gas
At least 12 injured, including 6 children, in shooting near Florida A&M
In Ohio rally, Obama blasts Ramaswamy, GOP over controversial Acton ad
U.K. police confirm it received letter with claims against Meghan's father
Kim Jong Un visits China to open new bridge, reaffirm ties
