Dead raccoon, racist sign left for Oregon mayor and Black city councilor
The mayor of Redmond, Oregon says the sign had "intimidating language." Police are probing the incident as a possible hate crime.
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Mystery client says hiring detective to spy on mayor "just politics as usual"
Reno Mayor Hillary said a mechanic found the tracking device on her car about two weeks before the election.
White woman who fatally shot Black neighbor through front door arrested
Susan Lorincz, 58, is charged with manslaughter and other offenses in the death of neighbor Ajike "AJ" Owens in Ocala, Fla.
House GOP rules vote on gas stoves goes up in flames
House Freedom Caucus (HFC) members, the farthest right lawmakers in Congress, joined Democrats in opposing the rule that would allow the bill to be considered by the House.
Two men dead after small plane crashes in western New York
The plane was engulfed in flames after crashing in a wooded area, officials said.
How wildfire smoke recolors the sky and turns the sun and moon red
As wildfires rage in eastern Canada, strong winds are pushing thick plumes of smoke over the border and into the United States.
Wisconsin mothers search for solutions to child care deserts
More than half the country lives in so-called child care deserts, where there is little or no access to child care.
Virginia graduation shooting fueled by "ongoing dispute," police say
The victims have been identified as 18-year-old Shawn Jackson and his 36-year-old stepfather Renzo Smith of Chesterfield County, Richmond.
2 shot at Maryland cemetery during funeral of 10-year-old murder victim
A man was killed and a woman was hurt in a Maryland cemetery shooting that happened during the funeral of a 10-year-old murder victim. Tuesday's victims were not part of the funeral, police said.
Florida officials arranged migrant flights to California
The Florida Division of Emergency Management said that the state's relocation program for migrants was voluntary.
These are the most popular cities for Gen Z homebuyers
The young generation has a propensity for home ownership despite facing headwinds, report shows.
Merck sues government over Medicare drug pricing, claiming "extortion"
Drugmaker says it's unconstitutional for the feds to negotiate drug prices on behalf of seniors. Patient advocates say it's "desperately needed."
Want to save for retirement? This 401(k) gives up to $250 cash back
The first-of-its-kind boost is based on the new Secure 2.0 law, which allows retirement plans to provide financial incentives to save.
Judge temporarily blocks Florida ban on trans minor care
The ruling states that the minors whose parents requested the injunction can continue to receive gender-affirming treatment with GnRH agonists, known as "puberty blockers" or cross-sex hormones.
Remember that looming recession? Not happening, some economists say
"People have been using the wrong R-word to describe the economy," one economist said. "It's resilience — not recession."
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Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
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Whistleblower says DEA let fentanyl pills hit the streets
U.S. citizens included on DOJ list of 400 alleged noncitizens, Washington says
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Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
Russian strikes kill 14 in Ukraine but local truce brings some hope
