Schumer reelected Senate leader after Democrats expand majority
Sen. Chuck Schumer has been elected for another term as Democratic leader in the Senate.
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"Tripledemic" of flu, RSV and COVID-19 strains hospitals as cases spike
Doctors say all three of the now-prevalent viral infections sweeping the country could be slowed by mask-wearing.
Dog swims across the Hudson river from NYC to New Jersey
Bear had only been with his family for about a week.
Police: 2 firefighters die in house fire, body found outside
The firefighters who died were identified as members of the New Tripoli Fire Company.
Ex-NFL player Matt Araiza won't be charged in alleged college gang rape
Two of Araiza's former college football teammates, who were also accused, will not face charges either, prosecutors said this week.
Coins found in U.S. help solve mystery of murderous 1600s pirate
English buccaneer Henry Every was the target of the first worldwide manhunt before he vanished.
House passes Respect for Marriage Act, sending it to Biden
The measure is likely to be one of the last significant legislative accomplishments from the Democratic-led House.
3 Southern University marching band members killed while changing tire
Broderick Moore, Tyran Williams and Dylan Young were members of the marching band known as the Human Jukebox.
3 of polygamous "prophet" leader's 20 wives charged with kidnapping
Samuel Bateman had taken at least 20 wives, most of them minors, and punished followers who did not treat him as a prophet, federal court documents show.
Alabama family sentenced in federal bust of massive cockfighting ring
The defendants allegedly held illegal cockfighting events at an arena with stadium-style seating for 150 people.
Senate report spotlights early COVID response missteps
The 242-page document is the latest to retrace early U.S. shortcomings to address the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak.
Ex-Border Patrol agent convicted in slayings of four sex workers
Juan David Perez told investigators he wanted to "clean up the streets" and "the monster would come out" as he drove along a stretch of road frequented by the women.
Shots fired near Duke Energy facility in South Carolina
It was not clear if the facility itself was targeted.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams fined for rat infestation on his own property
Adams said he has worked hard to fight the rodent problem in the city and in his own property, adding that he did everything he could to clear the pests from his home.
North Carolina substation attacks underscore power grid vulnerabilities
Law enforcement has expressed concern that the Moore County attack could be followed by copycat incidents.
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Professor to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
