Recent high school graduate elected youngest Black mayor in U.S.
Jaylen Smith, 18, was elected mayor of Earle, Arkansas, a small town of fewer than 2,000 people, in a runoff election Tuesday.
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Growing number of states banning TikTok on government devices
U.S. officials are concerned the Chinese government could force TikTok to share the vast amount of data it collects on its millions of users.
Rare bird fledgling caught on camera for first time in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
An endangered nocturnal seabird fledgling was seen on camera for the first time emerging from a burrow on a volcano, officials say.
U.S. to appeal ruling invalidating Title 42 border restriction
Expulsions of migrants under a public health authority known as Title 42 are set to end on Dec. 21 because of a court order.
At least 1 person wounded in shooting outside Georgia Walmart, police say
Several people have been detained, police said.
Police looking for Hyundai Elantra in connection with murdered Idaho students case
Police said "tips and leads" have indicated that the person or persons in the vehicle might have "critical information" about the slayings.
How the Coast Guard plans to boost recruitment after years of shortfalls
One of the obstacles is that potential recruits don't know what the Coast Guard does.
Elizabeth Holmes' partner sentenced to nearly 13 years behind bars
Balwani was convicted of 12 counts of fraud for his role in leading the failed blood-testing startup.
How did Ozempic and Wegovy get so popular for weight loss?
Doctors say these drugs are highly effective for weight loss — and now, there's a shortage.
New York Times braces for 24-hour strike by newsroom staff
"It's looking very likely that we are walking on Thursday," said a Times finance reporter and union supporter.
Military personnel often wrongly charged extra interest on loans
National Guard and Army Reserve members have needlessly paid millions of dollars in interest, regulators found.
Indiana sues TikTok, claiming it violates child safety laws
Lawsuits allege the app subjects teens to "abundant" sexual and drug content, while also lying about how much data it collects.
The difference a 51-49 Senate majority makes to Democrats
Sen. Raphael Warnock's victory means that Democrats will have a clear majority, instead of the 50-50 split of the last two years.
Supreme Court grapples with theory that would upend federal election rules
The case Moore v. Harper stems from North Carolina Republicans' redrawing of the state's congressional map after the 2020 Census.
$75,000 reward offered for info on North Carolina power grid attack
The state of North Carolina, power company Duke Energy, and Moore County are each offering up to $25,000 for information.
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
