Lightning strike kills woman, 2 dogs in Southern California
The lightning raised concern about the potential for fires in the drought-stricken region, and lifeguards closed some Orange County beaches.
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Man accused of trying to kill Kavanaugh pleads not guilty
Roske was later indicted on a charge of attempting to assassinate a justice of the United States and could face a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.
Maine insurance store's racist Juneteenth sign draws backlash
A local resident posted a photo of the sign, writing, "The racism in Millinocket is real."
Bulldozer destroys dozens of illegal motorbikes during NYC mayor's press conference
Mayor Eric Adams gave a press conference at an auto pound in Brooklyn this week, as a bulldozer pulverized a pile of confiscated dirt bikes and ATVs behind him.
Taxpayers face "unprecedented" delays getting their refunds
National Taxpayer Advocate says delays in processing tax returns is causing financial hardship for many Americans.
Louisiana nursing home owner arrested over botched hurricane evacuation
Bob Dean is charged with multiple counts of cruelty persons with infirmities, Medicaid fraud and obstruction of justice after last year's fatal evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ida.
NHTSA announces side-impact crash-test standard for child car seats
The new rules come after 2020 reports by ProPublica/CBS News found some booster seats received a passing grade during side-impact crash tests — though test dummies were violently tossed around during tests.
Senator Kevin Cramer suffers "serious" hand injury
Cramer's communications director said he is "cracking jokes that his future NFL career is over."
$3.2 million settlement reached in police killing of Daunte Wright
The city of Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis agreed to pay $3.2 million to the family of Daunte Wright, who was fatally shot during a traffic stop in April 2021.
Congress alleges "shadow" probe by Commanders owner Snyder
The Committee on Oversight and Reform is investigating the Commanders' workplace culture following accusations of pervasive sexual harassment.
Former Tallahassee mayor indicted on federal wire fraud charges
He's accused of soliciting six-figure campaign sums and then diverting thousands for personal use.
Man found not responsible for deadly Times Square car rampage
A jury accepted an insanity defense claiming Richard Rojas was so psychologically disturbed he didn't know what he was doing.
What's in the bipartisan gun bill unveiled in the Senate
The measure is called the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and is expected to pass the Senate.
Moderna CEO says new COVID-19 vaccine will be ready by August
Data shows the booster is highly effective against the virus' Omicron variant, according to the drugmaker
Why cutting the federal gas tax might not help drivers much
Passing along all the savings to motorists, which economists say is unlikely, still wouldn't save them much money.
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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
Pope Leo won't need more treatment after cancer surgery, doctors say
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow border wall construction in Big Bend region
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Iran says indirect talks with U.S. on ceasefire proposal continue
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
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We tested an experimental weight loss drug. The results were "terrifying."
