Jury orders Alex Jones to pay nearly $1 billion to Sandy Hook families
The Connecticut jury found Jones liable for a total of $965 million, with amounts reaching as high as $120 million for a single person.
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Inmate endured "torture" during botched execution, attorneys say
Alan Eugene Miller said prison staff poked him with needles for over an hour as they tried to find a vein during an aborted lethal injection last month.
Texas family of 5 sentenced in Jan. 6 case
The mother and father received brief prison sentences, while the adult children were given probation for their roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Trump must sit for deposition in E. Jean Carroll defamation suit, judge says
Former President Donald Trump's deposition is now scheduled for Oct. 19.
CVS cuts price of menstrual products in states with "tampon tax"
Consumption taxes on tampons and other menstrual products limits access to goods basic to female dignity, U.N. says.
ACT test scores fall to lowest level in 30 years following pandemic
ACT test scores made public in a report Wednesday reveal an "alarming" decline in preparedness for college-level coursework.
Biden begins 3-state western swing with midterms weeks away
President Biden will make the case for Democrats and his administration's accomplishments.
Brett Favre denies wrongdoing in Mississippi welfare fraud case
Hall of Fame quarterback said he didn't know he was getting money intended for needy families in the state.
Major stores announce Thanksgiving hours ahead of Black Friday shopping rush
As Thanksgiving — and the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday — approach, major stores are announcing their holiday hours.
FDA and CDC clear updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5
The decision by federal health officials expands access to the updated shots for younger children.
Scientists transplant human brain cells into the brains of baby rats
One researcher called the study "extremely impressive" — but such experiments in animals raise ethical concerns.
Adnan Syed "incredibly grateful" after dropped charges, attorney says
The state's attorney dropped all charges against Adnan Syed for the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee.
How to switch Medicare plans — and why you might want to
Open enrollment in the federal health program is set to start — here's what you should know about changing coverage.
Court overturns conviction of woman accused of rat poison murder plot
"While it could be argued that a mother's love is priceless," the court wrote, "an expressed desire to be with her children forever" does not support a criminal solicitation conviction.
Blake Shelton says he's leaving "The Voice" after next season
"I've been wrestling with this for a while and I've decided it's time for me step away from The Voice after next season," Shelton wrote.
Critics say Lutnick failed to cut off diversion of Nvidia chips to China
Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded group near tomb
D.C. gunman appeared to vent about problems with luxury condo
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