Couple found dead on California hiking trail likely tried to save baby, report says
A family friend had reported them missing after they didn’t return from their one-day hiking trip.
A family friend had reported them missing after they didn’t return from their one-day hiking trip.
Oxford superintendent: No disciplinary action was warranted for shooting suspect prior to attack
Superintendent Tim Throne said that it would likely be weeks before the school is reopened, adding that it looks like a “war zone" but added how proud he was of his staff and students for their response - while being heartbroken for the victims.
Superintendent Tim Throne said that it would likely be weeks before the school is reopened, adding that it looks like a “war zone" but added how proud he was of his staff and students for their response - while being heartbroken for the victims.
1st confirmed omicron variant case in Minnesota connected to NY anime convention
The first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday. The confirmation comes one day after the first U.S. cases of the omicron variant were detected in California.
The first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday. The confirmation comes one day after the first U.S. cases of the omicron variant were detected in California.
Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown
The Senate passed a stopgap spending bill Thursday that avoids a short-term shutdown and funds the federal government through Feb. 18 after leaders defused a partisan standoff over federal vaccine mandates. The measure now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
The Senate passed a stopgap spending bill Thursday that avoids a short-term shutdown and funds the federal government through Feb. 18 after leaders defused a partisan standoff over federal vaccine mandates. The measure now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
Starbucks fights expanding unionization effort at its stores
Starbucks is fighting an expanded effort to unionize its stores, even as a union vote proceeds at three of the coffee-chain’s locations in Buffalo, New York.
Starbucks is fighting an expanded effort to unionize its stores, even as a union vote proceeds at three of the coffee-chain’s locations in Buffalo, New York.
Tel Aviv is the most expensive city in the world to live in, according to economic data
Residents of Israel’s seaside metropolis Tel Aviv have for years complained of how expensive it is, with living costs taking a chunk out of their paychecks.
Residents of Israel’s seaside metropolis Tel Aviv have for years complained of how expensive it is, with living costs taking a chunk out of their paychecks.
Debt collectors can now use email, text, social media to seek repayment
The rules, which took effect on Tuesday, address the use of newer communication technologies in debt collection.
The rules, which took effect on Tuesday, address the use of newer communication technologies in debt collection.
Woman allegedly caught 'breastfeeding a cat' on a plane
"The cat was screaming for its life," a flight attendant said on TikTok.
"The cat was screaming for its life," a flight attendant said on TikTok.
Toys R Us to open flagship store in New Jersey mall with 2-story slide, ice cream parlor
The American Dream mall will be home to the Toys R Us flagship store complete with a two-story slide and an ice cream parlor.
The American Dream mall will be home to the Toys R Us flagship store complete with a two-story slide and an ice cream parlor.
GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Opening statements Monday in sex trafficking case
Two years after Jeffrey Epstein's suicide behind bars, a jury was selected Monday in New York City to determine a central question in the long-running sex trafficking case: Was his longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s puppet or accomplice?
Two years after Jeffrey Epstein's suicide behind bars, a jury was selected Monday in New York City to determine a central question in the long-running sex trafficking case: Was his longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s puppet or accomplice?
Biden: Omicron variant ‘cause for concern’ but not panic, pushes COVID-19 shots
President Joe Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to receive a booster shot amid the new omicron variant.
President Joe Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to receive a booster shot amid the new omicron variant.
Omicron shows need for global accord on pandemics, WHO chief says
The WHO is pushing for an international accord to help prevent future pandemics amid the emergence of the new omicron COVID-19 variant.
The WHO is pushing for an international accord to help prevent future pandemics amid the emergence of the new omicron COVID-19 variant.
Merriam-Webster declares 'vaccine' as 2021 word of the year
Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. Last year, it chose “pandemic.”
Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. Last year, it chose “pandemic.”
WHO disagrees with flight bans over omicron variant
WHO's regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow science and international health regulations in order to avoid using travel restrictions.
WHO's regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow science and international health regulations in order to avoid using travel restrictions.
Matthew McConaughey announces he is not running for Texas governor
The actor announced in a video he posted to Twitter that he will not be running for governor against Greg Abbott.
The actor announced in a video he posted to Twitter that he will not be running for governor against Greg Abbott.
Two Minnesota Best Buy stores hit by large group thefts on Black Friday
Police are investigating after large groups of people stole from two Twin Cities Best Buy stores on Black Friday.
Police are investigating after large groups of people stole from two Twin Cities Best Buy stores on Black Friday.
Teen selling PlayStation 5 shot in attempted robbery, deputies say
Deputies say the teen listed his PlayStation 5 for sale and when he met with the buyer, was shot.
Deputies say the teen listed his PlayStation 5 for sale and when he met with the buyer, was shot.
Kyle Rittenhouse verdict: Not guilty on all counts
Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after pleading self-defense in the deadly Kenosha shootings that became a flashpoint in the nation’s debate over guns, vigilantism and racial injustice.
Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after pleading self-defense in the deadly Kenosha shootings that became a flashpoint in the nation’s debate over guns, vigilantism and racial injustice.
COVID-19 boosters: CDC director OKs shots for all adults after FDA approval
The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Ex-NFL player Zac Stacy arrested after alleged brutal attack of woman in Florida, police say
He's facing charges of Aggravated Battery and Criminal Mischief.
He's facing charges of Aggravated Battery and Criminal Mischief.