Bill Gates left Microsoft board amid investigation into affair, according to report

Board members at Microsoft Corp. made a decision in 2020 that it wasn't appropriate for its co-founder Bill Gates to continue sitting on its board as they investigated the billionaire’s prior romantic relationship with a female Microsoft employee.

6 county executives ask Cuomo to follow CDC rules on masks

Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people.

Cicada molts its exoskeleton after emerging from the ground
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Once off the ground, cicadas shed their skins to try and survive being eaten before moving onto the mating phase to create the next cycle of Brood X cicadas.

Terror on the train: Men slash, punch subway riders; suspects busted

The NYPD has arrested several suspects in connection with a series of slashings, beatings, and robberies that unfolded early Friday morning on the 4, 5, 6 subway line.

Alligator walks across road using crosswalk in SC
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A bicyclist in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina captured video of a law-abiding alligator using the crosswalk to cross the street.

Ala. dad charged in baby’s death hours after public plea for missing son’s return

Roughly two hours after pleading with the public for help finding the missing newborn, authorities arrested Caleb Michael Whisnand Sr. for the child’s death.

Suspect arrested in killing of Yale grad student

A fugitive wanted in the killing of a Yale graduate student in Connecticut in February was arrested Friday in Alabama, U.S. marshals said.

Ireland's health service shuts down IT systems after 'significant' ransomware attack

Ireland’s Health Service Executive said the move was a precaution to protect its IT systems after the ransomware attack, and appointments for coronavirus vaccinations were not affected.

Israeli troops enter Gaza strip as conflict in region escalates

Palestinians hurled from their beds by Israeli airstrikes this week faced an all-too-familiar question: Where should we go?

Murder suspect accused of leaving with tiger from west Houston home now out on bond

Victor Hugo Cuevas, 26, was released from Fort Bend County Jail around 2:40 p.m. following a $50,000 bond in connection to a case with the Houston Police Department.

Safety regulators announce special investigation into Tesla Autopilot system

Federal safety regulators are sending a team to California to investigate a fatal freeway crash involving a Tesla, just after authorities near Oakland arrested a man in another Tesla rolling down a freeway with no one behind the steering wheel.

Virginia mom charged in fatal stabbing of her 10-month-old son, critically injuring daughter

A Virginia mother allegedly stabbed her two young children Monday night, including a 10-month-old boy who died, in what was described as a "horrific" scene, authorities said Tuesday.

Stolen U-haul erupts in flames, suspect takes off running | NewsNOW from FOX
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Police were in pursuit of a stolen U-Haul truck through Los Angeles and Orange Counties on Tuesday morning. During the pursuit, FOX 11 learned the U-Haul was initially reported stolen by Irvine PD when they received a call about a suspected stolen vehicle on Knott and Thelma avenues. The suspect then led officers to Buena Park. Buena Park PD initiated the pursuit and requested California Highway Patrol to take over at 4:53 a.m. on the 60 Freeway. The suspect then led CHP officers to the southbound 5 Freeway toward Los Feliz.

Video shows tiger in front yard of Houston neighborhood
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Video of the encounter shows the tiger coming face-to-face with an armed off-duty sheriff’s deputy. Credit: Jukin Media

New White House task force to look at politicization of science within government

The effort was spurred by concerns that the Trump administration had politicized science in ways that put lives at risk, eroded public trust and worsened climate change.