At least 12 police officers shot, some killed, in violent week across US
At least five police officers were killed this week in Connecticut, Mississippi, Nevada, and North Carolina, authorities said.
At least five police officers were killed this week in Connecticut, Mississippi, Nevada, and North Carolina, authorities said.
15-year-old boy kills 5 people in North Carolina mass shooting
Authorities said the male suspect, who opened fire along a walking trail in a residential area near Raleigh, was later taken into custody.
Authorities said the male suspect, who opened fire along a walking trail in a residential area near Raleigh, was later taken into custody.
Most women can't spot signs of aggressive form of breast cancer — here's what to know
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
FDA confirms widespread shortage of Adderall in the US
The largest U.S. manufacturer Adderall, a prescription drug used primarily to treat ADHD, has been experiencing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” the FDA said.
The largest U.S. manufacturer Adderall, a prescription drug used primarily to treat ADHD, has been experiencing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” the FDA said.
Jan. 6 panel votes to subpoena Trump as hearing shows new Capitol riot evidence
The House Jan. 6 committee has subpoenaed Donald Trump for his testimony about the 2021 Capitol attack.
The House Jan. 6 committee has subpoenaed Donald Trump for his testimony about the 2021 Capitol attack.
'Stunned, devastated': Parents of Parkland victims react to shooter's life sentence
"What do we have the death penalty for?" one Parkland parent questioned after the jury could not unanimously agree on a death sentence for shooter Nikolas Cruz, who killed 17 people.
"What do we have the death penalty for?" one Parkland parent questioned after the jury could not unanimously agree on a death sentence for shooter Nikolas Cruz, who killed 17 people.
Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% in 2023
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.
Facebook parent company Meta unveils $1500 virtual reality headset
The $1,500 Meta Quest Pro headset sports high-resolution sensors that let people see mixed virtual and regular old reality in full color, as well as eye tracking and so-called “natural facial expressions” that mimic the wearer’s facial movements so their avatars appear natural when interacting in VR.
The $1,500 Meta Quest Pro headset sports high-resolution sensors that let people see mixed virtual and regular old reality in full color, as well as eye tracking and so-called “natural facial expressions” that mimic the wearer’s facial movements so their avatars appear natural when interacting in VR.
Vilnius, capital of Lithuania, accepting birthday cards for its 700th birthday -- in case you forgot
Vilnius is celebrating its 700th birthday in 2023. The problem is that nobody remembers when its birthday is.
Vilnius is celebrating its 700th birthday in 2023. The problem is that nobody remembers when its birthday is.
Woman held captive in man's Missouri home for a month, repeatedly raped, police say
The victim was found in the city of Excelsior Springs, wearing a metal collar with what appeared to be a padlock on the front, according to court documents and witnesses.
The victim was found in the city of Excelsior Springs, wearing a metal collar with what appeared to be a padlock on the front, according to court documents and witnesses.
Syria digs up 'rare' Roman mosaic in former rebel stronghold
Among the scenes the mosaic shows is a rare portrayal of ancient Amazon warriors in Roman mythology. The mosaic also portrays Neptune, ancient Roman god of the sea, and 40 of his mistresses.
Among the scenes the mosaic shows is a rare portrayal of ancient Amazon warriors in Roman mythology. The mosaic also portrays Neptune, ancient Roman god of the sea, and 40 of his mistresses.
Giving school buses green lights improves student safety, reduces fuel consumption: new study
Study shows priority green lights get students to class on time more frequently, improving safety and reducing fuel consumption
Study shows priority green lights get students to class on time more frequently, improving safety and reducing fuel consumption
Conservative political action groups turn to local school boards as midterm elections close in
In the run-up to the midterm elections, a growing number of conservative groups are turning their attention to often-ignored school board races.
In the run-up to the midterm elections, a growing number of conservative groups are turning their attention to often-ignored school board races.
One star is eating the other: Scientists discover ‘cataclysmic’ celestial event
MIT researchers have discovered a pair of stars orbiting so close to each other in space that one is essentially consuming the other.
MIT researchers have discovered a pair of stars orbiting so close to each other in space that one is essentially consuming the other.
Murder charges against Adnan Syed dropped by Baltimore prosecutor
Prosecutors dropped charges against Adnan Syed on Tuesday in the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee, a case that was chronicled in the first season of the hit podcast "Serial," according to a lawyer affiliated with Syed's case.
Prosecutors dropped charges against Adnan Syed on Tuesday in the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee, a case that was chronicled in the first season of the hit podcast "Serial," according to a lawyer affiliated with Syed's case.
Supreme Court to hear case that could raise price of bacon, other pork products
The case involves California's Prop 12, which says that pork sold in the state needs to come from pigs whose mothers were raised with at least 24 square feet of space.
The case involves California's Prop 12, which says that pork sold in the state needs to come from pigs whose mothers were raised with at least 24 square feet of space.
More soldiers are leaving the Army National Guard at a faster rate than they are enlisting
Officials say the number of soldiers retiring or leaving the Guard each month in the past year has exceeded those coming in, for a total annual loss of about 7,500 service members.
Officials say the number of soldiers retiring or leaving the Guard each month in the past year has exceeded those coming in, for a total annual loss of about 7,500 service members.
Head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee calls for US to freeze cooperation with Saudi government
The head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is calling for freezing all U.S. cooperation with Saudi Arabia, including arms sales.
The head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is calling for freezing all U.S. cooperation with Saudi Arabia, including arms sales.
Three people fend off sharks while being rescued from sunken fishing boat
The Coast Guard says two people from a sunken fishing boat were fending off sharks in the Gulf of Mexico when a crew rescued them and one other person from waters off the Louisiana coastline.
The Coast Guard says two people from a sunken fishing boat were fending off sharks in the Gulf of Mexico when a crew rescued them and one other person from waters off the Louisiana coastline.
Biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades expected this week
Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.
Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.