Strong waves pound California coast, injuring at least 8
Cities along the California coast were warning residents that the rough waters caused by a Pacific storm this week can turn quickly into dangerous waves.Powered by WPeMatico
Huge surf pounds West Coast and Hawaii, flooding some low-lying areas
Powerful surf is rolling onto beaches on the West Coast and Hawaii as a big swell generated by the stormy Pacific Ocean pushes toward shorelinesPowered by WPeMatico
‘Unspeakable tragedy’: Death of pregnant teen and boyfriend now capital murder case
Police said they are seeking two persons of interest in a capital murder case after 18-year-old Savanah Soto is believed to have been found dead.Powered by WPeMatico
World population up 75 million this year, topping 8 billion by Jan. 1
The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion peoplePowered by WPeMatico
Federal judge accepts redrawn Georgia congressional and legislative districts that will favor GOP
A federal judge is accepting new Georgia congressional and legislative voting districts drawn by Republican lawmakersPowered by WPeMatico
Pizza Hut restaurants could lay off thousands following new state minimum wage law
Some California Pizza Hut franchisees say will do away with delivery to cover the operating margins when minimum wage for fast food workers increases to $20 an hour.Powered by WPeMatico
NYPD officers help rescue man who fell onto subway tracks
Two New York City police officers helped save a man who had fallen onto the subway tracks this week -- marking their second dramatic rescue in recent months.Powered by WPeMatico
Pierce Brosnan is in hot water, accused of trespassing in a Yellowstone thermal area
Pierce Brosnan has been in hot water plenty of times as an actor playing the secret agent James BondPowered by WPeMatico
Streaming service announces ads with movies, TV
Amazon will offer an ad-free option for an additional $2.99 per month.Powered by WPeMatico
Recall of nearly 5 million portable blenders under way for unsafe blades and dozens of burn injuries
BlendJet is recalling about 4.8 million of its portable blenders over laceration and fire hazards after receiving dozens of injury reportsPowered by WPeMatico
US sanctions money network tied to the Yemen Houthi rebels blamed for shipping vessel attacks
The U.S. is imposing sanctions on a group of money exchange services from Yemen to Turkey alleged to be providing funds to Iranian-backed Houthi rebels who have been launching attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the southern Red SeaPowered by WPeMatico
Gypsy Rose Blanchard released from prison after serving time for mom’s murder
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was sentenced to 10 years for the second-degree murder of her mother, Clauddinnea "Dee Dee" Blanchard.Powered by WPeMatico
US applications for jobless benefits rise but labor market remains very healthy
More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but not enough to raise concern about the labor market or broader economyPowered by WPeMatico
Anti-LGBTQ legislation breaks records in 2023
State legislators introduced and passed a record-breaking number of legislative efforts targeting the LGBTQ community.Powered by WPeMatico
Herb Kohl, former US senator and owner of Milwaukee Bucks, has died. He was 88
Herb Kohl, a former Democratic U.S. senator from Wisconsin and former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, has diedPowered by WPeMatico
2 models of Apple Watch can go on sale again, for now
Two higher-end models of the Apple Watch can go on sale again after a federal court temporarily lifted a sales halt ordered by the International Trade Commission due to a patent disputePowered by WPeMatico
Fishermen help rescue man who had been trapped in crashed truck for nearly a week
Two Indiana fishermen happened upon a crashed motorist who survived nearly a week trapped in his mangled truck by drinking rainwater, police said.Powered by WPeMatico
The New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft over use of its stories to train chatbots
The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, trying to end the practice of using its stories to train chatbotsPowered by WPeMatico
Bill Granger, chef who brought Aussie-style breakfast to world capitals, dies at 54
Bill Granger, the Australian chef, food writer and restaurant owner who brought Aussie-style food to international capitals from London to Seoul, has diedPowered by WPeMatico
Helicopter crashes into canal near Miami; firefighters rescue both people on board
Firefighters rescued both people on board.Powered by WPeMatico
Northeast braces for flooding: Latest forecast
A monster storm has dumped more than 1 foot of snow in the Heartland as the Northeast braces for flooding Wednesday night.Powered by WPeMatico
Trump should be barred from blaming others for Jan. 6 riot at trial: Special counsel
Trump shouldn't be allowed to make "irrelevant" claims targeting others during his federal election interference trial, the special counsel argued in a filing Wednesday.Powered by WPeMatico
Pediatric RSV led to higher hospitalization rates than omicron or flu, study finds
A new study found hospital admission rates were higher for RSV than for the omicron strain or influenza A/B in children presenting at Swedish emergency departmentsPowered by WPeMatico
These were the heat records broken in 2023
Humans have just experienced what will go down as the hottest year in recorded history -- so far -- as the planet experienced heating at an unprecedented pace.Powered by WPeMatico
Woman who burned Wyoming’s only full-service abortion clinic ordered to pay $298,000
A judge has ordered a woman who set fire to Wyoming’s only full-service abortion clinic to pay $298,000 in restitutionPowered by WPeMatico
Smothers Brothers comedian dies at 86
Comedian Tom Smothers, who was half of the Smothers Brothers comedy team, died Tuesday at the age of 86.Powered by WPeMatico
Neighboring New Jersey towns will have brothers as mayors next year
Two neighboring New Jersey towns may feel even closer next year when they’re governed by two brothersPowered by WPeMatico
Top Brazilian criminal leader isolated in prison after he negotiated his own arrest
Authorities say one of Brazil’s top criminal leaders has been locked up in a 6-square-meter (65-square-foot) isolation cell at a maximum security prison to avoid being killed by rivalsPowered by WPeMatico
Court reverses former US Rep. Fortenberry conviction of lying to federal authorities
An appellate court has reversed a federal conviction against former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska, ruling that he should not have been tried in Los AngelesPowered by WPeMatico
N.D. Republican leaders call on state rep to resign after slurs during DUI stop
North Dakota Republican leaders have called on a state lawmaker to resign after he railed against police with homophobic slurs, anti-migrant language and curses during a Dec. 15 traffic stop in which he was arrested for drunken drivingPowered by WPeMatico
Sweden a step closer to NATO membership after Turkey committee gives approval
The Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs committee has given its consent to Sweden’s bid to join NATOPowered by WPeMatico
US carries out airstrikes against militants in Iraq following attack on air base
U.S. military forces carried out airstrikes on facilities in Iraq used by Kataib Hezbollah and its affiliates on Christmas night, the Department of Defense said.Powered by WPeMatico
Mexico’s army-run airline takes to the skies, with first flight to resort of Tulum
Mexico has launched its army-run airline, with the first Mexicana airlines flight taking off from Mexico City bound for the Caribbean resort of TulumPowered by WPeMatico
Officer fatally shoots man who shot another person following crash in Detroit
A man who reportedly fired a gun at people and vehicles following a traffic crash has been fatally shot by a police officer in suburban DetroitPowered by WPeMatico
Apple seeks a way in court to keep 2 of best watches on shelves during patent dispute
Apple is filing an emergency motion asking a court to let it keep selling two of its most popular watches until a final decision on its broader appeal in a patent dispute is decidedPowered by WPeMatico
Lawsuit challenging Alabama transgender care ban for minors will move forward: Judge
A federal judge declined Tuesday to stay litigation over Alabama’s ban on gender-affirming care for minorsPowered by WPeMatico
Holiday spending grew, erasing worries of a downturn
The decline of pandemic-era savings raised concern about end-of-year shopping.Powered by WPeMatico
Judges block Tennessee law letting state pick 6 on local pro sports facility board
A panel of judges has blocked a new Tennessee law that would reconfigure the group overseeing professional sports facilities in Nashville by letting state leaders pick six of its 13 board membersPowered by WPeMatico
Search for suspects goes on in Christmas Eve mall shooting that left 1 dead, 3 hurt
One person has died and two people were seriously injured in a shooting at The Citadel Mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Christmas Eve, police said Sunday.Powered by WPeMatico
56 French stars defend actor Gerard Depardieu despite sexual misconduct allegations
More than 50 French performers, writers and producers published an essay Tuesday defending film star and national icon Gerard Depardieu amid growing scrutiny of his behavior toward womenPowered by WPeMatico