Over 100 fishermen rescued from detached ice floe in Minnesota: Police
The fisherman were rescued after being stranded on a detached ice chunk on a Minnesota lake, officials said.Powered by WPeMatico
What the framers said about the 14th Amendment’s disqualification clause: Analysis
An analysis of what the framers meant when they created the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause.Powered by WPeMatico
Missing teenager found in man’s bedroom under trap door
Police in Kentucky found a missing 16-year-old North Carolina girl under a trap door in the bedroom of a 34-year-old man after the man’s mother called authorities to report a domestic dispute between the twoPowered by WPeMatico
Judge denies bail for activists known as the ‘Justice 8’
Multiple street vendor activists of the 'Justice 8' remain in jail, bail deniedPowered by WPeMatico
South Carolina nuclear plant’s cracked pipes get downgraded warning from officials
Federal regulators have lessened the severity of their warning about cracks discovered in a backup emergency fuel line at a South Carolina nuclear plant northwest of the state capitalPowered by WPeMatico
Emergency declared in North Dakota for ice storm that left thousands without power
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has declared a statewide emergency because of an ice storm that felled power poles and lines, leaving more than 20,000 without powerPowered by WPeMatico
Five officers fired at homicide suspect during deadly chase through Vegas, police say
Authorities say a total of five officers from two law enforcement agencies opened fire on a man who fatally shot his mother two days after Christmas and then led officers on a chase through the suburbs of Las VegasPowered by WPeMatico
Gunmen kill 6 people, wound 26 others in attack on party in northern Mexico
Six people are dead after a trio of gunmen pulled up to a party in northern Mexico and opened fire on partygoersPowered by WPeMatico
What stores are open and closed for New Year’s Eve?
It’s just about time to celebrate New Year’s Eve and say goodbye to 2023.Powered by WPeMatico
Mother on the run after allegedly murdering 2 of her children
Colorado Springs police are searching for Kimberlee Singler, 34, who is accused of killing two of her children and injuring a third.Powered by WPeMatico
American motivated by Hamas attack on Israel threatened attack on US, feds say
Karrem Nasr, 23, was arrested in Kenya and brought back to New York for allegedly trying to support terror group al-Shabab.Powered by WPeMatico
Over 4M portable blenders recalled due to potential fire, laceration risks
The recalled BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders were sold across the U.S. and Canada.Powered by WPeMatico
Deadly Russian airstrikes hit civilian targets across Ukraine
The attack began at about 11 p.m. on Thursday and lasted for several hours. Civilian hubs, including Kyiv, were among the targets, Ukraine officials said.Powered by WPeMatico
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