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2 hours ago

Shooter kills neighbor, wounds 2 troopers, and is shot to death in rural Pennsylvania ambush

Carmine Faino fatally shot neighbor Lori Wasko and ambushed responding troopers, wounding two during the incident in rural Pennsylvania.
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1 day ago
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Walter Cronkite signed off - and trust in the press steadily eroded - Poynter

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1 day ago
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Walter Cronkite signed off - and trust in the press steadily eroded - Poynter

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3 hours ago

Husband and wife shot dead in Iowa, suspect injured in house fire and explosion, police say

A couple was shot dead in Glenwood, Iowa, and the suspect was critically injured in an explosion at his home.
fromThe Mercury News
4 hours ago

Pleasant Hill man indicted for allegedly filming himself sexually abusing missing kids

Sainz was accused of meeting two different teen girls online, bringing them to his home, and sexually abusing them on camera. He faces multiple charges including lewd acts and child pornography.
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7 hours ago

How some online networks target and radicalize kids

Predatory online networks are influencing minors towards self-harm and violence, prompting FBI investigations into numerous associated individuals.
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1 day ago

Eddie Palmieri, a trailblazer in Latin music, has died at age 88

Eddie Palmieri, influential Latin music bandleader and pianist, passed away at age 88, known for his innovative fusion of Afro-Caribbean rhythms and jazz.
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fromThe Washington Post
8 hours ago

Judge orders temporary halt to new construction at Alligator Alcatraz

Construction at Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detention center is paused following a federal judge's ruling amid lawsuits from environmental groups.
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fromBoston.com
10 hours ago

Intel's stock tumbles after Trump says its CEO must resign

Sen. Tom Cotton raised concerns about Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's ties to companies linked to the Chinese Communist Party.
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1 day ago

MLB's first female umpire to debut. Here are other women broke officiating barriers

Jen Pawol is the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game.
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fromBoston.com
9 hours ago

FBI ousts more leaders, including ex-director who resisted Trump's demand for Jan. 6 agents' names

Brian Driscoll is being forced out of the FBI amid a broader personnel purge.
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fromBoston.com
15 hours ago

Homeland Security removes age limits for ICE recruits to boost hiring for Trump deportations

The Department of Homeland Security is lifting age limits for new ICE recruits to broaden the workforce.
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13 hours ago

Scientists find a planet from the Avatar movies in real life

A gas giant planet has been discovered orbiting Alpha Centauri A, possibly in a habitable zone.
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7 hours ago

After nearly 24 years, NYC officials identify 3 more 9/11 victims

A DNA match led to the identification of Barbara Keating, a victim of the September 11 attacks, providing closure for her family.
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5 hours ago

Haiti inaugurates new leadership as gangs threaten to overthrow the government

A businessman heads Haiti's transitional presidential council amid severe gang control and threats to government stability.
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fromBoston.com
12 hours ago

Harvard scientists say research could be set back years after funding freeze

The loss of an estimated $2.6 billion in federal funding at Harvard has meant that some of the world's most prominent researchers are laying off young researchers.
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10 hours ago
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United Airlines resolves tech problem that hit more than 1,000 flights, but residual delays likely

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10 hours ago
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United Airlines resolves tech problem that hit more than 1,000 flights, but residual delays likely

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17 hours ago

Amid the media doom and gloom, the Gray Lady (or maybe its cooking app) is thriving - Poynter

Times stock rose 15.5% to $61.95 after reporting a $133.8 million operating profit and growing subscriber numbers.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

National Living Wage predicted to rise higher than expected

The national living wage could rise to as much as 12.86 an hour next year, the official advisory committee has estimated, as it gives new details on its annual review on the figure.
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fromCity AM
19 hours ago

US Open tennis prize money soars as players get record purse cut

Players at this year's US Open will receive a record prize purse, with singles winners taking home £3.7m, up 39 percent from last year.
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18 hours ago

'We're as active as California': What everyone needs to know about this week's earthquakes in NJ

"We are just in a very high seismically active period. We're as active as California right now."
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fromBusiness Insider
12 hours ago

How the US military is training a drone army 400 miles from Ukraine

The US Army will invest $36 billion over five years to modernize its force, emphasizing drone technology.
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fromBusiness Insider
15 hours ago

Warren Buffett's fortune has shrunk since he announced his retirement

Warren Buffett's net worth has dropped by $28 billion since announcing his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
fromNew York Daily News
1 year ago

'Shark bite capital of the world' lives up to name in pair of Labor Day incidents

Two separate shark bites occurred in Volusia County on Labor Day, both deemed non-life-threatening and reflective of accidental encounters.
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5 hours ago

Remains of Calif. woman who disappeared after date with serial killer ID'd

A San Diego nurse, Carol Ann Riley, was identified after her skull was found at Lake Mead, linked to a serial killer.
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fromABC7 Chicago
7 hours ago

2 Pennsylvania state police troopers shot in 'ambush,' officials say; suspect dead

An ambush on Pennsylvania state troopers resulted in injuries to two troopers and the death of the suspect.
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11 hours ago

States See Mixed Bag on BEAD Benefit of the Bargain Applications

The Arizona Commerce Authority reported receiving 206 applications from 28 network operators for the rural broadband deployment program, featuring all technology types.
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fromThe Mercury News
8 hours ago

'A violent man': Judge hands down sentence against person convicted of killing ex-fiance, stuffing body in trunk

Richard Charles receives 30 years to life for the murder of ex-fiancé Anika Crane, found beaten and hidden in her car.
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fromSFGATE
7 hours ago

An unusual military aircraft has been flying between California and Arizona

An Airbus A400M Atlas military aircraft from the UK has been observed flying over California, likely conducting routine exercises.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Very British bribery: the whistleblower who exposed the UK's dodgy arms deals with Saudi Arabia

Ian Foxley faced a sudden ultimatum at work in Saudi Arabia, prompting his escape due to concerns for his safety.
fromThe Mercury News
6 hours ago

Mother of Santana Row teen stabbing victim sues Federal Realty and security company

A mother is suing Santana Row and its security company for failing to protect her son, David Gutierrez, who was fatally stabbed by alleged gang members.
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fromThe Mercury News
8 hours ago

Oakland man charged with murdering longtime girlfriend in Hayward

Wilbert Daggs is charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Stacey Madaris, after admitting to police that he became angry over her liquor tab.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Nihilistic online networks groom minors to commit harm. Her son was one of them

Elliott's online exploration led to harmful influences and severe mental health issues despite parental controls.
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Women sue Tea app after data breach spilled users' private information

The app, which marketed itself as a sanctuary where women could anonymously warn each other about dangerous men, instead became the very threat it promised to protect against.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

AI companies are targeting students. Here's how that's changing studying

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are evolving to serve educational needs more interactively, competing with traditional study resources.
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1 day ago

A Texas republican state lawmaker on the fight for redistricting

Texas Democrats fled the state to prevent Republicans from voting on a congressional map they claim disenfranchises voters.
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1 day ago

Claire's, the ear-piercing tween mall staple, is bankrupt again

Claire's has filed for bankruptcy protection due to competitive pressures, declining sales, and impending debt obligations.
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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Up on the roof, Trump surveys the home he's making his own

Trump's proposed $200 million ballroom serves as a distraction amid pressing political issues.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Greetings from Gujarat, India, where a banyan tree is a place for rest, prayers and play

Banyan trees symbolize life and provide shade while representing cultural significance amidst daily struggles in India.
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1 day ago

Witkoff in Moscow for peace talks. And, the Voting Rights Act faces new threats

The ongoing meeting between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Putin happens as Trump tightens deadlines for the Kremlin to end the war in Ukraine.
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1 day ago

Voice of America director says Trump officials are illegally ousting him

Voice of America's future is uncertain as legal disputes escalate over leadership and government authority.
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1 day ago

Public health experts dismayed by RFK Jr.'s defunding of mRNA vaccine research

The Trump administration cancels $500 million in mRNA vaccine development contracts, eliciting both concern and approval from various public health factions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

US Open announces record prize money purse for 2025 competition

This year, the US Open offers a record $90 million in prize money, a 20% increase from last year's total of $75 million, reflecting a commitment to equitable compensation for players.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Stock Market Live August 6: Mostly Positive Earnings Reports Push S&P 500 (VOO) Higher Wednesday

Positive earnings reports, especially from Disney, influence market performance despite recent losses in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Nasdaq Composite Live: Tech-Heavy Index Green, Despite AMD Miss

"AMD posted EPS of 48 cents, which missed estimates of 49 cents. However, the company's revenue of $7.69 billion exceeded estimates of $7.42 billion."
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1 day ago

This U.S. Destination Was Just Named the No. 1 'City on the Rise' for Its Affordability and Job Market

Moving to cities with fast-growing job markets can reduce job search time.
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fromBond Buyer
1 day ago

Munis little changed; $1.8B NYC GOs price

Municipal bond market shows stability and potential for defensive investment amidst summer volatility.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 day ago

Google Search Ranking Volatility Calmed For Just A Second

The SEO industry is currently experiencing significant chatter regarding Google search ranking volatility, especially following the June 2025 core update.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Coast Guard says Titan submersible deaths were preventable and faults company's CEO

The Titan submersible tragedy was preventable due to negligence, inadequate design, and a toxic work culture.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Report: Uber Has Sexual Assaults Reported on the Platform Every Eight Minutes

Uber reports a sexual assault or misconduct every eight minutes, revealing a serious safety issue that the company has not adequately addressed.
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

Father of slain NYPD Det. Didarul Islam breaks silence: "I feel like I'm in darkness"

"Without him here, I feel emptiness. When I went and first saw his body, I had a mini stroke. After that, I've been lost ever since."
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fromSFGATE
1 day ago

5 Bay Area men allegedly posed as FBI to steal 200 iPhones in Portland heist

Five men face federal charges for a violent robbery that involved stealing hundreds of iPhones across state lines.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Women charged with running brothel out of Mass. spa

Two women were charged for running a brothel out of a Massachusetts spa following a police investigation.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Soulja Boy, cleared of felony weapons charge, finds his release worth singing about

Soulja Boy was recently released from police custody after charges against him were dropped due to insufficient evidence in a weapons possession case.
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1 day ago

5 soldiers shot at Georgia's Fort Stewart

Five soldiers were shot during an active shooter incident at Fort Stewart, with the shooter apprehended shortly after.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Bronx playground brawl leaves 14-year-old boy stabbed to death: cops | amNewYork

A brawl at a Bronx playground led to one teen's death and another's serious injury, with ongoing police investigations and recovery of a knife.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Chelsea deputy fire chief on leave after being arrested in Nashville

Masucci was charged with two felony charges: attempted offensive contact/assault of a law enforcement officer and offensive contact/assault of a law enforcement officer.
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fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Murder Charge Dropped In Case of Richmond Realtor Who Shot Romantic Rival

Charges against Terryan McDowell for the shooting of Darnell Parker were dropped due to insufficient evidence for a murder conviction.
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fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Fall River father convicted of sexually assaulting his 3 daughters

A Fall River man was found guilty of sexually assaulting his three daughters during visitations over an eight-year period.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Oakland police investigating report man was kidnapped and locked in dog cage

A woman allegedly kidnapped a man and locked him in a dog cage, demanding bank information for ransom.
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2 days ago

How gerrymandering became a blood sport

Texas Republicans voted to issue civil arrest warrants for Democrats who fled the state to prevent a quorum during a special session called to redistrict the state.
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2 days ago

Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest for former President Bolsonar

Brazil's Supreme Court ordered house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly plotting a coup after his electoral defeat in 2022.
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fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Drunken boater hits swimmers in North Carolina lake, killing 10-year-old girl, police say

Officers found 39 empty beer cans in the boat driven by Quinten Kight, with seven appearing to have been 'shotgunned.' This indicates binge drinking.
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fromBoston.com
2 days ago

State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 to enter the U.S.

The State Department plans to require up to $15,000 bonds for certain visa applicants from high overstay countries.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Once a death sentence, this heart condition is finally treatable

New medications are transforming cardiac amyloidosis from a fatal diagnosis into a manageable condition.
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2 days ago

Your call to a local Social Security office may be picked up by someone who can't help

Phone calls to local Social Security offices are being redirected to other offices, complicating assistance.
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fromFast Company
2 days ago

Stocks on Wall Street hold steadier following sharp market swings

Wall Street stabilizes with the S&P 500 rising, supported by corporate earnings and hopes for interest rate cuts.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

New Epstein Home Photos Unveiled, Including Cringe Woody Allen Dracula' Letter

Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan home revealed new unsettling details, including photos, a note from Woody Allen, and birthday messages from prominent individuals.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Police to investigate grooming gangs using AI technology

AI tools will enhance police investigations of grooming gangs across all forces in England and Wales.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Black warehouse worker wins 3k after colleague's slave' graffito on machinery

Seedy Fofana won a race harassment claim due to a coworker writing 'slave' on machinery.
fromInc
2 days ago

Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino Takes Helm at Digital Health Company eMed

Linda Yaccarino is now CEO of eMed Population Health, a telehealth startup focusing on weight loss and diabetes care.
fromNieman Lab
2 days ago

Alden Global Capital fails in its attempt to get its tentacles on The Dallas Morning News

Alden Global Capital targets newspaper acquisitions with late bids that promise higher payouts, despite its reputation for layoffs.
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