Albuquerque police seek car in killings of 4 Muslim men
Report: Dozens got sick after visiting Kansas splash park
A new federal study said dozens of people got sick after visiting a splash park near Wichita, Kansas, last summer
North Carolina sheriff stocking schools with AR-15 rifles
When schools in one North Carolina county reopen later this month, new security measures will include stocking AR-15 rifles for school resource officers to use in the event of an active shooter
US Senate adopts sweeping climate and health plan, in major victory for Biden
After 18 months of arduous negotiations and a marathon night of debate, the US Senate on Sunday passed Joe Biden's ambitious climate, tax and health care plan -- a significant victory for the president ahead of crucial midterm elections.
4 riding in golf cart killed in crash at Texas intersection
Police say four people riding in a golf cart were killed including two juveniles when an allegedly intoxicated man driving an SUV ran a stop sign at an intersection in Southeast Texas
More storms forecasted for flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky
The National Weather Service has extended a flood watch for areas of eastern Kentucky ravaged by high water more than a week ago and said theres a threat of thunderstorms in the region for much of the coming week
Coroner: Smoke inhalation killed at least 5 of 10 in fire
Three children were among the 10 victims, officials said.
More human remains discovered as drought dries Lake Mead
Its the fourth time since May that remains have been uncovered.
1st sea turtle nest found on Mississippi beach since 2018
They found tracks and followed them to a nesting site that is now marked off.
US Senate poised to pass Biden's cornerstone climate and health bill
Garmin HRM-Pro Plus review: One design update, same price
Garmin's watches have heart-rate sensors on the back, but for the most accurate and timely heart rate data the chest strap is the preferred form factor. Garmin's new chest strap has one major design update while keeping the same price as the previous generation.
Police: Suspect in slayings of 4 in Ohio arrested in Kansas
A suspect in the shooting deaths of four people in Ohio has been arrested in Kansas
9 wounded in shooting outside Cincinnati bar, police say
At least nine people were wounded none critically in a shooting outside a Cincinnati bar early Sunday, police said
Parkland shooter's prosecutor had bloody facts on his side
The prosecutor seeking to sentence Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz to death let the facts speak for themselves as he presented his case over the last three weeks
Biden's cornerstone climate and health bill back before the Senate
Today in History: August 7, allies land at Guadalcanal
Today in History Today is Sunday, Aug. 7, the 219th day of 2022. There are 146 days left in the year. Todays Highlight in History: On Aug. 7, 1942, U.S. and other allied forces landed at Guadalcanal, marking the start of the first major allied offensive in the Pacific during World War II. (Japanese forces abandoned the island the following February.) On this date: In 1789, the U.S. Department of War was established by Congress. In 1882, the famous feud between the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky erupted into full-scale violence. In 1963, first lady Jacqueline Kennedy gave birth to a boy, Patrick Bouvier Kennedy, who died two days later of respiratory distress syndrome. In 1964, Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin resolution, giving President Lyndon B. Johnson broad powers in dealing with reported North Vietnamese attacks on U.S. forces. In 1971, the Apollo 15 moon mission ended successfully as its command module splashed down in the Pacific...
Alabama town disbands police department over racist text
A racist text message sent by a police officer has prompted officials in a small Alabama town to disband their police department and fire the police chief and assistant chief
Police: 4th Muslim killed in Albuquerque over past 9 months
Police say the killing of a Muslim man on Friday night in Albuquerque may be linked to the ambush shooting deaths of three Muslim men over the past nine months in New Mexicos biggest city
Alex Jones $49.3M verdict and the future of misinformation
Infowars conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is facing a hefty price tag for his lies about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre $49.3 million in damages and counting for claiming the nations deadliest school shooting was a hoax
Longtime AP correspondent, editor Marcus Eliason dies at 75
Marcus Eliason, a journalist whose insightful reporting, sparkling prose and skillful editing graced Associated Press news wires for almost a half-century, has died
Slain Indiana officer remembered as focused on police work
A young Indiana police officer killed during a traffic stop has been remembered as a man focused on a career in law enforcement
Tribe: California wildfire near Oregon causes fish deaths
It's unclear exactly what is causing the fish deaths.
Police say Oklahoma City man killed his 3 children, himself
Police in Oklahoma City say a man fatally shot his three young children then shot and killed himself
School dean who shot student ordered to pay $10M judgment
A former dean at a Boston high school who was known affectionately by students as Rev has been ordered by a federal judge to pay more than $10 million in damages to a former student he tried to kill in a dispute over drug sales
Coast Guard: 2 dead, 5 missing after migrant boat capsizes
Two people died and five were missing after a boat believed to be carrying migrants capsized off the coast of the Florida Keys
The 5 best graphic design monitors of 2022
What is the best graphic design monitor? The Apple Pro Display XDR is our top recommendation for its awe-inspiring 6K resolution. We focused our research on features like screen size, resolution, panel type, refresh rate, connectivity, price, color accuracy, HDR support, and more.
The 6 best LastPass alternatives of 2022
What is the best LastPass alternative? ZDNet's expert pick is Bitwarden for its multi-platform support, low price, and security features. Does LastPass' changes to the free offering got you down? Don't feel like paying $36 a year for the premium service? Here are some alternatives.
4 killed in Ohio; man called 'armed and dangerous' sought
Authorities say four people were shot to death in Ohio and a man considered armed and dangerous is being sought
'Community Lighthouses' powered by the sun and volunteers
Global warming is producing more extreme weather
UN food price index dropped in July for fourth month
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Agencys global food price index dropped for a fourth straight month in July, but was still 13% higher than in July 2021
Indiana governor signs abortion ban, making his state the first to approve abortion restrictions post-Roe
Indiana lawmakers first in U.S. to approve legislation restricting abortion access since ruling overturning Roe v. Wade
Blaze kills firefighter's 10 relatives, 3 of them children
Authorities say a fast-moving fire has killed seven adults and three children in northeastern Pennsylvania
North Dakota clinic ramps up move across river to Minnesota
The owner of the sole abortion clinic in North Dakota has been busy getting a new location ready in Moorhead, Minnesota
Former Texas police chief gets 15 1/2 years for bribery
A former West Texas police chief has been sentenced to 15 1/2 years in prison for bribery
New Mexico authorities investigate killings of 3 Muslim men
Police in New Mexico's largest city are investigating whether the ambush shooting deaths of three Muslim men over the past nine months could be connected
Minnesota jury: Woman wasn't entitled to morning-after pill
A jury has ruled that a central Minnesota pharmacist did not violate a womans rights when when he refused to provide her emergency contraceptives more than three years ago
Breonna Taylor supporters relieved by charges against police
Louisville activists who put in long hours protesting the death of Breonna Taylor at the hands of police say they felt relief this week when federal officials charged four officers
GoFundMe scammer who used story of homeless vet gets 5 years
A New Jersey man who made up a story about a homeless veteran helping out his then-girlfriend and used the tale to solicit $400,000 in online donations has been sentenced to prison
New prosecutor named after Georgia stun-gun death mistrial
A new prosecutor has been assigned to consider retrying three former Georgia sheriffs deputies accused of killing a man they shocked with stun guns while he was walking down a rural road in 2017
Jury orders Alex Jones to pay Sandy Hook parents additional $42.5M in punitive damages over claims shooting was hoax
Police seek to fire officer after video shows excess force
A Rhode Island police department is seeking to fire a longtime officer after video showed him smashing a handcuffed man's face into the pavement during a Fourth of July weekend fireworks celebration
Appeals court halts construction at Berkeley's People's Park
Construction of student housing at the historic Peoples Park in Berkeley, California, is on hold after an appellate court ordered an injunction late Thursday
The 5 best TV antennas of 2022
What is the best TV antenna? Our expert pick is the Gesobyte amplified digital TV antenna for its impressive 250 mile range, LTE and FM filters, and support for up to 4K resolution. An antenna is a great way to keep up with local news, sports, and entertainment for free.
Virginia regulators OK Dominion's planned offshore wind farm
State regulators have approved an application from Dominion Energy Virginia to build an enormous offshore wind farm off the coast of Virginia Beach and recover the cost from ratepayers
7 adults, 3 children confirmed dead in Pennsylvania house fire, state police say
7 adults, 3 children confirmed dead in Pennsylvania house fire, state police say
Indiana man gets life in killing of girlfriend, 3 kids
A Fort Wayne man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a judge ordered that he serve four life sentences without the possibility of parole for the 2021 slayings of a woman and her three young children
Firefighter says as many as 10 of his relatives are feared dead in Pennsylvania house fire
Firefighter says as many as 10 of his relatives are feared dead in Pennsylvania house fire
Lawyer: Arbery shooter fears he'll be killed in state prison
The convicted murderer has received hundreds of threats, his lawyer said.
Pipeline developer pleads no contest in pollution cases
The developer of a major pipeline system has pleaded no contest to criminal charges that it systematically polluted waterways and residential water wells across hundreds of miles in Pennsylvania
Fiery Southern California crash kills 5, including baby
Authorities have identified a pregnant woman who was killed in a fiery crash just outside Los Angeles when a speeding car ran a red light and plowed into other vehicles in a crowded intersection
Navy: North Carolina sailor dead after falling overboard
The U.S. Navy says that a North Carolina native assigned to a guided missile destroyer was lost overboard and presumed dead in the Baltic Sea
UN experts report North Korea is testing nuclear triggers
U.N. experts report that North Korea is testing nuclear triggering devices and that its preparations for another nuclear test were at a final stage in June, quoting information from unnamed countries
Texan sentenced to 25 years for virus-era attack on Asians
Federal prosecutors say a Texas man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for attacking an Asian family because he thought they were Chinese and therefore responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic
Apple TV 4K deal alert: Save $50 right now
Catch all your favorite shows with the Apple TV 4K system, now at one of its lowest prices ever.
Woman recants claims about cop involvement in 1999 slayings
A woman who fueled a social media frenzy with claims about police being involved in the killings of two Alabama teens found dead in a car trunk in 1999 now says she was lying the whole time
The 5 best rugged tablets of 2022
What is the best rugged tablet? Our expert pick is the Acer Enduro T1 with its MIL-STD-810G compliance, NFC card reader, quick-charge feature, and compact size. Rugged tablets aren't just for work that takes you outdoors. They're also great options for younger children and college students as they head back to school where daily wear and tear as well as unexpected accidents could ruin regular tablets.
Kentucky flood survivors turn to grim task: Burying the dead
Angel Campbell should have been looking through photo albums and eating soup beans in her grandmother's living room this week
Judge to decide if firing squad or electric chair is cruel
Whether South Carolina can start executing prisoners again either with a firing squad or electric chair is now in the hands of a judge
China suspends talks with US on climate change and other issues
Little Rock attorney admits to defrauding US farm programs
A Little Rock attorney has pleaded guilty to his role in a conspiracy to defraud two U.S. Department of Agriculture programs of about $11.5 million
iPhone SE (2022) vs. iPhone 11: Comparing Apple's cheapest iPhones
Should you pay $429 for the latest iPhone SE or fork out an extra $70 for the larger iPhone 11? Let's compare the two and find out.
Chaos erupts as SUV drives into Native American parade
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez was among those almost hit as a large SUV drove through a Native American parade in western New Mexico, causing multiple injuries
Nebraska State Patrol: Suspect linked to 4 deaths arrested
Police investigating the killings of four people in a small northeast Nebraska city have arrested a neighbor of the victims
Suicide pact may have fueled Virginia couple's 2017 slaying
Newly unsealed court papers show that the shooting death of a northern Virginia couple in 2017 may have been connected to a suicide pact between the couples daughter and her boyfriend
Mall of America reopens following shooting and lockdown
The Mall of America has reopened as police search for two people involved in a shooting inside the suburban Minneapolis shopping complex that sent some shoppers running for cover
Feds seek 8-year prison term for officer who stormed Capitol
Federal prosecutors are recommending an eight-year prison sentence for an off-duty Virginia police officer who was convicted by a jury of storming the U.S. Capitol
How to add a to-do list to Slack
If you've longed to have a simple to-do list in Slack, Jack Wallen has just the app for you.
OnePlus Nord N20 5G review: A surprisingly satisfying sub-$300 phone
There's a lot that the OnePlus Nord N20 5G gets right, including the compromises that keep it at under $300.
More storms bring renewed flood threat in hard-hit Kentucky
Thunderstorms have returned to parts of Kentucky already reeling from devastating floods
Hiring developers? This is how many interviews it takes to fill a job
In the age of remote and hybrid work, access to a greater pool of candidates has become a double-edged sword for software engineers.
How to clean a humidifier (and why you should do it today)
Did you know a humidifier can be a breeding ground for bacteria and mold? Neither of those things should end up in your lungs, so knowing how to clean and disinfect your humidifier is essential.
Nebraska authorities say a suspect has been arrested in connection with the killings of 4 people found in 2 burned homes
Mall of America to reopen following shooting and lockdown
The Mall of America is expected to reopen Friday, a day after someone opened fire inside the suburban Minneapolis shopping complex, sending shoppers running for cover
Amazon to buy vacuum maker iRobot for $1.66B
Amazon on Friday announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for approximately $1.66 billion
EXPLAINER: How do we know when a recession has begun?
The U.S. economy has contracted for two straight quarters, intensifying fears that it is on the cusp of a recession, if not already in one, barely two years after the pandemic downturn officially ended
Revealed: The top 11 malware and ransomware strains you need to worry about
From ransomware to password-stealing trojans, here's what you need to look out for.
Debris from NASA's Mars landings is still creating little mysteries on the Red Planet
Over one year after Perseverance landed, NASA is still finding things from Earth - on Mars.
Las Vegas police investigating fatal Mirage hotel shooting
Police say they are investigating a fatal shooting in a Las Vegas hotel room.
US to issue ID to migrants awaiting deportation proceedings
U.S. immigration authorities are planning to issue photo ID cards to immigrants in deportation proceedings
Washington town evacuated, some homes burned in wildfire
A small town in Washington state was evacuated due to a fast-moving fire that burned a half-dozen homes as crews in California made progress against the states deadliest and largest wildfire of the year
Today in History: Aug. 5, Nelson Mandela arrested
Today in History Today is Friday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2022. There are 148 days left in the year. Todays Highlight in History: On Aug. 5, 1981, the federal government began firing air traffic controllers who had gone out on strike. On this date: In 1864, during the Civil War, Union Adm. David G. Farragut led his fleet to victory in the Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama. In 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Libertys pedestal was laid on Bedloes Island in New York Harbor. In 1914, whats believed to be the first electric traffic light system was installed in Cleveland, Ohio, at the intersection of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue. In 1936, Jesse Owens of the United States won the 200-meter dash at the Berlin Olympics, collecting the third of his four gold medals. In 1953, Operation Big Switch began as remaining prisoners taken during the Korean War were exchanged at Panmunjom. In 1957, the teenage dance show American Bandstand, hosted by Dick Clark, made...
Honolulu utility finds chemical in Red Hill monitoring well
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply says it detected a small amount of a chemical naturally occurring in coal, crude oil and gasoline in a monitoring well near the Navy's Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility
PIO wins Democratic primary in Michigan
Pelosi says US will 'not allow' China to isolate Taiwan
US House speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing US officials from travelling there. Pelosi, the first House speaker to visit Taiwan in 25 years, said Wednesday in Taipei that the US commitment to democracy in the self-governing island and elsewhere remains ironclad.
UN experts: North Korea is paving the way for new nuke tests
U.N. experts say North Korea is paving the way for additional nuclear tests with new preparations at its northeastern test site and continues to develop its capability to produce a key ingredient for nuclear weapons
China 'has chosen to overreact' to Pelosi's Taiwan visit: White House
White House says expects Russia to try and frame Ukraine for prison attack
Alex Jones ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $4m
Police: No victim found in shooting at Mall of America