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5h ago

Man drowns after jumping into pond while running from police in Oklahoma

Officers jumped in after the man, who was accused of burglary at a Tulsa apartment complex, but he failed to resurface.
5h ago

Lucianne Goldberg, key figure in Clinton impeachment, dies at 87

Goldberg gained national prominence for advising her friend Linda Tripp to secretly tape Tripp’s conversations with Monica Lewinsky.
New York literary agent Lucianne Goldberg, a key figure in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton, died, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 at the age of 87.
New York literary agent Lucianne Goldberg, a key figure in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton, died, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 at the age of 87.
6h ago

She told a 911 operator her marriage was over. Her ex fatally shot her while she was on the phone, police said.

The line went "silent" after multiple gunshots were heard, authorities in Lewisville, Texas, said. The man appeared to have taken his own life.
Lewisville Police investigate what they described as a domestic violence murder-suicide that took place before dawn, on Thursday.
Lewisville Police investigate what they described as a domestic violence murder-suicide that took place before dawn, on Thursday.
6h ago

8 dead in Oklahoma after house fire, and a homicide investigation is underway

Circumstances of the deaths in Broken Arrow, a city near Tulsa, were not immediately clear. Authorities responded to a structure fire Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters on the scene of a house fire near South Hickory and West Galveston in Broken Arrow, Okla. on Oct. 27, 2022.
Firefighters on the scene of a house fire near South Hickory and West Galveston in Broken Arrow, Okla. on Oct. 27, 2022.

Arizona agrees not to enforce near-total abortion ban until next year

The 1864 abortion ban law had been blocked since Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973, but Attorney General Mark Brnovich asked a court to allow it to be enforced this summer.
Image: Abortion rights protesters chant during a rally at the Tucson Federal Courthouse on July 4, 2022  in Tucson, Ariz.
Image: Abortion rights protesters chant during a rally at the Tucson Federal Courthouse on July 4, 2022  in Tucson, Ariz.
7h ago

Hawaii’s Big Island warned to be ready as huge volcano rumbles

Scientists say an eruption isn’t imminent, but they are on alert because of a recent spike in earthquakes at the volcano’s summit.
Image: Lava flows downhill from the crater of Mauna Loa, on April 5, 1984. Hawaii officials are warning residents that the world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, is sending signals that it may erupt.
Image: Lava flows downhill from the crater of Mauna Loa, on April 5, 1984. Hawaii officials are warning residents that the world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, is sending signals that it may erupt.

St. Louis school shooter bought gun from private seller after dealer sale was blocked, police say

An FBI background check stopped the shooter, who killed two people, from buying a gun at a licensed dealer, police said.
Law enforcement investigate the scene of a shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Law enforcement investigate the scene of a shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
9h ago

For the sixth time this year, human remains were found at Lake Mead

Foul play is not suspected, a park spokesperson said Thursday.
Image: Lake Mead is seen from Sand Island on Sept. 18, 2022 in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nev.
Image: Lake Mead is seen from Sand Island on Sept. 18, 2022 in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nev.
9h ago

Findings about fatal 'Rust' movie set shooting now with New Mexico prosecutors

Investigators turned over two binders of information to the district attorney’s office, without setting forth any recommendations about possible criminal charges, a sheriff's official said.
Image: The Bonanza Creek Ranch film set, where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot during production of the western film "Rust" on October 28, 2021 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Image: The Bonanza Creek Ranch film set, where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot during production of the western film "Rust" on October 28, 2021 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

'I know how you feel:' Stroke survivors speak out about scrutiny of Fetterman debate

“I know what it’s like to have the words in my head and to try to get them out of my mouth and just not be able to quick enough," said Brianne Williams, who had a stroke in 2010.
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman during a debate with Mehmet Oz in Harrisburg, Pa., on Oct. 25, 2022.
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman during a debate with Mehmet Oz in Harrisburg, Pa., on Oct. 25, 2022.
10h ago

Huffing driver who reached 100 mph in Florida crash convicted of killing family

The 2018 crash in Delray Beach killed a family visiting Florida from Mexico and Argentina.
Paul Streater stands in court during a morning break at his vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter trial at the Palm Beach County Courthouse in West Palm Beach, Fla., on October 17, 2022.
Paul Streater stands in court during a morning break at his vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter trial at the Palm Beach County Courthouse in West Palm Beach, Fla., on October 17, 2022.