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U.S. transfers 30 looted antiquities back to Cambodia

The Southeast Asian country’s ambassador praised the return of the “souls of our culture” but said further work was needed to battle a global problem.
Image: Cambodian antiquities
Image: Cambodian antiquities
8h ago

Driver in L.A.-area crash that killed 5, including pregnant woman, charged with 6 counts of murder

Nicole Lorraine Linton, 37, is also charged with five counts of vehicular manslaughter in the crash in Windsor Hills.
At least four people were killed in a fiery crash involving at least six cars at an intersection in Los Angeles' Windsor Hills area on Thursday.
At least four people were killed in a fiery crash involving at least six cars at an intersection in Los Angeles' Windsor Hills area on Thursday.
9h ago

Actor Ezra Miller is accused of stealing alcohol from a Vermont home

The charges are the latest legal troubles for Miller, who has a starring role in the upcoming release of "The Flash."
Tokyo Comic Con 2018
Tokyo Comic Con 2018

‘Grease’ star Olivia Newton-John dies at 73 years old

Olivia Newton-John, known for her extraordinary singing and acting career, died at 73 years old after repeated cancer treatments. In a statement, her husband, John Easterling, said, she “passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends.”
‘Grease’ star Olivia Newton-John dies at 73 years old
‘Grease’ star Olivia Newton-John dies at 73 years old

Family of Black teen killed in police struggle receives $5 million in settlement

In 2018, Anton Black died during a struggle with police officers in Greensboro, Maryland. Almost four years after his death was caught on police body cam, his family announced a civil settlement. Black’s family will be paid $5 million in damages. The settlement also included police reforms such as the overhaul of local use of force policies, more resources for police confronting mental health emergencies, and officer de-escalation training.
Family of Black teen killed in police struggle receives $5 million in settlement
Family of Black teen killed in police struggle receives $5 million in settlement

Judge issues federal hate crime sentences for Ahmaud Arbery’s killers

A federal judge handed down another life sentence to two of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers, Gregory and Travis McMichael. Their neighbor, William Bryan, was sentenced to 35 years. The men hunted Arbery down as he ran through their neighborhood in February 2020 and killed him because he was Black. The men claim they thought Arbery was a burglary suspect. All three were previously convicted of murder in state court and sentenced to life in prison.
Judge issues federal hate crime sentences for Ahmaud Arbery’s killers
Judge issues federal hate crime sentences for Ahmaud Arbery’s killers

Biden surveys historic flood damage in Eastern Kentucky

President Biden and the first lady are visiting Eastern Kentucky after historic flash floods devastated the area. The record rainfall killed at least 37 people, with two of them still unaccounted for. The damage expands across 13 counties, turning state parks and local shelters into homes for the displaced. The president said today, “It’s gonna take a while to get through this. But I promise you we’re not leaving.”
Biden surveys historic flood damage in Eastern Kentucky
Biden surveys historic flood damage in Eastern Kentucky

Climate change devastating many areas with heavy rainfall, flash floods

Climate change is causing record-setting weather events this summer. The heaviest rainfalls are becoming even heavier causing streets to become swamped. Death Valley National Park and Sioux, South Dakota are just two examples of areas being impacted by the increased rain. Meanwhile, the storms are also wreaking havoc on the already stressed airline industry. 
Climate change devastating many areas with heavy rainfall, flash floods
Climate change devastating many areas with heavy rainfall, flash floods

Albuquerque community terrified after 4 Muslim men were murdered

The Muslim community in Albuquerque is on edge after the killings of four Muslim men. Authorities are calling their deaths “targeted” and say there are several things in common with all four homicides. Now, officials are desperately searching for a vehicle they say may be tied to the killings. There is a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of those responsible of $30,000.
Albuquerque community terrified after 4 Muslim men were murdered
Albuquerque community terrified after 4 Muslim men were murdered
10h ago

Father and son sentenced to life in prison, neighbor gets 35 years for federal hate crimes in killing of Ahmaud Arbery

Travis and Greg McMichael and their neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan must serve their sentences in state prison, a judge ruled.
Image: Travis McMichael
Image: Travis McMichael

New Texas study finds women face higher health risks in abortion-restrictive states

A new study in Texas finds that pregnant patients in abortion-restrictive states face much higher health risks than patients in states without abortion bans. Researchers looked at 28 recent cases in Dallas where doctors had to delay care until there was an “immediate threat” to patients’ lives. The results showed nearly 60 percent developed severe complications.
New Texas study finds women face higher health risks in abortion-restrictive states
New Texas study finds women face higher health risks in abortion-restrictive states