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3h ago

‘24,’ ‘Runaways’ actor Annie Wersching dead at 45; she had cancer

Wersching died Sunday morning in Los Angeles, her publicist said.
Annie Wersching in NBC's "Timeless."
Annie Wersching in NBC's "Timeless."

3 dead and 4 injured in shooting at gathering in home near Beverly Hills

There is no information on the suspects at this time, according to police.
Law enforcement work an investigation of an early morning shooting in Beverly Crest, Los Angeles.
Law enforcement work an investigation of an early morning shooting in Beverly Crest, Los Angeles.
6h ago

Ohio infant dies a month after returning home from abduction

Ky’air Thomas and his twin brother, Kason, were found alive last month after the car they were in was stolen.
Kason and Kyair Thomass.
Kason and Kyair Thomass.

Presidential approval tracker: How popular is Joe Biden?

Compare Biden’s approval rating with that of Trump, Obama, Bush and Clinton. Updated regularly.
Illustration of President Joe Biden with approval rating line graphs of previous presidents.
Illustration of President Joe Biden with approval rating line graphs of previous presidents.
14h ago

Arrests in Atlanta 'Cop City' protests raise concerns over domestic terrorism charges

Critics of such laws, including civil rights groups, say they can be politicized and used against marginalized groups or those disliked by government. 
Firefighters work to extinguish a fire after an Atlanta police vehicle was set on fire during a "Stop cop city" protest in Atlanta on Jan. 21, 2023.
Firefighters work to extinguish a fire after an Atlanta police vehicle was set on fire during a "Stop cop city" protest in Atlanta on Jan. 21, 2023.
18h ago

1 dead in Baltimore shooting of 3; related car crash injures 2 young children

The early evening attack might have involved multiple shooters, police said. One person was detained for questioning but could also be a victim.
Police respond to the scene of a crash in Baltimore on Jan. 28, 2023.
Police respond to the scene of a crash in Baltimore on Jan. 28, 2023.
23h ago

Tyre Nichols video live updates: Memphis police release footage showing brutal beating

Protesters gathered in Memphis, New York and other cities after officials released four videos of the fatal beating.
1d ago

Timeline of Tyre Nichols’ deadly encounter with Memphis police

Nichols was hospitalized in critical condition after the encounter and died three days later. 
A photograph of Tyre Nichols is displayed during a rally against the fatal police assault of Tyre Nichols.
A photograph of Tyre Nichols is displayed during a rally against the fatal police assault of Tyre Nichols.

'Violence will not bring our son back': Tyre Nichols' stepfather speaks out

Tyre Nichols' parents are speaking out following the release of bodycam footage that shows the traffic stop beating that allegedly lead to Nichols' death. His stepfather, Rodney Wells, says that "violence will not bring our son back," and "people out there are doing it on their own." 
'Violence will not bring our son back': Tyre Nichols' stepfather speaks out
'Violence will not bring our son back': Tyre Nichols' stepfather speaks out
1d ago

‘Culture of policing’ and ‘ancient’ procedures were on display in Tyre Nichols videos, ex-officers say

One retired police officer called the beating in Memphis "a street crime that occurred among people in uniform.” Another said the incident should not have escalated beyond the traffic stop.
Police officers talk after the attack on Tyre Nichols during an arrest
Police officers talk after the attack on Tyre Nichols during an arrest
1d ago

6 dead and 3 seriously injured after bus and box truck collide in Upstate New York

All the victims were aboard the express bus, police said. Of the three injured, one is in critical condition and two are “seriously injured.”