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8h ago

Six-time Olympic gold medal cyclist Chris Hoy reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Hoy, 48, first revealed his cancer diagnosis in February. He has known for a year that the cancer is terminal but had kept it quiet until now.
Chris Hoy
Chris Hoy

Steelers defeat Jets 37-15 in Russell Wilson's Pittsburgh debut

Wilson, who hadn't played this season due to a calf injury, threw for 264 yards and two touchdowns.
Russell Wilson of the Pittsburgh Steelers scrambles during the first quarter against the New York Jets.
Russell Wilson of the Pittsburgh Steelers scrambles during the first quarter against the New York Jets.
12h ago

1 killed, 10 others injured in shooting at a high school-age party in Indiana

Callers reported people “fleeing in all directions” and police said they arrived to a “chaotic” scene.
Police Car Stopped on a Road at Night with Emergency Lights
Police Car Stopped on a Road at Night with Emergency Lights
13h ago

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are not going quietly into retirement

The superstar American athletes have relaunched their podcast to dive into conversations about diversity, equality and inclusion in women’s sports.
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird  smiling
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird  smiling
14h ago

Yankees advance to first World Series since 2009 after defeating the Guardians in Game 5

A three-run homer by Juan Soto in the top of the 10th inning sealed the deal for the Yankees.
Juan Soto of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the 10th inning against the Cleveland Guardians during Game Five of the American League Championship Series.
Juan Soto of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the 10th inning against the Cleveland Guardians during Game Five of the American League Championship Series.
1d ago

Woman sentenced to life in deaths of 2 young kids found hanging in home’s basement

The older brother of the slain youngsters, who was 17 at the time of their deaths, called Lisa Snyder a “monster” he no longer considered his mother.
Lisa Snyder
Lisa Snyder
1d ago

Charges dismissed against deaf man with cerebral palsy who was tased and punched by Phoenix police

Tyron McAlpin, 34, was arrested and charged in August following an incident at a Circle K convenience store on E. Indian School Road.
New body cam video released by the Phoenix Police Department is raising questions about an arrest in august where a deaf man, who also has cerebral palsy, was beaten and tased four times by police officers.
New body cam video released by the Phoenix Police Department is raising questions about an arrest in august where a deaf man, who also has cerebral palsy, was beaten and tased four times by police officers.
1d ago

Oakland Hills fire in California damages 2 homes, sparks evacuations

Crews were “working aggressively to fully extinguish” the Oakland Hills fire, the Oakland Fire Department said in an update on X early Saturday morning.
Five-alarm brush fire in Oakland
Five-alarm brush fire in Oakland

How early puberty may contribute to the rise of breast cancer among younger women

Doctors aren’t clear why there’s been an increase in diagnoses of a specific type of tumor, but hormones are likely a key driver.
Young woman getting a mammogram
Young woman getting a mammogram
2d ago

Elon Musk says all voting should be 'in person' while his super PAC promotes voting by mail

The tech mogul criticized absentee and mail-in ballots at a town hall event in Pennsylvania, a day after promoting an election-related conspiracy theory.
Image: elon musk profile politics political
Image: elon musk profile politics political
2d ago

Karen Read put family of Boston officer boyfriend 'through hell,' relative says ahead of retrial

A relative of the Boston police officer whose death Read has been charged with said the family is prepared for a retrial. “No matter what we have to deal with, justice for Johnny,” she said.
Photo Illustration: Karen Read and John O'Keefe
Photo Illustration: Karen Read and John O'Keefe