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2h ago

Wisconsin kayaker faked his own death and could be in Uzbekistan, now in talks with U.S. officials

Ryan Borgwardt, a married father of two, went missing on Aug. 12 after going kayaking on Green Lake. Authorities say they have been in touch with him and are urging him to return to his family.
Ryan Borgwardt.
Ryan Borgwardt.

Colorado star and Heisman Trophy favorite Travis Hunter says he will enter the NFL Draft

When asked about playing both offense and defense as a professional, Hunter acknowledged the rarity of doing both, saying, “It’s never been done.”
Travis Hunter
Travis Hunter

How a school known for basketball built the hottest team in college football

The Indiana Hoosiers, undefeated through 10 games, are having the best season in program history thanks to a new coach and an aggressive transfer strategy.
Coach Curt Cignetti
Coach Curt Cignetti
5h ago

Golfer Brian Harman says woman is in coma after trying to save his son from drowning

The friend, Cathy Dowdy, has been in a coma for six weeks, the golfer said, asking for prayers.
Brian Harman speaks
Brian Harman speaks

Over 160,000 pounds of ground beef recalled over E. coli risk

The ground beef was found to be contaminated by the same E. coli strain that was linked to onions in some McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in October.
Ground beef
Ground beef
7h ago

Man who spent $6.2 million on banana duct-taped to wall says he's going to eat it

Cryptocurrency investor Justin Sun was the highest bidder for the a-peel-ing artwork at a Sotheby's auction.
Artist Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian."
Artist Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian."
8h ago

Father of Georgia school shooter pleads not guilty

A Barrow County grand jury indicted Colin Gray in October on 29 counts, including second-degree murder, in connection with the Sept. 4 shooting at Apalachee High School.
Colin Gray
Colin Gray
9h ago

Man who passed lie detector in 1979 murder of teen is now named as her suspected killer

Esther Gonzalez, 17, was attacked and killed while walking from her parents’ house to her sister’s house, officials in California said.
Esther Gonzalez.
Esther Gonzalez.
9h ago

2 Missouri teens killed in crash with suspect who had kidnapped baby in car as he fled police 

Law enforcement were pursing a man who allegedly kidnapped the baby when the suspect crashed into a Ford Focus with three teenagers inside.
Kearney High School sign
Kearney High School sign
9h ago

JonBenét Ramsey's father insists his daughter's 28-year-old murder will still be solved

John Ramsey, 80, said advances in DNA technology can help police in Boulder, Colorado, take a fresh look at the 6-year-old girl's murder that garnered international attention around Christmas 1996.
John Ramsey looks on as his wife Patricia holds up a flyer promising a 100,000 USD reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the murderer of their daughter.
John Ramsey looks on as his wife Patricia holds up a flyer promising a 100,000 USD reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the murderer of their daughter.
10h ago

Passengers duct tape man who allegedly tried to open door during American Airlines flight

The passenger allegedly told a flight attendant about “wanting and needing to exit the aircraft now” then jumped on her, injuring her neck and wrist, authorities said in a report.
American Airlines At Los Angeles International Airport
American Airlines At Los Angeles International Airport