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8h ago

Arizona teen allegedly killed mother and reported her kidnapped in cover-up attempt, police say

A jogger said he found the woman’s body in a dirt field. Her son called 911 less than 10 minutes later to say she was kidnapped, authorities say.
Pinal County Sheriff's Office police car parked outside of a school building
Pinal County Sheriff's Office police car parked outside of a school building

Two charts and a map to help make sense of all the early voting data

More than 72 million early votes have been cast this year, 45% of the total in 2020.
Early voting
Early voting

Already in political crosshairs, fates of NOAA and FEMA hang in the election balance

Government weather and disaster agencies have become increasingly politicized, so the election may be pivotal to their futures. Project 2025 recommends major changes and cuts to NOAA and FEMA.
Hurricane Milton Slams Florida Leaving Millions Without Power
Hurricane Milton Slams Florida Leaving Millions Without Power

Some people will need an extra Covid vaccine in the spring

The CDC is recommending that older adults get a second Covid shot in the spring. How durable are the vaccines?
COVID vaccine and Flu shot.
COVID vaccine and Flu shot.
13h ago

This election year, Americans are dedicating their votes to their children, grandchildren

Some voters are sharing intimate explanations for what drove them to the polls, posting online that their votes were dedicated to someone unable to exercise that right.
Cheryl Mooney, 52, and her 16-year-old daughter.
Cheryl Mooney, 52, and her 16-year-old daughter.
15h ago

A 'constitutional sheriff' tried to seize voting machines in 2020. Officials are bracing for a repeat.

In a rural county in southwest Michigan, a sheriff who sees himself as holding supreme authority has become a hero in the election denial movement.
Dar Leaf, from Michigan, holds up a book titled "The 2020 Coup"
Dar Leaf, from Michigan, holds up a book titled "The 2020 Coup"
20h ago

Two Ohio officers charged with reckless homicide in death of Black man who pleaded 'I can't breathe'

Frank E. Tyson, 53, died in the April 18 encounter with Canton police. A grand jury returned an indictment with the charges, announced on Saturday.
Bodycam footage shows police approaching Frank E. Tyson on April 18, 2024, at an AMVETS Post  in Canton Township, Ohio.
Bodycam footage shows police approaching Frank E. Tyson on April 18, 2024, at an AMVETS Post  in Canton Township, Ohio.
1d ago

Daylight saving time has ended. What to know about 'falling back.'

Love it or hate it, it’s time to turn back the clocks again. Here’s what you need to know as daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday.
Image: clockmaker daylight savings time Scott Gow
Image: clockmaker daylight savings time Scott Gow
1d ago

FBI asked to investigate death of Black man whose body was found hanging in abandoned Alabama home

The wife of Dennoriss Richardson said he had filed a lawsuit against Sheffield officers and believes his death was made to look like a suicide.
Dennoriss Richardson with three of their five kids.
Dennoriss Richardson with three of their five kids.
1d ago

Uber Eats driver recounts rescuing woman from her burning home in California

The woman was airlifted to the UCSD Medical Burn Center and the delivery driver was also taken to the hospital
UCSD Health.
UCSD Health.
1d ago

Ex-officer Brett Hankison violated Breonna Taylor's civil rights in deadly raid, jury finds

A jury found Hankison guilty of violating Taylor's civil rights by firing into her apartment. He was acquitted on a second count. None of his shots hit anyone.
A photo of Breonna Taylor at a march
A photo of Breonna Taylor at a march