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Human remains found 25 years ago in Kentucky ID'd as those of a suspect in an alleged rape who fled

Two fishermen found the body parts wrapped in tire chains and anchored with a hydraulic jack in a lake in 1999.
Roger Parham.
Roger Parham.
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Jury finds Jonathan Majors guilty of assault and harassment of ex-girlfriend

The jury found Majors guilty Monday of assault in the third degree and harassment in the second degree, both misdemeanors.
Jonathan Majors after his pre trial hearing in New York City on August 3, 2023.
Jonathan Majors after his pre trial hearing in New York City on August 3, 2023.
4h ago

Escaped Texas inmate serving a life sentence for child sexual abuse is recaptured

Robert Yancy Jr., 39, escaped from prison in southeast Texas on Sunday afternoon. Two people, including his mother, suspected of helping Yancy escape have been arrested, an official said.
Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas.
Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas.
5h ago

NFL suspends Steelers safety Damontae Kazee for the rest of the season after illegal hit

Kazee was ejected from Pittsburgh’s 30-13 loss to Indianapolis on Saturday after hitting diving Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. in the second quarter.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. catches a pass before being hit by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. catches a pass before being hit by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee

Hawaii governor's first budget after Maui wildfire includes funds for recovery and fire prevention

The proposed budget is Green’s first since a fast-moving wildfire killed at least 100 people and destroyed Maui’s historic town of Lahaina on Aug. 8.
Recovery efforts continue after the August wildfire that swept through the Lahaina community on Hawaiian island of Maui, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
Recovery efforts continue after the August wildfire that swept through the Lahaina community on Hawaiian island of Maui, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
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A group representing TikTok, Meta and X sues Utah over strict new limits on app use for minors

The NetChoice trade group argues in its federal lawsuit that although Utah’s regulations are well-intentioned, they are unconstitutional.
TikTok logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen in Ankara, Turkiye on December 5, 2023.
TikTok logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen in Ankara, Turkiye on December 5, 2023.
12h ago

5 wolves released in Colorado as part of reintroduction plan

The carnivores’ planned release in Colorado, voted for in a 2020 ballot measure, has sharpened divides between rural and urban residents.
Officials release wolf 2302-OR, one of five gray wolves, onto public land in Grand County, Colo., Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.
Officials release wolf 2302-OR, one of five gray wolves, onto public land in Grand County, Colo., Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.
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Man accused in 4 deaths lured Washington victims to woods with promise of buried gold, police say

Richard Walter Bradley, 40, is being held without bail and faces up to life in prison, if convicted.
Richard Walter Bradley in court.
Richard Walter Bradley in court.

Cinnamon in contaminated applesauce pouches had 'extremely high levels of lead,' FDA says

One cinnamon sample tested by the FDA contained more than 2,000 times the proposed international limit.
Weis, WanaBana and Schnucks apple sauce pouches.
Weis, WanaBana and Schnucks apple sauce pouches.
20h ago

Dead body discovered in passenger seat after driver said damage was from hitting animal

The 31-year-old is suspected of striking a pedestrian with his car and then driving nearly 40 miles to a parking lot where an officer found the body inside the vehicle.
Driver tells police damaged car was from striking animal; but officer finds dead body in passenger seat
Driver tells police damaged car was from striking animal; but officer finds dead body in passenger seat
21h ago

S.C. woman who wondered how family's killer could 'live with yourself' is arrested in 2015 quadruple homicide

The woman, Amy Vilardi, and her husband, Rosmore "Ross" Vilardi, were both charged with four counts of murder in a case "that rocked our county extremely hard," Anderson County Sheriff Chad McBride said.