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Oakland officials vote to include 'San Francisco' in airport's name, despite opposition

Oakland airport officials have said travelers unfamiliar with the region fly into San Francisco’s airport even if their destination is closer to the Oakland airport across the Bay.
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2h ago

Ohio police release body camera video of officer shooting 15-year-old boy who family says had toy gun

The video shows Officer Ryan Westlake speaking to Tavion Koonce-Williams through his car window and seconds later firing his weapon toward the teen, whose arms were raised.
A police officer point his gun at a 15-year-old holding a fake gun on April 1, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.
A police officer point his gun at a 15-year-old holding a fake gun on April 1, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.

Arizona AG wants California to be 'safe haven' for abortion providers after ban ruling

Attorney General Kris Mayes said her office is formulating a plan to protect abortion access in the wake of Tuesday’s ruling.
Image: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes
Image: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes
3h ago

Houston hospital halts liver and kidney transplants after learning a doctor manipulated records

Patients were not able to receive organ donations because the altered records "effectively inactivated the candidates on the liver transplant waiting list," Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center said in a statement.
A human organ transplant box in a hospital
A human organ transplant box in a hospital
5h ago

O.J. Simpson, former NFL star whose murder trial captivated the nation, dies at 76

Simpson, who was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife and her friend in a televised trial that became a cultural phenomenon, has died of cancer, his family announced.
O. J. Simpson
O. J. Simpson
6h ago

Kristin Smart's convicted killer attacked for second time in prison

Paul Flores, 47, was transported to an outside medical facility for treatment and later returned to the prison in fair condition, officials said.
Paul Flores during his murder trial in Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas, Calif., on July 18, 2022.
Paul Flores during his murder trial in Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas, Calif., on July 18, 2022.
6h ago

Judge dismisses lawsuits filed against rapper Drake over deadly Astroworld concert

The families of the 10 people who died at the concert, and hundreds who were injured, sued Drake, Scott and Live Nation as well as dozens of others.
Drake performing in Atlanta
Drake performing in Atlanta
7h ago

Record rain brings dangerous flash flooding and strong winds to Northeast

Pittsburgh received a record 2.77 inches of rain Thursday, smashing the record of 1.46 inches that had lasted since 1933.
Swiftwater Rescue Paramedics rescue a driver trapped in a vehicle in Pittsburgh on April 12, 2024.
Swiftwater Rescue Paramedics rescue a driver trapped in a vehicle in Pittsburgh on April 12, 2024.
7h ago

Tennessee lawmakers send bill to ban first-cousin marriages to governor

Republican Rep. Gino Bulso argued for an amendment to allow first-cousin marriages if the couple first seeks counseling from a genetic counselor.
The Tennessee Capitol in Nashville
The Tennessee Capitol in Nashville
8h ago

Stranded sailors rescued from tiny Pacific island after making 'HELP' sign with leaves

The U.S. Coast Guard said the palm tree sign was “pivotal in guiding rescue efforts directly to their location.”
The U.S. Coast Gurad, makes contact with three mariners stranded on Pikelot Atoll, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia
The U.S. Coast Gurad, makes contact with three mariners stranded on Pikelot Atoll, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia

A UC Berkeley law professor confronts a pro-Palestinian student during a backyard dinner

Catherine Fisk and her husband, law school dean Erwin Chemerinsky, asked the woman to leave their home, and when she didn't, Fisk tried to grab her microphone.