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Florida woman used Roblox to instruct 10-year-old to kill infant by dropping him on floor, officials say

Tara Alexis Sykes was taken into custody on Friday and charged with attempted murder while engaged in aggravated child abuse.
The Escambia County Sheriff's Office building in Pensacola, Fla.
The Escambia County Sheriff's Office building in Pensacola, Fla.

Citizens-only ballot measures make newly naturalized American voters feel on edge

In Wisconsin and North Carolina, voters will face constitutional amendments aimed at cracking down on noncitizen voting, despite that already being illegal and rare.
Americans Head To The Polls To Vote In The 2022 Midterm Elections
Americans Head To The Polls To Vote In The 2022 Midterm Elections
4h ago

'Penguin Bandit' who robbed multiple banks sentenced to 13 years in prison

Authorities dubbed Samuel Richard Ruthstrom the "Penguin Bandit" for his heavy build and a distinctive "waddle."
Samuel Richard Ruthstrom.
Samuel Richard Ruthstrom.

How losing your sense of smell affects breathing patterns and mental health

Anosmia has been previously linked to a wide variety of mental and physical health challenges, ranging from dulled emotions and depression to a shortened lifespan.
Lavender garden in the Turkiye's Ankara
Lavender garden in the Turkiye's Ankara
8h ago

Judge hears arguments to block Louisiana's Ten Commandments displays in schools

The federal judge said he will try to reach a decision by Nov. 15, when the state would begin promoting and creating rules around the law's implementation.
A six-foot high tablet of the Ten Commandment on the grounds of the Texas Capitol Building in Austin, Texas
A six-foot high tablet of the Ten Commandment on the grounds of the Texas Capitol Building in Austin, Texas
9h ago

MLS attendance and sponsorship revenue break records — and it's not just because of Messi

The MLS has been nabbing well-known athletes like Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez and leaning on the sport’s growing popularity within the U.S.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi controls the ball
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi controls the ball
12h ago

'Death trap' Queens haunted house sued after injuries from alleged safety hazards

There are at least five lawsuits against the haunted house, some victims claiming they were injured on the slide called “Satan’s Slope.”
‘Death trap’ Queens haunted house sued after injuries from alleged safety hazards
‘Death trap’ Queens haunted house sued after injuries from alleged safety hazards
12h ago

Bird flu suspected in four Washington farm workers, CDC sends team

The infections would make Washington the sixth state to identify human cases this year.
A Turkey Farm Ahead Of Thanksgiving Holiday
A Turkey Farm Ahead Of Thanksgiving Holiday

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Democratic senators slam McDonald's for menu price hikes they say have outpaced inflation

“Corporate profits must not come at the expense of people’s ability to put food on the table,” read the letter from Sens. Warren, Casey and Wyden to the fast-food chain’s CEO.
McDonald's
McDonald's
18h ago

2 dead, 309 people rescued after severe flooding in New Mexico

Record rainfall produced severe flooding in and around Roswell and Chaves County. Water levels had receded in many parts of the city.
Search and rescue efforts are underway in Roswell, New Mexico on Sunday Oct. 20, 2024 following severe flooding.
Search and rescue efforts are underway in Roswell, New Mexico on Sunday Oct. 20, 2024 following severe flooding.
19h ago

Baltimore man arrested in alleged assaults on Washington Commanders fans

Video showed a man in a Ravens jersey striking two people in Commanders jerseys after the teams played in Baltimore on Oct. 13.
M&T Bank Stadium exterior fans
M&T Bank Stadium exterior fans