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6 killed and 3 injured in a series of attacks across 2 Texas communities, police say

A suspect was arrested after he crashed his vehicle while speeding away from a shootout with a police officer Tuesday night, Austin's police chief said.
Austral Loop neighborhood shooting in Austin Texas
Austral Loop neighborhood shooting in Austin Texas

Biden administration delays ban on menthol cigarettes until 2024

Public health officials worry that punting the decision into an election year will result in inaction from the federal government yet again.
Three boxes of menthol cigarettes.
Three boxes of menthol cigarettes.
15h ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of gang rape and sex trafficking in new lawsuit

The lawsuit is the fourth in less than a month to accuse the music mogul of sexual assault.
Sean Combs arrives at the 2018 Met Gala.
Sean Combs arrives at the 2018 Met Gala.
15h ago

Shannen Doherty says she learned of ex’s alleged affair right before her brain surgery

The former “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Charmed” star, who’s been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, filed for divorce from husband Kurt Iswarienko in April.
Shannen Doherty.
Shannen Doherty.

Democratic Wisconsin governor vetoes bill to ban gender-affirming care for kids

At least 22 states have enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.
Evers with Aspen Morris at the raising of an LGBTQ flag  at the Capitol in Madison
Evers with Aspen Morris at the raising of an LGBTQ flag  at the Capitol in Madison
15h ago

'Yellowstone' stars battle it out: Taylor Sheridan suing Cole Hauser

Taylor Sheridan, the creator of the hit television show, is suing actor Cole Hauser over his coffee company logo.
A side by side of Cole Hauser and Taylor Sheridan.
A side by side of Cole Hauser and Taylor Sheridan.
16h ago

Rescues, 'wet' homes and landslides: Atmospheric river storms pound Pacific Northwest

The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, which tracks atmospheric river storms closely, forecast this event as a 4 on its scale to 5 based on its intensity and duration. 
Flood waters in Snohomish County on Dec. 5, 2023.
Flood waters in Snohomish County on Dec. 5, 2023.

Texas shootings: Timeline of the string of attacks near San Antonio and in Austin

A suspect is in custody after six people were killed and another three were injured across two communities, officials in Bexar County and Austin said.
Emergency personnel work at the scene of a shooting
Emergency personnel work at the scene of a shooting

Lead poisoning linked to applesauce pouches reported in more than 60 children, FDA says

The agency is continuing its investigation into the source of the lead, including visiting a manufacturing facility in Ecuador.
Weis, WanaBana and Schnucks apple sauce pouches.
Weis, WanaBana and Schnucks apple sauce pouches.
17h ago

Buffalo Bills star Von Miller allowed to keep playing despite domestic violence arrest, team says

Miller faces a charge of third-degree felony assault of a pregnant woman, which is punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Von Miller #40 of the Buffalo Bills
Von Miller #40 of the Buffalo Bills
21h ago

College Board revises AP Black history class set to launch in 2024

The revision includes more material on topics including the Tulsa Race Massacre, Black influences on film and sports, and the history of discriminatory housing practices.
Emmitt Glynn teaches a group of students in Baton Rouge, La. on Jan. 30, 2023.
Emmitt Glynn teaches a group of students in Baton Rouge, La. on Jan. 30, 2023.