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California man who killed 6-year-old on his way to kindergarten in road-rage shooting sentenced

Marcus Anthony Eriz, 26, fired a handgun at a car after he was given the middle finger on a freeway. His bullet killed Aiden Leos, who was sitting in a car seat.
Road Rage Trial Verdict in California
Road Rage Trial Verdict in California
18h ago

1 dead, 13 injured after stolen semi-truck is rammed into Texas DPS office

The driver of the truck, who has been arrested, had been turned down for a commercial drivers license on Thursday, officials in Brenham say.
Multiple people were seriously injured Friday after a commercial vehicle ran into a Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas, police said.
Multiple people were seriously injured Friday after a commercial vehicle ran into a Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas, police said.
19h ago

Cold case murder of WWII veteran in Florida is solved after more than 50 years

Thomas J. Williams, now deceased, had confessed to the 1968 murder of Hiram “Ross” Grayam, the Indian River County Sheriff's Office revealed Thursday.
Hiram “Ross” Grayam.
Hiram “Ross” Grayam.
21h ago

Robert MacNeil, creator and first anchor of PBS 'NewsHour' nightly newscast, dies at 93

MacNeil created the evenhanded, no-frills PBS newscast in the 1970s and co-anchored the show with his late partner, Jim Lehrer, for two decades.
Channel Thirteen WNET
Channel Thirteen WNET
21h ago

Memphis police officer and teen suspect killed in early-morning shootout

Officer Joseph McKinney died in the shootout and two other officers were injured. An 18-year-old suspect was also killed, and a 17-year-old suspect was critically wounded, police said.
Officer Joseph McKinney smiles next to a police car.
Officer Joseph McKinney smiles next to a police car.

More young people choosing permanent sterilization after abortion restrictions, study shows

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, there's been an ongoing increase in adults ages 18 to 30 who undergo tubal ligation or vasectomy, new research shows.
Abortion-rights protesters.
Abortion-rights protesters.
22h ago

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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23h 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.
23h ago

SMU football player allegedly involved in Rashee Rice crash suspended from team

Southern Methodist University athlete Theodore Knox and the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver were speeding on a Dallas expressway and caused “a chain reaction collision,” police said.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 10 North Texas at SMU
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 10 North Texas at SMU

With New Jersey earthquake's fault still not found, researchers deploy new aftershock sensors

The U.S. Geological Survey has already recorded at least 50 aftershocks since the 4.8-magnitude earthquake last week. 
Image: 4.8 Earthquake In New Jersey Rattles New York Metro Area
Image: 4.8 Earthquake In New Jersey Rattles New York Metro Area

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