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6h ago

Democrats brace for big decisions as Congress returns with all eyes on Manchin

The Democratic senator from West Virginia has been elusive about what, if anything, would motivate him to support a bill without Republican agreement.
AG Garland And DHS Secretary Mayorkas Testify At Hearing On Domestic Extremism
AG Garland And DHS Secretary Mayorkas Testify At Hearing On Domestic Extremism
11h ago

Two arrested in deadly road rage shooting of boy on California freeway

A reward for information in the killing of Aiden Leos, 6, whose mom was driving him to school, climbed to $500,000.
Six year old Aiden Leos who was shot and killed after an apparent road rage incident on a freeway in Orange County, Calif.
Six year old Aiden Leos who was shot and killed after an apparent road rage incident on a freeway in Orange County, Calif.

Two Arizona wildfires force evacuations, close roads

The Mescal Fire and the Telegraph Fire erupted amid a worsening drought.
IMage: The Telegraph Fire as seen from Highway 177 facing south, Ariz.
IMage: The Telegraph Fire as seen from Highway 177 facing south, Ariz.
16h ago

Cobby, oldest male chimp in a U.S. zoo, dies at 63

An official described him as the “charismatic and compassionate leader” of the San Francisco Zoo’s chimpanzee troop.
Cobby
Cobby
18h ago

'Terrorizing people': NYC mayoral candidates criticize NYPD enforcement of park curfew

Police, many in riot gear, descended on popular Washington Square Park on Saturday night to clear it out in line with a recently enacted 10 p.m. weekend curfew.
Police officers block off the north entrance to Washington Square Park in New York after facing off with protesters on Nov. 4, 2020.
Police officers block off the north entrance to Washington Square Park in New York after facing off with protesters on Nov. 4, 2020.
18h ago

Mother of teen suspect in killing of Florida 13-year-old charged with evidence tampering

Crystal Smith, 35, was arrested Saturday morning. Her son is charged in the murder of Tristyn Bailey, a cheerleader who was stabbed over 100 times.
13-year-old Tristyn Bailey.
13-year-old Tristyn Bailey.
20h ago

Suspect allegedly throws baby after SUV chase

A deputy caught the baby, who was unharmed. John Henry James III was being held on charges of battery on police, child abuse and more.
21h ago

New York man strangled dog during video call with relative, police say

Police on Long Island have charged a 23-year-old man with killing a dog and threatening a relative during a video phone call.

Cold case murder of Minnesota woman still being investigated more than four decades later

The 18-year-old was last seen on June 3, 1979 and her body was found in a wooded area 10 days later.
1d ago

'Gone Girl' actor Lisa Banes in critical condition after apparent hit-and-run in NYC

Banes was crossing the street near Lincoln Center when a motorized bicycle or scooter ran a red light and hit her.
Lisa Banes in Park City, Utah, in on Jan. 26, 2015.
Lisa Banes in Park City, Utah, in on Jan. 26, 2015.

Tracking coronavirus case surges in the United States

New coronavirus cases are rising across the country. Not all upticks are the same.