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Idaho district dress code discriminates against Latino students, complaint says

The Nampa School District deems items of cultural significance like Catholic rosaries and a farmworker symbol to be “gang related,” the ACLU alleges.
A young boy holding Catholic rosary beads.
A young boy holding Catholic rosary beads.
4h ago

Pilot killed after F-18 military jet crashes north of San Diego

The fighter went down at 11:54 p.m. Thursday near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
F/A-18 Takeoff
F/A-18 Takeoff
4h ago

Cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to two Las Vegas hotels

Two people who stayed at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, as was one former guest of the Orleans Hotel & Casino.
People gamble at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino
People gamble at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino
6h ago

75 Pittsburgh officers on leave after firing their weapons during hourslong standoff at eviction attempt

The suspect, William Hardison Sr., shot at deputies trying to serve an eviction notice, resulting in a standoff that lasted about 6½ hours.
Police involved in an active shoot-out with a suspect in Pittsburgh on Aug. 23, 2023.
Police involved in an active shoot-out with a suspect in Pittsburgh on Aug. 23, 2023.
6h ago

Savannah renames historic square in honor of a Black woman, replacing slave advocate

Susie King Taylor's name will replace John C. Calhoun, a former U.S. vice president who was a vocal supporter of slavery in the decades preceding the Civil War.
Image: People stroll through the space formerly known as Calhoun Square in Savannah, Ga., on Aug. 9, 2023.
Image: People stroll through the space formerly known as Calhoun Square in Savannah, Ga., on Aug. 9, 2023.
9h ago

Bomb threat note on toilet painted with skull prompts evacuation at California mall

A 22-year-old, of Burbank, was arrested in connection with the Thursday evening incident.
The Americana at Brand mall in Glendale, Calif.
The Americana at Brand mall in Glendale, Calif.
10h ago

‘Blind Side’ producers detail what they paid the Tuohys and Michael Oher

The producers are speaking out for the first time since the former NFL player accused the Tuohys of withholding profits from the film.
THE BLIND SIDE (2009)  QUINTON AARON  SANDRA BULLOCK  JOHN LEE HANCOCK
THE BLIND SIDE (2009)  QUINTON AARON  SANDRA BULLOCK  JOHN LEE HANCOCK
11h ago

Montana man sentenced to federal prison for threatening to kill U.S. Sen. Jon Tester

Kevin Patrick Smith, of Kalispell, pleaded guilty in April to one count of threats to injure and murder a U.S. senator. U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen dismissed a second count as part of a plea agreement.
Jon Tester during a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee confirmation hearing
Jon Tester during a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee confirmation hearing
12h ago

Man on motorbike dies after NYPD officer throws cooler at him, AG says

Sgt. Erik Duran was suspended after allegedly throwing the cooler at the man on the motorbike, who police said was fleeing officers.
Eric Duprey.
Eric Duprey.

Rare cases of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases, including Powassan and dengue, crop up across the U.S.

High temperatures may extend the tick and mosquito season into the fall, experts say.
A mosquito on a person's arm.
A mosquito on a person's arm.

‘Dune: Part Two’ release postponed to 2024 as actors strike lingers

Denis Villeneuve’s science-fiction sequel had been set to open Nov. 3, but will instead land in theaters March 15 next year.
Image: Dune
Image: Dune