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MLB won’t consider game at Grand Teton National Park, says was only conducting initial due diligence
The idea faced strong opposition from environmental groups and the local community.
California snake hoax highlights challenges of detecting AI-generated images
Police had run the image through AI generators and had not been able to confirm...
2 men behind explosion inside a Harvard Medical School building avoid jail time
The two pleaded guilty to conspiring to damage a building using a large commercial firework.
FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy of Richland, Washington, is due to make his first court appearance Friday.
Massachusetts man charged with cyberstalking podcaster and former Trump official Katie Miller
Authorities say the man contacted Katie Miller at least 40 times over several weeks.
Donor revives fraud claims against Christian worship leader Sean Feucht over a $250,000 donation
This isn't the first time Feucht has faced financial scrutiny.
Federal report says pilots weren’t warned about wind before Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami
The controller gave a wind advisory to another flight but didn't inform the Amazon pilots.
Judge denies defense motion asking Lindsay Clancy be found not guilty due to a lack of evidence
The judge said prosecutors provided adequate evidence to decide whether Clancy was responsible.
New ICE guidance bans high-speed car chases and sets tighter rules for traffic stops, a memo shows
Several drivers have been shot in encounters with ICE officers.
Third aircraft carrier and thousands of troops head to Mideast as Trump weighs new Iran strikes
This deployment could mean three carriers in the Middle East by the end of October.
Texts show Cornell accuser’s shifting emotions before she went to police, report says
The case has raised questions about why no criminal charges were filed.
Former Dallas officer convicted of killing Black man in his apartment granted parole
The shooting drew widespread attention because of the strange circumstances.
Puerto Rico faces record electric rate as demand and costs increase
It is expected to drive up an already high cost of living on the island.
The drug used in Tennessee’s failed execution has come under past scrutiny
Pentobarbital is a barbiturate, a class of drugs that depresses the central nervous system.
A new Trump proposal would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to the IRS
Advocates say the data could be used to help find and deport immigrants.
‘Epic ride’: Skies open up to let SpaceX, NASA send Crew-13 to space
SpaceX and NASA launch the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station.
DC judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting Pool
The decision could prevent federal prosecutors from reviving David Hearn’s case.
Rapper Rick Ross stands charged with battery after a woman alleges domestic violence
He faces a felony charge of battery by strangulation, according to online court records.
Christa Pike is in critical condition after Tennessee’s failed execution attempt, her lawyers say
Tennessee's Republican governor, Bill Lee, called what transpired “deeply disturbing.”
Renee Good’s family sues US government and immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis
The two lawsuits were filed by Good’s partner, Becca Good, and Renee’s brother Brent Ganger.
UCLA vice chancellor sues to block release of probe into allegations of bullying and misspending
LOS ANGELES — More than a year of tensions inside the office that shapes UCLA's...
Ex-fraternity leader at Arizona university gets jail time after pledge died of alcohol poisoning
An autopsy found Colin Daniel Martinez died with a blood-alcohol content of 0.425%.
2 dead, 1 missing after medical helicopter crashes off Catalina Island
Two other victims were pulled from the sea off Catalina Island and later hospitalized.
Swings in the bond market shake stock markets worldwide, as AI optimism supports Wall Street
Losses in Europe were sharp as bond yields saw a significant jump overnight.
Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin gives record $3B to Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Carnegie Mellon University announced Wednesday that hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin is...
US unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July
So far this year, claims have mostly stayed below 220,000 — historically low.
‘In fear of being pursued by ICE’: As his family self-deports, a teen’s education dreams disappear
The pandemic, moving to a new country and learning English have already disrupted his K-12...
The rise and fall of America’s deadly love affair with the cigarette
By MIKE STOBBE NEW YORK (AP) — Cancer stick. Coffin nail. Cowboy killer. Those are...
Today in History: October 1, bombing at the Los Angeles Times kills 21
The offices of the Los Angeles Times were destroyed by a dynamite explosion and fire,...
Tennessee Fails to Execute Woman After 2 Doses of Lethal Injection
Tennessee Fails to Execute Woman After 2 Doses of Lethal Injection
Cornell’s reckonings with fraternities haven’t prevented misconduct
A gang rape allegation brought fresh scrutiny to the Ivy League school’s history of misconduct.
Man arrested on suspicion of planning an attack on the Texas Capitol, authorities say
Benny Caldera Jr. was charged with making a terroristic threat against a public servant.
Pennsylvania records a fifth measles death as the nation endures its worst year since 1991
The U.S. is now enduring its worst year for measles since 1991.
Woman told Cornell police 2 years ago she was 100% confident she was raped, report says
The transcript raises new questions surrounding the decision not to prosecute anyone at the time.
Police say parents to face charges after a Michigan toddler displayed a gun at daycare
No one was injured Monday at Childrens World Early Learning Center.
Judge approves Paramount’s settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close
Paramount previously called the antitrust challenge the last hurdle ahead of closing its Warner merger.
Man fatally shoots 2 co-workers at a Virginia business before killing himself, police say
Police in Manassas say the suspect later took his own life during a standoff.
FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumers
The companies in recent months have disclosed examples of their AI agents going beyond instructions.
Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in ‘State of the Force’ speech
He spoke Wednesday as U.S. is seven months into a war with Iran with no...
California couple charged with killing New York Times executive in planned ambush amid bitter family dispute
Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 77, faced arraignment Wednesday.
Woman accused of firing at home of Rihanna indicted on attempted murder with assault weapon
The indictment was unsealed a day after Ortiz was deemed mentally competent to stand trial.
As heat becomes more extreme, inmates are increasingly threatened by rising temperatures
People who are incarcerated are among the most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses and death.
A timeline of developments in AI safety since the attack on Hugging Face
Recent episodes have highlighted the vulnerabilities in AI security.
Judge ends federal oversight for Oakland police
The department has been under federal court agreement since the Riders scandal in 2003.
Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt
This would have been Tennessee's first execution of a woman in over 200 years.
Trump’s shift from ‘Housing First’ is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serve
“It’s like psychological warfare the last two years," one shelter director said.
California on track to conserve 30% of its land, but is lagging on coastal waters
LOS ANGELES — After adding more than a million acres in the last year, California...
US can deport the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque on national security grounds, judge rules
He is a legal resident of the U.S. who has spoken out against Israel.
Most US stocks fall after the bond market cranks the pressure even higher
The better-than-expected data helped Treasury yields pull back a bit.
Twin brothers who resold thousands of golf course tee times in Southern California plead guilty to tax crimes
LOS ANGELES — Twin brothers who ran a controversial business that reserved and resold thousands...
Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending
Inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.
US economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate
The overall growth number was dragged down by imports.
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown appears in Miami court but judge delays hearing on expected plea deal
The hearing was pushed back to Oct. 28.
Insurance coverage lags as cancer science, treatment move forward
Rare afflictions often lack targeted, FDA-approved treatment options.
Elementary principals are getting a crash course in how young kids learn best
Many elementary school principals come into the role without experience in early childhood.
Today in History: September 30, Boulder Dam dedicated; later renamed Hoover Dam
President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Boulder Dam (now the Hoover Dam) on the Colorado...
Powerful drill roars to life to dig Hudson River tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey
Officials gathered to ceremonially flip the switch on the Gateway tunnel.
Cornell rape allegations lead to renewed scrutiny of laws on intoxication and consent
New York has a law known as the “voluntary intoxication loophole.”
E-scooters are too dangerous to recommend, Consumer Reports says
Consumer Reports said e-scooters were much faster than when the devices were first tested.
Casino mogul and former Trump secretary join forces to take on NYC’s pied-à-terre tax
According to the case, both men are residents of Florida staring down massive tax bills.
Man exiting Brooklyn subway train dragged to death, witnesses say his bag got caught in door
Yaw Adu Boahene, 66, walking unsteadily with a cane, was getting off an A train...
Trump formally accepts defeat in $5 million E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse lawsuit
The July 9 release of funds to Carroll was triggered after the nation’s highest court...
New York Gov. Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell’s handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation
Hochul said Tuesday she supports the decision to reopen the investigation
Trump spurns AI rules, opts for voluntary audits after CEO lunch
President Donald Trump shot down the idea of new federal regulations on artificial intelligence after...
Gentle giant Backpack declared winner of Alaska’s Fat Bear Week
Fat Bear Week started in 2014 as a way to inform the public about brown...
Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home is mentally fit for trial, judge says
Police allege she fired at least 20 bullets at the property on March 8.
Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife
Caleb Flynn appeared on the singing competition in 2013, saying his wife encouraged him.
Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer
The delivery driver was shot in the back by immigration enforcement agents.
Prosecutors won’t seek to retry former officer who fatally shot a Black motorist in Mississippi
The shooting raised questions about policing in the majority-Black city of Jackson.
This year’s MacArthur ‘geniuses’ include a musician, painter and economist all confronting history
The foundation unveiled its 2026 fellows class of 20 individuals on Tuesday.
Millions who need flood insurance the most don’t have it as flawed federal program raises prices
This downward trend collides with the rising risk of flooding across many areas.
OpenAI delays latest model over security concerns, as industry faces new safety pressures
The announcement comes a day before AI executives are set to huddle with Trump.
Smart ring maker Oura puts off initial public offering due to market ‘uncertainty’
Oura said it’s delaying the IPO “despite strong demand.”
Hurricane Polo’s remnants bringing more rains to flood-struck US Southwest
Desert rivers surged and usually dry arroyos raged with floodwater.
Americans’ view of the economy sinks to the lowest level since 2014, Conference Board survey says
Americans remain flustered by the economy after five years of elevated inflation.
US job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy
Openings came in below the 7.2 million that forecasters had expected.
2 Navy aviators eject while landing plane on carrier off Virginia, 6 other sailors also hurt
It is the latest mishap involving Navy aircraft in the past couple of years.
Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ dies at 75
Haskins also had guest roles in “The Twilight Zone” and “Magnum, P.I.”
Stocks slip on Wall Street as rising Treasury yields pressure the market
Stocks have been under pressure as oil prices swing sharply amid the U.S. war with...
Nursing home beds are becoming more scarce
In 2015, 15,648 nursing facilities were certified, a number that's fallen by more than 900.
States urge schools to use AI, but leave teachers on their own to stop cheating
There’s no surefire way to detect AI-generated content.
Recent ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance isn’t credible, investigators say
In July, authorities released two ransom notes initially sent to a Tucson TV station.
Giggle for God: America’s witty church signs aim to inspire, attract drivers and passersby
By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO WOODBURY, Minn. (AP) — “Forecast: God reigns and the Son shines.” In...
People with Down syndrome and other disabilities find their rhythm in Indiana dance program
By OBED LAMY and MEAD GRUVER FISHERS, Ind. (AP) — Finn Vester, who has autism...
Today in History: September 29, final stone placed on Washington National Cathedral
The construction of Washington National Cathedral concluded, 83 years to the day after its foundation...
MLB considers Grand Teton National Park for baseball game site, prompting concern
MLB hosted games in unique locations before, like the Iowa cornfields from "Field of Dreams."
A man who spent decades on Utah’s death row is released and awaits a new trial in a 1985 killing
Douglas Stewart Carter was found guilty of killing Eva Olesen.
NASA ramps up support to get Boeing’s astronaut capsule flying after Butch and Suni fiasco
NASA is keen to redeem Boeing's ride for all the private stations to come.
Chuck Varga, founding member of shock-metal band Gwar, dead at 68
Varga was a member of Gwar as Sexicutioner from 1985 to 1997.
NY Times executive Jonathan McKinsey killed in California shooting; in-laws arrested
Tech executive Jonathan McKinsey's elderly in-laws are suspected of gunning down the 40-year-old director of...
Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn is on trial in wife’s killing. He says a burglar did it
The trial is in its second week of testimony.
Sea level rise is reshaping a California beach town and threatening a key rail line
California communities are bracing for flooding and landslides ahead of the forecast super El Niño.
Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years
Christa Pike was 18 when she killed classmate Colleen Slemmer in 1995.
Maritime experts travel to Nantucket to investigate shipwreck remains exposed by nor’easter
Remains believed to be from the Warren Sawyer schooner have emerged from the sand before.
Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says
Study suggests the impact from major wildfires has lasting impacts beyond immediate exposure.
A bankrupt Camp Mystic seeks to sell the property as legal troubles grow
The Christian girls camp is where 27 campers and counselors died in a 2025 flood.
Judge sets $5M bond for third man charged in death of Black woman whose body was later hung in tree
The judge said the staged hanging was a “heinous” act that shocked the city.
Prosecutor reopens investigation into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit
The DA faces questions about why there were no criminal prosecutions in the case.
State leaders say they fixed Florida’s insurance crisis. A new survey shows homeowners don’t buy it
They’re reporting surging premiums and a staggering rate of being dropped.
‘We’re really sweating’: Idaho stares down likelihood of historic drought
BOISE, Idaho — It was a bad year for Bogus Basin. By New Year’s Eve,...