Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
NYC giving away 100k free tickets to 4th of July fireworks show: How to enter lottery
Here's how to enter the lottery for free tickets to NYC's Fourth of July fireworks show.
Here's how to enter the lottery for free tickets to NYC's Fourth of July fireworks show.
Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion
Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states.
Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states.
Panama vs England preview: Group L finale brings England’s top-spot chase to New York, New Jersey
England faces Panama at New York New Jersey Stadium in its final Group L match as it looks to secure the top spot before the World Cup knockout stage.
England faces Panama at New York New Jersey Stadium in its final Group L match as it looks to secure the top spot before the World Cup knockout stage.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans
Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.
Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.
Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.
Palisades Fire verdict: Jury deadlocked; Florida man charged with starting historic California fire
A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
Here's how often AI ‘doctors’ get things wrong, according to human experts
A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.
A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.
Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later
Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case.
Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case.
Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains
A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.
A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.
Flight from Newark forced to divert after pilot's mid-flight medical emergency
A routine flight out of Newark took an unexpected detour after a sudden mid-flight emergency.
A routine flight out of Newark took an unexpected detour after a sudden mid-flight emergency.
TSA finds hidden smoke grenades at Indianapolis airport
TSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport recently intercepted two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage.
TSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport recently intercepted two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage.
David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel" and “And When I Die," has died at 84.
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel" and “And When I Die," has died at 84.
Hit-and-run arrest made after NJ women killed walking home from World Cup watch party
A 26-year-old man is in custody days after police say he fled a crash that left two pedestrians dead in Newark this past weekend.
A 26-year-old man is in custody days after police say he fled a crash that left two pedestrians dead in Newark this past weekend.
Neymar makes World Cup debut for Brazil in first appearance since 2023
Neymar has finally played in this World Cup for Brazil, back in time for the knockout rounds.
Neymar has finally played in this World Cup for Brazil, back in time for the knockout rounds.