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Idaho governor signs firing squad execution bill into law
Republican Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law a bill allowing firing squads to execute death row inmates when lethal injection drugs are unavailable, making Idaho the fifth U.S. state to allow the execution method.2 hours ago
Sara Smart, Samantha Beech and Zoe Sottile, CNN
Pennsylvania candy factory explosion leaves at least 2 dead, 5 missing
At least two people are dead and five are unaccounted for following an explosion at a candy factory in eastern Pennsylvania on Friday, CNN affiliate WFMZ reported Saturday, citing local officials.3 hours ago
Aya Elamroussi, Joe Sutton, Rebekah Riess, Mallika Kallingal and Sharif Paget, CNN
UPDATE: At least 24 dead after tornado-spawning storms roll through Mississippi
At least 23 people were killed, dozens injured and four missing after powerful storms and at least one tornado pummeled Mississippi on Friday night, ripping roofs off homes, nearly leveling some neighborhoods and knocking out power for thousands, officials said.5 hours ago
Pat Reavy
Polygamous leader made sexually explicit calls from jail to child wives, prosecutors say
Jailhouse communication privileges for a self-proclaimed prophet from Colorado City have been reduced after prosecutors say he made calls to intimidate a witness and engage in sexually explicit conversations with teen girls.23 hours ago
Amy Woodyatt
‘City killer’ asteroid to pass between Earth and moon’s orbits this weekend
The asteroid is on course to pass harmlessly between the orbits of Earth and the moon.1 day ago
Elizabeth Wolfe and Andy Rose
Denver public schools close for mental health day after shooting, as armed guards prepare a return to campuses
Denver Public Schools are closed Friday after a shooting at a high school this week, and the district is taking steps to bring back armed guards to campuses, officials say.1 day ago
Gregory Wallace
Passenger’s death on private jet was not caused by turbulence from weather, NTSB says
Investigators say the violent movements that killed a woman aboard a private jet this month were multiple times the pull of gravity and were not caused by the weather.1 day ago
Jeremy Herb, Kara Scannell and Paula Reid
Trump hush money probe goes quiet after chaotic week
The Manhattan grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump is not concluding this week, with questions swirling over how close the grand jury is to bringing an indictment -- or if it actually will at all.1 day ago
Jen Christensen
‘Equal opportunity to be healthy’: Stricter air pollution standards would benefit some populations more than others, study says
Everyone benefits when there is less air pollution, but it pays off more for older communities with high poverty rates and those where larger populations of Black people live, regardless of income, a new study finds.1 day ago
Associated Press
4 ex-cops charged in Tyre Nichols’ death barred from police
Four of five former Memphis police officers charged in the killing of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who was handcuffed, brutally beaten and ignored by first responders for crucial minutes despite being barely conscious, can no longer work as law enforcement in Tennessee.1 day ago
Shawna Mizelle
House to vote on bill that aims to increase oversight for parents in the classroom
The House is expected to vote Friday on a bill that aims to increase so-called parental rights in the classroom.1 day ago
Sam Metz, Associated Press
Gwyneth Paltrow insists Utah ski collision wasn’t her fault
Gwyneth Paltrow insisted Friday on the witness stand that a ski collision at an upscale Utah ski resort in 2016 wasn’t her fault, claiming the man suing her smashed into her from behind with his two skis.2 days ago
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Judge orders anonymous jury for Trump rape lawsuit trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors’ names will be kept secret at the upcoming civil trial in a writer’s rape lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, a judge ruled Thursday, citing “a very strong risk” they would otherwise face harassment and more. Anonymous juries are unusual, particularly outside criminal cases. The Associated Press and the Daily […]2 days ago
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Disney World reaches union deal with minimum $18 hourly wage
Unions for service workers at Walt Disney World reached a tentative deal with the company on Thursday.2 days ago
Tina Burnside and Eric Levenson
5 kids rescued from Staten Island sewer system after they crawled into a tunnel, got lost
Five mischievous boys had to be rescued from a Staten Island sewer system on Tuesday after they crawled into a tunnel, ventured deep inside and then got lost, according to the New York City Fire Department.2 days ago
Associated Press
Feel your pain? Even fish can show they care
Our capacity to care about others may have very, very ancient origins, a new study suggests.2 days ago
Lauren del Valle and Zoe Sottile
Ethan Crumbley’s parents will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter
The parents of the Oxford High School shooter will stand trial on four counts of involuntary manslaughter the appellate court says.2 days ago
Amanda Jackson
Wolverine spotted outside its normal range for the first time in over 30 years
A wolverine was spotted this week by people fishing on the Columbia River near Portland, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.2 days ago
Anna Bahney
Mortgage rates fall for a second week
Mortgage rates dropped again this week for the second week in a row amid lingering concerns about bank failures and uncertainty in the financial markets.2 days ago
Colleen Slevin and Jesse Bedayn
Denver high school shooting suspect dead, coroner confirms
A coroner's office says a body found in the Colorado woods near an abandoned car was that of a 17-year-old student accused of wounding two administrators in a shooting at his Denver high school.2 days ago
Associated Press
Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk
Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of over 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven.2 days ago
David Goldman
Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul and others charged $400,000 for violating disclosure rules
The SEC charged Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul and several other celebrities with failing to disclose that they were paid to promote crypto.3 days ago
Associated Press
Escape-artist Missouri bear heads to Texas zoo with moat
An escape-artist bear from Missouri is headed to a Texas zoo with a moat in hopes that it will put an end to his wandering.3 days ago
