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Tara Copp and Mari Yamaguchi
Air Force identifies the eight US crew lost in Osprey crash in Japan
Air Force Special Operations Command said Tuesday it has identified the eight service members lost when their Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan last week and was now focused on recovering all of their bodies and the aircraft debris.9 minutes ago
Rob Frehse and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN
A home near Washington, DC, exploded as police responded to reports of more than 30 flare-gun shots fired
A home exploded in Arlington, Virginia, Monday night as police were trying to execute a search warrant, sending the building up in flames.25 minutes ago
Shawn Nottingham, CNN
Lawsuit alleges Brian Laundrie shared with his parents that Gabby Petito was ‘gone’
Brian Laundrie told his parents Gabby Petito was "gone" in a frantic phone call three weeks before her remains were discovered, according to an amended civil complaint.37 minutes ago
Manuel Valdes, Associated Press
Photographs capture humpback whale’s Seattle visit, breaching in waters in front of Space Needle
Pictures released by a conservation group Soundwatch Boater Education Program show a young humpback whale breaching in front of the Space Needle as it visited the waters off Seattle last week, capturing a rare display of wildlife next to a major city.52 minutes ago
Peter Valdes-Dapena
Electric cars are having more problems, but not because they’re electric
Electric vehicles have 79% more problems than other vehicles, according to Consumer Reports’ latest annual auto reliability survey. But the problem isn’t really because they’re electric.2 hours ago
Rebecca Boone
Mental evaluation ordered for Idaho man charged with murder in shooting death of his pregnant wife
An Idaho man accused of killing his pregnant wife and fleeing with their infant child who was later found dead will be given a mental health evaluation to determine if he is competent to stand trial, a magistrate judge said Monday.6 hours ago
Larry D. Curtis
Kids cups sold at Amazon recalled for led content
Two children's drink cups sold on Amazon have been recalled because of possible lead content.15 hours ago
Michael Houck
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces McKinney Texas Temple site
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a name change and the location for a temple near North Dallas, Texas, on Monday.19 hours ago
Zeke Miller, AP White House Correspondent
White House warns funding for Ukraine is running out
The Biden administration is sending Congress an urgent warning about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance to Ukraine.19 hours ago
Eliza Pace
Utah couple describes the magical experience of decorating the White House for Christmas
When Utah's Farah Sanders saw an invitation by First Lady Jill Biden — on her Instagram account — seeking decorators for the White House, she jumped at the opportunity.19 hours ago
Sara Smart and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN
Los Angeles man charged with murder in fatal shootings of 3 sleeping homeless men, DA says
A suspect has been charged in the Los Angeles shooting deaths of three homeless men and one other person at his home in San Dimas, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Monday.20 hours ago
Associated Press
Idaho officers kill man who fired at authorities during traffic stop, state police say
A 34-year-old man was shot by police and died at the scene in eastern Idaho, Idaho State police say,20 hours ago
Associated Press
Maine offers free university tuition to Lewiston shooting victims, families
Maine's public university system is offering free tuition to family members of those who died and to those who were injured in the deadliest mass shooting in state history, officials said Wednesday.20 hours ago
MJ Lee and Alex Marquardt, CNN
Fate of American hostages up in the air with little prospect of stalled hostage talks resuming soon
The negotiations over the release of additional hostages from Gaza that broke down early Friday appear highly unlikely to resume any time soon, multiple senior administration officials told CNN.20 hours ago
EU AI
Europe’s world-leading artificial intelligence rules are facing a do-or-die moment
Hailed as a world first, European Union artificial intelligence rules are facing a make-or-break moment as negotiators try to hammer out the final details this week — talks complicated by the sudden rise of generative AI that produces human-like work.23 hours ago
MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
Supreme Court wrestles with OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.24 hours ago
Associated Press
4 killed, including a 1-year-old boy, in a shooting at a Dallas home
Four people, including a 1-year-old boy, were killed and a 15-year-old girl was injured in a shooting at a Dallas home, police said.1 day ago
Francesca Street, CNN
Now you can visit a real-life ‘Hobbit Hole’ in New Zealand
Now, two fully decorated Hobbit Holes have opened to the public for the first time.1 day ago
Emmy Abbassi
Treat your elf to a stay in Santa Claus’ cabin this Christmas season
Airbnb is inviting one lucky family to spend three nights at Santa’s cabin in Rovaniemi, Finland, where they’ll get the chance to experience the magic of Christmas in a winter wonderland.1 day ago
Mari Yamaguchi
Divers have found wreckage, 5 remains from Osprey aircraft that crashed off Japan, US Air Force says
The U.S. Air Force says divers have discovered wreckage and the remains of five crew members from a U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft that crashed last week off southwestern Japan.1 day ago
Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut
Beyoncé's concert picture, “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” opened in first place with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.2 days ago
Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press
Lacking counselors, US schools turn to the booming business of online therapy
Trouble with playground bullies started for Maria Ishoo’s daughter in elementary school. Girls ganged up, calling her “fat” and “ugly.” Boys tripped and pushed her.2 days ago
Sergio Padilla, CNN
While Black Friday and Cyber Monday did well, Giving Tuesday lagged
Americans seemed more willing to spend money on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but less willing to donate money on Giving Tuesday.2 days ago
