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Police shot and killed armed student outside Wisconsin school, authorities say
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said police shot and killed a student outside a middle school after receiving report of someone with a weapon and no one else was hurt.18 days ago
Sean Lyngaas, CNN
A third of Americans could have had data stolen in big health care hack
A third of Americans may have had their personal data swept up in a February ransomware attack on a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary that disrupted pharmacies across the US, UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty estimated in testimony to Congress on Wednesday.18 days ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Scientists say they’ve traced origins of potentially hazardous asteroid to the far side of moon
An unusual asteroid traveling near Earth is thought to be a chunk of the moon, but exactly how it ended up zooming through the solar system has remained a mystery. Now, researchers say they’ve made a key connection in this cosmic puzzle.18 days ago
Todd Richmond, Associated Press
US House votes to remove wolves from endangered list in 48 states
The U.S. House voted to end federal protection for gray wolves in 48 states, though the bill's ultimate prospects are uncertain.18 days ago
Sydney Bishop and Brammhi Balarajan, CNN
Toddler of Phoenix first responder dies after bounce house goes airborne
A 2-year-old child died after a strong gust of wind sent the bounce house he was in airborne and into a neighboring lot in central Arizona, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said.18 days ago
Arit John, CNN
Arizona Senate votes to repeal Civil War-era near-total abortion ban
The Arizona Senate on Wednesday voted to repeal the state’s 160-year-old near-total abortion ban, three weeks after the state Supreme Court revived the law and thrust reproductive rights into the political spotlight.18 days ago
Brenda Goodman, CNN
Continued FDA testing finds no active bird flu virus in variety of dairy products
Ongoing testing of milk and dairy products by the US Food and Drug Administration has not found any active H5N1 bird flu virus in 297 samples of products purchased in grocery stores, the agency said Wednesday.18 days ago
Associated Press
Ford recalls Maverick pickups in US because tail lights can go dark, increasing the risk of a crash
Ford is recalling nearly 243,000 Maverick small pickup trucks in the U.S. because the tail lights may not illuminate.18 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
The Colorado River is vital in Utah. Here’s why it’s going to get even more publicity
The Colorado River plays an important role in Utah and across the West. KSL TV is participating in a new collaborative to report on the issues tied to its future.18 days ago
Stefanie Dazio, Ethan Swope, Jake Offenhartz and Joseph B. Frederick
Mayor says about 300 people arrested in crackdowns on protests at Columbia and City College
Dueling groups of protesters have clashed at UCLA, grappling in fistfights and shoving, kicking and using sticks to beat one another.18 days ago
Associated Press
What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis, but wouldn't legalize it for recreational use.19 days ago
Jen Christensen, CNN
CDC warns of multi-state E. coli outbreak tied to walnuts
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning Tuesday about a multi-state E .coli outbreak connected to walnuts.19 days ago
Rebecca Boone, The Associated Press
Growing wildfire risk leaves states grappling with how to keep property insurers from fleeing
Months after a catastrophic fire burned more than 2,200 homes in Hawaii, some property owners are getting more bad news — their property insurance won't be renewed because their insurance company has deemed the risk too high.19 days ago
Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer
Panel: Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages
Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger — at age 40. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced the updated guidance Tuesday.19 days ago
Associated Press
Supreme Court leaves in place a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify users’ ages
The Supreme Court has refused to block a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of their users.19 days ago
Kavish Harjai and Pablo Monsivais, Associated Press
Lawmakers and advocates make last-ditch push to extend affordable internet subsidy
Millions of families will face bigger internet bills starting in May because a federal broadband subsidy program is set to expire.19 days ago
Cedar Attanasio, Jake Offenhartz and Jonathan Mattise, The Associated Press
Columbia University threatens to expel student protesters occupying an administration building
ozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag from a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war on college campuses nationwide. The school promised they would face expulsion.19 days ago
Associated Press
A Yellowstone trip that ended with a man being arrested for kicking a bison
A man who kicked a bison in the leg was then hurt by one of the animals in Yellowstone National Park, according to park officials.19 days ago
Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Democrats say they will save Speaker Mike Johnson’s job if Republicans try to oust him
House Democrats will vote to save Speaker Mike Johnson’s job should some Republican lawmakers seek to remove him from the position.19 days ago
Associated Press
Eight U.S. newspapers sue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement
A group of eight U.S. newspapers is suing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that the technology companies have been “purloining millions” of copyrighted news articles without permission or payment to train their artificial intelligence chatbots.19 days ago
Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN
Senate passes $95 billion package for aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delay
The Senate on Tuesday passed a long-delayed $95 billion package with wide bipartisan support after both sides of Capitol Hill have struggled for months to send aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.19 days ago
Zeke Miller, Joshua Goodman, Jim Mustian and Lindsay Whitehurst
US drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, AP sources say
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned.19 days ago
Anne D'Innocenzio, AP Retail Writer
Walmart launches store-label food brand as it seeks to appeal to younger shoppers
Walmart is launching the U.S. retailer's biggest store-label food brand in 20 years, seeking to appeal to younger customers who are not loyal to grocery brands.19 days ago
