Teen among dead in devastating California car crash finally identified
Although clear photographs of him existed, no one could figure out who he was — until now.
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Court halts what would have been Tennessee's 1st execution of a woman in 200 years
Tennessee's execution of Christa Gail Pike for a murder she committed at age 18 was halted Wednesday about an hour before it was set to begin, as a federal appeals court sought to review allegations of childhood sexual abuse and rape. This would have been the state's first execut...
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Ex-boyfriend is masked intruder killed by woman in Philadelphia, police source says
Officials say a woman shot and killed a masked man who had allegedly broken into her apartment in Philadelphia's Frankford section Wednesday morning.
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The surprising link between allergies and suicide risk explained
Could high pollen mean more than sneezing? A study found suicide deaths rose during peak pollen periods, raising new questions about allergies and mental health....
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Valuable trees poisoned by diesel fuel prompt officials to offer hefty reward for any information
Officials discovered over two dozen trees, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, have been poisoned since 2022.
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Elderly couple lay in wait to kill son-in-law at Dublin park: DA
An elderly couple accused of fatally shooting their son-in-law at a crowded Dublin park in broad daylight has been charged with murder, though authorities bave not released a motive....
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2 killed in East Palo Alto crash involving 7 cars: What we know about the victims
Two people died and at least three others were injured Tuesday morning in a multi-car crash in East Palo Alto.
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FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumers
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over dangers their technology may pose to consumers, the agency said Wednesday....
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Flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after incident in cockpit, Israeli security source says
Passengers aboard a FlyDubai flight sprang into action on Wednesday after a pilot allegedly stabbed another, Israeli officials said.
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DA defends decision not to prosecute alleged Cornell 'gang rape' case in 2024
“If what was said on social media about this case was true, those fraternity members would be in prison right now,” Van Houten told ABC News.
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Cornell student said encounter at fraternity house 'felt like coercion' in 2024 statement to police
The DA said he decided not to file charges based on the statement.
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New York Times Engineer Jonathan McKinsey: California couple accused of killing son-in-law in public park, charged with murder
A California couple has been charged with murder after authorities say they shot their son-in-law to death Saturday in a public park.
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California billionaire tax: Here's everything you need to know about Proposition 40
Could California become the first state in the country to enact a billionaire tax? Proposition 40 is an effort to fund the state's healthcare system by taxing the ultra-wealthy....