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9h ago

Climber found dead on Denali, North America's tallest peak

Data from a satellite communication device indicated the device hadn’t changed locations since Thursday, “suggesting a fall from the Denali Pass traverse took place on that day,” Denali National Park and Preserve said.
Image: Denali
Image: Denali
10h ago

Multiple deaths reported after tornado hits Iowa town

The number of deaths after what a state police official called a "devastating tornado" hit Greenfield and the surrounding area was not clear. Another person died in nearby Adams County.
Image: severe weather aftermath debris
Image: severe weather aftermath debris
11h ago

Woman found living in Michigan store sign told police it was a little-known 'safe spot'

The woman was found living in an attic-like space in the Family Fare sign in Midland on April 23. She'd been living there for around a year.
woman found living inside Michigan grocery store sign
woman found living inside Michigan grocery store sign

Ethan Crumbley's parents refuse to help him appeal his murder conviction

The father of Ethan Crumbley, who killed four students at Oxford High School in Michigan in 2021, said his son could tell his lawyers himself about his family and home environment.
A side by side of Jennifer and James Crumbley in court.
A side by side of Jennifer and James Crumbley in court.

Hundreds of mountain goats were flown to a new home. Very few survived.

After mountain goats were moved into Washington state's Cascade Mountains, most died within a few years — bringing scientists' attention to a broader threat to the species.
a "mugger" hands off a kid mountain goat to Olympic National Park Wildlife Branch Chief
a "mugger" hands off a kid mountain goat to Olympic National Park Wildlife Branch Chief
12h ago

Family says Alaska photographer killed in moose attack knew the risks, died doing what he loved

A moose charged at Dale Chorman, 70, while he and a friend were trying to find a moose and calves to photograph. Chorman's family doesn't want the moose put down.
Image: Dale Chorman
Dianne Chorman
Image: Dale Chorman
Dianne Chorman
14h ago

Milwaukee news crew captures dramatic hit-and-run crash on camera

The incident involving a stolen vehicle injured two people, including a teen passenger who was arrested, police said.
car crash interview video
car crash interview video
14h ago

Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, in fight to save to Graceland

Keough headed to court to halt the auction, scheduled for Thursday at the behest of a self-described lender she says used forged signatures.
Photo of Elvis PRESLEY and VENUES and GRACELAND
Photo of Elvis PRESLEY and VENUES and GRACELAND

Louisiana House passes bill to make abortion pills a controlled dangerous substance

The measure would make possession of the medications without valid prescriptions or orders from medical professionals punishable by up to five years in prison, with an exception for pregnant people.
Mifepristone and misoprostol pills  at a clinic for medication abortions.
Mifepristone and misoprostol pills  at a clinic for medication abortions.

Senators blame sky-high drug prices on abuse of the patent system

Democrats and Republicans accused drugmakers of taking advantage of patents to keep cheaper competition off the market.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks during the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks during the Senate Judiciary Committee.

South Carolina governor signs ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

The law bars health professionals from performing gender-transition surgery, prescribing puberty blockers and overseeing hormone treatments for minors.
Henry McMaster speaks
Henry McMaster speaks