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3 killed in shooting at Montgomery grocery store

The bloodshed in Alabama's capital city comes on the heels of a string of robberies targeting Latino-owned businesses.
police vehicle officers investigation crime shooting deaths
police vehicle officers investigation crime shooting deaths
5h ago

Big catch: N.Y. couple reels in safe with estimated $80K in it while magnet fishing

James Kane and Barbi Agostini made the find of a lifetime while magnet fishing in a lake in Queens, New York.
Image: Magnet fisher James Kane
Image: Magnet fisher James Kane
8h ago

Bid to thwart pardon of Texan who killed BLM protester is likely to fail, experts say

Travis County District Attorney José Garza is on "solid legal ground" in his battle with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, one expert said. But convincing a panel of judges to side with him will still be difficult.
Daniel Perry.
Daniel Perry.

Washington parental rights law criticized as a ‘forced outing’ measure is allowed to take effect

The state law grants parents the right to review their child’s counseling records and expands cases where parents can opt their child out of sex education.
Image: washington state Capitol building in Olympia
Image: washington state Capitol building in Olympia

Will there be a new Covid vaccine in the fall?

An offshoot of JN.1 is now the dominant strain in the U.S., accounting for 1 in 4 new cases.
A Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shot being administered in person's arm as the Mount Sinai South Nassau Vaxmobile vists Freeport High School, in Freeport, New York
A Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shot being administered in person's arm as the Mount Sinai South Nassau Vaxmobile vists Freeport High School, in Freeport, New York
9h ago

3-year-old fatally stabbed, mother injured in random attack outside Ohio grocery store

A motive in the stabbings is unclear. Police said video showed the suspect pass Margot Wood and her son, turn around and then follow them out of the Giant Eagle.
A Giant Eagle supermarket in North Olmsted, Ohio.
A Giant Eagle supermarket in North Olmsted, Ohio.

More than a dozen pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after occupying Stanford University president's office

Students and alumni entered President Richard Saller’s office and will “remain inside the building and are refusing to leave until their demands are met,” according to the group.
Students set up encampment at Stanford to demand end to Gaza war, divestment from Israel
Students set up encampment at Stanford to demand end to Gaza war, divestment from Israel
10h ago

Producer-singer The-Dream accused of rape and sexual battery in lawsuit filed by former protégée

Chanaaz Mangroe accused the producer of luring her into an abusive and sexually violent relationship while promising to help launch her career as an artist.
The-Dream performs
The-Dream performs
11h ago

Travis Kelce says Secret Service wasn’t ‘too happy’ with him during White House visit

The Chiefs’ star tight end joked that he was worried about getting “tased” when he took the podium May 31 while his team was being honored for its Super Bowl win.
Joe Biden and Travis Kelce during an event on the South Lawn of the White House
Joe Biden and Travis Kelce during an event on the South Lawn of the White House

First case of rare, sexually transmitted type of fungal infection reported in the U.S.

The fungal infection has been increasingly found in Europe, mostly among men who have sex with men.
Trichophyton Mentagrophytes.
Trichophyton Mentagrophytes.
11h ago

Martin Lawrence addresses health concerns after ‘Bad Boys 4’ premiere: ‘I’m healthy as hell’

An appearance at the premiere where some fans thought he looked unsteady as he held on to Will Smith for support sparked concern.
Martin Lawrence, left, and Will Smith strike a pose
Martin Lawrence, left, and Will Smith strike a pose