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Pentagon: Russia likely launched counter space weapon into low Earth orbit last week
The U.S. has assessed that Russia launched what is likely a counter space weapon last week that's now in the same orbit as a U.S. government satellite, the Pentagon said.Top stories - Russia -
South Carolina governor signs into law ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has signed into law a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minorsTop stories -
Parole delayed for former LA police detective convicted of killing her ex-boyfriend's wife in 1986
A chance for parole has been delayed for a former Los Angeles police detective serving a sentence of 27 years to life in the cold-case slaying of her ex-boyfriend’s wife in 1986Top stories -
Biden releasing 1M barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in bid to lower prices
The sale will be allocated in increments of 100,000 barrels at a time.Top stories - Joe Biden -
Graceland is not for sale, Elvis Presley's granddaughter Riley Keough says in lawsuit
Elvis Presley’s estate is fighting what it says is a fraudulent scheme to auction off Graceland to the highest bidderTop stories -
Woman found living in Michigan store sign told police it was a little-known 'safe spot'
Police in Michigan have released body camera video of an encounter with a woman who was living inside a sign on the roof of a grocery storeTop stories -
It's so hot in Mexico, howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees
At least 83 howler monkeys were found dead in the Gulf coast state of Tabasco.Top stories -
Caitlin Clark signs deal with Wilson Sporting Goods for signature basketball line
Caitlin Clark has signed a multiyear deal with Wilson Sporting Goods for a signature basketball lineTop stories -
Attorneys stop representing a Utah mom and children's grief author accused of killing her husband
She allegedly killed her husband, then published a kids book about loss, grief.Top stories -
STIs, including syphilis, gonorrhea, increasing globally, WHO report finds
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a report Tuesday that found the number of sexually transmitted infections have increased around the world.Top stories -
The bodies of 4 men and 2 women were found strangled, piled up in Mexican resort of Acapulco
The bodies of four men and two women have been found strangled and dumped in a pile in Mexico's Pacific coast resort of AcapulcoTop stories -
Climber found dead after falling off highest peak in North America
A climber has died at Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska after park rangers found a body at an elevation of over three miles, officials said.Top stories -
New filings allege additional obstruction effort by Trump in classified docs case
The special counsel appears to have suspected additional efforts by former President Trump to obstruct the government's classified documents probe, according to a filing.Top stories - Donald Trump -
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Investigation continues into Matthew Perry's death, source of ketamine: Sources
The death investigation into "Friends" star Matthew Perry remains ongoing, law enforcement sources said.Top stories -
WATCH: Teacher and student have dance-off
Eight-year-old Ahmad, a student a Deep Roots Charter School outside Philadelphia, said he never knew his teacher, Mrs. Laurie, “could dance like that.”Top stories -
WATCH: Bear finds nothing to eat in Florida garage fridge
A bear in Florida out looking for an evening snack couldn't have been more disappointed after going through the effort to enter a resident's garage and open up their refrigerator.Top stories - Florida -
WATCH: Comet lights up the sky over Spain and Portugal
A bright comet fragment lit up the skies in a spectacular display visible over parts of Spain and Portugal late Saturday night, according to the European Space Agency.Top stories -
WATCH: Zoo sets up new pulley system for giraffes
A newly installed pulley system at the Oakland Zoo allows giraffes to eat at a more natural height.Top stories -
WATCH: Army sergeant surprises his sister on her wedding day
Helena Morgan said she was "totally surprised" when her brother, U.S. Army Sgt. William Watson, flew across the country to walk her down the aisle for her big day.Top stories -
WATCH: Dragon boats to race in Washington, DC
"GMA" looks at an ancient tradition being brought to life at a festival in the nation's capitol this weekend.Top stories -
WATCH: Bear stops traffic on California freeway
A bear slowed traffic on a Southern California freeway before retreating back toward the nearby hills.Top stories - California -
WATCH: Deep-sea squid latches on to camera
A rare, deep-sea squid was captured attaching itself to a camera in the South Pacific, researchers said.Top stories -
WATCH: Family has encounter with cougar in backyard of home
April and Greg Havener had a close call when a cougar came face-to-face with their family’s cat and 2-month-old puppy near their home in Monroe, Washington.Top stories -
WATCH: Video shows moment semi truck goes off bridge
Cameras from multiple angles show the harrowing moments that led to a truck precariously dangling on a bridge over the Ohio River in Louisville.Top stories -
What to know about Turks and Caicos' strict gun laws after US tourists charged
Those convicted under Turks and Caicos' firearms ordinance of possessing ammunition could face a minimum sentence of 12 years in prison.Top stories -
State Department issues travel alert for LGBTQ people, events abroad
The U.S. State Department issued a caution alert, warning U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution related to violence against "LGBTQI+ persons and events.”Top stories -
Slovakia's prime minister wounded in shooting
Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has been wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon and taken to hospitalTop stories -
Latest US inflation report may provide clues to future path of prices and interest rates
It’s perhaps the biggest question swirling around the U.S. economy right now: Is inflation stuck at an elevated level — or will last year’s steady decline resume sometime soonTop stories -
Jury selection to begin in the corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez
Jury selection is scheduled to start in the trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat charged with accepting bribes of gold and cash to use his influence to aid three New Jersey businessmenTop stories -
US employers scaled back hiring in April but still added 175,000 jobs
The nation’s employers pulled back on their hiring in April but still added a decent 175,000 jobs in a sign that persistently high interest rates may be starting to slow the robust U.S. job marketTop stories -
4 law enforcement officials killed, 4 injured in Charlotte, while serving warrants
Four members of law enforcement were shot and killed and four were wounded while they attempted to serve two warrants in Charlotte, North Carolina, police said Monday.Top stories -
Tabloid publisher, longtime assistant featured in Trump trial's 1st week of testimony
The former publisher of the National Enquirer and Donald Trump's longtime assistant took the stand during the first week of testimony in Trump's hush money trial.Top stories - Donald Trump -
North Korea fires missile into ocean in its latest weapons launch, South Korea says
North Korea has test-fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles into the sea as speculation swirled that it could soon launch a banned satellite into orbitTop stories - North Korea -
'Are you staring me down?': Fiery moment between judge witness in Trump trial
In a fiery moment on Monday, Judge Juan Merchan reprimanded a key witness testifying in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.Top stories - Donald Trump -
Ship that struck Baltimore bridge had blackouts day before crash, NTSB report finds
The NTSB released a new report detailing its investigation into the shipping container that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26.Top stories -
Movie armorer appeals conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer
She was convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting on the set.Top stories -
Russia arrests another senior Defense Ministry official in bribery charges
Russian authorities have arrested another senior Defense Ministry official on the charges of bribery, a move that comes after President Vladimir Putin replaced the defense minister in a Cabinet shake-up and amid expectations of further purges at ...Top stories - Russia -
An apartment block collapses in a Russian border city after heavy shelling, with deaths reported
An apartment block has partially collapsed in the Russian border city of BelgorodTop stories - Russia -
1 dead after shooting inside Regal Cinemas theater in Ohio
A late night shooting inside an Ohio movie theater has left one man dead, police said.Top stories