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Members of 'Little Rock Nine' reflect on 70 years since Brown v. Board of Education
The "Little Rock Nine" were the first African American students to attend Little Rock Central High School following Brown v. Board.Top stories -
American doctors uncertain how they will leave Gaza: A day in their life
As the Israeli military fight against Hamas continues in the Gazan city of Rafah, thousands are being forced to evacuate and several U.S. citizens are still inside.Top stories -
Georgia's president says a controversial foreign influence bill is unacceptable
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili says a controversial media bill passed by parliament that critics call a threat to free speech is “unacceptable."Top stories -
Indonesia raises alert for Mount Ibu volcano to highest level
Indonesian authorities have raised the alert level for Mount Ibu, a volcano in North Maluku province, to the highest level following a series of eruptions since last weekTop stories - Indonesia -
The first Mexican taco stand to get a Michelin star is a tiny business where the heat makes the meat
Michelin-starred chef Arturo Rivera Martinez stands over an insanely hot grill at the first Mexican taco stand to get a coveted starTop stories -
Trial for final wrongful death suit in Astroworld concert crowd crush is set for September
A judge says the remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after 10 people were killed during a deadly crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld music festival will go to trial in civil court in Houston in SeptemberTop stories -
2 men accused of plotting Islamic State-inspired attack against Jews in England
Two men accused of plotting to gun down Jews in an Islamic State-inspired attack in northwest England have been held without bail after appearing in a London courtTop stories -
Prosecutors ask judge to order Steve Bannon to prison
Prosecutors requested the judge overseeing ex-Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon's criminal contempt of Congress case to order he begin his four-month prison sentence.Top stories -
Flash floods kill hundreds and injure many others in Afghanistan, Taliban says
The U.N. food agency says more than 300 Afghans have died in flash floods that also destroyed more than 1,000 houses in the northern province of BaghlanTop stories - Afghanistan -
VA improperly approved almost $11M in bonuses to senior executives, watchdog says
Some have challenged having to pay the money back, an inspector general said.Top stories -
Arkansas cannot prevent 2 teachers from discussing critical race theory in classroom, judge rules
A federal judge has ruled Arkansas cannot prevent two high school teachers from discussing critical race theory in the classroom but is stopping short of more broadly blocking the state from enforcing its ban on so-called indoctrination in public ...Top stories -
Dogs entering US must be 6 months old, microchipped, new rules say
New U.S. rules require all dogs coming into the U.S. to be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabiesTop stories -
Most FTX customers to get all their money back less than 2 years after collapse
FTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back that they are owed, two years after the cryptocurrency exchange imploded, and some will get more than thatTop stories -
Mobile home explodes in Minnesota, killing 2 people, sheriff's office says
Two people have died in the explosion of a mobile home in Minnesota in a blast heard miles awayTop stories -
US soldier detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, Army says
A U.S. soldier was detained in Russia on Thursday, May 2, according to a U.S. official.Top stories - Russia -
Conviction could cost Trump votes, but until then his trial may not change minds
Polls show Trump's hush money charges carry some electoral risk, but recent interviews with voters suggest his New York trial isn't changing minds without a verdictTop stories - Donald Trump -
Warren Buffett says AI may be better for scammers than society. And he's seen how
Buffett cautioned the tens of thousands of shareholders at his annual meeting.Top stories -
Missouri man charged in 1966 killing in suburban Chicago, based on DNA evidence
A 79-year-old Missouri man is accused of killing a woman in suburban Chicago.Top stories -
Former security guard convicted of killing unarmed man during an argument at a Memphis gas station
A former security guard has been convicted of first-degree murder.Top stories -
Biden gives Presidential Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Michelle Yeoh and more
President Biden honored 19 people with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, including Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Michelle Yeoh, Katie Ledecky and more.Top stories - Joe Biden -
Halle Berry joins senators in supporting $275 million bill for menopause
The 57-year-old actress has become an advocate for women's health care.Top stories -
Harvey Weinstein to be retried after Labor Day on NYC sex crimes
Harvey Weinstein appeared in court in Manhattan on Wednesday for the first time since New York's highest court overturned his sex crimes conviction.Top stories -
What to know about 'outside agitators' cops say are co-opting Columbia protests
Protests at Columbia University and elsewhere throughout the nation have been allegedly "co-opted" by what New York City police officials described as outside agitators.Top stories -
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record low, the CDC says
Weekly COVID hospitalizations have hit their lowest level ever reported since the pandemic began, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Top stories - Covid -
3 police officers shot in Louisiana in fatal standoff with gunman: Officials
The gunman was wanted for an attempted murder and armed robbery that occurred earlier in the week.Top stories -
1 climber dead, another seriously hurt after 1,000-foot fall on Alaska peak
Authorities say a climber is dead and another seriously injured after falling about 1,000 feet while on a steep, technical route on Mount Johnson in Alaska’s Denali National Park and PreserveTop stories -
DOJ announces $139M settlement with Larry Nassar victims for claims of FBI misconduct
Larry Nassar's victims have reached a $138.7 million settlement deal with the Justice Department to resolve their claims of wrongdoing against the FBITop stories -
Douglas C-54 plane crashes near river in Fairbanks, Alaska
Alaska State Troopers said Tuesday they are heading to the scene of a crash of a Douglas DC-4 aircraft in Fairbanks, Alaska.Top stories -
George Santos ends long shot comeback bid for Congress after being expelled
George Santos has suspended a long shot campaign against Nick LaLota to represent New York’s 1st Congressional District, he saidTop stories -
Biden will speak at Morehouse commencement, an election-year spotlight in front of Black voters
President Joe Biden will be the commencement speaker for Georgia's Morehouse College and at West Point next monthTop stories - Joe Biden -
Earth Day: How one grocery shopper takes steps to avoid 'pointless plastic'
Nature wraps bananas and oranges in peelsTop stories -
Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote 'no' to joining union
Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against joining UAW, a blow to the union's expansion in the South.Top stories -
Why The Mirage is closing after 34 years
The Mirage Hotel and Casino is closing on the Las Vegas Strip after it was acquired by Hard Rock in 2022.Top stories -
Webb telescope uncovers merger of two massive black holes from early universe
The Webb Space Telescope has discovered the earliest known merger of black holesTop stories -
Slovakian prime minister stabilized after 'lone wolf' assassination attempt
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico's condition has been stabilized overnight, although his condition is still serious, his deputy said early Thursday.Top stories -
Stock market today: Wall Street rallies to records after inflation slows
U.S. stocks rallied to records on hopes that inflation is heading back in the right directionTop stories -
What to know about the deadly escape of French prisoner 'The Fly'
A manhunt continued Wednesday for a fugitive dubbed "The Fly" and accomplices wielding machine guns who facilitated the convicted criminal's escape, authorities said.Top stories -
School principal arrested for choking student, whipping him with charging cable: Cops
A school principal has been arrested after allegedly physically attacking and detaining a student against their will for over an hour, police said.Top stories -
Albuquerque Police Department officially met reform requirement
Albuquerque Police Department officially meets reform requirement after DOJ investigation.Top stories -
There's bird flu in US dairy cows. Raw milk drinkers aren't deterred
Sales of raw milk appear to be on the rise, despite an outbreak of bird flu in U.S. dairy cowsTop stories