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Families accuse Camp Mystic of ignoring risks in Texas lawsuit over flood deaths

The lawsuit was filed as Camp Mystic has drawn renewed outrage from several victims’ families over plans to reopen the 100-year-old camp next summer.

9 months ago

Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

The shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.

9 months ago

MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to throw certain types of pitches, including tossing balls in the dirt instead of strikes, to ensure successful bets.

9 months ago

Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

9 months ago

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election, official says

President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a Justice Department official says.

9 months ago

Trump administration demands states “undo” full SNAP payouts as states warn of “catastrophic impact”

President Donald Trump's administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges' orders last week.

9 months ago

Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown

A group of moderate Democrats has a tentative deal to reopen the government if Republicans promise to hold a vote on expiring health care subsidies by December, a potential breakthrough as lawmakers seek to end the shutdown.

9 months ago

Thanksgiving air traffic could ‘slow to a trickle’ if shutdown persists, transport secretary says

Air traffic in the U.S. could “slow to a trickle” if the federal government shutdown lingers into the busy Thanksgiving travel holiday season, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday.

9 months ago

US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdown

U.S. Airlines reportedly cancelled more than 2,500 flights this weekend due to the ongoing government shutdown, as of Saturday evening.

9 months ago

Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled

Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that was being recalled, authorities said Saturday. No deaths have been reported.

9 months ago

Yes, you do need to clean your water bottle. Here’s why and how

Reusable water bottles are a handy way to stay hydrated. However, experts warn the handy bottles can be a carrier of germs.

9 months ago

Some states now require public schools to teach kids about gun safety

Utah, Tennessee and Arkansas have passed laws to require students to learn about gun safety. Utah parents will have the option to opt their children out of gun safety lessons.

9 months ago

James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97

James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, died Thursday at age 97.

9 months ago

What to know if your travel plans are impacted by the FAA’s flight cancellations

Travelers may find their plans disrupted as the Federal Aviation Administration reduces traffic at airports across the U.S. Learn more about what impacted travelers can do.

9 months ago

A study questions melatonin use and heart health but don’t lose sleep over it

Doctors have long known that too little or interrupted sleep raises the risk of heart disease. But heart experts say this kind of so-called observational study can't prove that melatonin use plays any role — instead of the insomnia patients were trying to treat.

9 months ago

Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments

A federal appeals court had left an order in place that required President Donald Trump’s administration to provide full SNAP food benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.

9 months ago

Trump administration seeks to block full SNAP payments for November

President Donald Trump's administration asked a federal appeals court Friday to block a judge's order that it distribute November's full monthly SNAP benefits.

9 months ago

Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed is expanding its police force

Utah Valley University is hiring eight additional police campus officers and two new safety managers to help coordinate event security.

9 months ago

Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs

President Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for their popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy.

9 months ago

Criminal case against Boeing over deadly 737 Max plane crashes is dismissed by a US judge

A federal judge in Texas has agreed to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge against Boeing in connection with two 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people.