NEW YORK — A Mexican drug lord who was arrested in the U.S. could be headed to trial in New York City, after prosecutors filed a request Thursday to move […]
Massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters’ gear
BOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law Thursday a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, in firefighters’ protective gear. […]
Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking ‘I agree’
A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers of the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a […]
A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know why
A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast Source link
Detroit judge sidelined for making sleepy teen wear jail clothes on court field trip
DETROIT — A Detroit judge who ordered a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs on a field trip to his courtroom will be off the bench while undergoing “necessary training,” […]
Stumpy, the gnarled, old cherry tree, is gone. But its clones — little Stumplings — live on.
WASHINGTON — Stumpy lives on! The stunted and gnarled cherry tree that became an unlikely social media celebrity was cut down after the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival, along with […]
A 1-year-old Virginia girl abducted by father is dead after they crashed in Maryland, police say
VIRGINIA BEACH. Va. — A 1-year-old Virginia girl is dead after her father stabbed her mother, abducted her and two siblings and then crashed during a pursuit into Maryland on […]
Family of woman killed by falling utility pole to receive $30M settlement
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The family of a South Carolina woman struck in the head and killed by a rotting 70-year-old utility pole will get $30 million through a wrongful death […]
Iowa abortion providers dismiss legal challenge against state’s strict law now that it’s in effect
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa abortion providers opted to dismiss their lawsuit against the state Thursday, forgoing a continued legal battle after the Iowa Supreme Court upheld the state’s strict […]
Federal agency says lax safety practices are putting New York City subway workers at risk
NEW YORK — The agency that runs New York City’s subway system is putting track workers at risk by failing to follow its own safety rules, federal authorities said in […]