BATON ROUGE, La. — The death of a 20-year-old Southern University student in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is being investigated by local law enforcement as a possible act of fraternity hazing, […]
Two Detroit children in a van died from carbon monoxide not excessive cold, autopsies show
DETROIT — Two Detroit children who recently died in a van in below-freezing temperatures were victims of carbon monoxide, not exposure to cold weather, authorities said Wednesday. Police had said […]
Boy missing for 7 years found after deputies stumble upon mom during burglary investigation
DENVER — A boy who was allegedly taken by his mother, who didn’t have custody, seven years ago from Atlanta was found last month in Colorado after she was arrested […]
Appeals court allows removal of head of watchdog agency as legal battle rages over Trump firing
WASHINGTON — An appeals court has removed the head of a federal watchdog agency in the latest twist in a legal fight over Republican President Donald Trump’s authority to fire […]
As many top Democrats stay silent on Cuomo mayoral run, an accuser feels betrayed
NEW YORK — Lindsey Boylan helped drive Andrew Cuomo from office in 2021 when the former aide came forward as the first woman to accuse the governor of sexual harassment. […]
Avalanche buries at least 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska officials say
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An avalanche in Alaska backcountry swept up and buried three skiers under a blanket of snow that could be as deep as a 10-story building, Alaska State […]
Senate confirms former Trump defense attorney Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general
The Republican-led Senate has voted to confirm Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general, placing President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense attorney in a key Justice Department post at a time […]
Trudeau not willing to lift Canada’s retaliatory tariffs if Trump leaves some tariffs on Canada
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is unwilling to lift Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump leaves any U.S. tariffs on Canada, a senior […]
Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility’s equipment sparked wildfire
Los Angeles County is suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire, which destroyed more than 9,000 structures in the Altadena area LOS ANGELES — Los […]
CDC invites back about 180 fired employees, including some who help fight outbreaks
NEW YORK — The nation’s top public health agency is inviting about 180 employees back to work, about two weeks after laying them off. Emails went out Tuesday to some […]