Trump on Trial
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Click HereMistrial in case of Arizona rancher accused of killing migrantMistrial in case of Arizona rancher accused of killing migrant
Mistrial in case of Arizona rancher accused of killing migrantGeorge Alan Kelly allegedly fired nine shots toward a group of migrants who had wandered onto his cattle ranch last year, fatally striking one.
An Arizona judge declared a mistrial Monday in the case of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a Mexican man on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border.
The decision came after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision after more than two...
Judge to decide whether to hold Trump in contemptJudge to decide whether to hold Trump in contempt
Judge to decide whether to hold Trump in contemptThe court will decide whether the former president violated a gag order that limits what he can say publicly about the case.
Starbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the Supreme CourtStarbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the Supreme Court
Starbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the Supreme CourtJustices will hear Starbucks' case against the National Labor Relations Board, the federal agency that protects the right of employees to organize.
Addressing the planet's ocean plastics problemAddressing the planet's ocean plastics problem
Addressing the planet's ocean plastics problemOur oceans are full of plastic — an estimated 200 million metric tons. And it's the microscopic pieces that could be the biggest threat.
Israel at War
Israel intelligence chief resigns for failing to prevent Oct. 7 attackIsrael intelligence chief resigns for failing to prevent Oct. 7 attack
Israel intelligence chief resigns for failing to prevent Oct. 7 attack"The intelligence directorate under my command did not live up to the task we were entrusted with," said Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva.
Israeli strikes on Gaza city of Rafah kill 22, mostly childrenIsraeli strikes on Gaza city of Rafah kill 22, mostly children
Israeli strikes on Gaza city of Rafah kill 22, mostly childrenThe war has killed at least 34,097 Palestinians and wounded another 76,980, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
Mistrial in case of Arizona rancher accused of killing migrantMistrial in case of Arizona rancher accused of killing migrant
Mistrial in case of Arizona rancher accused of killing migrantGeorge Alan Kelly allegedly fired nine shots toward a group of migrants who had wandered onto his cattle ranch last year, fatally striking one.
NASA announces it's fixed a bug that corrupted Voyager 1's messagesNASA announces it's fixed a bug that corrupted Voyager 1's messages
NASA announces it's fixed a bug that corrupted Voyager 1's messagesEngineers had to rearrange code on one of Voyager's computers to avoid memory corruption. Now its science mission is set to continue.
Minnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglaryMinnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglary
Minnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglaryPolice say Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury was arrested after officers searched the home of an active burglary.
Eva Evans, TikTok star and 'Club Rat' creator, dies at 29Eva Evans, TikTok star and 'Club Rat' creator, dies at 29
Eva Evans, TikTok star and 'Club Rat' creator, dies at 29Evans had more than 300,000 followers on TikTok, where she was known for sharing details about her life in New York City.
Morgan Wallen breaks silence on his recent felony arrestMorgan Wallen breaks silence on his recent felony arrest
Morgan Wallen breaks silence on his recent felony arrestWallen faces multiple felony counts of reckless endangerment and a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct.
Children of Flint water crisis make change as environmental activistsChildren of Flint water crisis make change as environmental activists
Children of Flint water crisis make change as environmental activistsDozens of the children of Flint, Michigan’s lead-contaminated water crisis have turned their trauma into advocacy 10 years after it began.
Baltimore leaders blame ship owner, manager for Key Bridge collapseBaltimore leaders blame ship owner, manager for Key Bridge collapse
Baltimore leaders blame ship owner, manager for Key Bridge collapseAttorneys for the city argued that the ship's owner and manager should have realized the Dali was unfit for its voyage.
Jury: BNSF Railway contributed to 2 asbestos deaths in Montana townJury: BNSF Railway contributed to 2 asbestos deaths in Montana town
Jury: BNSF Railway contributed to 2 asbestos deaths in Montana townThe jury awarded $4 million each in compensatory damages to the estates of the two plaintiffs, who died in 2020.
47 Yale University students arrested during pro-Palestinian protest47 Yale University students arrested during pro-Palestinian protest
47 Yale University students arrested during pro-Palestinian protestThe students had been camped out on campus for three days to push the university to divest from military weapons manufacturers.
New rules will safeguard more abortion-related medical recordsNew rules will safeguard more abortion-related medical records
New rules will safeguard more abortion-related medical recordsRules will shield the medical records of women who cross state lines to seek an abortion where it is legal.
Man dies after 613-day COVID-19 infection that underwent 50 mutationsMan dies after 613-day COVID-19 infection that underwent 50 mutations
Man dies after 613-day COVID-19 infection that underwent 50 mutationsThrough the 613 days of infection, the virus evolved into a "novel immune-evasive variant" that had mutated over 50 times.
'Star Wars' brings its blue milk to stores from a galaxy far, far away'Star Wars' brings its blue milk to stores from a galaxy far, far away
'Star Wars' brings its blue milk to stores from a galaxy far, far awayDairy brands including Kemps and TruMoo launched the blue milk from outer space, metaphorically, onto store shelves on April 17.
ICYMI
Petition demands USDA action after lead is detected in LunchablesPetition demands USDA action after lead is detected in Lunchables
Petition demands USDA action after lead is detected in LunchablesLunchables are now an allowable school lunch item, but Consumer Reports says the products contain too much lead and sodium.
Colorado woman trapped under truck for hours saved by good SamaritanColorado woman trapped under truck for hours saved by good Samaritan
Colorado woman trapped under truck for hours saved by good SamaritanRachael Hammack was driving home from work around 2:30 a.m. when a crash pinned her in the wreckage 100 yards from the roadway and hidden from view.
USDA issues national alert on contaminated ground beefUSDA issues national alert on contaminated ground beef
USDA issues national alert on contaminated ground beefThe USDA is urging consumers to check their freezers for potentially contaminated packages of ground beef sold in the last month.
Life
The CEO of the company in charge of the project says he expects it to be in operation before Los Angeles hosts the Summer Olympics in 2028.
Impersonation scams, where someone pretends to be with a popular company or government agency, are getting worse.
When he got his lottery ticket scanned the next week to check whether he'd won anything, the worker told him not to pass out!
Dutch authorities said they want to control a city that is overrun with tourism, in their eyes. The effort would also control annual hotel stays.
The Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans plans to demonstrate ways to cook cicadas as the nation prepares for their emergence.
At least 3,878 of Tesla's 2024 model Cybertrucks were discovered to have accelerator pedals that could become stuck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Lawmakers say that when the IRS fixes mistakes, they too often don't provide clear details as to what caused the error.
Most streaming services charge about $10 or $11 per month for their music bundles, but there might be ways to cut the cost down.
Money
Securing a spot in summer camp is getting more competitive and costlySecuring a spot in summer camp is getting more competitive and costly
Securing a spot in summer camp is getting more competitive and costlyMany parents are struggling to secure spots and afford the costs of summer camp for their kids.
Man gets dozens of unwanted Amazon deliveries every monthMan gets dozens of unwanted Amazon deliveries every month
Man gets dozens of unwanted Amazon deliveries every monthAn Ohio man is being sent numerous unwanted items in what might be part of a scheme to deceive consumers.
What happens if you missed the deadline to file your taxes?What happens if you missed the deadline to file your taxes?
What happens if you missed the deadline to file your taxes?Even if you missed the April 15 deadline to file your federal income taxes, there are ways to get back on track.
Verizon class action lawsuit settlement claim deadline is April 15Verizon class action lawsuit settlement claim deadline is April 15
Verizon class action lawsuit settlement claim deadline is April 15If you file a claim, you could be entitled to up to $100.
World News
Grindr facing allegations that it shared users' medical informationGrindr facing allegations that it shared users' medical information
Grindr facing allegations that it shared users' medical informationNearly 700 users have already signed on to the claim, but the law firm said thousands of others may join.
House, and Speaker Johnson, move Ukraine aid toward a key voteHouse, and Speaker Johnson, move Ukraine aid toward a key vote
House, and Speaker Johnson, move Ukraine aid toward a key voteHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is leaning on cautious support from Democrats in the deeply divided chamber to push aid bills toward passage.
Health
Why the government created new tools to show heat forecasts and riskWhy the government created new tools to show heat forecasts and risk
Why the government created new tools to show heat forecasts and riskOver two-thirds of the United States was under some level of a heat alert last year due to rising temperatures.
Semaglutide, gastric bypass delay weight loss plateau, study findsSemaglutide, gastric bypass delay weight loss plateau, study finds
Semaglutide, gastric bypass delay weight loss plateau, study findsThose who are dieting generally reach a weight loss plateau after about a year on average, but these interventions may help.
Missing teenage twins found after woman reports stolen debit cardMissing teenage twins found after woman reports stolen debit card
Missing teenage twins found after woman reports stolen debit cardThe 14-year-old sisters were found with a 30-year-old suspect, after a Nebraska woman noticed her debit card had been charged at a Detroit-area hotel.
Scripps News Investigates
Fentanyl's toll and a troubled aircraft | Scripps News InvestigatesFentanyl's toll and a troubled aircraft | Scripps News Investigates
Fentanyl's toll and a troubled aircraft | Scripps News InvestigatesWe investigate the silent toll of fentanyl on U.S. children and the troubled history of a controversial military aircraft.
Nationwide ambulance shortage gets attention on Capitol HillNationwide ambulance shortage gets attention on Capitol Hill
Nationwide ambulance shortage gets attention on Capitol HillA Scripps News investigation discovered a severe shortage in ambulance chassis, essentially the skeletal frame ambulances are constructed on.
Israel At War
Families of hostages held in Gaza call for collective actionFamilies of hostages held in Gaza call for collective action
Families of hostages held in Gaza call for collective actionThe families held a virtual press conference on Friday, noting that it's been nearly 200 days since their loved ones were taken captive.
No deaths or injuries reported after Israel strike on IranNo deaths or injuries reported after Israel strike on Iran
No deaths or injuries reported after Israel strike on IranIsrael had promised to retaliate for Iran's Saturday attack, in which Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
Documentaries
In Real Life: Crossing the LineIn Real Life: Crossing the Line
In Real Life: Crossing the LineGo inside the operations of a citizen patrol group at the border, which is often criticized by migrants rights groups.
In Real Life: Waiting to LiveIn Real Life: Waiting to Live
In Real Life: Waiting to LiveLearn what life is like for the more than 100,000 Americans waiting on an organ as the U.S. organ donor system is in the midst of reform.
Sports
Agency stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo OlympicsAgency stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics
Agency stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo OlympicsA new documentary tells the story of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned heart medication before the Tokyo Games in 2021.
High school freshman has record-breaking pro golf performanceHigh school freshman has record-breaking pro golf performance
High school freshman has record-breaking pro golf performanceMiles Russell said he got a few strange looks as he carded a 14-under performance, but he golfed well enough to earn another invitation.
Entertainment
Victoria Beckham's birthday party was an impromptu Spice Girls reunionVictoria Beckham's birthday party was an impromptu Spice Girls reunion
Victoria Beckham's birthday party was an impromptu Spice Girls reunionPosh Spice just turned 50, and Scary, Baby, Ginger and Sporty all showed up to celebrate.
Ozzy Osbourne, Cher among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 inducteesOzzy Osbourne, Cher among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 inductees
Ozzy Osbourne, Cher among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 inducteesMariah Carey, Jane's Addiction, Lenny Kravitz, Sade and Sinéad O'Connor were among the nominees left off.
Tech
TikTok to start banning 'problematic' content from its For You feedTikTok to start banning 'problematic' content from its For You feed
TikTok to start banning 'problematic' content from its For You feedNext month, content that would be "problematic if viewed in clusters" won't be eligible to be on the FYF.
Company retires humanoid robot for model with real-world capabilitiesCompany retires humanoid robot for model with real-world capabilities
Company retires humanoid robot for model with real-world capabilitiesBoston Dynamics said it will replace its hydraulic Atlas model with a fully electric robot designed for "real-world applications."
