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May 15, 2024

What is the celebrity 'blockout' over the war in Gaza?

Some social media users are putting a block on seeing content from certain celebrities, claiming the celebrities 'haven't spoken up' against Israel's actions in Gaza.

May 15, 2024

Remains of 17-year-old soldier killed in Korean War identified

The remains of 17-year-old Army Pfc. Thomas A. Smith — who was killed in the Korean War — have been identified, and will be buried in his hometown of Grant, Michigan.

May 15, 2024

Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb believes he can balance his new coaching job with his national radio show

During an introductory news conference, longtime broadcaster Doug Gottlieb discussed his move into the coaching ranks, as he takes over for Sundance Wicks in coaching Green Bay.

May 15, 2024

Delaware woman fatally shot after crime spree entails interstate police chase, 2 shootouts

A 23-year-old Delaware woman was fatally shot after leading police on a pursuit that triggered two separate shootouts and took them across the Pennsylvania border.

May 15, 2024

A small plane crashes in Montana, killing the pilot and a passenger

The Federal Aviation Administration reported a Piper PA-18 single-engine airplane crashed in Montana near Tillitt Field Airport, killing both the pilot and passenger.

May 15, 2024

Judge quickly denies request to discard $38 million verdict in New Hampshire youth center abuse case

Judge Andrew Schulman, who oversaw a NH youth detention center trial, has refused to discard the verdict awarding $38 million in damages to David Meehan, who alleged he was abused at the center.

May 15, 2024

Guatemalan court orders release of journalist jailed for nearly 2 years on money laundering charges

A Guatemalan court has ordered the release of journalist José Rubén Zamora; the 67-year-old has been in jail for almost 2 years for alleged money laundering.

May 15, 2024

Sitting still is hard, but experts say the benefits of meditation are worth the struggle

Meditation has numerous mental health benefits, like reducing stress and anxiety. Experts say that getting distracted is normal, and recommend starting with short sessions.

May 15, 2024

Nevada wildlife mystery solved, suspected wolves were actually coyotes

After animals spotted from a helicopter over Nevada were suspected to be wolves, extensive DNA testing of hair, scat and urine samples proved that they were just coyotes.

May 15, 2024

CDC data shows decrease in fatal overdoses across the US, but experts remain cautious

The CDC has reported a decrease in fatal overdoses in the U.S. last year, marking the second annual decline since the onset of the national drug death epidemic.