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June 3, 2024

New Jersey proposes bald eagle's removal from endangered species list following big rebound

New Jersey officials on Monday proposed removing the bald eagle from the state's endangered species list, citing successful, decades-long conservation efforts.

June 3, 2024

Fraud trial juror claims she received $120K payment, was promised more if she voted to acquit

A Minnesota juror was dismissed Monday after reporting $120,000 was left at her home with a promise of further payment if she voted to acquit seven suspects in a massive fraud case.

June 3, 2024

2 brothers charged in Atlanta-area strip club shooting

Trayvis Thurman, 23, is being charged alongside his 21-year-old brother, Trayquan, in a Sunday shooting at the Pin Ups strip club in Decatur, Georgia.

June 3, 2024

French authorities investigate 3 men accused of 'psychological violence' at Eiffel Tower

French prosecutors said that three men have been placed under an investigation on suspicion they committed “psychological violence" at the Eiffel Tower.

June 3, 2024

18 people arrested in Poland after allegedly planning 'hostile activities' on behalf of Russia

Poland's interior minister said that 18 people have been arrested on allegations of pursuing hostile activities or planning sabotage on behalf of Russia and Belarus.

June 3, 2024

Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of moon to collect samples as space rivalry with US grows

China has landed a spacecraft on the moon’s far side to collect samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.

June 3, 2024

Austria's first woman chancellor, Brigitte Bierlein, dies at 74

Brigitte Bierlein, Austria's former Constitutional Court head and first woman chancellor, has died at 74 after a brief illness, according to Chancellor Karl Nehammer.

June 3, 2024

Congo hasn't allowed US access to Americans arrested in coup attempt, embassy says

The U.S. Embassy in Congo said Congolese authorities have not shared details or provided access to the Americans arrested under accusations of having a role in a recent failed coup attempt.

June 3, 2024

More than 100 former Illinois youth inmates sue state over alleged sexual abuse in detention centers

Dozens more former youth inmates are suing over alleged sexual abuse they say that they endured at Illinois detention centers, according to law officials.

June 3, 2024

Intellectual disability disorder may be linked to a single, 'surprising' gene, research shows

Scientists have made a breakthrough in genetic research by finding the root of a disorder that causes intellectual disability, which affects about one in 20,000 young people.