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September 24, 2023

NASA capsule brings sample from asteroid to Earth for the first time in American history: 'We have touchdown!'

A capsule was delivered back to Earth on Sunday after a 4 billion mile trip that included grabbing a sample of dust and rocks from an asteroid called Bennu.

September 24, 2023

Mother of Idaho murders victim Ethan Chapin stuns true crime convention with surprise cameo

Ethan Chapin’s mother Stacy stunned a packed auditorium when she made a surprise appearance during a true crime conference at a presentation dedicated to her son's case.

September 24, 2023

Popular southern California beach indefinitely shut down to protect sea lions

Tourists and sea lion activists are reacting to the newly decided indefinite closure of Boomer Beach to Point La Jolla to protect the wild animals that often come ashore.

September 24, 2023

Newsom defends 'paralyzed' California officials in asking Supreme Court to intervene on homeless encampments

Gov. Gavin Newsom asked the Supreme Court to intervene, claiming California city leaders face an "unsurmountable roadblock" in clearing homeless encampments.

September 24, 2023

Usher set to headline Super Bowl LVIII halftime show

Usher will headline the halftime show of Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, Nevada, He discussed the decision during an Apple Music headliner special Sunday.

September 24, 2023

Seattle officers, attempted carjacking suspect stung by swarm of wasps during arrest: bodycam video

A 22-year-old suspect armed with a knife tried carjacking several vehicles in Seattle's East Queen Anne neighborhood before leading police on a foot chase.

September 24, 2023

California solo hiker slips, breaks leg after trying to cross High Sierra snowfield without proper gear

A rescue team in Inyo County, California, says a solo hiker is "lucky" to have survived a fall that broke his leg in the High Sierras earlier this month.

September 24, 2023

Veteran Air Force pilot seeking to oust vulnerable Dem senator says nation must abandon 'wrong leaders'

Republican Tony Grady, a former Air Force pilot, FedEx pilot and business leader, is seeking to oust Democrat Sen. Jacky Rosen in Nevada in 2024.

September 23, 2023

Federal judge strikes down California ban of certain gun magazines

A federal judge ruled against a law in California that bans ownership of detachable gun magazines carrying more than 10 rounds in a Friday decision.

September 23, 2023

Second Republican presidential nomination debate potential ‘cage fight' where 'the rubber meets the road'

The moderators of Wednesday’s second Republican presidential nomination debate as well as political pundits, point to a sense of urgency for the candidates to show they can rival Trump