Claire Thornton
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Man dies on New York subway after rider puts chokehold on 'erratic' passenger
Video shows from a New York subway shows a passenger putting a man in a chokehold for more than two minutes. No arrests have been made, police said. → Read More
Florida principal who resigned over Michelangelo's David travels to Florence to see iconic statue
"They're really enjoying it a lot, who wouldn't enjoy Italy?" said the woman's 17-year-old son who had to stay home to complete his AP exams. → Read More
Instagram mom Katie Sorensen convicted for fabricating story about couple kidnapping her kids
A falsely accused couple "resoundingly contradicted" the accusation and security footage showed Kathleen Sorensen's claim was false, prosecutors say. → Read More
'Dangerously cold' Arctic blast coming for Northeast; wind chills as low as 40 below zero: Friday updates
A dangerous Arctic blast began its sweep over the Northeast, bringing wind chill warnings and record-breaking cold temperatures. → Read More
Delaware truck driver sentenced to 19 years in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot case
Barry Croft, a truck driver from Delaware, planned to kidnap Gov. Whitmer from her Michigan vacation home and blow up a bridge, prosecutors said. → Read More
White House aims for 25% drop in homelessness in 2 years as cities across US wrestle with growing crisis
The White House is rolling out a nationwide push to reduce homelessness 25% in major cities that have long been struggling with the crisis. → Read More
1 in 4 American parents struggled to pay for basic needs in last year, survey finds
Among low-income parents, 52% said they struggled to pay for food and housing costs in the past year, a recent Pew Research Center survey found. → Read More
Traveling after Thanksgiving? Weekend weather in US includes storms, snow and flooding in some areas.
The U.S. is mostly clear of severe weather after Thanksgiving as a busy travel weekend begins. However, a storm in the south could cause problems. → Read More
Food banks are struggling this holiday season as inflation creates 'perfect storm'
Food banks across the country will enter this holiday season with their resources strained. Inflation is squeezing donations as demand continues. → Read More
Who won the Powerball? Here's why the mystery may simmer for months.
Powerball winners are not allowed to remain anonymous in California, but lottery officials don't typically identify the winner right away. → Read More
Cold temps descending on USA: Forecasters warn snow could fall from Texas to New York
Most of the country will soon face unusually cold temperatures 10-20 degrees below what's typical this time of year, forecasters say. → Read More
1 dead, dozens hurt after tornadoes hit Oklahoma, Texas; Gov. Stitt declares state of emergency
The tornadoes killed at least one person, injured dozens of others and left more than 100 homes and buildings in ruins. → Read More
At least 146 dead in South Korea after crowd surge during Halloween festivities, officials say
The deaths and injuries occurred after a large crowd pushed forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities in Seoul, officials said. → Read More
Ian, Fiona shattered hopes for a quiet hurricane season. What's next?
Ian became one of the worst storms to hit the U.S. after what had been one of the most quiet hurricane seasons since 1941, researchers say. → Read More
Florida's skyrocketing population puts millions more at risk when a huge storm like Ian strikes
In the last 10 years, millions of people have moved to Florida, meaning more people are at risk when a hurricane or tropical storm hits the state. → Read More
Tropical Storm Ian could be major hurricane by Tuesday; Statewide emergency in Florida declared
Ian became a tropical storm Friday. Forecasters say it may strengthen into a hurricane with the potential to hit Florida in coming days. → Read More
Iconic trails closed, person missing after flash flooding at Zion National Park
From July to September, flash floods can easily sneak up on hikers, especially in narrow canyons, which Zion National Park is known for. → Read More
World Health Organization chief says monkeypox outbreak is now a global emergency
The news comes a day after the U.S. reported its first two cases of monkeypox in children. → Read More
Russia, Ukraine sign UN agreements to free up Ukrainian grain exports; US announces $270M aid package: Live updates
Amid a growing global food crisis, Russia and Ukraine signed separate agreements to allow Russia to export grain and fertilizer. Latest updates. → Read More
'Their intent was to conduct as mass shooting': Police arrest two men in Richmond, Virginia
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection to a mass shooting plot targeting Richmond, Virginia's Fourth of July celebration, police said. → Read More