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Longshot Rich Strike wins 2022 Kentucky Derby
Rich Strike, the longest shot in the 2022 Kentucky Derby, has won the 148th running at Churchill Downs. → Read More
Recall alert: Carbon monoxide risk prompts recall of 53,000 pressure washers
The units can malfunction and self-start, posing a carbon monoxide risk in confined spaces. → Read More
Mississippi man snags 131-pound blue catfish, shatters state record
Eygene Cronley set a new state record on April 7, when he reeled in a 131-pound blue catfish from the Mississippi River near Natchez, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks confirmed. → Read More
Woman ‘swinging a knife’ climbs through drive-thru window to rob Taco Bell, police say
Winston-Salem police are investigating an armed robbery at a Taco Bell after a woman crawled through the drive-thru window “swinging a knife” and made off with cash. → Read More
7 last-minute tax filing tips for 2022
The official Internal Revenue Service deadline for filing your 2021 tax return is less than 36 hours away, and here’s what you need to know. → Read More
How to watch the Lyrids light up April night sky
The average Lyrid shower produces 15 to 20 meteors per hour. → Read More
Legendary comedian Gilbert Gottfried dead at 67
Iconic comedian Gilbert Gottfried has died at the age of 67, his family confirmed Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
Feds seize more than $13 million in mixed narcotics at Texas border crossing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge Cargo Facility on Wednesday thwarted a massive smuggling attempt, seizing $13.6 million in mixed narcotics. → Read More
Russia attacks Ukraine: At least 52 killed by Russian missile strike on train station, officials say
The station was a main evacuation hub, according to officials. → Read More
Ferrero USA recalls select Kinder chocolate treats amid potential salmonella risk
Early shoppers may want to check those Easter baskets. → Read More
Watch: Meteorologist pauses live weather report to call kids about tornado warning
Doug Kammerer may be chief meteorologist for NBC4 Washington, but the father of two proved Thursday night that his job as a dad will always come first. → Read More
Estelle Harris, of ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Toy Story’ fame, dead at 93
Accomplished character actress Estelle Harris, best known as character George Costanza’s mother on “Seinfeld” and the voice of Mrs. Potato Head in the “Toy Story” franchise, has died at the age of 93. → Read More
Southwest Airlines system restored: Carrier blames tech issues for nationwide delays, cancellations
The glitches were resolved before 7 a.m. local time, but flight disruptions are expected to continue. → Read More
Recall alert: Nearly 9,000 glow rattles pose choking hazard
PlayMonster Group LLC on Thursday recalled nearly 9,000 of its Kid O Hudson Glow Rattles because the rattle's leg can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. → Read More
Oscars 2022: Will Smith, Chris Rock confrontation jolts Academy Awards crowd
An apparent joke gone awry thrust Best Actor winner Will Smith into the limelight ahead of schedule during Sunday’s 94th Academy Awards. → Read More
‘Freak accident’: St. Louis girl fatally shoots cousin, self during Instagram livestream
In what family members called a “freak accident,” two young cousins died Friday after police said one of them, a 12-year-old girl, fatally shot her 14-year-old cousin and then herself. → Read More
Indiana farmer accused of killing wife, dumping body in creek
An Indiana woman was found dead in a creek near her Lebanon home, one week after she filed for legal separation from her husband, whom authorities have arrested on suspicion of her murder. → Read More
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dead at 50
The Foo Fighters confirmed via Twitter late Friday that drummer Taylor Hawkins has died. He was 50. → Read More
Recall alert: Nearly 90K bluetooth speakers sold exclusively at Walmart pose head injury risk
About 89,000 Dimensions Bluetooth Speaker Helmets were recalled Thursday because the head gear does not comply with federal safety standards and poses a risk of head injury in a fall. → Read More
Robotic dinosaur catches fire at ‘Jurassic Quest’ in Texas
“Jurassic Quest” is an interactive dinosaur event hosted by the Waco Convention Center. → Read More