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Olivia Newton-John dead at 73
Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at her home in Southern California. → Read More
Fourth of July parade shooting: Suspect in custody after 6 killed, dozens injured in Illinois
Six people died and at least 30 others were wounded after a gunman opened fire on a Fourth of July parade from a rooftop in a Chicago suburb Monday, sending hundreds of revelers scrambling for safety, police said. → Read More
‘Horrific human tragedy’: 46 suspected migrants found dead inside big-rig in San Antonio
Forty-six suspected migrants were found dead inside a tractor trailer in South Texas on Monday night, and another 16 have been transported to area hospitals, according to San Antonio police and fire officials. → Read More
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney, 25, killed in car crash, agent says
Gladney signed a one-year with the Arizona Cardinal this offseason. → Read More
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