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1 killed, at least 3 injured in shooting in Las Vegas gym -- One person was killed at the Las Vegas Athletic Club on the city's west side when gunfire erupted, police said.

6 hours ago

Recordings of Biden-Hur interview emerge, highlighting his memory lapses -- Former President Joe Biden's speech is marked with long pauses and a halting delivery in a recording of his interview about classified documents released Friday.

7 hours ago

Unique Miami recycling company gives discarded shoes new traction -- Sneaker Impact takes shoe donations from across the nation and ships them outside the U.S, where they are eventually resold by mom-and-pop shops in the developing world.

7 hours ago

Pope Leo XIV takes helm of Catholic Church amid a priest shortage in the U.S. -- Between 1970 and 2024, the number of Catholic priests fell by more than 40% in the U.S.

9 hours ago

5 people dead in St. Louis after severe storm sweeps through city -- Five people were reported dead Friday after severe storms, including a possible tornado, swept through the St. Louis area.

7 hours ago

Fisherman discovers century-old shipwreck in the fog in Lake Michigan -- The ship had been buried in the sand at the bottom of the lake for decades before storms this winter apparently revealed it.

11 hours ago

Feds use new terrorism designation to charge alleged Mexican cartel member -- The U.S. Department of Justice used the new terrorism designation for the first time - providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.

11 hours ago

How much could you save in taxes if the GOP bill is signed into law? -- The greatest benefits would go to high-income households, while low-income families would see a much more modest boost, analyses show.

11 hours ago

Pool fences and life jackets could save hundreds of lives, CDC estimates -- The study was one of the CDC's last before its injury prevention teams were laid off.

12 hours ago

Fire destroys Nottoway Plantation House in Louisiana -- The Nottoway Plantation House, a sprawling mansion on a former Louisiana sugar plantation, was "the South's largest remaining antebellum mansion."

12 hours ago

Moody's downgrades U.S. credit rating, citing rising government debt -- Moody's lowered its rating on U.S. debt from Aaa to Aa1, pointing to sustained increase in federal debt and interest payments.

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GOP congressman confirms Hegseth ordered brief pause in cyber ops against Russia -- CBS News reported in March that the defense secretary ordered a pause in cyber operations against Russia. Rep. Don Bacon disclosed its duration during a hearing.

13 hours ago

FDA greenlights marketing of first Alzheimer's blood test for some patients -- Japan-based Fujirebio's test, which helps doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease, is intended for patients with signs of cognitive decline.

14 hours ago

Kennedy Center staff to vote to unionize amid Trump changes -- Multiple staff members at the Kennedy Center said they are sounding the alarm that the mission and legacy of the storied arts institution are at risk.

15 hours ago

Home electricity bills forecast to reach a 12-year high this summer -- High temperatures and rising electricity costs could boost home energy bills by 6% this summer, a new report says.

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