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National News

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Updated 1 hour, 9 minutes ago

Dr. Cyril Wecht, celebrity pathologist who argued more than 1 shooter killed JFK, dies at 93

Wecht's lecture circuit demonstration detailing his theory that it was impossible for one bullet to cause the dama…

Updated 1 day, 23 hours ago
Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported

Brilliant purple, green, yellow and pink hues of the Northern Lights were reported worldwide, with sightings in Germany, Switzerland, China, England, Spain and…

Updated 3 days, 1 hour ago
Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US

The storm could produce northern lights as far south in the U.S. as Alabama and Northern California

Updated 3 days, 4 hours ago
Storms slam parts of Florida, Mississippi and elsewhere as cleanup from earlier tornadoes continues

More than 280,000 homes and businesses from Mississippi to North Carolina were blacked out late Friday morning, according to the tracking website poweroutage.u…

Updated 4 days, 3 hours ago
Guns are being stolen from cars at triple the rate they were 10 years ago, a report finds

The alarming trend underscores the need for Americans to safely secure their firearms to prevent them from getting into the hands of dangerous people, said Bur…

Updated 5 days, 4 hours ago
Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryouts

Trump has said he intends to make an announcement shortly before July's Republican National Convention.

Updated 5 days, 4 hours ago
Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryouts

Trump has said he intends to make an announcement shortly before July's Republican National Convention.

Updated 5 days, 4 hours ago
Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryouts

Trump has said he intends to make an announcement shortly before July's Republican National Convention.

Updated 5 days, 4 hours ago
Dogs entering US must be 6 months old and microchipped to prevent spread of rabies, new rules say

The CDC posted the new rules in the federal register on Wednesday. They take effect Aug. 1 when a temporary 2021 order expires. That order suspended bringing i…

Updated 5 days, 21 hours ago
Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

The change will officially take effect on Feb. 8, 2025, timed to the organization's 115th birthday.

Updated 1 week ago
On D-Day, 19-year-old medic Charles Shay was ready to give his life, and save as many as he could

Shay was awarded the Silver Star for repeatedly plunging into the sea and carrying critically wounded soldiers to relative safety, saving them from drowning. H…

Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
Thousands pack Omaha arena to soak up guru investor Warren Buffett's wisdom

As part of Buffett's stock sales, he trimmed about 13% of Berkshire's massive Apple stake. Holdings in the iPhone maker are still Berkshire's biggest stake, ma…

Updated 1 week, 3 days ago
Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school cancellations and orders to evacuate

More than 9 inches of rain fell during the past 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service, which has issued a flood warning until Tuesday for the reg…

Updated 1 week, 5 days ago
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

A group of observers from LGBTQ advocacy groups embraced, some in tears. “Thanks be to God,” said one.

Updated 1 week, 5 days ago
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

A group of observers from LGBTQ advocacy groups embraced, some in tears. “Thanks be to God,” said one.