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Record rainfall and substantial snowfall hit Northern California, while Seattle residents face extended power outages.

FORESTVILLE, Calif. — A significant storm continued to unleash heavy snowfall and unprecedented rainfall on Friday as it traveled through Northern California, resulting in road closures and evacuations in specific locations. The...

Unique coin from the California Gold Rush auctioned for $1.4 million

LOS ANGELES — Enthusiastic coin collectors seized the opportunity to acquire a rare $20 “double eagle” gold coin at an auction house in Southern California on Tuesday afternoon. Ultimately, only one bidder...

Severe ‘bomb cyclone’ causes power outages and uproots trees in northwestern US, resulting in one fatality.

SEATTLE — A significant storm system swept through the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday evening, unleashing powerful winds and heavy rainfall across the area. This severe weather event has led to widespread power...

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Insights from AP’s probe into safety concerns of Ospreys

The V-22 Osprey, a unique aircraft known for its ability to fly like an airplane and land like a helicopter, has resumed flights after...

Authorities report two individuals hospitalized following a small aircraft crash.

Two individuals were hospitalized following an incident involving a small aircraft that collided with an unoccupied plane at an airport in eastern Pennsylvania, as...

House elections led to a deadlock. Will Republicans learn to collaborate with a slim majority?

WASHINGTON — Following what is considered one of the most disordered and ineffective congressional sessions in recent times, voters surprisingly leaned towards continuity in...

Trump’s defense selection was identified as a potential ‘Insider Threat’ by a fellow servicemember.

Pete Hegseth, a veteran of the Army National Guard and a prominent Fox News host, has come under scrutiny after being identified as a...

Judge declares Texas inmate Melissa Lucio is ‘truly innocent’ in her daughter’s murder case

HOUSTON — The case of Melissa Lucio, a Texas woman whose execution was postponed in 2022 due to increasing doubts about her conviction for...

Malcolm X’s daughters file a lawsuit against the CIA, FBI, and NYPD regarding their father’s assassination

Three daughters of the civil rights activist Malcolm X have launched a $100 million lawsuit against several government entities, including the CIA, FBI, and...

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Trump secured a larger share of young voters, but opinions on his policies remain divided: AP VoteCast

Young Voters Show Mixed Support for Trump in Recent Election In the recent election, Americans aged 18 to 29 leaned towards President-elect Donald Trump, demonstrating...

Texas Congressman Michael McCaul reports being held at airport due to feeling ‘disoriented’

Republican Representative Michael McCaul, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, reported that he was briefly detained by law enforcement at a Washington, D.C....

Inspector General clears Park Police in 2017 shooting of Virginia resident.

McLEAN, Va. — An investigation conducted by a federal inspector general has cleared two U.S. Park Police officers involved in the fatal shooting of...

Trump vowed to reverse safeguards for transgender students, leading to a surge in crisis hotline calls.

Transgender youth across the United States have been seeking assistance from crisis hotlines since Donald Trump assumed the presidency, as his campaign prominently featured...

Speaker Johnson launches campaign for House leadership vowing to be Trump’s ‘quarterback’

Speaker Mike Johnson's Leadership Journey WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike...

Tennessee escapee suspected of murder and fabricating bear encounter apprehended in South Carolina

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A man sought in connection with a homicide in Tennessee was apprehended in South Carolina, authorities reported. Nicholas Wayne Hamlett, 45,...

Four individuals face charges in Detroit gunfire incident resulting in two fatalities and five injuries.

DETROIT — Authorities have charged four individuals in connection with a shooting incident that occurred during an outdoor event in Detroit, resulting in the...

Trump selects New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for UN ambassador role

NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Rep. Elise Stefanik to take on the role of ambassador to the United Nations. ...

Individual accused of joining a torch-lit march has entered a guilty plea to a reduced offense.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — In a recent development, another individual involved in a 2017 rally at the University of Virginia has reached a plea agreement....

U.S. set to challenge court decision allowing 9/11 suspects to enter guilty pleas and evade capital punishment.

The Defense Department has decided to contest a recent ruling made by a military judge regarding the validity of plea agreements involving Khalid Sheikh...

Two individuals charged with planning to attack immigrants found guilty of trying to kill federal officers

Two individuals who helped establish a militia organization have been found guilty of planning to murder federal agents as they prepared for a trip...

13-Year-Old Taken Into Custody Following Armed Attempt to Enter Wisconsin Elementary School, Authorities Report

Kenosha, Wisconsin – A 13-year-old boy was apprehended after attempting to gain access to an elementary school while reportedly armed. The incident unfolded on...

Alarmingly racist messages mentioning slavery trigger investigations across several states.

In recent days, a series of racially charged text messages referencing slavery have sparked widespread concern across the United States. These anonymous messages, which...

Sexual orientation and gender identity inquiries set to appear in US Census Bureau survey by 2027

The U.S. Census Bureau announced plans to incorporate inquiries regarding sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as modifications to questions about race and...

US House control is at stake, significantly impacting Trump’s plans

WASHINGTON — The fate of the U.S. House majority is uncertain as of Wednesday, teetering on the edge between Republican leadership that...

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