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4 days ago in National
Authorities believe crash through Illinois after-school building that killed 4 wasn’t targeted
A crash through an after-school building in a small city outside of Springfield, Illinois, that killed three children and a teenager and left several others injured isn't believed to be a targeted attack, authorities said Tuesday.
5 days ago in National
White House focuses on border crackdown as it marks 100 days for Trump’s second term
The White House on Monday opened a weeklong celebration of Donald Trump's first 100 days in office by focusing on his border crackdown, an area of relative strength for the president at a time when there are red flags for him in the latest round of polling.
1 week ago in National
Evacuation orders lifted as fast-moving New Jersey wildfire burns
A fast-moving wildfire was burning in New Jersey's Pine Barrens, but officials on Wednesday lifted earlier evacuation orders and a stretch of a major highway that was closed due to the blaze has reopened.
2 weeks ago in National
Hegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth created another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother where he shared similar details of a March military airstrike against Yemen's Houthi militants that were sent in another chain with top Trump administration leaders, The New York Times reported.
2 weeks ago in National
Military marchers set out from Hopkinton to start the 129th Boston Marathon
A group of Massachusetts National Guard members early Monday crossed the Boston Marathon start line, launching the 129th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon.
2 weeks ago in National
Fear and panic at Florida State as deadly shooting sends students fleeing
When a 20-year-old opened fire at Florida State University, terrified students barricaded doors and fled across campus, abandoning chemistry notes and even shoes, in a shooting that investigators said killed two men and wounded at least six others.
Sports
20 hours ago in Sports
Gregg Popovich, the NBA’s all-time wins leader, retires after 29 seasons as coach in San Antonio
Gregg Popovich stepped down as coach of the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, ending a three-decade run that saw him lead the team to five NBA championships, become the league's all-time wins leader and earn induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
1 day ago in Sports
Max Verstappen delighted at birth of his first child with partner Kelly Piquet
Four-time defending Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen and partner Kelly Piquet have announced the arrival of their first child.
2 days ago in Sports
Panthers advance to the second round after defeating Tampa Bay in 5 games
Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and three assists to lead the Florida Panthers to a 6-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning and advance Florida to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
3 days ago in Sports
UNC’s Belichick defends Hudson as ‘doing her job’ after interjecting during CBS interview
North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick defended girlfriend Jordon Hudson for interjecting during a CBS interviewer's questions about their relationship and said she was "simply doing her job."
3 days ago in Sports
Andre Agassi wins his professional pickleball debut with partner Anna Leigh Waters
Andre Agassi won his professional pickleball debut a day after turning 55, teaming with 18-year-old Anna Leigh Waters to defeat a pair of even younger teens 11-8, 9-11, 11-7 in the mixed pro division at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships on Wednesday.
3 days ago in Sports
Swiatek recovers from 0-6 loss in first set to beat Keys in ‘weirdest’ match in Madrid quarterfinals
Iga Swiatek recovered after losing the first six games of the match to defeat Madison Keys 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 and stay on track to defend her title at the Madrid Open on Wednesday.
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3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Barbra Streisand announces new duets album with Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Mariah Carey and more
Barbra Streisand is still a woman in love, and she'll do anything to get you into her world. That includes a new collection of duets with some of the biggest names in music.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper and Outkast get into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper, the hip-hop pioneers Outkast, the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden.