Former US swimmer's death in the US Virgin Islands caused by accidental fentanyl intoxication, autopsy says
The death earlier this year of former US swimming champion Jamie Cail has been ruled accidental and fentanyl related, according to a Facebook post from the US Virgin Islands Police Department.
2023-08-29 04:19
Biden administration makes the case for organized labor with potential autoworkers strike looming
The Biden administration made its most detailed argument to date on the benefits of organized labor with a potential autoworkers' strike looming as negotiations between the United Auto Workers and auto companies continue and the president works to convince Americans to support his "Bidenomics" vision.
2023-08-29 03:53
An off-duty Oklahoma officer fired a shot that wounded a man at a high school football game
Authorities say an off-duty Oklahoma police officer fired a shot that critically wounded a man during a shooting at a high school football game that left a teenager dead
2023-08-29 03:52
Marijuana odor bothers Maria Sakkari during her loss in the US Open's first round
Maria Sakkari was bothered by the smell of marijuana during her loss at the U.S. Open
2023-08-29 03:52
Idalia is expected to rapidly intensify in the record-warm Gulf of Mexico. Here's what that means
The forecast for Idalia is alarming: a so-called rapid intensification as it tracks through the Gulf of Mexico, tapping into some of the warmest waters on the planet ahead of making landfall in Florida this week.
2023-08-29 03:47
Patrick Mahomes is unanimous choice by AP for the top spot among NFL quarterbacks
Patrick Mahomes is a two-time NFL MVP, a two-time Super Bowl MVP and has led the Kansas City Chiefs to the AFC championship game five straight seasons
2023-08-29 03:26
Scott announces new plan focused on parents' role in education and technology
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott on Monday rolled out his education and technology plan, arguing that, under President Joe Biden, the role of parents has been minimized in decisions over childhood education and social media habits.
2023-08-29 03:20
As worker actions continue nationwide, White House highlights how administration is helping unions
As worker actions continue from Hollywood to Detroit, and new labor unions crop up nationally, the White House on Monday was highlighting its effort to bolster worker organizing throughout the U_S_ President Joe Biden is counting on critical labor support as he campaigns for a second term in office, holding his first re-election campaign rally at a Pennsylvania union hall in June, declaring: “I’m proud to be the most pro-union president in American history.”
2023-08-29 03:19
After lots of hype, West Point treasure box opening yields no bombshells, just silt
A lead box believed to have been placed in the base of a West Point monument by cadets almost two centuries ago yielded no bombshells when unsealed during a livestreamed event, just silt
2023-08-29 02:56
University of North Carolina police respond to 'an armed and dangerous person on or near campus'
Police at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are responding to an "armed and dangerous person on or near campus," according to an alert from the university on Monday.
2023-08-29 02:50
California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change pronouns
California's attorney general has sued a Southern California school district over its new policy that requires schools to notify parents if their children change their gender identification or pronouns
2023-08-29 02:49
Hawaii power utility takes responsibility for first fire on Maui, but faults county firefighters
Hawaii’s electric utility acknowledged Sunday night its power lines started a wildfire on Maui but faulted county firefighters for declaring the blaze contained and leaving the scene, only to have a second wildfire break out nearby and become the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century
2023-08-29 02:23