Man and child rescued, one adult missing on California river
Tulare County Sheriff’s Office (TULARE COUNTY, Calif.) — A man and child were rescued from a California river Friday night, while another adult remains missing, authorities said. Rescue crews responded to the Kaweah River in Tulare County, where
US launches first mass evacuation effort from Sudan
Ahmed Satti/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (KHARTOUM, Sudan) — As countries wind down mass evacuations of their nationals from war-torn Sudan and the White House warns time is running out, the United States is undertaking its first effort
Five dead in Texas 'execution-style' shooting, suspect armed with AR-15 is on the loose
San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office (CLEVELAND, Texas) — Five people are dead after being shot in a Texas home by a suspect armed with an AR-15 style rifle in a horrific series of “execution style” shootings, police said.
Is the banking crisis over? Experts weigh in after First Republic Bank shares plunge
Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Turmoil in the financial system returned this week as shares of First Republic Bank, the nation’s 14th-largest lender, plummeted more than 75%. The selloff took hold after the bank revealed
More Black physicians could improve life expectancy of Black patients: Researchers
Courtesy Wilson Hayes (NEW YORK) — Weeks of shoulder pain landed a reluctant Whitney Nichols in urgent care. As a previously healthy 24-year-old Black woman, she pleaded for additional testing to uncover the cause of her pain. As
Kia and Hyundai owners now face new struggle: Getting parts for their stolen cars
Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Kia and Hyundai owners whose cars were damaged or stolen in the wake of a social media video teaching people how to easily steal the cars are now waiting months
Public to get rare access as Naval Elks Lodge celebrates 125 years
By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES – The Naval Elks Lodge in Port Angeles is marking its 125th year, albeit two years late, and the public is invited to help them celebrate on May 6. Past Exalted Rulers
Parents of Black autistic sons share their stories after tragic encounters with police
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The intersection of policing, race, and autism has the potential to result in tragic outcomes. Black Americans are two to three times more likely to be killed by cops than white Americans,
Pro-DeSantis PAC targets Trump voters with 'Winner' ad campaign in early primary states
Amir Levy/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The super PAC supporting Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis’ expected 2024 presidential run is set to with a new TV ad targeting Trump voters — pitching the governor as a “winner” in
New report details alarming health impact of climate change on children
Mimi Haddon/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A new report released this week by the Environmental Protection Agency projects the devastating health impact of climate change on children. Effects include higher rates of respiratory disease, reduced academic achievement,