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11h ago

Prosecutors say they won't retry Arizona rancher accused of killing Mexican man near U.S.-Mexico border

Prosecutors had said George Alan Kelly recklessly fired nine shots from an AK-47 rifle toward a group of men on his cattle ranch about 100 yards away. Jurors weren't able to reach a unanimous verdict.
profile court rancher
profile court rancher

Jewish and pro-Palestinian students accuse Columbia of discrimination in competing complaints

Escalating protests over Israel’s military operation in Gaza have become deeply personal for students at the elite university who say administrators are failing to protect them.
People set up a makeshift memorial for the Israeli hostages held by Hamas next to the "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" at Columbia University on April 23, 2024 in New York.
People set up a makeshift memorial for the Israeli hostages held by Hamas next to the "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" at Columbia University on April 23, 2024 in New York.

$1.3 billion Powerball jackpot winner is a Laotian immigrant battling cancer

Cheng “Charlie” Saephan, who was born in Laos and immigrated to the U.S. in 1994, plans to split the money with a friend and find himself a "good doctor."
lottery winner powerball happy smile
lottery winner powerball happy smile
14h ago

Deadly storms, tornadoes and flash floods hammer Plains states and Texas

At least five people, including an infant, were confirmed to have died as of Sunday in Oklahoma and Iowa as a result of extreme weather.
Tornado damage in Sulphur, Oklahoma.
Tornado damage in Sulphur, Oklahoma.

Goldman Environmental Prize awarded to Latina organizer fighting air pollution crisis

Andrea Vidaurre hopes to inspire others across the country through her work helping improve air quality in her predominantly Latino community in California.
environmental work
environmental work
16h ago

Jason Kelce to join ESPN after 13-season NFL career

The recently retired offensive lineman will be part of “Monday Night Countdown."
Jason Kelce during a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants, in Philadelphia
Jason Kelce during a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants, in Philadelphia

George Santos says he will revive his drag queen persona on Cameo

The disgraced former lawmaker was expelled from Congress in December after federal prosecutors accused him of stealing money from his campaign.
House Lawmakers Work Towards Electing New Speaker On Capitol Hill
House Lawmakers Work Towards Electing New Speaker On Capitol Hill
16h ago

'Midtown Jane Doe,' whose remains were found in cement of NYC bar basement 20 years ago, finally ID'd

Patricia Kathleen McGlone, last seen in 1969, was entombed in the basement of what was once the famed rock hot spot Steve Paul's The Scene on West 46th Street.
NYPD Detective Ryan Glas holds a digital composite photo of Patricia Kathleen McGlone.
NYPD Detective Ryan Glas holds a digital composite photo of Patricia Kathleen McGlone.
16h ago

Chiefs star Travis Kelce agrees to 2-year extension to remain in Kansas City

The new deal will make Kelce the highest-paid tight end in the NFL, per reports.
Travis Kelce during pregame warmups at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Travis Kelce during pregame warmups at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
17h ago

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson on July 20 to be a sanctioned pro boxing match

There will be a 31-year age gap between the social media star and the legendary boxer.
A side by side of Jake Paul and Mike Tyson
A side by side of Jake Paul and Mike Tyson

USDA to test ground beef in states with outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cows

The agency said it remains confident the meat supply is safe.
Cows stand in the milking parlor
Cows stand in the milking parlor