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Body found in wheel well of plane from Chicago to Maui
CHICAGO — A body was found in a wheel well of a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Hawaii, authorities said.
The body was found in the well of one of the main landing gears after flight 202 landed at Maui’s ...Read more
Sea turtles, a Florida conservation success story, face a new threat
MIAMI — Each March, sea turtle nesting season begins with the females’ slow yet determined scooch onto Florida’s shores, shoveling away sand with her speckled fins, digging a hole to lay eggs.
The season peaks ...Read more
Biden signs first federal anti-hazing bill into law following effort by families of victims
PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden signed a bill this week aimed at preventing hazing on college campuses and building transparency around hazing incidents — the first federal law of its kind.
Though most states have ...Read more
U of Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger investigated in 2nd home invasion attack
Alleged mass-murderer Bryan Kohberger was reportedly investigated in connection with another home invasion attack that occurred not far from where he’s accused of slaying four University of Idaho students in an off-...Read more
Mozambique descends into chaos as crisis over vote intensifies
A wave of violence spread across Mozambique following the validation of the ruling party’s victory in October’s disputed election, resulting in the deaths of at least 89 people this week.
The death toll has risen to ...Read more
Multiple LA sheriff's deputies relieved of duty as feds probe beating of trans teacher
LOS ANGELES — At least eight Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies have been relieved of duty amid a federal investigation into the beating of a transgender man last year in a 7-Eleven parking lot, according to several...Read more
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! Rare holiday overlap sparks reflection on faith
MIAMI — For the first time in nearly 20 years, the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day, marking a rare confluence of Jewish and Christian holidays, which occur on separate calendars.
Many regions of the ...Read more
NYC Mayor Adams' legal defense returned 7 of 8 contributions from James Dolan family business
NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams’ legal defense trust returned seven of eight contributions from Madison Square Garden kingpin James Dolan’s family business within days of receiving them, new records reveal — a move ...Read more
Lisa Jarvis: IVF can be an ordeal. Finally, science has a better way
Anyone who has undergone IVF will tell you that the process can be daunting. It involves weeks of mood-altering, bloat-inducing hormone injections to retrieve eggs so they can be fertilized in a lab before being implanted....Read more
How long-term care insurance has become more flexible
As people live longer and health care costs continue to rise, the need for long-term care (LTC) insurance has become increasingly important in retirement planning. This insurance has evolved significantly in the past ...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Can your diet override genetic risk for disease?
The question of nature vs nurture usually refers to a person’s personality and character and asks which one is most likely to determine who you will be as an adult. But the question of nature vs nurture is also relevant ...Read more
How to eat a pomegranate, plus tips on how to cut it open
Pomegranates are a vibrant, ruby-red fruit with an unusual composition. Although beautiful, the skin is tough and leathery, and the white pith thick and bitter. When eating a pomegranate, what you’re after is actually ...Read more
Ever read your medical record? Here’s why you should
Do you ever read the notes written by your doctor or health practitioner during a medical visit? If not, you might want to check them out. Usually, these medical notes are full of helpful insights about your health and ...Read more
Mayo Clinic Q&A: What is cardiac arrest?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ ve heard about several people who have experienced sudden cardiac arrest. What is cardiac arrest? And how is it different from a heart attack? What do you do for someone who has this condition?
...Read more
Jim Rossman: Read your messages closely and don’t click those links
I received a text from my mom before 8 a.m. today.
“Jim, is this a scam?”
She attached a screenshot of an email she’d received earlier. The email looked like it was from Apple. The subject was: Apple Pay ...Read more
Gadgets: Perfect Bluetooth speaker for any occasion
It takes some research when shopping for a Bluetooth speaker. Whatever you think is the best available now can change by the day as this is one of the most crowded electronic gadget categories. They come in small, medium...Read more
Protracted GOP speaker fight could complicate Electoral College count
WASHINGTON — Lingering ill will among House Republicans after another messy spending fight could complicate Speaker Mike Johnson’s bid to retain the House gavel — and potentially the Jan. 6 formalizing of Donald ...Read more
A citizen quest to find sea stars along the San Diego coast can help scientists better understand biodiversity
SAN DIEGO — The final week of the year will bring low tides to San Diego’s coastline, giving tide poolers one more chance this month to participate in a statewide quest to find sea stars — otherwise known as starfish...Read more
Colorado lawmakers to address municipal court sentencing disparities, criminalization of missed hearings
DENVER — Colorado lawmakers are set to introduce a pair of bills in the next legislative session that would bar municipal courts from imposing more severe sentences than state courts for the same crimes, as well as limit...Read more
As a cop in England, he was unarmed. Now he's in charge of reviewing shootings by LAPD
LOS ANGELES — It wasn't long after becoming a police officer in the northern English town of Hull in the 1980s that Django Sibley realized patrolling without a gun meant "policing by consent."
His beat was the town's ...Read more
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