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4 hours ago in National
Jet crashes into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all 9 on board and leaving a fiery crater
A business jet crashed into a South Florida neighborhood and erupted into a ball of flames, killing all nine people on board and leaving a fiery crater. The cause was not immediately clear, but federal investigators are expected to provide an update Monday.
5 hours ago in National
November highlights Native American cultures, from salmonberry picking to traditional tattoos
National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the U.S. in November.
3 days ago in National, Trending
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
2 weeks ago in National
Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
2 weeks ago in National
Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
2 weeks ago in National
The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
2 weeks ago in National
Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death
Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.
3 weeks ago in National
Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports
Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.
3 weeks ago in National
A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia
Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.
Sports
4 hours ago in Sports
Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd
First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration
It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.
3 days ago in Sports
Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19
Jordan Love realizes the Green Bay Packers need to finish better. They started out well enough Thursday night that their fourth-quarter struggles didn't really matter.
3 days ago in Sports
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin after GM says his agent told team he would no longer play for Detroit
The Detroit Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin without pay and taken him off the roster after they said his agent told the team the center will no longer play for the franchise, growing frustrated by its inability to move him months after he asked for a trade.
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