Nebraska teen accused of slitting her newborn baby’s throat, hiding body in dog food bag
November 12, 2023
A teenager in Nebraska has been charged with slitting her newborn baby's throat before stashing the body in an empty dog food bag.
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Men charged in Missouri for trying to dig up grandmother’s grave: prosecuting attorney
November 12, 2023
Two men were charged with attempting to deface or destroy cemetery property by allegedly trying to illegally exhume a body in St. Louis County this past summer.
Megan Rapinoe leaves final game of career after non-contact injury less than 3 minutes into match
November 12, 2023
In the final game of her illustrious career, USA soccer legend Megan Rapinoe suffered a non-contact injury just three minutes in, ending her night early.
Virginia teen killed in apparent murder-suicide by ex-boyfriend just days before turning 18: report
November 12, 2023
A Virginia teenager was allegedly killed by her ex-boyfriend in a murder-suicide inside a car earlier this week, according to her family.
’80s supermodel Carol Alt, 62, joins OnlyFans, promises ‘tastefully done’ nude photos
November 12, 2023
Carol Alt, an '80s supermodel, has joined OnlyFans at 62. Alt says she will be posting "tastefully done" nudes on the subscription-based platform.
Senior Ukrainian official coordinated Nord Stream pipeline attack: report
November 12, 2023
A senior Ukrainian military officer with intelligence ties coordinated the sabotage attack on the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline in September 2022, according to a Washington Post report.
Pope Francis removes conservative Texas bishop who was critical of him
November 12, 2023
Bishop Joseph Strickland, a vocal critic of Pope Francis, has been removed from the diocese of Tyler, Texas, after he refused to resign.
Colorado drops fourth straight game in heartbreaking walk-off fashion
November 12, 2023
Colorado missed a late field goal before allowing one as time expired to No. 21 Arizona, and the Buffaloes dropped their fourth game in a row.
Ex-North Carolina basketball star Caleb Love trolls crowd after Arizona’s upset win over Duke
November 12, 2023
Caleb Love enjoyed a couple of wins over the Blue Devils during his time playing for the UNC Tar Heels. This week, he returned to Duke's campus and waved goodbye to the Cameron crowd.
Mugshots of the week: Nov. 5-11, 2023
November 12, 2023
These mugshots were taken for arrests made throughout the U.S. the week of Nov. 5-11, 2023.
No. 5 Washington remains undefeated after win vs. No. 18 Utah
November 12, 2023
The fifth-seeded Washington Huskies kept their College Football Playoff hopes alive with a victory over No. 18 Utah, moving to 10-0 on the season.
Pat Sajak warns ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant ‘this is my show’ in ‘stern’ off-screen moment
November 12, 2023
A "Wheel of Fortune" contestant claimed that host Pat Sajak reminded him "this is my show" during a recent episode of the popular game show.
Virginia running back undergoes spinal surgery after leaving game on stretcher
November 12, 2023
University of Virginia running back Perris Jones underwent successful spinal surgery and was able to "briefly walk" following a scary injury Thursday.
Comedian Chris Rock hilariously attempts to recruit USC star Caleb Williams to the Jets
November 12, 2023
Actor and comedian Chris Rock has shown his support for his beloved Jets over the years. So, he jumped at the opportunity to convince Caleb Williams to come to New York.
South Dakota high school removes unloaded guns from Veterans Day National Guard recruitment booth
November 12, 2023
A South Dakota high school removed unloaded guns from a National Guard recruitment stand saying that it had, "potential to cause a panic."
Professional soccer player, 28, dies after collapsing on field
November 12, 2023
Raphael Dwamena, a former member of the Ghana national soccer team, died Saturday after he collapsed on the field during a game. He was 28.
Taylor Swift’s postponed Argentina show prompts airline to waive flight-change fees
November 12, 2023
LATAM Airlines waived ticket change fees after Taylor Swift postponed a show in Buenos Aires due to rain.
Lakers’ LeBron James pokes fun at Michigan amid ongoing sign-stealing scandal
November 12, 2023
LeBron James was born in Ohio, home to the Michigan Wolverines' top rival, Ohio State. James took a light-hearted swipe at the Wolverines after a recent Lakers game.
US military aircraft crashes in Mediterranean Sea after training mishap, ‘no indication’ of hostile activity
November 12, 2023
U.S. European Command says an aircraft "went down" Friday evening in the eastern Mediterranean during a routine training operation.
Russia renews missile attacks on Kyiv, attacks intensify in the east
November 12, 2023
Russian forces targeted Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, as part of an overnight bombardment, local officials said Saturday.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: ‘Catastrophic’ situation at Gaza hospital as attacks ramp up; Pro-Palestinian march due in London
November 12, 2023
The hospitals of Gaza City appear to have become a focal point in the conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas.
Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug Wegovy slashes risk of serious heart events
November 12, 2023
The findings could expand use of Wegovy and help Novo maintain its lead over Eli Lilly, whose competing weight-loss drug Zepbound was just approved in the U.S.
Moody’s cuts U.S. outlook to negative, citing deficits and political polarization
November 12, 2023
The ratings agency cut its outlook on the U.S. government to negative from stable.
In very rare move, Pope dismisses conservative U.S. bishop Strickland
November 12, 2023
Pope Francis has dismissed Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler, Texas, one of his fiercest critics among U.S. Roman Catholic conservatives.
‘Genuine prospect of Palestinian statehood is critical’, UNRWA chief tells emergency summit in Saudi Arabia
November 11, 2023
A political solution to end the cycle of conflict in Israel and Palestine has become a stark “matter of life and death” for millions in Gaza and beyond, said the head of the UN relief agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) on Saturday.
UPDATED: Attacks on or near Gaza hospitals ‘unconscionable, reprehensible and must stop’: Relief chief
November 11, 2023
Senior UN officials said on Saturday there could be no justification for any “acts of war” in or around any healthcare facilities, amidst reports that Gaza’s largest hospital has come under attack by Israeli forces as they battle Palestinian militants....
Altcoins are finally joining the current bitcoin rally as crypto investors turn risk-on
November 11, 2023
Altcoins were in rally mode this week after lagging bitcoin in its recent climb to new 2023 highs.
What Elon Musk’s ‘Age of Abundance’ Means for the Future of Capitalism
November 11, 2023
The world’s richest man and others are describing a world with little work.
Ripple CEO says SEC has lost sight of mission to protect investors
November 11, 2023
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said he hopes the U.S. will move beyond crypto regulation by litigation to a point where federal laws are introduced by Congress.
Best Tech Gifts 2023: Stuff We Actually Bought
November 11, 2023
The home, work and travel items so good we spent our own money on them, from a retro camera with a modern twist to an AI-powered bird feeder.
Is Anything Still True? On the Internet, No One Knows Anymore
November 11, 2023
New tools can create fake videos and clone the voices of those closest to us. ‘This is how authoritarianism arises.’
Shares of ed-tech company 2U plummet 57%, fall below $1 for much of day
November 11, 2023
Online education company 2U saw its stock fall to below $1 for much of the day Friday after a concerning revenue forecast.
Emergency department at South Okanagan General Hospital to undergo another temporary closure
November 11, 2023
The hospital’s emergency department has undergone multiple closures this year, including 26-hour closure on Oct. 20-21.
Alberta veteran honours fellow service members with front-yard memorial
November 11, 2023
For the past eight years, Darren Longstaff has created a Remembrance Day memorial at his home in Gibbons, Alta. "It just shows that I don't forget and I'm there for veterans."
Top 1% of Canada’s earners getting richer, while lowest half see incomes drop
November 11, 2023
According to Statistics Canada, the recovery seen by Canada following the first year of the pandemic produced uneven income gains.
Dominican Republic reports strongest earthquake this year
November 11, 2023
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Dominican Republic on Friday. The quake, reported near the Haitian border, is the strongest the country has reported so far this year.
Teacher strike cancels school for some 5,500 Massachusetts students
November 11, 2023
Hundreds of Andover, Massachusetts, teachers went on strike Friday morning over several pay-related grievances, leaving about 5,500 students out of school.
Michigan man cleared of 1988 child sexual assault after over 30 years in prison
November 11, 2023
Louis Wright, 65, has been freed from prison after authorities agreed he was erroneously convicted of a 1988 home invasion and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl.