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18h ago

3 people dead after small plane crashes near Boca Raton Airport in Florida

The plane's pilot reported rudder issues before the crash, sources said.
A small plane crashed in the area of Military Trail and Glades Road, not far from Boca Raton Airport in Florida, on Friday.
A small plane crashed in the area of Military Trail and Glades Road, not far from Boca Raton Airport in Florida, on Friday.
19h ago

Oldest known Pearl Harbor survivor dies at 106

Vaughn Drake Jr. of Lexington, Kentucky, was 23 years old when he served as an Army engineer at Pearl Harbor more than 80 years ago.
Vaughn Drake Jr. of Lexington, Ky.
Vaughn Drake Jr. of Lexington, Ky.
19h ago

California fugitive accused of killing police commander in Mexico

Cesar Hernandez, 34, who was serving a life sentence for murder, escaped from custody in California on Dec. 2, according to authorities.
Cesar Moises Hernandez.
Cesar Moises Hernandez.
20h ago

Convicted murderer mistakenly released from jail arrested in Florida

Kathan Guzman, who was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murder of 19-year-old Delila Grayson in Georgia, was apprehended on Friday.
Kathan Guzman.
Kathan Guzman.
23h ago

Judge permits Trump admin to deport Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil

Khalil, 30, was the first international student arrested in recent weeks amid an unprecedented crackdown by federal immigration authorities.
Mahmoud Khalil stands by the gates of Columbia University
Mahmoud Khalil stands by the gates of Columbia University
1d ago

Idaho teen shot by police dies, family says

The shooting of Victor Perez, who had autism and cerebral palsy and was holding a knife at the time, sparked protests in the Idaho city of Pocatello.
Police surround Victor Perez, 17, in his front yard in Pocatello, Idaho.
Police surround Victor Perez, 17, in his front yard in Pocatello, Idaho.

Millennials have lived through economic uncertainty before. They're not nostalgic for more.

A generation accustomed to financial challenges is dealing with their recession fears through wry TikToks and by swapping cost-cutting suggestions online.
Up-close shot of Benjamin Franklin's face from a one hunred dollar bill. On the left are angry, sad, broken heart, and thumbs down emojis. A tear emoji is below Franklin's eye.
Up-close shot of Benjamin Franklin's face from a one hunred dollar bill. On the left are angry, sad, broken heart, and thumbs down emojis. A tear emoji is below Franklin's eye.
1d ago

Coachella festivalgoers complain of hourslong wait to enter campgrounds

Some said they were waiting in traffic for up to 12 hours, without access to food, water or bathrooms in Southern California.
Hundreds of cars wait in a series of lines to get through a security screening at Coachella
Hundreds of cars wait in a series of lines to get through a security screening at Coachella
1d ago

Judge allows Menendez brothers' resentencing effort to move forward

If the judge signs off on a previous DA's recommendation, the brothers — who have served 35 years for the 1989 murders of their parents — could be eligible for parole immediately.
Lyle and Erik Menendez.
Lyle and Erik Menendez.
1d ago

Cast of 'The Breakfast Club' set to reunite for first time in 40 years

Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy and Emilio Estevez — the five stars of the John Hughes coming-of-age classic — will meet back up in Chicago.
THE BREAKFAST CLUB 1985 Universal Pictures film with from left: Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Hall
THE BREAKFAST CLUB 1985 Universal Pictures film with from left: Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Hall
1d ago

Luigi Mangione's attorneys call attempt at death penalty in CEO's killing a 'political stunt'

Luigi Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in an ambush shooting in Manhattan in December.
Luigi Mangione.
Luigi Mangione.