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TikTok star Kyle Marisa Roth dies at 36

“She loved so hard all of the entirety of her life. And that’s what we’re going to miss so much. Just how hard she loves,” her mother, Jacqueline Roth, said. 
Tik Tok star Kyle Marisa Roth.
Tik Tok star Kyle Marisa Roth.
3h ago

Tornadoes, hail and damaging winds threaten the Plains as severe storms sweep the central U.S.

Millions of people from Kansas to the northern Plains will see severe weather with a potential for flooding, high winds and tornadoes.
Hail in Lawrence County, Pa., on April 14, 2024.
Hail in Lawrence County, Pa., on April 14, 2024.

Las Vegas lawyer and wife were killed by her ex-father-in-law during custody fight for her kids

Ashley Prince’s parents said their daughter tried for years to gain sole custody of her two children. Prince’s former father-in-law, also an attorney, fatally shot her and her husband during a deposition hearing.
Paul and Julie Page speak to reporters in Las Vegas on Monday, April 15, 2024, while a photo of their daughter Ashley Prince is projected behind them on a screen.
Paul and Julie Page speak to reporters in Las Vegas on Monday, April 15, 2024, while a photo of their daughter Ashley Prince is projected behind them on a screen.
5h ago

Former Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison for firebombing Planned Parenthood clinic

District Judge Cormac J. Carney said that Chance Brannon “engaged in cruel and indefensible domestic terrorism.”
Burn marks on the exterior of the Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa, Calif., on March 13, 2022.
Burn marks on the exterior of the Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa, Calif., on March 13, 2022.
8h ago

If you or someone you know is in crisis, these resources can help

Don’t struggle alone. Reach out to these hotlines and organizations.
Silhouette of Young Adult Woman Sitting in Front of Window
Silhouette of Young Adult Woman Sitting in Front of Window
13h ago

Social media features and infinite scrolling are harmful to youth mental health, report says

The American Psychological Association is calling on technology companies to take more steps to protect adolescents, arguing age restrictions alone don’t address the dangers.
Portrait of a person with mobile phone in hand
Portrait of a person with mobile phone in hand

U.S. officials expect Israeli response to Iran's retaliatory strikes will be limited

The U.S. assessment is based on conversations between American and Israeli officials before Iran's retaliatory attack Saturday night.
Israeli Iron Dome air defense system launches to intercept missiles fired from Iran, in central Israel on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
Israeli Iron Dome air defense system launches to intercept missiles fired from Iran, in central Israel on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

CDC investigating botched Botox shots in 9 states

At least 19 people — all women — have gotten sick after counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections.
A box containing an injection vial of Botox botulinum toxin
A box containing an injection vial of Botox botulinum toxin
16h ago

Caitlin Clark is picked No. 1 in WNBA draft by Indiana; Angel Reese is off to Chicago

The Iowa star and all-time leading scorer was taken first by the Indiana Fever and will enter the pro ranks less than 400 miles away from the campus where she made history.
2024 WNBA Draft
2024 WNBA Draft
17h ago

Fourth body recovered in Maryland bridge collapse

The identity of the victim, whose body was found trapped inside a construction vehicle, wasn't released at the request of family, recovery commanders said.
Cargo ship Dali is seen after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Cargo ship Dali is seen after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge
19h ago

'Rust' movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed sentenced to 18 months

Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter last month for the killing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021.
Image: Hannah Gutierrez-Reed
Image: Hannah Gutierrez-Reed