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5h ago

Top prospects and storylines to watch ahead of the first round of the NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears are expected to take USC QB Caleb Williams at No. 1, but what follows?
Photo illustration of Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Jayden Daniels
Photo illustration of Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Jayden Daniels
6h ago

U.S. prosecutors seek 36-month sentence for ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

A memorandum states that Zhao should serve a higher sentence that suggested under advisory guidelines to “reflect the gravity of his crimes.”
Binance founder and chief executive Changpeng Zhao.
Binance founder and chief executive Changpeng Zhao.
6h ago

Campus protests live update: Encampments continue at Columbia as other colleges negotiate with protesters

Columbia University said early this morning that student protesters had agreed to take down “a significant number of tents” but the protests continue.
'Gaza Solidarity Encampment' entered its one-week at Columbia University.
'Gaza Solidarity Encampment' entered its one-week at Columbia University.

Airlines must cough up cancellation cash and can no longer hide fees under new federal rule

Airlines will be required to give refunds in cash for things like canceled or seriously changed or delayed flights, the administration said.
Image: Salt Lake City travellers
Image: Salt Lake City travellers
7h ago

Migrants indicted in Texas over alleged border breach after judge dismissed charges

On Monday, a county judge had thrown out the charges against those who were arrested this month, ruling there was insufficient probable cause
Immigrants walk through razor wire after crossing the border from Mexico, in El Paso, Texas
Immigrants walk through razor wire after crossing the border from Mexico, in El Paso, Texas
13h ago

Someone fishing with a magnet dredged up new evidence in Georgia couple’s killing, officials say

A man accused of peddling a 1966 Ford Mustang he didn't have to victim Bud Runion has pleaded not guilty to murder as prosecutors seek death.
Image: Elrey \"Bud\" Runion and his wife June Runion murder victims
Image: Elrey \"Bud\" Runion and his wife June Runion murder victims
13h ago

Ex-cop accused in 2 killings, kidnapping of baby fatally shoots self at end of chase, police say

Elias Huizar is accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife and is being investigated in the death of a second person, who was described as his girlfriend. Huizar allegedly also kidnapped a 1-year-old child, according to West Richland police.
Elias Huizar who is wanted in connection with a murder in West Richland, Wash., considered to be headed toward the Mexico border on April 23, 2024.
Elias Huizar who is wanted in connection with a murder in West Richland, Wash., considered to be headed toward the Mexico border on April 23, 2024.
15h ago

Man accused of punching seven random women in New York City is arrested

Police say the man punched women, sometimes in the face, on their heads, or on their backs.
nypd vehicle car automobile
nypd vehicle car automobile

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17h ago

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Megan Thee Stallion accused of harassment by cameraman who said he was forced to watch her have sex

Emilio Garcia filed a lawsuit alleging he was trapped inside a moving vehicle with the hip-hop star in a foreign country while she had sex with a woman. 
Megan Pete Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Pete Megan Thee Stallion
17h ago

N.C. report finds wilderness camp failed to ensure boy was breathing before he died

A state inspection report offers new details on the hours leading up to a 12-year-old’s death at Trails Carolina, a camp for troubled adolescents.
Trails Carolina in Lake Toxaway, N.C.
Trails Carolina in Lake Toxaway, N.C.
18h ago

Transgender Louisianans say they’ve lost an ally in the governor’s seat

Under the state's new Republican governor, LGBTQ people and advocates fear previously introduced legislation that would limit the rights of transgender people now has a clear path forward.
politics political politician
politics political politician