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11h ago

'Please don’t kill me': 15-year-old girl attacked by sea lion in Southern California

Phoebe Beltran was in the homestretch of her 1,000-yard swim when she suddenly felt an intense pain as the sea lion bit her right arm.
Phoebe Beltran, 15, was bitten by a sea lion on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Long Beach.
Phoebe Beltran, 15, was bitten by a sea lion on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Long Beach.
12h ago

Judge in N.J. says he has jurisdiction over suit challenging Mahmoud Khalil's detention

The Justice Department had moved to dismiss a petition that claims Khalil's detention violates his constitutional rights.
Mahmoud Khalil stands by the gates of Columbia University
Mahmoud Khalil stands by the gates of Columbia University
12h ago

Obama photobombs family's D.C. cherry blossom moment

The photos show Obama wearing a cap as he took a casual stroll along the Tidal Basin — and photobombing two kiddos along the way.
A family taking photos with the cherry blossoms on Washington D.C.s Tidal Basin spotted a famous figure in the background of their shots: former President Barack Obama.
A family taking photos with the cherry blossoms on Washington D.C.s Tidal Basin spotted a famous figure in the background of their shots: former President Barack Obama.
13h ago

Cigarettes caused South Carolina's Table Rock Fire, Forestry Commission says

Two 18-year-olds, a 19-year-old and a juvenile were charged with a misdemeanor count in connection with the start of the fire, which has burned more than 13,000 acres.
South Carolina Wildfires
South Carolina Wildfires
13h ago

'NYPD Blue' actor Kim Delaney and her husband won't be charged after arrest

The L.A. County district attorney said there was insufficient evidence to file charges after police were called to the pair's home.
Kim Delaney
Kim Delaney

Detained students sent to remote ICE facilities in Louisiana accused of human rights abuses

The students have been sent across the country to detention centers that groups and government watchdogs have investigated over health and safety concerns.
A detention facility is seen behind a chainlink fence
A detention facility is seen behind a chainlink fence
14h ago

College in S.C. will offer free nachos and hot dogs to draw more football fans to games

Coastal Carolina University will try the approach this coming season.
Closeup of a hand holding a hot dog
Closeup of a hand holding a hot dog
14h ago

Minnesota authorities identify plane crash victim as U.S. Bank executive

Terry Dolan, the institution's vice chair, was the only person on the single-engine craft, which went down Saturday.
Aftermath of plane crash in Brooklyn Park
Aftermath of plane crash in Brooklyn Park

Dozens of free measles vaccine clinics close in Texas as federal funding is cut

Many clinics had been planned at schools in the Dallas area with low vaccination rates.
A 14-month-old boy receives a measles vaccine
A 14-month-old boy receives a measles vaccine

Trump to hold a White House meeting on TikTok as deadline nears

Vice President JD Vance and other top advisers are expected to attend.
TikTok branding at the Web Summit Qatar 2024
TikTok branding at the Web Summit Qatar 2024

Trump administration suspends a host of federal grants to Princeton University

School President Christopher Eisgruber insists the institution is "combating antisemitism" and will "vigorously defend academic freedom."
Princeton University campus building with a student walking nearby.
Princeton University campus building with a student walking nearby.