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5h ago

Severe spring storms put 21 million under threat of possible tornadoes and hail

The storms were already underway Friday morning with a tornado watch in effect for eastern Oklahoma.
Weather over the continental United States on April 26, 2024.
Weather over the continental United States on April 26, 2024.
5h ago

WNBA star A'ja Wilson weighs in on pro basketball gender pay gap: 'It's going to turn'

The Las Vegas Aces center tells TODAY.com that she is optimistic WNBA salaries can change — as long as the momentum continues.
2023 WNBA Finals - Las Vegas Aces v New York Liberty
2023 WNBA Finals - Las Vegas Aces v New York Liberty

Teacher arrested, accused of using AI to falsely paint boss as racist and antisemitic

Dazhon Darien, a physical education teacher and the athletic director at Pikesville High School in Maryland, created a fake audio recording of the principal spewing hateful comments, authorities say.
Pikesville High School Pikesville, Md.
Pikesville High School Pikesville, Md.
6h ago

Body found in Iowa farm field confirmed as that of trucker who vanished in November

David Schultz's body was located near the area where his semi was found parked in the middle of the road on Nov. 21, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said.
David Schultz
David Schultz
6h ago

Building at end of Southern California pier catches fire, sending smoke billowing onto beach

The pier in Oceanside, about 40 miles north of San Diego, stretches more than 1,900 feet, allowing visitors to walk out over the ocean waves.
Smoke billows from the Oceanside Pier in San Diego.
Smoke billows from the Oceanside Pier in San Diego.
7h ago

Alabama sets July execution date for man convicted of killing delivery driver

Keith Edmund Gavin, 64, will be put to death by lethal injection, which is the state’s primary execution method.
Keith Edmund Gavin.
Keith Edmund Gavin.
7h ago

Moody Blues co-founder Mike Pinder, last surviving original member of band, dies at 82

Pinder's family's statement described him as a “musician, father, cosmic philosopher & friend” who “lived his life with a childlike wonder, walking a deeply introspective path which fused the mind and the heart.”
Moody Blues
Moody Blues
7h ago

U.S. citizens are languishing in Chinese prisons with little hope of release

As Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China this week, the most important issue for hundreds of U.S. families was the fate of their loved ones imprisoned in the country.
Nelson Wells Jr of Bossier City, La., who is currently detained in China.
Nelson Wells Jr of Bossier City, La., who is currently detained in China.
17h ago

NFL draft highlights: Caleb Williams goes No. 1 to Bears; Offensive picks dominate first round

Six quarterbacks were taken in the first 12 selections, the most in history.
Image: Caleb Williams and Roger Goodell
Image: Caleb Williams and Roger Goodell

1 in 5 samples of pasteurized milk had bird flu virus fragments, FDA says

Milk sampled from areas with infected herds of dairy cows was more likely to be positive.
Milk at a grocery store in Philadelphia on July 12, 2022.
Milk at a grocery store in Philadelphia on July 12, 2022.
21h ago

Bodycam video shows handcuffed man telling Ohio officers 'I can't breathe' before his death

In video of the April 18 encounter, Frank Tyson can be seen lying motionless on the floor of a bar for more than 5 minutes before police check him for a pulse.
Bodycam footage shows police approaching Frank E. Tyson on April 18, 2024, at an AMVETS Post  in Canton Township, Ohio.
Bodycam footage shows police approaching Frank E. Tyson on April 18, 2024, at an AMVETS Post  in Canton Township, Ohio.