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9h ago

FDA recalls thousands of pounds of ground coffee mislabeled as decaffeinated

The FDA said that the bags of coffee were sold in 15 states across the country.
Coffee grounds in dripper.
Coffee grounds in dripper.
10h ago

Columbia University's interim president steps down

Katrina Armstrong will be returning to lead the university's Irving Medical Center, the school said. Claire Shipman, the board of trustees' co-chair, will assume the role.
Columbia University in 2020.
Columbia University in 2020.

Selena forever: Anniversary of shooting and killer's parole denial stir singer's enduring fandom

It’s been 30 years since the 23-year-old Mexican American music idol was gunned down, but news of convicted killer Yolanda Saldívar’s parole hearing activated legions of faithful fans.
Selena Quintanilla
Selena Quintanilla
20h ago

3 Americans in Belize died from carbon monoxide in hotel room, officials say

No signs of drugs were found in the trio's systems, a Belize forensics official said.
From left, Kaoutar Naqqad, Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah.
From left, Kaoutar Naqqad, Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah.
21h ago

Three dead in South Texas after more than foot of rain falls in Rio Grande Valley

The top official in Hidalgo County issued a disaster declaration after more than a foot of rain fell, causing widespread damage. One death was also reported across the border in Mexico.
Extreme Weather Texas flood flooding water
Extreme Weather Texas flood flooding water

FDA's top vaccine scientist is out, citing Kennedy's 'misinformation and lies'

In his resignation letter, Marks wrote that health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wanted "subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies."
peter marks fda
peter marks fda
21h ago

Close call reported between Delta flight and Air Force jet near Reagan National

The airline said the flight crew "followed procedures to maneuver the aircraft as instructed."
Delta Airlines Airbus A319
Delta Airlines Airbus A319
22h ago

600 Oscar voters criticize lack of Academy support for Palestinian filmmaker detained by Israel

Some Academy members condemned the organization's apparent lack of support for Palestinian Filmmaker Hamdan Ballal after being assaulted and detained by Israeli authorities.
Sandra Oh, Mark Ruffalo and Ava DuVernay.
Sandra Oh, Mark Ruffalo and Ava DuVernay.
23h ago

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother found guilty of fraud

Kingston and mother, Janice Turner, were accused of defrauding multiple businesses. The rapper will be confined to home until he's sentenced in July.
Rapper Sean Kingston
Rapper Sean Kingston
23h ago

Judge blocks government from deporting detained Tufts student while court weighs jurisdiction

A group of lawmakers wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to call for Ozturk’s release.
Protesters in Somerville, Mass., on March 26, 2025, demand the release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish student at Tufts University, who was arrested by federal agents Tuesday night.
Protesters in Somerville, Mass., on March 26, 2025, demand the release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish student at Tufts University, who was arrested by federal agents Tuesday night.

Trump commutes sentence of Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson

Watson was convicted of conspiracy to commit securities fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The commutation came as he was expected to begin his sentence.
ozy media Carlos Watson
ozy media Carlos Watson