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3h ago

Video shows gunmen breaking into home of former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman

Sherman's wife, Ashley Moss, wrote on Instagram that she woke up to intruders outside her bedroom with a gun.
Richard Sherman.
Richard Sherman.

Transgender patients and their health providers fear worsening discrimination

Surveys show that mistreatment of transgender patients is common, sometimes leading them to delay or avoid seeking health care.
A protester holds a sign that reads, "Trans Lives Matter."
A protester holds a sign that reads, "Trans Lives Matter."
3h ago

Photos reveal house of horrors where Connecticut man was allegedly held captive by stepmom

Kimberly Sullivan, 56, pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges in connection with holding her 32-year-old stepson captive for decades.
Pictures that were taken inside of the home on Blake Street.
Pictures that were taken inside of the home on Blake Street.
3h ago

7-year-old boy gets Phillies-themed prosthetic arm

In a statement, hospital officials said that Jackson chose that pattern for his first prosthetic because of his love for Phillies players like Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper.
7-year-old Jackson is a huge Phillies fan and he just got a prosthetic armed, covered in Phillies logos, from Shriners Children’s Hospitals.
7-year-old Jackson is a huge Phillies fan and he just got a prosthetic armed, covered in Phillies logos, from Shriners Children’s Hospitals.
4h ago

Brett Gardner's son may have died of carbon monoxide poisoning, officials say

The 14-year-old died in his sleep March 21 while the family was on vacation in Costa Rica, according to Gardner and his wife.
Miller Gardner
Miller Gardner

Two major elections and Karen Read murder case retrial: Morning Rundown

Elections for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and congressional seats in Florida are also a test of Donald Trump and Elon Musk's influence in off-year elections.
Karen Read watches attorney Robert Alessi speak during her
Karen Read watches attorney Robert Alessi speak during her
9h ago

Maui mayor’s plan to phase out vacation rentals would increase housing but shrink the economy

Mayor Richard Bissen introduced the policy idea last year to boost Maui’s limited supply of long-term housing after the fires wiped out more than 3,000 housing units in Lahaina.
Instead, he wants the units rented long-term to people who live on Maui to address a chronic housing shortage that intensified after last August’s deadly wildfire.
Instead, he wants the units rented long-term to people who live on Maui to address a chronic housing shortage that intensified after last August’s deadly wildfire.
9h ago

'JFK' director Oliver Stone to testify to Congress about the newly released assassination files

Stone’s “JFK” was nominated for eight Oscars, including best picture, and won two. It grossed more than $200 million but was also dogged by questions about its factuality.
Director Oliver Stone at Cannes
Director Oliver Stone at Cannes
11h ago

7-year-old killed by falling boulder at Nevada ski resort

The accident happened at Diamond Peak Ski Resort in Incline Village on Saturday.
Diamond Peak resort at sunset near Incline Village, Nevada.
Diamond Peak resort at sunset near Incline Village, Nevada.
12h ago

Staffers charged in alleged abuse of 26 children at Philadelphia-area school

Some of the defendants are accused of using "hold" techniques on K-5 students that included pinching, restraining arms and putting knees to their backs, prosecutors said.
Chester Community Charter School in Chester, Pa alleged child physical abuse reports
Chester Community Charter School in Chester, Pa alleged child physical abuse reports
15h ago

The Yankees' new torpedo bats propel team to record-breaking start

The Bronx Bombers have picked up 36 runs, outscoring their opponents by an MLB-high 22 runs, through three games, including a team-record nine home runs in Saturday’s victory.
Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees hits a home run in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on Saturday in New York City.
Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees hits a home run in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on Saturday in New York City.