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5h ago

9 of 10 wrongful death suits over deadly Astroworld crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says

The lawsuit that remains pending was filed by the family of 9-year-old Ezra Blount, the youngest person killed during the concert.
A person looks at flowers on a memorial for victims.
A person looks at flowers on a memorial for victims.

An alarming number of adults in the U.S. are at risk of heart syndrome

Research finds even adults younger than 45 are not as healthy as previously thought.
Patient getting blood transfusion in hospital clinic
Patient getting blood transfusion in hospital clinic
6h ago

Mother identified as person killed in fall at daughter's Ohio State graduation ceremony

Ohio State police do not suspect foul play and believe the fall was not accidental, university spokesperson Ben Johnson said Tuesday.
An exterior view of Ohio Stadium at Ohio State University
An exterior view of Ohio Stadium at Ohio State University
6h ago

Transgender activists flood Utah tip line with hoax reports to block bathroom law enforcement

Utah enacted a law in January requiring residents and visitors to use bathrooms in government-owned buildings that correspond with their birth sex.
Bonneville Elementary School 5th grader Graham Beeton waves to fellow students during a block party supporting trans and non-binary students and staff.
Bonneville Elementary School 5th grader Graham Beeton waves to fellow students during a block party supporting trans and non-binary students and staff.

California city declares a public health emergency after tuberculosis sickens 14

A tuberculosis outbreak in Long Beach comes amid a national rise in cases.
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
7h ago

Man who tried to shoot pastor during service livestream is charged in cousin's death that same day

Bernard Junior Polite, 26, was charged with criminal homicide in connection with the shooting death of his cousin Derek Polite, 56, with whom he lived, who was found dead Sunday.
Bernard Junior Polite pinned down by a deacon from Dwelling Place Church.
Bernard Junior Polite pinned down by a deacon from Dwelling Place Church.
8h ago

Hilary Duff welcomes baby No. 4: 'Pure moments of magic'

The actress had been “gently trying to give baby the eviction notice” for a while.
Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff
9h ago

Susan Buckner, who played Patty Simcox in 'Grease,' dies at 72

At the age of 25, Buckner was cast in the role of the Rydell High cheerleader, joining a cast that included John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
Susan Buckner, right, with Olivia Newton-John in a scene from "Grease"
Susan Buckner, right, with Olivia Newton-John in a scene from "Grease"
9h ago

U.S. soldier charged with theft in Russia as TikTok videos shed light on relationship with Russian woman

Staff Sgt. Gordon Black visited the Russian city of Vladivostok after leaving his posting in South Korea.
Army investigating whether detained U.S. soldier was lured to Russia by intelligence services.
Army investigating whether detained U.S. soldier was lured to Russia by intelligence services.
10h ago

Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers

Walz signed House File 1989 — a reference to Swift’s birth year and album with that title — at a popular concert venue in downtown Minneapolis.
Taylor Swift performs during the "Eras Tour" at the Tokyo Dome.
Taylor Swift performs during the "Eras Tour" at the Tokyo Dome.
11h ago

Cruise ship worker accused of stabbing 3 people with scissors on board vessel bound for Alaska

The U.S. attorney’s office says the man is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon within maritime and territorial jurisdiction.
Cruise ship worker accused of stabbing 3 people with scissors on board vessel bound for Alaska
Cruise ship worker accused of stabbing 3 people with scissors on board vessel bound for Alaska