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7h ago

Massachusetts doctor found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in wife's 2020 death

Ingolf Tuerk had been charged with first-degree murder over the 2020 death of Kathleen McLean.
Ingolf Tuerk and Kathleen McLean in an undated image.
Ingolf Tuerk and Kathleen McLean in an undated image.

Measles Outbreak

8h ago

Measles Outbreak

RFK Jr. falsely claims measles vaccine protection 'wanes very quickly'

Though he endorsed measles vaccines, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to sow doubt about vaccine safety.
A split composite of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and an MMR vaccine.
A split composite of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and an MMR vaccine.

Ballerina who was imprisoned by Russia after $52 donation to Ukraine charity has returned to U.S.

Ksenia Karelina, a Russian American who lived in Los Angeles, spent over a year in prison after she donated to a charity that sends aid to Ukraine, a legal group said.
Ksenia Karelina arrival usa smile happy ballerina
Ksenia Karelina arrival usa smile happy ballerina
13h ago

Police 'didn't even ask' and 'didn't listen' before shooting Idaho teen, his aunt says

Victor Perez, 17, who his family said is autistic and has cerebral palsy, remains in critical condition after the shooting in Pocatello.
Police surround Victor Perez, 17, in his front yard in Pocatello, Idaho.
Police surround Victor Perez, 17, in his front yard in Pocatello, Idaho.
14h ago

Bestselling author and wife of Weezer bassist fired at police, authorities say

Jillian Lauren Shriner, 51, was booked on suspicion of attempted murder during an encounter with police.
"Duck Commander Musical" Premiere At The Rio In Las Vegas jillian lauren shriner bassist weezer scott shriner
"Duck Commander Musical" Premiere At The Rio In Las Vegas jillian lauren shriner bassist weezer scott shriner
15h ago

Three children among 6 killed when helicopter crashes in the Hudson River in New York City

A family from Spain was on a sightseeing tour over the city when the aircraft plummeted into the water. A pilot was also killed.
A helicopter in the Hudson River in New York on April 10, 2025.
A helicopter in the Hudson River in New York on April 10, 2025.
15h ago

Dave Portnoy regrets Barstool Sports' role in 'vicious rumor' that Ole Miss student says ruined her life

"I’m sad, and I wish we didn’t play any part in it," he said after at least two people connected to Barstool posted about the false viral claims.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy visits SiriusXM Studios on Nov. 14, 2017, in New York.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy visits SiriusXM Studios on Nov. 14, 2017, in New York.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs dangled a person over a hotel balcony, indictment and lawsuits allege

Descriptions of a violent encounter alleged in all three legal documents are strikingly similar.
Sean Combs in 2018
Sean Combs in 2018
18h ago

The moment a helicopter plummeted into the Hudson River was captured on video

All six people on board were killed when a helicopter that was taking a tour over New York and New Jersey crashed into the river west of Manhattan.
Helicopter Crashes Into New York's Hudson's River
Helicopter Crashes Into New York's Hudson's River

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19h ago

EXCLUSIVE

Harriet Tubman's descendant speaks out after federal site downplays Underground Railroad

Rita Daniels, the great-great-great-grandniece of Harriet Tubman, said she was “devastated” when she saw the National Park Service had softened language on its website.
Harriet Tubman sits in a chair, posing for a portrait
Harriet Tubman sits in a chair, posing for a portrait