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3h ago

Indiana judge rules tacos and burritos are, in fact, sandwiches

The ruling stemmed from a legal battle between a developer with plans to open a Mexican restaurant and a local zoning commission.
A taco
A taco

Teen died from eating a spicy chip as part of social media challenge, autopsy report concludes

The manufacturer of the chip, Paqui, asked retailers to stop selling the product shortly after the boy's death.
A Paqui One Chip Challenge chip
A Paqui One Chip Challenge chip
4h ago

California firefighters rescue dog trapped for hours inside of a wall

Firefighters used thermal imaging to locate the 2-year-old family pet.
A dog names Faye exits a hole in the wall after firefighters rescued her in Garden Grove, Calif., on May 12, 2024.
A dog names Faye exits a hole in the wall after firefighters rescued her in Garden Grove, Calif., on May 12, 2024.

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'He was one of one': Service members remember Black airman killed by Florida deputy

Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson was fatally shot by a Florida sheriff’s deputy May 3 after he answered his door holding a gun pointed downward.
military air force airman killed by Okaloosa Sheriff
military air force airman killed by Okaloosa Sheriff
6h ago

Savannah Gankiewicz crowned new Miss USA after former titleholder Noelia Voigt resigns

Voigt had accused the organization of having a toxic work environment. Gankiewicz, 28, formally accepted the role in a special coronation and celebration in Waikiki on Wednesday.
Savannah Gankiewicz at her Coronation as the new Miss USA
Savannah Gankiewicz at her Coronation as the new Miss USA
7h ago

Tears, laughs and bare butts beamed through portal linking Dublin and New York

Each sculpture broadcasts a livestream from the portal in the other city, allowing real time interaction between people on both sides of the Atlantic.  
Brianna Jacobson in New York holds up a sign for her friend Sarah, in Dublin.
Brianna Jacobson in New York holds up a sign for her friend Sarah, in Dublin.
8h ago

U.S. soldier admits guilt in theft case, Russia says

Staff Sgt. Gordon Black was arrested in the city of Vladivostok earlier this month and placed in pre-trial detention.
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.

Migraines are getting worse — and climate change could be partially to blame

Doctors suggests that climate change, which causes more erratic and severe weather conditions, may be a trigger for more intense migraines.
A woman with a migraine, hand over forehead in pain
A woman with a migraine, hand over forehead in pain
11h ago

Raccoon invades field and dodges trash can-wielding officials at soccer game

“We need to find him a ball because he’s moving very well in the center of midfield,” the commentator said.
Raccoon Invades Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Soccer Game
Raccoon Invades Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Soccer Game
14h ago

Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta

Richard Globensky, of Georgia, was charged with one count of transporting goods knowing they had been stolen.
Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
15h ago

Florida principal arrested, accused of hitting child with charging cable

Dontay Akeem Prophet, who was principal of Destiny Leadership Academy, has been fired in addition to being charged.
Destiny Leadership Academy in Ocala, Fla.
Destiny Leadership Academy in Ocala, Fla.