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131 million in U.S. live in areas with unhealthy pollution levels, lung association finds

The report also found that people in the United States experienced more “very unhealthy” or “hazardous” air quality days than any time in the survey’s history. 
Image: People walk in Central Park as smoke from wildfires in Canada cause hazy conditions in New York on June 7, 2023.
Image: People walk in Central Park as smoke from wildfires in Canada cause hazy conditions in New York on June 7, 2023.
7h ago

Someone fishing with a magnet dredged up new evidence in Georgia couple’s killing, officials say

A man accused of peddling a 1966 Ford Mustang he didn't have to victim Bud Runion has pleaded not guilty to murder as prosecutors seek death.
Image: Elrey \"Bud\" Runion and his wife June Runion murder victims
Image: Elrey \"Bud\" Runion and his wife June Runion murder victims
7h ago

Ex-cop accused in 2 killings, kidnapping of baby fatally shoots self at end of chase, police say

Elias Huizar is accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife and is being investigated in the death of a second person, who was described as his girlfriend. Huizar allegedly also kidnapped a 1-year-old child, according to West Richland police.
Elias Huizar who is wanted in connection with a murder in West Richland, Wash., considered to be headed toward the Mexico border on April 23, 2024.
Elias Huizar who is wanted in connection with a murder in West Richland, Wash., considered to be headed toward the Mexico border on April 23, 2024.
9h ago

Man accused of punching seven random women in New York City is arrested

Police say the man punched women, sometimes in the face, on their heads, or on their backs.
nypd vehicle car automobile
nypd vehicle car automobile

Bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, though officials maintain supply is safe

The FDA is waiting on test results on the effects of pasteurization on the virus in cow's milk, but to date, it's seen nothing that would change the assessment that commercial milk is safe.
A customer takes a gallon of milk from a  store shelf in Salt Lake City,
A customer takes a gallon of milk from a  store shelf in Salt Lake City,
12h ago

Transgender Louisianans say they’ve lost an ally in the governor’s seat

Under the state's new Republican governor, LGBTQ people and advocates fear previously introduced legislation that would limit the rights of transgender people now has a clear path forward.
politics political politician
politics political politician
13h ago

Judge orders review of Alameda County death penalty cases over potential exclusion of Black and Jewish jurors

A federal judge has ordered Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price to review all of the California county's death penalty cases over concerns of prosecutorial misconduct.
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price
13h ago

Hundreds of athletes urge the NCAA not to ban trans athletes from women’s sports

Soccer icon Megan Rapinoe and former WNBA star Sue Bird were among over 400 elite athletes who signed a letter urging the NCAA to allow trans women to compete.
Swimmer Lia Thomas at Scheerr Pool
Swimmer Lia Thomas at Scheerr Pool
13h ago

Oregon kidnapping suspect arrested after attack was caught on doorbell camera

Police shared stills of the video, which helped them identify the suspect and victim. The suspect was ultimately located and charged with kidnapping.
A Hillsboro police car.
A Hillsboro police car.
14h ago

'Total disbelief': Friends shocked by man setting himself on fire outside Trump trial, say he was kind but troubled

Maxwell Azzarello died after self-immolating outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial is taking place in New York.
Max Azzarello outside of Manhattan criminal court in New York City
Max Azzarello outside of Manhattan criminal court in New York City

Larry Nassar's victims reach $138.7 million settlement over botched FBI probe

This settlement between the victims and the Justice Department resolves 139 claims, authorities said.
Larry Nassar in Eaton County Court in Charlotte, Mich.
Larry Nassar in Eaton County Court in Charlotte, Mich.