Astronomers find biggest super-puff planets yet that are lighter than cotton candy
The two so-called super-puffs are the size of Jupiter — the biggest worlds found so far to have less density than cotton candy.
A giraffe named Gracie escaped in Texas. No one can seem to find her
An escaped giraffe has managed to stay a few steps ahead of a private ranch owner and local officials in Texas Hill Country for nearly two weeks.
David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dead at 84
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears whose husky, high-strung tenor on “Spinning Wheel,” “When I Die” and other hits helped make the so-called “brass rock” band…
Everglades immigration detention center in Florida is officially closed, governor says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the closure of the temporary immigration center. The center was built in the Florida swamps last year.
Norman Rockwell people-watched in the West Wing lobby. Now those sketches are on public display
Four 1940s-era sketches titled “So You Want to See the President!” from Norman Rockwell are going on display for the first time.
New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA allowing fentanyl shipments to hit streets
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for a criminal investigation into whether federal authorities broke state law by allowing fentanyl pills to reach the streets.
AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
It targets companies like Marathon and Circle K for allegedly violating antitrust laws with Kalibrate, a fuel-pricing software.
Man rescued after falling into vault toilet at California campground
He underwent decontamination after being stuck for about 15 minutes.
America 250: How slavery complicates discussions about the Founding Fathers
As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding, the subject of slavery and its connection to the Founding Fathers can be a complicated topic to…
Police: Northern California library shooter influenced by Columbine massacre
Chico man, 18, arrested in connection with Chico library killings; Bradley Scott Sayer's motivation was 'a Columbine High School massacre type shooting,' police say