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Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on felony MDMA trafficking charge and pleads not guilty
The arrest stems from a November incident where police found MDMA and $37,000 in his SUV.
How public health officials are tracing contacts of hantavirus victims
Scientists are urgently studying the Andes virus, which may spread between people.
Ex-deputy found guilty of reckless homicide in shooting of Black man entering grandmother’s home
Former deputy Jason Meade was found guilty of reckless homicide in the 2020 shooting of Casey Goodson Jr.
A kitten survives a tornado and his tiny meows bring rescue
Storm chaser Ashton Lemley heard a kitten meowing in the rubble and dug it out, uninjured.
For Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, it’s a double Walk of Fame ceremony
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" castmates Meryl Streep, Dwayne Johnson, Matt Damon and Robert Downey Jr. joined Blunt and Tucci at the rare 2-for-1 Hollywood fete.
Here’s how to watch Tuesday night’s California governor’s debate
As ballots start arriving in mailboxes this week, seven of the leading candidates for California governor will take to the stage for back-to-back debates this week, with the first one…
California governor candidates spar over immigration, taxes and more in CNN debate
It didn't take long Tuesday night before Rep. Katie Porter quipped, "Boys, enough with the bickering." But soon enough, she joined the fray as well.
Last resorts in Primm, the former State Line at California-Nevada border, to close permanently
Primm Valley Resorts was the area's last full-time casino. Whiskey Pete’s closed in December 2024, and Buffalo Bill’s ceased 24-7 operations in July. Owners have a new use in mind…
FDA’s new playbook: Lots of media announcements but not much rulemaking
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other health officials have repeatedly announced major changes before any new rules have been drafted.
Agency will move forward with plans to propose weakening some Biden-era PFAS limits, official says
The Trump administration plans to weaken some Biden-era limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water.