Branson mum on when he’ll launch to space on Virgin Galactic
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson won’t say when he’ll ride his rocket ship to space or whether he's looking to become...
Army of volunteers showers first responders with food, water
SURFSIDE, Fla. — Nicolette Daniel pulled a wheeled cart packed with takeout boxes of chicken tenders, French fries and deep-fried Oreos to the intersection...
At landmark US Hindu temple, a timely rite of rejuvenation
PENN HILLS, Pa. — When throngs gathered to rededicate the oldest major Hindu temple in the United States, there was poignance -- prayers for...
‘Not fun’: Northwest heat wave builds, all-time records fall
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon's largest city broke its all-time heat record on Saturday. It could beat the new mark on Sunday.
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Swimming Australia says bad treatment a decades-long issue
SYDNEY — Swimming Australia says unacceptable treatment of some swimmers is a decades-long problem amid media reports that six former elite athletes will soon...
Virgin Galactic gets FAA’s OK to launch customers to space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Virgin Galactic finally has the federal government’s approval to start launching customers into space from New Mexico.
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In pandemic, drug overdose deaths soar among Black Americans
ST. LOUIS — She screamed and cried, banged on the dashboard, begging her husband to drive faster, faster, faster toward her brother lying face-down...
Some expressed concern about road safety at fatal wreck site
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Local officials were concerned about the safety of a heavily traveled stretch of Interstate 65 where 10 people died in a...
Texas grand jury issues no indictments in Black inmate death
McKINNEY, Texas — A grand jury in Texas has declined to indict eight jailers over the in-custody death of a Black man who died...