Search continues after 3 tubers die, 2 disappear at dam
EDEN, N.C. — Rescue teams continued to scour a North Carolina river on Saturday for two missing tubers following a deadly accident in which...
Shark bites Florida man swimming near fishing line
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — A shark bit a Florida man who was swimming near a fishing line 40 yards from the shore.
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Federal holiday pressures companies to give Juneteenth off
NEW YORK — The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the...
2 ex-Oklahoma County jail employees charged with felonies
OKLAHOMA CITY — Prosecutors charged two former employees of the Oklahoma County Jail in separate cases in which they are accused of allowing inmates...
Heated debate before US Catholic bishops vote on Communion
In impassioned debate Thursday, U.S. Catholic bishops clashed over how to address concerns about Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, who continue to receive...
Nearly half of eligible Hoosiers now vaccinated for COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly half of Indiana residents eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine are now fully vaccinated against the coronavirus despite a continuing drop in...
NYC mayoral primary will be big test for ranked vote system
NEW YORK — Voters will likely pick the next mayor of New York City next week in a Democratic primary that will also be...
Judge rules for Florida on CDC order blocking cruise ships
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A federal judge on Friday ruled for Florida in a lawsuit challenging a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Father gives daughter life-saving gift as living organ donor
CARRIERE, Miss. — Sitting poolside with his wife and two daughters, Rhett Shaffette says he’s already received the best gift this Father’s Day.
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Utah student with Down syndrome left out, school criticized
SALT LAKE CITY — A middle school cheerleading program in Utah has received criticism after a student with Down syndrome, who was working as...