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7 hours ago in National
Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced
A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
3 days ago in National, Trending
Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."
3 days ago in National
Traffic to start flowing Monday across new bridge between Canada and US
Traffic is set to start flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the U.S.
6 days ago in National
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states
Federal health officials on Friday expanded the scope of their investigation into an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite to four additional states, broadening the size of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora.
6 days ago in National
There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025
The number of measles cases in the U.S. has surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025, with five more months of 2026 still to come.
1 week ago in National
Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years researching the writer's whereabouts before stabbing him on a lecture stage, federal prosecutors said Wednesday at the opening of his federal terrorism trial.
Sports
7 hours ago in Sports
Taysom Hill announces the end of his time with the Saints, but not his retirement from the NFL
Taysom Hill, a former BYU quarterback who evolved into a productive multi-position player for the New Orleans Saints, has announced that he won't be returning to the team with which he spent his first nine NFL seasons.
1 day ago in Sports
Browns’ Ward becomes NFL’s highest-paid DB with 2-year, $62.2 million extension, AP source says
Denzel Ward has agreed to a two-year extension with the Cleveland Browns that will make him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
1 day ago in Sports
Tigers’ Skubal on schedule to face Orioles on Wednesday with trade deadline approaching
Tarik Skubal is still the ace of the Detroit Tigers' pitching staff as far as manager A.J. Hinch is concerned. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that Skubal is still scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles.
1 day ago in Sports
Ohtani’s bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots
Shohei Ohtani says his right biceps is not 100% in addition to his sore left knee, and both factored into the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar not throwing a bullpen last week.
2 days ago in Sports
Rodgers says there’s ‘zero debate’ 2026 will be his final season as Steelers open a new-look camp
Aaron Rodgers says there's "zero debate" that this season will be his last. The future Hall of Fame quarterback's status beyond 2026 is seemingly one of the few certainties for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the only thing familiar about their annual pilgrimage to Saint Vincent College for training camp might be the venue.
2 days ago in Sports
Marlins snap franchise-worst 12-game skid with walk-off win over Phillies
Clayton McCullough breathed a sigh of relief. The Marlins finally won a game. Miami overcame two-run, ninth-inning deficit in the ninth on Monday to beat division-rival Philadelphia 8-7 and snap a 12-game losing streak — the longest such stretch in franchise history.
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The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.
2 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Local, Music
Pinball has arrived downtown
Vault 66 joins Dumb Records as pinball parlors.