OceanGate co-founder says company didnt originally set out to build its own sub
(NEW YORK) -- The co-founder and former CEO of OceanGate said the company originally never planned to build its own submersibles while testifying during... Read More.
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As Banned Books Week begins, report finds over 10,000 books removed in last school year
(NEW YORK) -- More than 10,000 books were removed from school library shelves over the 2023-2024 school year, free expression advocacy group PEN America... Read More.
Four Russian military aircraft detected in Alaska defense zone, NORAD says
(WASHINGTON) -- Four Russian military aircraft passed through the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone on Monday, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said.All four... Read More.
Caroline Ellison, key witness in FTX fraud case, set to be sentenced
(NEW YORK) -- Caroline Ellison, a key witness in the FTX case, is set to be sentenced on Tuesday for her role in one... Read More.
Climber, 21, dies after sustaining major injuries in fall off Devils Tower
(NEW YORK) -- A 21-year-old rock climber died after “sustaining major injuries” while climbing Devil’s Tower National Monument in Wyoming, authorities said.The fall occurred... Read More.
US schools still struggle with segregation 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education
(NEW YORK) -- Schools in the U.S. remain deeply divided along racial, ethnic and economic lines, even as studies show that the K-12 public... Read More.
Former FTX executive Caroline Ellison urges leniency ahead of sentencing in crypto fraud case
(NEW YORK) -- Former FTX executive Caroline Ellison said she deserves no prison time for her role in one of the largest financial frauds... Read More.
California AG sues ExxonMobil over plastic waste in landmark filing
(SAN FRANCISCO) -- In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of environmental nonprofit groups are suing ExxonMobil for the... Read More.
College student who allegedly carved racial slur on teammate no longer enrolled: School
(GETTYSBURG, Penn.) -- A Gettysburg College swimmer is no longer enrolled at the school after allegedly carving a racial slur on his teammate's chest... Read More.
Storm tracker: Potential hurricane could hit Gulf Coast this week
(NEW YORK) -- A potential hurricane -- which would be named Helene -- is churning in the Caribbean and is forecast to make landfall... Read More.
Birmingham mass shooting: $100,000 reward announced as police hunt for gunmen
(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) -- Officials have announced up to $100,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrests of the gunmen behind a mass... Read More.
Former President Jimmy Carter to turn 100: What to know about his kids, grandkids
(NEW YORK) -- Jimmy Carter will turn 100 years old on Oct. 1.The former president of the United States will reach the milestone birthday,... Read More.
