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'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski found dead in federal prison

Theodore 'Ted' Kaczynski looks around as U.S. Marshals prepare to take him down the steps at the federal courthouse

Between 1978 and 1995, Kaczynski committed 16 bombings that killed three and wounded 23 others.

JUN 10, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

Theodore 'Ted' Kaczynski, infamously known as the "Unabomber," has been found dead in federal prison.

At 12:25 a.m. Saturday, the 81-year-old was discovered unresponsive at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Butner in Butner, North Carolina.Read More

9 people shot in San Francisco's Mission District

All victims are expected to survive.

JUN 10, 2023 | Elina Tarkazikis

Parents of Nashville shooter want manifesto to go to victims' families

An entrance to The Covenant School in Nashville

When police searched the shooter's car and home the day of the shooting, they collected dozens of things including guns, a suicide note and journals.

JUN 10, 2023 | Scripps News Nashville

72-year-old graduates college with his 99-year-old mom in the audience

72-year-old holds up his diploma after graduating from Georgia Gwinnett College

It's never too late!

JUN 10, 2023 | Kathleen St. John

Trump Indictment

TIMELINE: What led to Trump's federal indictment in documents case

Former President Donald Trump said he is now facing federal criminal charges, but the investigation has been underway for some time.

JUN 8, 2023 | Justin Boggs

How Trump's federal indictment affects the presidential race

President Donald Trump faces legal peril that no party's presidential frontrunner has ever faced. What will the ramifications be?

JUN 9, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

This is how Trump's GOP rivals are reacting to his indictment

Nearly all of the candidates running against Donald Trump to become the Republican nominee had something to say about his indictment.

JUN 9, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

Who is Jack Smith and why is he investigating Trump?

Jack Smith was asked to lead several investigations involving former President Trump. One of those cases appears to be headed toward an indictment.

JUN 9, 2023 | Justin Boggs

US News

Conservatives split on Trump's future amid criminal indictment

Opinions are split between those who believe Trump should drop out of the 2024 presidential race and those who say he still has their votes.

JUN 9, 2023 | Clayton Sandell

The unsealed federal indictment against former president Donald Trump comes during the 2023 Western Conservative Summit in Denver.

Inside the Denver Convention Center, opinions were split between people who believe Trump should drop out of the...

President Biden signs executive order to support military families

President Joe Biden signs an executive order.

The president was joined by the first lady and hundreds of service members and their families at Fort Liberty on Friday.

JUN 9, 2023 | Alex Arger and Haley Bull

Millions of Americans still under air quality warnings amid wildfires

Haze over the Washington Bridge in New Jersey

Smoke from the hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada forced school closures, canceled events, and sent outdoor workers home early.

JUN 9, 2023 | Scott Withers

TSA finds loaded gun in South Dakota carry-on luggage

A handgun intercepted by TSA at Sioux Falls Regional Airport is shown.

TSA officials intercepted a loaded gun at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport for the fourth time this year.

JUN 9, 2023 | Alex Arger

Chief suspect in Natalee Holloway case pleads not guilty to extortion

Joran van der Sloot pleaded not guilty to one count each of extortion and wire fraud Friday after being flown to the U.S. the day before.

JUN 9, 2023 | AP

These are the most common text message scams

Americans lost $330 million in 2022 because of scam text messages, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

JUN 9, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

Pride Month

Family moves out of Tennessee due to new law on gender-affirming care

One mom moving her family out of the state says, "Do I want my child alive and well or not? That is the choice."

JUN 8, 2023 | Scripps News Nashville

Biden to announce new LGBTQ+ community safety initiatives

President Biden will host the largest Pride celebration in White House history to announce new initiatives aimed at protecting the LGBTQ+ community.

JUN 8, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

World News

Suspect who stabbed toddlers in France charged with attempted murder

The children, between 22 months and 3 years old, remain hospitalized.

JUN 10, 2023 | AP

4 missing kids found alive in Amazon jungle 40 days after plane crash

Colombian authorities have found four Indigenous kids whose plane crashed on May 1.

JUN 9, 2023 | AP

Sources: Iran helping Russia build drone manufacturing facility

The administration previously warned of Iran providing drones to Russia, which have been used in its war against Ukraine.

JUN 9, 2023 | Haley Bull

Boris Johnson quits amid imminent sanctions for misleading Parliament

U.K. lawmaker Boris Johnson resigned Friday after receiving results of an investigation that found he misled Parliament.

JUN 9, 2023 | AP

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'We don't deliver babies here': Hospitals turn away pregnant patients

A Scripps News Investigation uncovers hundreds of pregnant people being turned away at hospital emergency departments, in violation of federal law.

JUN 7, 2023 | Karen Rodriguez and Rachel Gold and Lori Jane Gliha and Rosie Cima

Missing 10-year-old girl survives night alone in the wilderness

A girl spent 25 hours in the Cascade Mountains alone. She knew to stay close to the river, which ultimately helped her to be found.

JUN 8, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

'Bob's Burgers' actor charged for alleged role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

An actor who the public helped identify as a Jan. 6 rioter will now face four charges, including felony obstruction.

JUN 7, 2023 | Alex Arger

Money

IRS says it still owes taxpayers $1.5 billion in 2019 refunds

The IRS says that there are still 1.5 million people who are owed a 2019 refund, resulting in nearly $1.5 billion in unclaimed refunds.

JUN 9, 2023 | Justin Boggs

Great Father's Day tool gifts for dads

Local hardware stores are filled with great gifts for dads, from inexpensive Yeti cups to electric lawn mowers and leaf blowers.

JUN 9, 2023 | John Matarese

Business

Airlines could be forced to compensate passengers for flight delays

The Department of Transportation says passengers could get as much as double the price of their one-way fare if their plane arrives two hours late.

JUN 9, 2023 | Scripps News Phoenix

Politics

Trump attorneys resign as the former president faces indictment

The news came as a surprise as Trump attorney Jim Trusty was defending his client in televised interviews Friday morning.

JUN 9, 2023 | Justin Boggs

Why prosecutors are choosing South Florida to try Donald Trump

Prosecutors could have gotten a more favorable jury pool elsewhere but would have faced enormous risk had they chosen Washington, D.C., for the venue.

JUN 9, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

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If a homeowner is in it for the long haul, refinancing when rates fall could be the answer.

JUN 6, 2023 | Mary Chao

If you don’t know Clear, think of it as a private-sector version of TSA PreCheck.

JUN 9, 2023 | Simplemost and Marie Rossiter

A 13-year-old says her love for honey inspired her to better understand the global decline of the honeybee population.

JUN 5, 2023 | Scripps News Missoula

At a canyon campground about half an hour from the town of Cortez, about a dozen rafts and boats stand ready to trek the Dolores River.

JUN 8, 2023 | Clayton Sandell

"Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper" will debut on Nat Geo Wild on June 17.

JUN 8, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

IPhone users will soon have a number of new features available, including the ability to send and receive video voicemails.

JUN 8, 2023 | Justin Boggs

National correspondent Ben Schamisso reports from the Windy City Hot Dog Fest with one assignment: Trying as many franks as possible.

JUN 8, 2023 | Ben Schamisso

The autocorrect fix is part of an upcoming AI-based update.

JUN 8, 2023 | Simplemost and Marie Rossiter

Robertson founded "The 700 Club" and hosted the top Christian Broadcasting Network program into 2021.

JUN 8, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

This marks the fourth consecutive year that the number of people in urgent need of nutritional assistance has risen.

JUN 7, 2023 | Gage Jackson

Appliances work extra hard in the summer due to heat and extra dirty clothes and dishes. Experts provide tips to keep them running.

JUN 7, 2023 | John Matarese

The 71-year-old handyman had recently retired before he won big in New York this week.

JUN 6, 2023 | Alex Arger

Crime

Woman mouthing 'help me' to officer leads to shooting suspect

A man was arrested on kidnapping and attempted murder charges following the incident in the resort town of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

JUN 9, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

Judge to decide on gag order in Idaho quadruple murder case

Over 30 media organizations are contesting a gag order, saying it violates the constitutional rights of free speech and a free press.

JUN 9, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

Health

US surgeon general: Social media needs a mental health warning label

The U.S. surgeon general shared his concerns about social media's effect on youth mental health with a Senate panel on Thursday.

JUN 8, 2023 | Ava-joye Burnett

How to further protect yourself from wildfire smoke while indoors

The issue is the very fine particulate matter that gets inhaled. Breathing that in, even in small amounts, should be avoided.

JUN 8, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and poor air quality

Wildfire smoke can cause symptoms like sneezing and watery or burning eyes, phlegm or a wheezing cough.

JUN 7, 2023 | Lindsey Theis

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Researchers look to AI to reduce pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities

Researchers look to AI to reduce pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities

At the new federally funded Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety, researchers are testing ways to put the brakes on rising fatalities.

JUN 8, 2023 | Maya Rodriguez

Chatbot intended to help people with eating disorders turns 'harmful'

Multiple people who chatted with Tessa said its responses would have "derailed" their progress or could've even had deadly consequences.

JUN 7, 2023 | Emily Grossberg

Entertainment

Multiple Broadway shows have canceled performances due to air quality

Multiple Broadway shows have canceled performances due to air quality

Performances on Broadway, including Camelot and Hamilton, had their Wednesday shows canceled due to continued bad air quality.

JUN 7, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will induct seven new members, including several artists not generally known as rock performers.

MAY 3, 2023 | Scripps News Cleveland

Sports

Fate of Belmont Stakes lingers on air quality concerns in New York

Fate of Belmont Stakes lingers on air quality concerns in New York

Gov. Kathy Hochul warned that the final leg of the Triple Crown could be affected if conditions don't improve by Saturday.

JUN 9, 2023 | Gage Jackson

Nuggets' Jokic, Murray make history in NBA Finals win over Heat

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray both had impressive stats in Denver's Game 3 win over Miami Wednesday as both players did something never done before.

JUN 8, 2023 | Justin Boggs

Scripps News Investigates

'We don't deliver babies here': Hospitals turn away pregnant patients

A Scripps News Investigation uncovers hundreds of pregnant people being turned away at hospital emergency departments, in violation of federal law.

JUN 7, 2023 | Karen Rodriguez and Rachel Gold and Lori Jane Gliha and Rosie Cima

The race to save abducted Ukrainian teen, a pawn of Russian propaganda

Scripps News' Jason Bellini gives an update to the story of a Ukrainian orphan, Denis, whom we've been tracking for more than a year.

JUN 1, 2023 | Jason Bellini

Russia-Ukraine War: On The Ground

The race to save abducted Ukrainian teen, a pawn of Russian propaganda

The race to save abducted Ukrainian teen, a pawn of Russian propaganda

Scripps News' Jason Bellini gives an update to the story of a Ukrainian orphan, Denis, whom we've been tracking for more than a year.

JUN 1, 2023 | Jason Bellini

Mayor of Melitopol, Ukraine: Partisan sleeper cells await their cue

The mayor of Russian-occupied Melitopol, Ivan Fedorov, tells Scripps News that his city's underground resistance is large, well-armed and ready.

MAY 17, 2023 | Jason Bellini

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'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski found dead in federal prison

9 people shot in San Francisco's Mission District

Parents of Nashville shooter want manifesto to go to victims' families

72-year-old graduates college with his 99-year-old mom in the audience

Trump Indictment

TIMELINE: What led to Trump's federal indictment in documents case

How Trump's federal indictment affects the presidential race

This is how Trump's GOP rivals are reacting to his indictment

Who is Jack Smith and why is he investigating Trump?

US News

Conservatives split on Trump's future amid criminal indictment

President Biden signs executive order to support military families

Millions of Americans still under air quality warnings amid wildfires

TSA finds loaded gun in South Dakota carry-on luggage

Chief suspect in Natalee Holloway case pleads not guilty to extortion

These are the most common text message scams

Pride Month

Family moves out of Tennessee due to new law on gender-affirming care

Biden to announce new LGBTQ+ community safety initiatives

World News

Suspect who stabbed toddlers in France charged with attempted murder

4 missing kids found alive in Amazon jungle 40 days after plane crash

Sources: Iran helping Russia build drone manufacturing facility

Boris Johnson quits amid imminent sanctions for misleading Parliament

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'We don't deliver babies here': Hospitals turn away pregnant patients

Missing 10-year-old girl survives night alone in the wilderness

'Bob's Burgers' actor charged for alleged role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

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IRS says it still owes taxpayers $1.5 billion in 2019 refunds

Great Father's Day tool gifts for dads

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Airlines could be forced to compensate passengers for flight delays

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Democrats focus on winning Black vote in South Carolina

Stopping scofflaws with a smile and a cupcake

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Experts: US needs to take steps to regulate rapidly-evolving AI

Drug shows promise in preventing sexually transmitted infections

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Trump aide indicted in classified documents investigation

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Trump attorneys resign as the former president faces indictment

Why prosecutors are choosing South Florida to try Donald Trump

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Woman mouthing 'help me' to officer leads to shooting suspect

Judge to decide on gag order in Idaho quadruple murder case

Health

US surgeon general: Social media needs a mental health warning label

How to further protect yourself from wildfire smoke while indoors

How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and poor air quality

Get live, all-day news

Tech

Researchers look to AI to reduce pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities

Chatbot intended to help people with eating disorders turns 'harmful'

Entertainment

Multiple Broadway shows have canceled performances due to air quality

2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced

Sports

Fate of Belmont Stakes lingers on air quality concerns in New York

Nuggets' Jokic, Murray make history in NBA Finals win over Heat

Scripps News Investigates

'We don't deliver babies here': Hospitals turn away pregnant patients

The race to save abducted Ukrainian teen, a pawn of Russian propaganda

Russia-Ukraine War: On The Ground

The race to save abducted Ukrainian teen, a pawn of Russian propaganda

Mayor of Melitopol, Ukraine: Partisan sleeper cells await their cue

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