Alex Murdaugh convicted of murder in shootings of wife, son
The Alex Murdaugh case chronicled the unraveling of a powerful Southern family. A guilty verdict was handed down on Thursday.
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Texas man ticketed for feeding people experiencing homelessness
Houston police ticketed a volunteer for feeding residents without homes after the city created rules regulating who can provide free food outdoors.
Women make history as first gymnastics team at HBCU
A conversation between a young gymnast and her uncle led to the creation of Fisk University's gymnastics team.
Maryland mayor charged with child pornography possession, resigns
The mayor of College Park, Maryland was arrested and charged with over 50 counts of possession of child pornography.
Circus for the broken heart: Movement helping people deal with grief
Dr. Sherry Walling hosts workshops that combine her skills as a clinical psychologist and an amatuer circus artist.
Yosemite National Park closed indefinitely due record-setting snowfall
The siege of heavy snowfall over the past week has subsided but park officials are still unsure when it will be deemed safe for visitors to return.
Trump can be sued for Jan 6 riot injuries, Justice Dept. says
The Justice Department says former President Trump can be sued by Capitol Police and lawmakers for injuries during the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Experts weigh in on microdosing psychedelic mushrooms
Psilocybin is being used to help treat major depressive disorder, and it might have some benefits.
Rail union says workers experiencing migraines in East Palestine
A rail union leader says staff has safety concerns at the East Palestine train derailment site after some workers fell ill during the cleanup process.
Combating climate change impacts in New Orleans' minority communities
Some of New Orleans' most underserved residents are addressing ways to combat climate change impacts in their communities.
Is now the time? Senators want to keep daylight saving time year-round
A bipartisan group of senators has reintroduced legislation that would end the practice of changing clocks twice a year.
CDC: 20,000 revival attendees in Kentucky exposed to measles
An unvaccinated person potentially exposed 20,000 attendees to measles at a Christian revival last month at Asbury University.
Spirit Airlines flight diverted after in-flight fire
Spirit Airlines believes a passenger's battery, stored in an overhead bin, was the source of the fire.
President Biden begins push for funding for pandemic fraud measures
Biden is asking for money and more time to prosecute cases, find new ways to prevent identity theft and help people whose identities were stolen.
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Murdaugh juror dismissed 5 weeks into trial
Judge Clifton Newman said she was a "great" juror, but defied his order by speaking with multiple people about the case.
Senate to question Norfolk Southern CEO on East Palestine derailment
The hearing comes as senators introduce legislation that would strengthen regulations on the rail industry and stiffen punishments.
Apprenticeships are a rare opportunity for bipartisanship in Congress
There isn't a lot Congress can agree on, but it seems both Democrats and Republicans can come together in supporting apprenticeship programs.
West Virginia governor signs campus carry gun legislation
A new West Virginia law will allow people with concealed carry permits to bring firearms onto campuses for public colleges and universities.
Colton Underwood talks about the importance of mental health
Colton Underwood talks about his mental health crusade on Capitol Hill.
Predicting earthquakes is unlikely, but could we detect them earlier?
Some scientists are pushing more research into early earthquake detection, while others believe we should first fix our building and alert systems.
Records show USPS contractors involved in deadly vehicle crashes
A report found that contractors for USPS were involved in at least 68 deadly crashes where 79 people were killed in the last three years.
Explosive found in checked bag at pennsylvania airport, arrest made
A man was arrested, accused of having a checked bag at a U.S. airport containing a compound suspected to be used in commercial grade fireworks.
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US Senate aims to end 'forever war' authorizations
A committee of lawmakers is set to review legislation to repeal multiple authorizations for wars in Iraq, according to Sen. Chuck Schumer.
Black artists hope to inspire more in the industry
A recent report shows Black artists made up only about 6% of major museum exhibitions between 2008 and 2021.
AG Garland addresses guns, drugs and Ticketmaster before Senate
Attorney General Merrick Garland was asked about whether Ticketmaster was under investigation and the status of a variety of probes.
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Air Force removes 6 officers at nuclear base after loss of confidence
Air Force officers charged with caring for a North Dakota nuclear base were relieved of command in loss of confidence issue with the military.
Chatbots won't ever fully replace customer service reps, expert says
ChatGPT is being used for all sorts of applications. While it might be used for some customer service jobs, it won't fully replace humans.
Women's History Month celebrates 'women who tell our stories'
A week-long national celebration of women started in 1982. It was extended to a month-long event five years later.
Study shows young men are more likely than young women to be single
More than 60% of American men ages 18-29 report being single, compared to just 34% of women, according to a study by Pew Research Center.
Efforts underway to honor first town run by formerly enslaved people
There's a plan in the works to create a center that showcases the history of the South Carolina town formerly known as Mitchelville.
