Fiery tanker crash kills driver, burns Maryland homes
The tanker was carrying flammable liquid when it crashed, which officials believed to be gasoline or diesel.
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Storm's death toll rises, dumps snow on Northeast
The storm’s death toll rose with additional fatalities reported in Indiana and Michigan, while Kentucky’s governor said at least five people died.
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Biden expected to tighten rules on US investment in China
The expected action is the latest effort by the White House to target China's military and technology sectors.
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Washington COVID centers to close amid 'significant drop' in cases
D.C. Health announced that Washington COVID-19 centers will close by the end of March, citing a "significant drop" in cases of the virus.
Fired Memphis EMT says police impeded Tyre Nichols' care
The EMT said officers said loudly that the patient was not going anywhere and that they wouldn't uncuff him, impeding patient care.
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Rare insect found outside a Walmart dates back to the Jurassic
An entomology student found an interesting insect before shopping, and it led to an amazing discovery.
Columbia is first Ivy League to permanently drop SAT, ACT requirements
The school's pandemic-era hold on standardized testing will be the new norm for applicants.
Florida proposal would register bloggers who write about lawmakers
A Florida GOP lawmaker introduced legislation that would have bloggers who are paid to write about legislators register with the state.
DeSantis takes aim at prosecutor after TV crew attack
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis removed a Tampa prosecutor last year over pledges not to pursue criminal charges against seekers or providers of abortion.
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What is the history behind wearing makeup?
Thousands of years ago, advertisers and influencers weren’t telling us how or why we should wear makeup.
President Biden had cancerous lesion removed
The president was treated for the cancerous lesion on Feb. 16, according to a White House doctor.
Inside the movement to ban books at libraries and in schools
Books written by or about members of the LGBTQ community and people of color are reportedly challenged the most.
Professor tries to break record by living underwater for 100 days
One scientist wants to "look where we've never looked before."
Obesity in 2035 could be just as costly as COVID in 2020
The global cost of obesity is expected to be in the trillions of dollars as obesity rates in the U.S. and worldwide skyrocket.
Tornadoes, power outages as storm crosses Texas, Louisiana
Forecasters said the storm system will march eastward Friday, bringing the threat of severe weather into the Ohio and Tennessee River valleys.
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A once-sacred Dakota site could soon be returned
Advocates are working to transform the heart of Minneapolis' Central Riverfront into a destination honoring Indigenous history.
Walgreens warned by states not to distribute abortion pills
Twenty states with Republican attorneys general told major pharmacy chains that it is illegal in their states to distribute abortion pills.
Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murdering wife, son
The five-week trial of Alex Murdaugh garnered national attention before jurors made a swift decision on his guilt.
Tennessee bans public drag performances, other states could follow
Drag shows have been targeted by protests, and sometimes been victimized by violence.
This city was named the happiest in US for third year in a row
WalletHub compared 182 of the largest cities in the areas of emotional and physical well-being, income and employment, and community and environment.
Norfolk Southern holds 1st meeting in East Palestine since derailment
It was the first time since the derailment four weeks ago that someone from Norfolk Southern participated in a formal town hall with residents.
Thursday storms will bring harsh weather to most of the US
There's risk of severe flood and strong winds in multiple parts of the country Thursday.
Scripps News Investigates: A city’s not-so-secret child labor problem
A Scripps News investigation found suspicions of child labor went back years before authorities took action against a Nebraska meatpacking plant.
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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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