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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia
The announcement came as Carter's husband, former President Jimmy Carter, is receiving hospice care at their home in Plains, Ga.'Continues to live happily at home'
What Americans think about race-based admissions
According to a new poll, most say colleges should be allowed to consider race as part of the admissions process, yet few believe it should play a major role.SCOTUS expected to rule soon
Sloane Stephens: Racism against athletes has 'only gotten worse'
American tennis player Sloane Stephens said Monday at the French Open that racist behavior against athletes has intensified over recent years.'A problem my entire career'
40-foot waves rock cruise ship and flood into rooms
Passengers on a Carnival Sunshine cruise ship described massive waves and broken glass during an hours-long storm off the coast of Charleston, S.C.'We almost fell out the bed'
Fan whose car was wrecked at Indy 500 gets VIP treatment
A major crash involving Felix Rosenqvist and Kyle Kirkwood sent a tire flying over the fence. It narrowly avoided the crowd but crashed into a white Chevy Cruze.'Took one for the team'
What prison life will look like for Elizabeth Holmes
The Theranos founder began serving her 11-year sentence Tuesday at a minimum-security, female-only prison in Bryan, Texas.No smoking, 15-minute calls
9 injured, including children, in Florida beach shooting
Six adults and three children were in stable condition after a shooting between two groups near a crowded beach boardwalk in Hollywood, Fla., officials said.1 person detained, more sought
The stark numbers driving Democratic panic about the 2024 election
Among all the reasons why Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in 2020 but Hillary Clinton didn’t in 2016, one factor looms large — the share of the third-party vote.'There is no doubt at all...'
Search ensues after man falls from cruise liner
According to security footage taken from the Carnival Magic ship, a 35-year-old man "leaned over the railing of his stateroom balcony and dropped into the water."Aircraft, ships involved in search
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1 dead, 4 missing after luxury charter boat sinks off Alaska
Rescuers located a body close to the partially submerged vessel near a small island close to Sitka, Alaska, the Coast Guard said.Search for survivors continues
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Why has Venice's famed canal turned green?
Authorities in the Italian city are reportedly investigating why the water along a stretch of the city's legendary Grand Canal has turned "phosphorescent" green.See more pics
Calif. man stops bank robbery by talking to suspect, his ex-neighbor
Michael Armus Sr. recognized the would-be robber as a friend of his daughter, so he decided to intervene.Gave the man a hug and 'he started crying'
As oceans rise, NYC faces another threat: It's sinking
The metropolis is slowly sinking under the weight of its asphalt, skyscrapers, homes and humanity itself. New research says the city's landmass is sinking at an average rate of 1 to 2 millimeters per year.'There’s a lot of weight there'
NBA playoffs: Heat fend off Celtics to reach NBA Finals
Miami, which entered the playoffs as an 8-seed, is now in the NBA Finals following a convincing Game 7 victory in Boston.Heat nearly blew a 3-0 series lead
DeSantis knocks Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy must overcome opposition by a handful of Republican lawmakers in order to get their agreement passed.Default deadline looms
Drones damage Moscow buildings in attack blamed on Ukraine
Russian air defenses stopped eight drones converging on the capital, officials said Tuesday.Kremlin launches pre-dawn air raid on Kyiv
Trump, DeSantis send wishes and warnings on Memorial Day
Former President Trump warned that the nation "has never been in greater peril." Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned that country doesn't "run on autopilot."Trump cites 'misfits' and 'thugs'
Congratulations are in order for new mom Sarah Snook
The "Succession" star announced Monday on Instagram that she welcomed her first baby with husband Dave Lawson.'I just watched the final episode'
Why melanoma is so deadly for men
In 2023, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 97,610 cases of invasive melanoma will be diagnosed in the U.S., and of the 7,990 people who will likely die of melanoma, 5,420 will be men.The ABCs of protecting yourself from melanoma
A 1-in-10-million event: White bison born in Wyoming
Bear River State Park welcomed a white bison calf weighing 30 pounds. The new calf is the first white bison to be born at the park. Sacred birth for American Indian communities
U.S. is giving away some lighthouses, selling others
The aim of the program run by the General Services Administration is to preserve the 10 properties, most of which are more than a century old.'Breathtaking views'
More businesses are requiring teens to be chaperoned by adults
Experts say amusement parks, shopping centers and even some restaurants have recently put in policies that mandate minors be accompanied by a person over 21.Teen bad behavior driving trend
Driver with sign indicating bomb on board stopped at Canada border
A Maine State Police trooper fired shots after chasing the motorist on Interstate 95, officials said.Suspect arrested at the scene
Thousands still in limbo 8 months after Hurricane Ian
Recovery is far from complete in hard-hit Fort Myers Beach, Fla. Many struggle to navigate insurance payouts, understand assistance bureaucracy and simply find a place to shower. Piles of debris are everywhere
Egypt unveils newly discovered ancient tombs, workshops
Authorities said the workshops, dating as far back as 380 B.C., were used to mummify humans and sacred animals, and identified the occupants of the tombs.Hoping to boost tourism
All-Pro RB says he smoked weed before NFL games
Former Steelers and Jets running back Le’Veon Bell, who hasn't played in the league since the 2021 season, revealed that he smoked marijuana before playing some NFL games. 'That's what I did'
Historic Paxton impeachment deepens GOP divisions
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment plunged Republicans into a fight over whether to banish one of their own in the biggest red state.Awaiting the Senate's judgment
Thousands flee Nova Scotia wildfires
Fire officials said the blaze, which started Sunday in Upper Tantallon, Halifax, had destroyed or damaged dozens of homes, though there hadn’t been any reports of deaths or injuries.'This fire is not under control'
Striking a debt deal was tough. Now comes the harder part.
Before the deal can come to a vote on the House floor, it has to pass through the Rules Committee, which will hold a hearing at 3 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the bill.Some disgruntled Republicans
Wanda Sykes isn't upset about 'cancel culture'
In a new interview, the comic explains why "cancel culture" just means people are being held accountable for their actions.'I say I can’t get canceled'
Ron DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa
It's the start of a busy week that will take the Florida governor to 12 cities in three states as he tests his pitch as the most formidable GOP challenger to former President Donald Trump.'He's got a big hill to climb'
Trump retakes lead from DeSantis in California GOP primary poll
The former president now leads Florida's governor by 18 points, according to a new poll of Republican voters in the state.Trump trailed DeSantis by 8 points only 3 months ago
Teen walks at brain injury event weeks after getting shot in head
Ralph Yarl, who was shot in the head after he mistakenly rang the wrong doorbell, joined a Kansas City, Mo., walk for brain injury awareness on Monday 'Team Ralph' shows its support
Vatican to bishops: Tone down social media comments
In a 20-page document addressed to all Catholics, the Vatican condemned polarization and extremism on social media that has led to what it called "digital tribalism." Beware of AI
Florence Pugh: Indie filmmakers were 'pissed off' when I joined Marvel
While Pugh has hit the mainstream with her Marvel role, she hasn’t turned her back on independent films.'Now she’s gone forever'
How to chop onions without crying
All onions contain sulfur and an enzyme called synthase, which react with each other when you cut into the vegetable, releasing a chemical irritant.A few tricks worth trying
Incarceration of mentally ill called into question
Jails and prisons are among the largest mental health care providers in the U.S., and the results have been alarming and even deadly, advocates say.'Criminalizing the most vulnerable'
3-time MLB All-Star set to return after beating cancer
White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is being activated after spending the first two months of the season on the injured list, battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Led the AL in saves in 2021
Oprah's favorite portable jewelry box is just $20
This velvet beauty comes in nine gorgeous hues — grab it now for your next trip.'Beautiful, functional and giftable!'
Ramaswamy embraces being the 'outsider' in White House race
Vivek Ramaswamy, a 37-year-old biotech entrepreneur, is casting himself as the true outsider in the Republican presidential field in his long-shot bid for the White House.Unconventional candidacy
Our editor tried Kate Middleton’s favorite sneakers
The comfy Superga Cotu kicks are $69 and worth every penny.In stock on Amazon or Nordstrom
Holiday weekend air travel tops 2019
The TSA said nearly 9.8 million passengers passed though security checks over the four-day Memorial Day holiday weekend, about 300,000 more than the same period in 2019.Thursday saw highest post-COVID daily traffic
Will ‘Better Call Saul’ finally win an Emmy?
What’s it going to take for “Better Call Saul” to finally win an Emmy? As we all know, this is the absolute last opportunity for the show to score a prize — any prize.Past Emmy injustices

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