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1 climber dead, another survives, after falling 1,000 feet off mountain in Alaska's Denali National Park
1 climber dead, another survives, after falling 1,000 feet off mountain in Alaska's Denali National Park

The incident occurred on Thursday when the two-person climbing team were scaling Mt. Johnson, and were ascending a route known as “the Escalator,” a steep and technical alpine climb on the peak’s southeast face.

Pentagon announces new $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine

Pentagon announces new $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a new $6 billion weapons purchases for Ukraine on Friday that he said is the biggest so far and will purchase new weapons systems for Ukraine.

Midwest tornadoes cause severe damage in Omaha suburbs

Midwest tornadoes cause severe damage in Omaha suburbs

Devastating tornadoes tore across parts of eastern Nebraska and northeast Texas Friday as a multi-day severe thunderstorm event ramped up in the central United States.

The Latest | Trump speaks with reporters after 4th day of witness testimony in hush money trial ends

The Latest | Trump speaks with reporters after 4th day of witness testimony in hush money trial ends

Defense lawyers in Donald Trump’s hush money trial are poised to dig into an account of the former publisher of the National Enquirer and his efforts to protect Trump from negative stories during the 2016 election.

Large fossil footprints point to discovery of new 'megaraptor' dinosaur: Study

Large fossil footprints point to discovery of new 'megaraptor' dinosaur: Study

Although the velociraptors of "Jurassic Park" fame are well known, they don't much resemble their historical counterparts.

Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd’s murder

Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd’s murder

The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement to an eyewitness who tried to intervene to prevent George Floyd’s murder.

Delta plane's emergency slide falls off during flight

Delta plane's emergency slide falls off during flight

An emergency slide fell off a Delta passenger jet shortly after takeoff Friday, forcing the pilots to return to John F. Kennedy International Airport, officials said.

Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says

Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says

Charles continued his state duties, including reviewing government documents and meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after his diagnosis was disclosed on Feb. 5.

Walmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and paying six-figures to non-college degree workers

Walmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and paying six-figures to non-college degree workers

The retailer is offering more skills certificates to workers wanting to advance.

Firefighters say 6-year-old was protecting his 3-year-old brother when they died in house fire

Firefighters say 6-year-old was protecting his 3-year-old brother when they died in house fire

Brice said his son William made it his mission in life to protect his baby brother, 3-year-old Zachariah.

Hamas officials say group willing to disarm if Palestinian state is established

Hamas officials say group willing to disarm if Palestinian state is established

Some Hamas officials are signaling that the militant group could give up armed struggle against Israel if the Palestinians get an independent state in territories captured by Israel in the 1967 war.

Florida couple arrested after aiming guns at day care, police say

Florida couple arrested after aiming guns at day care, police say

Ruiz and Pereira have been ordered to stay away from the woman who called the police and the daycare center.

Carpenter dad surprises kids with special bunkbeds

Carpenter dad surprises kids with special bunkbeds

A Utah dad unveiled a special surprise for three of his kids Sunday: a custom-built bunkbed and play space that incorporated two beds and a third loft bed, accessible with a hinged ladder.

Owners reunited with pet cat they accidentally shipped with Amazon return

Owners reunited with pet cat they accidentally shipped with Amazon return

A cat may have used a couple of its nine lives when it was accidentally shipped with an Amazon return from Utah to California.

The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case

The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case

Donald Trump has fired off a few posts on his social media network shortly before arguments begin before the Supreme Court on his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Firefighters rescue cow stuck up to her neck in mud

Firefighters rescue cow stuck up to her neck in mud

The department says Ruby is now recovering and back with her family. 

Physical castration ordered for man who raped, impregnated teen

Physical castration ordered for man who raped, impregnated teen

Glenn Sullivan Sr. pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree rape last Wednesday. 

New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial

New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial

The disgraced movie producer was convicted of rape in February 2020.

Blades fall off Moulin Rouge windmill in Paris

Blades fall off Moulin Rouge windmill in Paris

The blades of the windmill atop the famous Parisian dancehall the Moulin Rouge fell off overnight, damaging the facade of the building.

Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged

Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged

A Chicago sidewalk landmark some residents affectionately called the “rat hole” was removed Wednesday.

Barbers hailed as heroes for rescuing toddler from oncoming traffic

Barbers hailed as heroes for rescuing toddler from oncoming traffic

Two barbers in East Hartford, Connecticut are being hailed as heroes after they ran to save a young child who was walking on a street toward traffic.

Dolphin found shot to death on beach

Dolphin found shot to death on beach

A juvenile bottlenose dolphin was found shot to death with bullets lodged in its brain, spinal cord and heart.

Arizona House advances a repeal of the state’s near-total abortion ban to the Senate

Arizona House advances a repeal of the state’s near-total abortion ban to the Senate

Three Republicans joined in with all 29 Democrats on Wednesday to repeal a law that predated Arizona’s statehood and provides no exceptions for rape or incest.

More than 1 in 4 US adults over age 50 say they expect to never retire: AARP study

More than 1 in 4 US adults over age 50 say they expect to never retire: AARP study

The share of people older than 50 who say they do not expect to retire has steadily increased. It was 23% in January 2022 and 24% that July, according to the study, which is conducted twice a year.

USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time

USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time

The aim is to improve nutrition and align with U.S. dietary guidelines in the program that provides breakfasts to more than 15 million students and lunches to nearly 30 million students every day.

Woman working to become first female double amputee truck driver

Woman working to become first female double amputee truck driver

Bader is scheduled to graduate with her trucking certificate at the end of May.

Kansas governor issues state of disaster emergency due to severe weather threat

Kansas governor issues state of disaster emergency due to severe weather threat

MISSING IN KANSAS: Alahna Musial

MISSING IN KANSAS: Alahna Musial

Severe weather expected in KAKEland today

Severe weather expected in KAKEland today

Woman charged with first-degree murder in northeast Wichita shooting

Woman charged with first-degree murder in northeast Wichita shooting

Kansas sheriff writes emotional tribute on loss of daughter-in-law to suicide: 'You are not alone'

Kansas sheriff writes emotional tribute on loss of daughter-in-law to suicide: 'You are not alone'

Kansas man who killed his wife used insurance payout to buy sex doll

Kansas man who killed his wife used insurance payout to buy sex doll

Opinion: 'How I changed my tune on 'Cowboy Carter'

Opinion: I'm a Jewish student at Yale. Here's what everyone is getting wrong about the protests

Julian Assange's mission was to change the world - but at what cost?

Orca calf stranded in British Columbia lagoon for more than a month swims out on her own

'Extraordinary' teenage star scores on debut start as Real Madrid nears La Liga title

Devastating tornadoes rip through Nebraska and Iowa, sending crews searching flattened homes as storm threat continues

Columbia student protesters are demanding divestment. Here's what the university has divested from in the past

Walgreens has a cult 'peelable' candy, courtesy of a TikTok craze

La historia real detrás de "Bebé reno": una experiencia vivida por el propio actor y guionista de la serie, Richard Gadd

Michael Penix Jr. says he and Kirk Cousins had a 'very good conversation' after surprise draft move to Atlanta Falcons