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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.

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.

Supreme Court weighs scope of Idaho abortion ban in first post-Roe test

Supreme Court weighs scope of Idaho abortion ban in first post-Roe test

Justices will decide whether the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, which does not specifically address abortion, preempts Idaho's abortion ban and similar measures in 20 other states.

2 young siblings killed at child’s birthday party when car drives into building in Michigan, police say

2 young siblings killed at child’s birthday party when car drives into building in Michigan, police say

The siblings were identified Monday by the sheriff’s office as Alanah Phillips and her brother Zayn Phillips.

Mom says students protected her son when man tried to grab him during recess

Mom says students protected her son when man tried to grab him during recess

She says it was other students, some of whom shouted 'stranger danger,' that helped protect her son and each other.

MISSING IN KANSAS: Alahna Musial

MISSING IN KANSAS: Alahna Musial

More severe weather possible into the weekend

More severe weather possible into the weekend

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'

All-clear given after bomb threat at Wichita State

All-clear given after bomb threat at Wichita State

Crime Stoppers: Thieves steal thousands of dollars worth of tobacco products

Crime Stoppers: Thieves steal thousands of dollars worth of tobacco products

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

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

White House Correspondents' Dinner gives Biden a chance to flex his funny bone

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

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

Walgreens has a cult 'peelable' candy, courtesy of a Tik Tok craze

Xi shakes up China's military in rethink of how to 'fight and win' future wars

Book at these times to save money on summer flights for 2024

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

Pronóstico del tiempo en EE.UU.: fuertes tornados azotan Iowa y Nebraska; advierten sobre daños "catastróficos"

Egyptian delegation arrives in Israel to revive deadlocked ceasefire and hostage talks