American dentist, big-game hunter found guilty of killing his wife on their African safari

(cnn) — An American dentist and big-game hunter was found guilty of murder in the shooting death of his wife on an

Kansas voters protect abortion rights, block path to ban

Kansas voters have protected abortion rights by rejecting a measure that would have allowed the Republican-controlled Legislature to tighten abortion restrictions or ban it outright.

Scenic California river hamlet razed by deadly wildfire

The scenic Northern California hamlet of Klamath River was home to about 200 people, a community center, a corner store and a post office. But the deadly wildfire raging through the forested region near the Oregon state line jumped the river last weekend, killed four residents and turned most of the community into ashes.

Twitter queries banks on Musk's attempts to undermine $44 billion deal

Twitter is attempting to find evidence that Elon Musk tried to torpedo the financing of his $44 billion takeover deal for the social media company while also looking into his motivation for backing out of the deal, legal experts said.

Georgia anti-abortion law allows tax deductions for fetuses

Pregnant women in the U.S. state of Georgia will be able to deduct their fetuses as dependents on their taxes under a 2019 anti-abortion law that a judge allowed to go into effect last month, the state said.

Federal officials investigating death of co-pilot who exited plane mid-air in North Carolina

(cnn) — The body of a man who got off an aircraft mid-flight during an emergency landing Friday near Raleigh, North

Marilyn Monroe Estate defends Ana de Armas' casting in Netflix's 'Blonde'

(cnn) -- The Marilyn Monroe Estate is coming to the defense of Ana de Armas, following critiques of her accent in her

Senate passes bill to expand health benefits for public safety officers who suffer from PTSD and die by suicide

(cnn) -- The Senate approved a House-passed bill on Monday night that would expand disability benefits to public safety

Hazmat situation declared in Philadelphia abandoned home, about 154 plastic milk jugs of gas found

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ( Kyw ) -- Police are investigating a hazmat situation after more than 100 plastic milk jugs

Mother’s Day pampering visit turns into nail salon nightmare

Atlanta, Georgia ( Wgcl ) -- Constance Zelaya had been looking forward to a day of pampering. “It was something I

Biden Justice Department sues Idaho over state's abortion restrictions in post-Dobbs lawsuit

(cnn) -- The Biden administration filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Idaho for restricting access to abortion to

'Our lives have been shattered': Court hears stories in Parkland shooter death penalty trial

Alyssa Alhadeff would be in her second year of college if she hadn't been murdered in a 2018 mass shooting at her Parkland, Florida, high school — and her father would be looking forward to watching her achieve her dreams.

West could trigger nuclear war over Ukraine, Russia says at UN

Moscow could decide to use its nuclear arsenal in response to "direct aggression" by NATO countries over the invasion, Russia said on Tuesday at the United Nations.

When to expect cooler temperatures as sweltering heat hits the US

Two rounds of excessive heat will grip a large part of the country this week, impacting people from the Plains to the Midwest and the Northeast.

Senate approves bill to aid vets exposed to toxic burn pits

A bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits won final approval in the Senate on Tuesday, ending a brief stalemate over the measure that had infuriated advocates and inspired some to camp outside the Capitol.

Are we in a housing recession? Economists are split on what's happening

There's no doubt that the U.S. housing market has cooled compared to its red-hot levels over the past two years. But economists are split on whether to call it a housing recession.

Snorkeler 'bitten' in suspected shark attack in UK's Cornish coast

(cnn) -- A snorkeler has sustained a leg injury after apparently being "bitten by a shark" while snorkeling off the

George Takei, J.J. Abrams and more pay tribute to late 'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols

(cnn) -- George Takei and J.j. Abrams paid tribute to the late "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols, who died Saturday

Hazmat situation in West Philadelphia after about 154 milk jugs of gas found at abandoned home

Police are investigating a hazmat situation after more than 100 plastic milk jugs filled with gasoline were found inside an abandoned home in West Philadelphia.

Baby formula shortage is easing for many, but it still isn't over

Formula availability is not back to normal, but for many families, it's better than it was even a month or two ago.

What Utahns in Congress say about US killing of al-Qaida leader

Members of Utah's congressional delegation applauded the U.S. killing of an al-Qaida leader who helped plan the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the United States that left nearly 3,000 people dead.

Death toll in Northern California wildfire zone rises to 4

Authorities say two more bodies have been found within the burn zone of a huge Northern California wildfire, raising the death toll to four in the state's largest blaze of the year.

US sues Idaho over abortion law, cites medical treatment

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit that challenges Idaho's restrictive abortion law, arguing that it conflicts with a federal law requiring doctors to provide pregnant women medically necessary treatment that could include abortion.

Hundreds still missing after flooding in eastern Kentucky as death toll reaches 37

(cnn) -- Hundreds remain unaccounted for after last week's flooding that has killed more than three dozen in eastern

Watching al-Qaida chief's 'pattern of life' key to his death

The seeds of the U.S. counterterrorism operation that killed al-Qaida's leader were planted over many months. Years of efforts by U.S. intelligence operatives under four presidents to track Ayman al-Zawahri paid dividends earlier this year, when they located him at a safe house in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies; 3 left from group

One of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers has died. Samuel Sandoval's wife, Malula, says he died late Friday at a hospital in Shiprock, New Mexico. He was 98.

As species recover, some threaten others in more dire shape

Recovery of some vulnerable species through restoration efforts has made comebacks more difficult for others in peril.

Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge

American basketball star Brittney Griner is back in court for her trial for cannabis possession amid U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure her release.

These cities are most at risk of housing downturn if recession hits

Cities where home prices soared the highest are "most likely to see the effects of a housing downturn amplified and home prices decline" if the U.S. economy hits a recession.