2 people were killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting

According to officials, two people were killed and the suspect is dead in a shooting at an apartment building in downtown Minneapolis.

Photos of Grand Slam tennis action at the U.S. Open in New York

The U.S. Open, the season's final Grand Slam, is underway in New York. Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka defend their singles titles, Novak Djokovic seeks a record 25th major, and Venus and Serena Williams reunite in doubles.

Appalling AI menu pictures keep going viral. But what makes them so revolting?

Generative AI has quickly become prevalent in marketing, particularly in illustrations or videos, to the discomfort or disdain of many beholders.

Man kidnapped his ex-girlfriend, her grandmother and an infant in Pennsylvania, DA says

A man is behind bars after police said he allegedly kidnapped his ex-girlfriend, her grandmother and a baby on Monday in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

Chicago River bridge gets stuck after lifting for boat to pass

A major bridge in downtown Chicago remained stuck in the raised position for more than four hours Wednesday after dangerous heat caused its components to expand.

Pentagon issues clinical guidelines on troop testosterone screening to start immediately

The U.S. Pentagon issued detailed guidance on Wednesday for a new, ​mandatory testosterone deficiency screening policy for active-duty and reserve service members age 30 and older.

Cassandra Wilson, the 2-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, dies at 70

Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer, has died. She was 70. Her manager said she died in her native Jackson, Mississippi, surrounded by family and friends. The local coroner said she died Tuesday but did not release a cause. Wilson was known for her unique contralto and her ability to blend jazz with blues, folk, pop and country. She was hailed as America's best singer by Time Magazine in 2001 and won two Grammys for best jazz vocal album. In 2022, she was honored as a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master. Tributes to her have celebrated her impact on music and her Mississippi roots.

Mom gives birth to rare set of triplets weighing more than 19 pounds, nearing world record

A South Bay family has grown to seven after welcoming a rare set of naturally conceived triplets, a pregnancy that medical professionals described as an uncommon occurrence.

Swim instructor recounts rare river otter attack, receiving 38 stitches

A woman who says she was attacked by an otter in a lake at Lake Tahoe, California, is sharing her story.

American Airlines boosts premium seating on 777 jets as carriers chase higher-spending travelers

American Airlines is adding more premium seats to its Boeing 777-300ER planes used on long-haul routes as U.S. carriers ​increasingly chase higher-spending travelers.

The trial over Tupac Shakur's murder ended with a guilty verdict. But did it bring closure?

For nearly 30 years, the story of Tupac Shakur's killing existed somewhere between an unsolved murder and hip-hop mythology.

Democrats weigh consequences for rogue members who rescued GOP agenda

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens is opening the door for a pair of rogue House Democrats to join the Republican Party after the duo faces internal backlash from party leaders.

George Lucas presents a galaxy of art that goes far, far past 'Star Wars' in new Los Angeles museum

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is opening in Los Angeles, showcasing a vast collection of creative work. While "Star Wars" fans will find familiar pieces, the museum focuses on a broader range of art collected by George Lucas. It aims to elevate populist painters, commercial illustrators and comic artists to the status of fine art. The museum features works from Lucas's personal collection, including paintings by Norman Rockwell and Maxfield Parrish. Galleries are organized by themes like sports and civic activism, rather than by artist or era. The building is designed by Ma Yansong and resembles a floating cloud or tree canopy.

House Republican disciplined for 'inappropriate conduct' toward female staffers

The House censured Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., on Tuesday after an investigation found he engaged in "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young office staffers.

Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump's face and gold finish to go on sale

The U.S. Mint will start selling a $1 coin to celebrate America's 250th birthday, featuring President Donald Trump's face on one side. The coins are available as of Wednesday.

Apple changes Lake Ontario name to 'Lake America' for US users following Trump's order

Apple has relabeled Lake Ontario to "Lake America" for U.S. users of its maps app, following competitor Google, days after President Donald Trump ordered a new name for the lake.

Top doctors offer updated flu, COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue guidelines, saying they hope to ease confusion.

Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy trial goes home after a fifth day without a verdict

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have gone home without a verdict after a fifth day of deliberations.

US pounds Iran; Tehran strikes back at bases in biggest exchange since July

Iranians and their Arab neighbors were plunged back into war on Wednesday by the biggest exchange of fire between Tehran and Washington since July.

Menudo reunites for 50th anniversary tour: 'We're proud to be pioneers'

and not just because it was in Menudo where performers like Ricky Martin and Draco Rosa got their start.

Former Tropical Storm Edouard lingers over Texas, flooding homes and roadways

Texas authorities have rescued dozens of people from stranded cars, homes surrounded by floodwaters and an assisted living facility as former Tropical Storm Edouard lingered over rural parts of the state. The now-tropical depression has dumped nearly 2 feet of rain in some places. The National Weather Service says that heavy rains were expected to threaten the eastern part of the state through Thursday morning. Meanwhile, a burst of tropical weather persisted in the Pacific Ocean, where three hurricanes were churning in open waters.

Utah father remembered for helping others before fatal lightning strike in Florida

Family and friends are remembering a Utah husband and father after he was killed by a lightning strike while helping stranded boaters during a sudden storm off the coast of Florida.

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in Florida after he was arrested in March following a rollover crash near his home on Jupiter Island.

AI boom heats up Bay Area housing market as wealthy buyers drive demand for high-end homes across US

Here's another place the AI frenzy is making itself felt: the market for luxury homes.

'Avengers: Doomsday' Fall Movie Preview: Russo brothers, maestros of ensembles, test their limits

Before they were the most-trusted hands behind Marvel's largest epics, Joe and Anthony Russo presided over a slightly less potent assemblage of talent: the Bluth family of "Arrested Development."

Schooners that graced a Maine-themed quarter or hosted Cousteau rest at the bottom of a NYC canal

have between them served the country in wartime, hosted the likes of Jacques Cousteau and graced the Maine state quarter.