As of Sept. 1, furniture retailers must comply with new federal guidelines to prevent child injury or death in the event of a tip over. Advocates say this is long overdue.
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The Mississippi River’s floodplain forests are dying. The race is on to bring them back.
The recent losses to the forest cover worry scientists, especially with climate change making extreme flooding a more frequent threat.
How two young girls turned this city into the ‘Kindness Capital of the Kentucky’
Two sisters have been making signs that say “Be Kind” since 2019 and selling them for $10. The money they make goes to charities.
Vermont rebuilds from flood, climate change in mind
Vermont’s latest flooding from July storms is seen by some as the state’s worst natural disaster in 100 years. Gutted businesses in downtown Montpelier are considering where and how to rebuild in an era when extreme weather is occurring more often. (Au…
Trump gives fiery speech in Alabama
Former President Donald Trump, fresh off his third appearance in court as a criminal defendant, delivered a speech full of defiance and bluster on Friday night, insulting prosecutors and declaring that the charges he faces only help his 2024 presidenti…
7 critically injured in school bus crash that closes major highway in Idaho
A school bus crashed around 3 p.m. Friday in Banks, Idaho injuring 11 people, including seven critically, and blocking all traffic on Highway 55.
YouTuber Kai Cenat faces criminal charges after giveaway spawns out-of-control crowd in NYC
Several people were arrested and an untold number injured after Kai Cenat touted a PlayStation giveaway at Union Square Park drawing thousands: NYPD.
California judge arrested after his wife found shot, killed in Anaheim home
Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of shooting and killing his wife in their Anaheim home.
Police search for 17-year-old California girl missing for a month
Police in California are searching for 17-year-old Katherine Schneider of Saratoga after she was last seen earlier this summer on July 5.
Fifth Gilgo Beach victim identified as Karen Vergata, police say
Police did not say whether Karen Vergata is linked to the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, charged in the deaths of three other women.