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Nevada scientist among those logging ‘lost’ species as fewer endangered species are listed
A Nevada scientist is among a team from around the world who are now tracking species that are on their way to being extinct. They refer to these as "lost" species, which haven't been seen in years...
Battle lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts
Republicans are retreating from several key U.S. House races, while Democrats are racing to raise funds for candidates who seemed unlikely to win earlier this year. The Congressional Leadership Fund,...
Josh Allen carries the Bills with his improvisational skills, covering up for struggling defense
Josh Allen showed his improvisational skills as he led the Buffalo Bills to a thrilling overtime victory at the Los Angeles Rams. The question moving forward is how much Allen will be called upon to...
Rare fossil of T. rex cousin goes on display in New York before heading to auction
A fossilized, distant cousin of Tyrannosaurus rex is on display at a Manhattan auction house ahead of its Oct. 27 auction. The Nanotyrannus nicknamed “Jodi” opened for public viewing Tuesday in...
Bears DE Montez Sweat suspended 2 games for violating NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy
Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat has been suspended for two games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. The league announced the punishment. Chicago visits Atlanta...
Supreme Court refuses to toss out fees for lawyers who sought hand count in Arizona election
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to throw out $122,000 in legal costs that lawyers for former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake were ordered to pay for making false and misleading statements...
Employee arrested after listening device found in OpenAI conference room, FBI and the company say
An engineer at OpenAI has been charged with secretly installing a recording device inside a conference room in what officials say was an effort to capture sensitive conversations about the company’s...
Duke tabbed to win third straight ACC title, Virginia's De Ridder named preseason player of year
Duke has been picked to win its third straight Atlantic Coast Conference championship and 25th overall. The Blue Devils received 45 of the 48 votes from the panel of media members. Virginia was picked...
Deion Sanders shrugs off lost playbook report against Texas Tech, saying: 'It’s over. Game's over'
Deion Sanders has turned the page on a playbook that was reportedly lost and dismissed any kind of bearing it could have had on a loss to Texas Tech. The Colorado coach minimized the incident, in...
Trump administration cuts refugees’ deadline to contest status termination, raising fears
The Trump administration is cutting the time refugees have to contest the termination of their status. Critics say the move could put tens of thousands of people who fled persecution and wars in their...
Am I Moneymaxxing? Plus, More October Money Questions
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Los Javis storm global cinema with 'La Bola Negra.' It might mean Oscar glory for Netflix
“La Bola Negra,” a $15 million Spanish queer epic, is expected to challenge “The Odyssey” for best picture. Netflix is giving “La Bola Negra” a 46-day exclusive run in cinemas, the longest...
Penn State, winless in the Big 10, is looking for answers up front with trip to Michigan looming
Even though Penn State’s results don’t show it, Matt Campbell believes his team is making progress. With a trip to Michigan looming, the Penn State coach would like to see more. Campbell is...
Duke women picked to win ACC again, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo named preseason player of the year
The Duke women's basketball team has been selected to win a third straight Atlantic Coast Conference championship, and Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo was named the conference’s preseason player of...
Finally: A New Jaguar And This One With 1,015 Horsepower
Jaguar's next chapter has arrived, and it comes with enough power to make a rather emphatic introduction. The British automaker unveiled its new Type 01 electric four-door grand tourer in New York...
Newsom doubles down on opposition to California's billionaire tax
Gov. Gavin Newsom just got behind Proposition 42, which, if passed, would act as a kill switch for the billionaire wealth tax.
Colombia's peace tribunal says former rebel leaders committed war crimes against Indigenous groups
Colombia’s transitional justice system has charged 10 former members of the rebel Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia with war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Special Jurisdiction for...
Calif. restaurant chain Il Fornaio settles sexual harassment lawsuit for $3M
California-based Italian restaurant chain Il Fornaio will pay $3,000,000 to settle a federal sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit.
Lena Dunham to bring back 'Girls' for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale
“Girls” will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham will return along with key cast members Allison Williams,...
Chicago police say DNA ties a former detective to decades-old unsolved killing of 8-year-old girl
Chicago police say DNA evidence ties one of their own former detectives to the murder of an 8-year-old girl more than 65 years ago. Gloria Kowalewicz went missing on Nov. 12, 1960, as she walked to...
Death toll rises to 6 as Hurricane Simon and Rachel remnants unleash floods in Mexico
Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel have led to six deaths along Mexico’s Pacific coast. Authorities report that Simon, a Category 1 storm, is bringing heavy rain to Nayarit...
Ben Kohles bets on himself by going to Japan and closes in on a PGA Tour card
Ben Kohles was 19th in Korn Ferry Tour points and on the cusp of a PGA Tour card if he finished among the top 20 after the season finale. Instead he went to Japan for a PGA Tour event. It appears to...
A Restoration Hardware Stylist Turned an 870-Square-Foot California Bungalow into an Indoor-Outdoor Oasis
Tour designer Aaron Hom's $750K Oakland bungalow. See how the stylist maximized an 870-sq-ft space with elevated indoor-outdoor living.
A Restoration Hardware Stylist Turned an 870-Square-Foot California Bungalow into an Indoor-Outdoor Oasis
Tour designer Aaron Hom's $750K Oakland bungalow. See how the stylist maximized an 870-sq-ft space with elevated indoor-outdoor living.
Minnesota State weighs plan to transfer money from two-year colleges to help struggling universities
Minnesota State is considering reallocating millions from its colleges to support two financially unstable universities. The Board of Trustees is set to vote Wednesday on the plan for the...
Police confiscate robot that groped 16-year-old girl, probe whether young men were at the controls
German authorities have opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment involving a robot. The incident took place in Cologne, where a robot allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl’s buttocks...
Gilded Age San Francisco Estate Built for Timber Baron Lists for $27 Million
The 7-bedroom home was completed just two years after the 1906 earthquake and fire destroyed much of San Francisco.
Gilded Age San Francisco Estate Built for Timber Baron Lists for $27 Million
The 7-bedroom home was completed just two years after the 1906 earthquake and fire destroyed much of San Francisco.
'Not giving up': Sebastopol's A&M BBQ vows to keep smoking after losing fight with city
Sebastopol City Council members unanimously voted against two proposed zoning changes that would allow A&M BBQ to operate its commercial smokers on site.
Greta Gerwig debuts first look at an epic, full-hearted 'Narnia' for Netflix — and the big screen
Greta Gerwig has debuted a first look at “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew" that offers a full-hearted adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ allegorical adventure. Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven”...
Rams cut K Harrison Mevis after 2 misses vs Bills, sign ex-Saints K Blake Grupe, AP source says
The Los Angeles Rams have cut kicker Harrison Mevis one day after he missed two field-goal attempts in a 37-34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills, a person with knowledge of the decision says. The...
Judges sound a skeptical note about players arguments in key college eligibility case
The attorney representing athletes in a key case regarding the NCAA’s new five-year eligibility rule took a series of questions from judges who sounded skeptical about the players’ ability to...
Cornell suspends fraternity parties for rest of academic year amid sexual assault controversy
The announcement comes amid mounting outrage over its handling of allegations that a female student was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house in 2024.
Oklahoma State winning again is a Big 12 surprise as Cowboys rack up AP midseason awards
Oklahoma State has emerged as a surprise in the Big 12 under new head coach Eric Morris. After a rocky start, the Cowboys have won all their games since losing to Tulsa, including a major upset...
A list of US roller coaster fatalities dating back to 2003
A man who fell to his death from a roller coaster at an Atlanta-area amusement park was not the first to die on such a ride in recent years. Authorities have not released information about how...
Major California tech conference canceled just 2 weeks before start date
The Grace Hopper Celebration, a massive conference in Anaheim that brings together thousands of women in tech each year, has been canceled.
Hidden fees cost Michigan patients millions. Lawmakers push reforms
Michiganders are paying millions in hidden healthcare fees each year, often for hospitals they've never visited. These "facility fees" cover costs like laundry and security but aren't disclosed to...
VIDEO: New Jersey Residents Protest $1.8B Data Center in Their Neighborhood
Residents of Kenilworth, NJ are taking to the streets to rally against the construction of a massive new data center.
WNBA moves 2 Finals games to get Valkyries-Dream into NBA arena
The WNBA has moved the first two Finals games in Atlanta to get the Golden State Valkyries and Dream into an NBA-sized arena.
English soccer's regulator insists there will be no political pressure in Man City case
The chair of English soccer’s regulatory body has said he would resign if there were any political interference over potential sanctions for Manchester City. The club has been found guilty of...
