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California avalanche survivors tried to unbury their friends, official says -- The avalanche, the deadliest in California history and fourth deadliest in U.S. history, killed at least eight people and left a ninth missing.
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U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian warplanes off Alaskan coast -- Two Russian Tu-95s bombers, two Su-35s fighter planes and an A-50 spy plane were detected in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, NORAD said.3 hours ago
Eric Dane, "Grey's Anatomy" star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 53 -- In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.5 hours ago
Trump tells Pentagon to release files on UFOs and "alien and extraterrestrial life" -- President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination - and spawned more than a few wild theories.6 hours ago
Virginia Giuffre's family says U.S. government response to Epstein files is "shameful" -- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested Thursday for suspected misconduct in public office stemming from revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein files.7 hours ago
New Mexico reopens investigation linked to Epstein's former Zorro Ranch -- New Mexico's attorney general has reopened an investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch.8 hours ago
Lawsuit against Amazon over suicides linked to chemical can go to trial -- Four families whose loved ones died after consuming sodium nitrite allege that Amazon sold the product despite being aware it could be used for suicide.9 hours ago
Alysa Liu wins gold for U.S. in women's figure skating at Winter Olympics -- Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.8 hours ago
Team USA wins gold over Canada in women's hockey overtime thriller at Winter Games -- This was the seventh gold medal match - and fifth in a row - between the two hockey powerhouses.11 hours ago
How a U.S. strike on Iran could affect American drivers and borrowers -- Oil prices could surge depending on the level of disruption from U.S. military strikes on Iran, Wall Street analysts say.11 hours ago
Patel takes FBI jet to Italy, plans to watch Olympic hockey medal rounds, sources say -- Patel took an FBI jet to Italy and plans to watch the Men's USA Olympic hockey team compete in the medal rounds, multiple sources said.11 hours ago
Virginia's Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to State of the Union -- Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address next week.12 hours ago
Texas woman who made series of violent threats fails to report to prison -- Abigail Shry was due to begin serving a 27-month federal prison sentence this week for threatening a federal judge, but she failed to appear.13 hours ago
Olympians going for gold juggle day jobs to bring in some green -- Olympians often hold down jobs to pay the bills, highlighting the financial challenges facing many athletes competing on the Olympic stage.14 hours ago
Trump says U.S. will contribute $10 billion to Board of Peace -- President Trump made the announcement during the first meeting of his Board of Peace, although the funding source is unclear.14 hours ago