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Diane Crump, first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby, dies at 77 -- Diane Crump died Thursday night in hospice care, her daughter said. The 77-year-old was diagnosed in October with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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Officials: 9 child centers discussed in viral video "operating as expected" -- Nine of the Minnesota child care centers that were discussed in a viral video, prompting allegations of fraud, were "operating as expected" when state investigators conducted on-site checks this week, officials said on Friday.1 hour ago
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Jan. 4) -- A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, featuring guest host Lee Cowan.2 hours ago
Ohio police seek suspect in fatal shooting of dentist and his wife -- Officers in Columbus, Ohio, were dispatched to the couple's home on the morning Dec. 30 for a welfare check and found them dead at the scene.3 hours ago
California could impose a billionaire tax. Here's how it would work. -- Proposed California ballot initiative would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, with the revenue funneled toward health care and education.3 hours ago
Stefon Diggs makes first comments amid criminal charges -- Stefon Diggs, the New England Patriots' wide receiver, spoke to the media for the first time since it was revealed he is facing criminal charges.3 hours ago
What to know about Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway -- Abel, 63, takes the helm of Berkshire Hathaway after a six-decade run by Buffett.7 hours ago
Judge orders alleged D.C. pipe bomber to remain detained pending trial -- The suspect, Brian Cole, has not yet entered a plea to the charges stemming from two bombs found near Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters nearly five years ago.7 hours ago
Prominent Jan. 6 defendants plan march to Capitol to mark 5 years since attack -- House Democrats will also be holding a hearing on the five-year mark of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.7 hours ago
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing" -- Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.5 hours ago
Potential ISIS-inspired attack thwarted in North Carolina, officials say -- The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.6 hours ago
Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds -- Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.10 hours ago
Venus Williams gets wild card for Australian Open at age 45 -- Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.12 hours ago
Woman says tea laced with pills given to ex was a chemistry experiment -- Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiance Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.13 hours ago
After Swiss Alps bar fire, a look at America's past nightclub and bar fires -- A look at bar and nightclub fires in the United States with significant death tolls and similar risks that led to the tragedies.1 day ago