The Mirage casino, iconic Las Vegas Strip megaresort, is closing
Teenager died from eating spicy Paqui tortilla chip, autopsy says
Haley is on a roll in the primaries despite quitting. What it means for Trump.
U.S. soldier accused of stealing in Russia reportedly pleads guilty to theft
Air quality in at least 6 U.S. states threatened by Canada wildfires
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Trump trial live updates: Michael Cohen returns to the stand for third day of testimony in hush money case
The former president’s criminal hush money trial resumes Thursday in Manhattan, where his former lawyer and so-called fixer is expected to take the stand for the second straight day.
5 min read - USAssociated Press
Teen died from eating a spicy chip as part of social media challenge, autopsy report concludes
A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a high amount of a chili pepper extract, according to an autopsy report obtained by The Associated Press. Harris Wolobah, a 10th grader from the city of Worcester, died on Sept. 1, 2023, after eating the chip. The teen also had an enlarged heart and a congenital heart defect, according to the report, the findings of which were shared with the AP in an email from Elaine Driscoll, a spoke
4 min read - OpinionSalon
Republicans ready for a Trump loss
This time, Trump has the GOP bought in earlier on his Big Lie
7 min read - CelebrityBBC
King Charles hands over military role to William
The King carries out a symbolic handing over of the baton to his eldest son.
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
2024 election: Your guide to all the key primaries, debates and what happens next
Up next: Alaska and Wyoming, which are holding Democratic primaries on April 13, followed by Puerto Rico's Republican primary on April 21.
6 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
2024 election primaries: Biden, Trump delegate tracker and updated results
Visual presentation of the 2024 primary election schedule, results in each state and the latest delegate counts for each candidate.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
Trial opens for California skydiving instructor charged with fraud. What his attorney said
Opening statements in the case began Thursday morning.
3 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Paul Maurice provides perspective on playoffs as Panthers prepare for Game 6 vs Bruins
‘They can’t be holding their breath here. They’ve got to live it. They’ve got to enjoy it.”
4 min read - SportsBBC
Scottish home comforts helped me find form - MacIntyre
Robert MacIntyre enjoyed himself on a return home to Scotland, and it inspired him to an opening 66 at the US PGA Championship.
3 min read - SportsBBC
Schauffele equals record as McIlroy & MacIntyre shine
Rory McIlroy and Robert MacIntyre start well at the US PGA Championship as American Xander Schauffele sets the early pace at Valhalla.
4 min read - USKTLA articles
Teen texts 911, saves self from human trafficking in Ventura County
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is highlighting the relatively new ability to text 911 after a Spanish-speaking teen used it to save herself from human trafficking. The girl, 17, was rescued in Casitas Springs in unincorporated Ventura County at about 3 a.m. May 9, officials said in a news release. The teen, whose name was […]
1 min read - USKTLA articles
California is offering drivers money to test its alternative to the gas tax
For decades, California has depended on taxes from gasoline and diesel to provide most of the money for road repairs, but as the state pivots more towards electric and hybrid vehicles, officials are trying to figure out how to replace that income. Road improvements are mainly financed through the state’s high excise tax on fuels. […]
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
Price tag for California’s controversial Delta tunnel project increases by $4 billion
The controversial project, which has been in the works for decades, was formally approved in December.
4 min read - PoliticsSalon
Phallic balloons and GOP allies: MAGA mobilizes as Cohen testimony comes to a close
The circus of MAGA allies and Trump superfans has overtaken Manhattan Criminal Court, both inside and outside
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Arrest made after Northern California wildfire sparks evacuations near Camp Fire burn scar
The blaze in Butte County was 10 acres and 50% contained by Thursday morning.
2 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
How my family of 6 spent nearly $9,000 on a Disney vacation — and what we'll do differently next time
Our six-night trip to Disney World cost $8,767 for four people. Here's what was worth it and what we'd do next time, especially regarding dining.
8 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
6 drinks that are in this summer and 4 that are out, according to bartenders and mixologists
From Aperol spritzes to espresso martinis, there's a new cocktail trend every season. Bartenders shared their thoughts on this summer's drinks.
4 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
Take a look inside Morris-Jumel Mansion, a picturesque 18th-century estate in New York City once home to Aaron Burr
Lin-Manuel Miranda spent time writing "Hamilton" in Aaron Burr's former bedchamber in the mansion, the oldest surviving residence in Manhattan.
5 min read - PoliticsKTLA articles
Cardi B says she won’t vote in the 2024 presidential election
Over the years Cardi B has taken people by surprise with her interest in politics and using her platform to speak on political and social issues. In 2020 she was a vocal supporter of President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) during the primaries and election. She even interviewed both of them. As we […]
2 min read - SportsBBC
Lawlor leads Popert heading into G4D Open finale
Brendan Lawlor leads Kipp Popert by one shot ahead of the final round of the G4D Open at Woburn.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
Rocklin school board will work with conservative legal group for trans parent notification policy
Most who spoke during public comment did so against the board’s proposal.
4 min read - WorldBBC
East Yorkshire cafe owner surprised as Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer visit
Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer are thought to be filming their Gone Fishing series in Driffield.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
The 44 Percent: Remembering Roger Fortson, Haitian migration, A’ja Wilson wins
News for Black Miami: Roger Fortson’s death, remembering Haitian migrants, A’ja Wilson
2 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I stayed at a luxurious overwater bungalow in the Maldives and a budget option. I had a great time for less than $100 a night.
I stayed at two overwater bungalows in the Maldives at different price points: Conrad Maldives and South Palm Resort. The cheaper one's a great value.
6 min read - OpinionSalon
"I wonder whether the jury is getting bored": Expert blasts Trump lawyer's "meaningless" questions
“The defense is engaged in a theatrical play that has little bearing on the facts,” says law Prof. Bennett Gershman
6 min read - WorldBBC
Horizon convictions continued after Crown Office meeting
Four people were convicted in Scotland after prosecutors received assurances from Post Office lawyers in 2013.
4 min read - EntertainmentINSIDER
'Bridgerton' season 3 addresses the biggest problem fans had with Kate and Anthony's love story
"Bridgerton" season three features some sexy moments between Kate and Anthony — and it feels like a response to criticisms of season two.
3 min read - WorldBBC
British-Ghanaian writer wins Dylan Thomas Prize
Caleb Azumah Nelson, from south east London, is awarded £20,000 for his novel Small Worlds.
2 min read - SportsBBC
Smith seals final Premier League play-off spot
Michael Smith seals the final spot in the Premier League Darts play-offs with a 6-3 win over Nathan Aspinall on the final league stage night in Sheffield.
2 min read - USBBC
Man charged with murder over fatal stabbing
Craig Laurie, 33, was pronounced dead at an address in Tasmania Close in Basingstoke on Sunday.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Fight for civil rights is in the genes of ACLU of Florida’s new leader
“For me, this moment in history is a moment that demands a very loud, active, verbal response,” said Bacardi Jackson, the ACLU of Florida’s new executive director.
6 min read - USNextShark
Japanese biker, 80, set to complete coast-to-coast journey across the US
A senior Japanese man has embarked on the journey of a lifetime, biking from San Diego to New York City while making friends and memories along the way. Eiichi Ichikawa, an 80-year-old biker from Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, recently made a week-long stopover in Black, Alabama, to rest. Ichikawa left for Atlanta on Wednesday as he continues his journey to New York City.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Radiological material found at terror probe house
A man is arrested and police say there is no risk to local residents or the wider public.
2 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Is Harrison Butker Regretting That Catastrophic Grad Speech Yet?
A petition demanding the removal of the Kansas City Chiefs kicker is gaining steam.
2 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Margaritaville at Sea failed a surprise health inspection due to too many people in hot tubs and concerns about food safety
CDC officials inspected Margaritaville at Sea Paradise and found multiple issues. The cruise line said many of them "have already been resolved."
3 min read - USMiami Herald
What’s stalling Miami Beach road-raising projects? Complaints about parking, to start
One commissioner said it was ironic that concerns about parking to accommodate cars would stand in the way of efforts to combat climate change.
7 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Gina Rinehart, a mining magnate worth $22 billion, wants her portrait removed from an Australian gallery
Gina Rinehart and her representatives have made multiple approaches to the National Gallery of Australia over the painting, the SMH reported.
3 min read - SportsBBC
Premier League's Masters to watch Arsenal v Everton
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters will attend title-chasing Arsenal's final game of the season with Everton on Sunday.
1 min read - USSacramento Bee
CHP to conduct DUI checkpoint in Sacramento County. Here’s when
Drivers charged with a first-time DUI can face an average of $13,500 in fines, fees and more.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
A surging number of crypto owners are trying to recover forgotten wallet passwords so they can cash in after huge token rallies
About 20% of bitcoin could be lost in locked wallets, according to Reuters. Crypto owners are trying to gain back access.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Can US floating pier improve Gaza’s critical aid pipeline?
An ambitious US maritime corridor is due to start operating off Gaza's coast in the coming days.
5 min read - WorldBBC
Park walk in memory of people killed on roads
Bereaved families and schoolchildren take part in the "community mile" at Heaton Park in Manchester.
3 min read - USBBC
US Army sergeant arrested in Russia pleads guilty to theft
Gordon Black was accused of stealing personal property while on an unauthorised trip to see a girlfriend.
1 min read - WorldBBC
South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensive
It says Israel must be forced to stop its operation in Rafah, in a fresh bid to the UN's top court.
2 min read - PoliticsSalon
Lauren Boebert and other Republican lawmakers skip votes to help Trump get around his gag order
The lawmakers' absence from Washington forced GOP leaders to delay votes
2 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Donald Trump's allies are doing his dirty work while tiptoeing around his gag order
While Trump has been uncharacteristically restrained, a cast of GOP lawmakers and Trump allies have traveled to court to attack the proceedings.
4 min read - EntertainmentBBC
MP writing to Netflix over Baby Reindeer evidence
John Nicolson wants Netflix to substantiate what it told a committee about Baby Reindeer portrayal.
5 min read - WorldBBC
County council leader survives no confidence vote
Mr Bradley called the vote of no confidence "a waste of time".
2 min read - USBBC
Victim had murder accused in headlock, jury hears
One of two boys, 12, accused of murder tells a court he was unaware how serious the attack was.
3 min read - StyleINSIDER
The best looks worn at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival so far, and the ones that missed the mark
The Cannes Film Festival has become a chance for movies to be screened in front of film royalty and for celebrities to showcase their fashion.
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