The military conducted testing in their neighborhood during the Cold War. Now, these former residents are demanding answers - and restitution
Former residents of a low-income, majority-Black housing development in St. Louis, Missouri, are seeking restitution from the US Army over a Cold War-era testing program they say made them ill.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pete Davidson in poignant 'SNL' opening: 'My heart is with everyone whose lives have been destroyed this week'
"Saturday Night Live" host Pete Davidson addressed "the horrible images and stories from Israel and Gaza" in deeply personal remarks during the opening minutes of the long-running sketch show's new episode.
1970-01-01 08:00
Piper Laurie, Oscar-nominated 'Carrie' and 'Twin Peaks' actress, dies at 91
Piper Laurie, the celebrated actress known for her chilling portrayal of the overbearingly religious mother in "Carrie" and for playing Paul Newman's down-in-the-dumps girlfriend in "The Hustler," has died at 91, her manager said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Man attacked by grizzly bear in Montana to return home after losing his lower jaw, says he's ready for 'round 2'
The family of Rudy Noorlander, a man who lost a part of his jaw during a grizzly bear attack in Montana, says they're hoping he can soon return home from a Utah hospital.
1970-01-01 08:00
DeSantis says US should not accept refugees from Gaza
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday that the US should not accept refugees from Gaza, as tens of thousands flee their homes following an evacuation warning from Israel ahead of a possible ground assault.
1970-01-01 08:00
These Americans are enduring an agonizing wait for news about loved ones in Israel and Gaza
For Israelis and Palestinians alike, the world has been upended in a matter of days. For them, along with anxious loved ones across the United States, a terrifying new reality is starting to set in: A sense of impending doom, loss and uncertainty.
1970-01-01 08:00
Thieves in Florida use tractor trailers to steal more than $1.6 million in alcohol from US distributor
An investigation is underway in Florida after burglars used tractor trailers to steal more than $1.6 million worth of alcohol from a distribution company that carries brands including Jose Cuervo and Malibu.
1970-01-01 08:00
Shorter summer breaks and free tutoring: How some schools are tackling pandemic learning loss
The significant learning loss experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic coupled with a historic federal investment in K-12 education made the timing ripe for some schools in Virginia, Texas and Indiana to make big changes.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rescuers descended into a deep cave to rescue a trapped dog -- then they found a bear
Firefighters encountered an unexpected challenge while rescuing a dog trapped in a Tennessee cave: A black bear was also there.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Israel-Hamas war reveals how social media sells you the illusion of reality
As the Israel-Hamas war reaches the end of its first week, millions have turned to platforms including TikTok and Instagram in hopes of comprehending the brutal conflict in real time. Trending search terms on TikTok in recent days illustrate the hunger for frontline perspectives: From "graphic Israel footage" to "live stream in Israel right now," internet users are seeking out raw, unfiltered accounts of a crisis they are desperate to understand.
1970-01-01 08:00
Michael Caine announces retirement, confirming 'The Great Escaper' will be his last film
Michael Caine, the British film star whose career has spanned eight decades and featured movies from "The Italian Job" to "The Dark Knight," has confirmed his retirement from acting.
1970-01-01 08:00
'Frasier' reboot, 'Goosebumps' and 98 Degrees have us wondering... are we back in the '90s?
Blame this week's newsletter on McDonald's french fries.
1970-01-01 08:00