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11h ago

WNBA commissioner says league ready to capitalize on momentum: 'Our phones are ringing off the hook'

Cathy Engelbert expects salaries and benefits for players to improve with increased revenue.
Cathy Engelbert smiles for a portrait on the court
Cathy Engelbert smiles for a portrait on the court

At least 11 dead in Mother’s Day weekend shootings across the country

The shootings include incidents in Georgia, Florida, Ohio and Massachusetts, all of which are still under investigation.
Two people are dead and four others wounded after a shooting at an Atlanta club early Sunday May 12, 2024, morning, according to Atlanta Police.
Two people are dead and four others wounded after a shooting at an Atlanta club early Sunday May 12, 2024, morning, according to Atlanta Police.
12h ago

Exiled Chinese billionaire's alleged accomplice pleads guilty in massive fraud conspiracy

Yvette Wang pleaded guilty just a few weeks before she was set to go to trial in New York federal court with Guo Wengui, who faces similar charges.
The Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in New York on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.
The Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in New York on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.
14h ago

Steve Buscemi punched while walking in New York City

An investigation continues, police said, and no arrests have been made.
Steve Buscemi attends a premiere in New York on on April 27, 2023.
Steve Buscemi attends a premiere in New York on on April 27, 2023.

BREAKING NEWS

2024 NBA draft lottery: Atlanta Hawks win No. 1 pick

Atlanta entered with only a 3% chance of landing the top overall selection.
NBA commish commisioner
NBA commish commisioner
18h ago

Skeletal remains found almost 40 years ago identified as woman who disappeared in 1968

A private forensics lab in Texas was able to extract DNA from the remains to create a genetic profile that matched to living relatives of Mary Alice Pultz.
Police vehicles parked on the beach behind police tape
Police vehicles parked on the beach behind police tape
21h ago

Idaho doctor with love of adventure dies in avalanche he apparently triggered while skiing

Emergency room doctor Terrence “Terry” O’Connor connected awe-inspiring adventure to a greater sense of altruism through his podcast and a Tedx Talk.
The peak of a snowy mountain
The peak of a snowy mountain

In the mystery of Florida’s bizarre spinning fish, a leading suspect has emerged

For months, scientists have been racing to figure out what’s ailing and killing dozens of fish species, and to save the critically endangered smalltooth sawfish.
A sawfish sticks it's head out of the water
A sawfish sticks it's head out of the water

Many Iranian Jews in ‘Tehrangeles’ say their allegiance is to Israel, not Iran

With closer religious and cultural ties to Israel and a contempt for the extremist Iranian regime now in power, they’re joining counterprotesters at campus rallies.
Photo collage of Abby Yosian and  a campus counter-protest at UCLA
Photo collage of Abby Yosian and  a campus counter-protest at UCLA
1d ago

First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies almost 2 months later

Richard “Rick” Slayman had the transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in March at the age of 62.
animal to human transplant genetically modified organ
animal to human transplant genetically modified organ
1d ago

Demonstrations continue at universities across the country during weekend commencement ceremonies

During Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s commencement address at Virginia Commonwealth University, dozens of students got out of their seats and walked out.
Students celebrate their graduation.
Students celebrate their graduation.