Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis testifies in Theranos trial
Former Secretary of Defense General James Mattis took the witness stand Wednesday in the federal fraud case against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes.
Former Secretary of Defense General James Mattis took the witness stand Wednesday in the federal fraud case against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes.
Where is Brian? Dive team called to preserve amid search for person of interest in Gabby Petito case
Law enforcement spent another day Wednesday searching a Venice preserve for Brian Laundrie, the person of interest in the Gabby Petito case. For the first time, investigators brought in a dive team and cellular signal boosters.
Law enforcement spent another day Wednesday searching a Venice preserve for Brian Laundrie, the person of interest in the Gabby Petito case. For the first time, investigators brought in a dive team and cellular signal boosters.
‘Change is Brewing’: Ben & Jerry’s unveils new flavor for racial justice
The company wants the coffee, marshmallow and fudge-flavored ice cream to represent divesting from “a racist criminal legal system” and investing in policies and organizations that support Black communities.
The company wants the coffee, marshmallow and fudge-flavored ice cream to represent divesting from “a racist criminal legal system” and investing in policies and organizations that support Black communities.
Melvin Van Peebles, godfather of Black cinema, dies at 89
Melvin Van Peebles, the groundbreaking playwright, musician and movie director whose work ushered in the “Blaxploitation” wave of the 1970s, has died. He was 89. His family confirmed that he passed at his Manhattan home.
Melvin Van Peebles, the groundbreaking playwright, musician and movie director whose work ushered in the “Blaxploitation” wave of the 1970s, has died. He was 89. His family confirmed that he passed at his Manhattan home.
Retired teachers in California struggle to make ends meet with no access to Social Security
Many retired educators in California are finding retirement far less comfortable than they had assumed. That's because by law, they aren't allowed to collect Social Security benefits, though many have paid into the system.
Many retired educators in California are finding retirement far less comfortable than they had assumed. That's because by law, they aren't allowed to collect Social Security benefits, though many have paid into the system.
Victim of East Oakland homicide killed while feeding the homeless
Lisa Chavez says Robert Herron found a way to help others despite his own struggles. In her words, he was a success story with a sad ending. He was one of 100 people killed in Oakland this year.
Lisa Chavez says Robert Herron found a way to help others despite his own struggles. In her words, he was a success story with a sad ending. He was one of 100 people killed in Oakland this year.
Fast-moving fire destroys home in Petaluma, forces evacuations
Evacuations were ordered for a structure fire in Petaluma on Tuesday that also spread to nearby vegetation.
Evacuations were ordered for a structure fire in Petaluma on Tuesday that also spread to nearby vegetation.
FBI confirms Gabby Petito's remains found in Wyoming; manner of death 'homicide'
The FBI confirmed Tuesday that the remains found over the weekend in Grand Teton National Park were those of Gabrielle "Gabby" Petito, the Florida woman who went missing during a cross-country trip with her fiancé.
The FBI confirmed Tuesday that the remains found over the weekend in Grand Teton National Park were those of Gabrielle "Gabby" Petito, the Florida woman who went missing during a cross-country trip with her fiancé.
CDC COVID-19 transmission map of US is almost completely red
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
Willie Garson, 'Sex and the City' star, dead at 57
Willie Garson's son Nathen confirmed his father's death in a tribute posted to Instagram on Tuesday.
Willie Garson's son Nathen confirmed his father's death in a tribute posted to Instagram on Tuesday.
Ammunition goes off as firefighters battle blaze at San Leandro home
Firefighters in San Leandro faced added danger on Tuesday as they tried to put out a house fire.
Firefighters in San Leandro faced added danger on Tuesday as they tried to put out a house fire.
Bride-to-be spent planned wedding day on ventilator before dying of COVID-19
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Video: Coast Guard rescues hiker who was missing for a week
The Coast Guard has released dramatic rescue video of 26-year-old hiker who had been missing for at least a week in Olympic National Park in Washington.
The Coast Guard has released dramatic rescue video of 26-year-old hiker who had been missing for at least a week in Olympic National Park in Washington.
Recovery effort underway for missing 17-year-old swimmer along Santa Cruz County coast
A desperate search and now recovery effort has been launched in Santa Cruz County for a teenage swimmer who went missing while body surfing off Laguna Creek Beach.
A desperate search and now recovery effort has been launched in Santa Cruz County for a teenage swimmer who went missing while body surfing off Laguna Creek Beach.
Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest unscathed by wildfire
The ancient massive trees of Sequoia National Park’s famed Giant Forest were unscathed Tuesday even though a wildfire has been burning near them on the western side of California’s Sierra Nevada for nearly two weeks.
The ancient massive trees of Sequoia National Park’s famed Giant Forest were unscathed Tuesday even though a wildfire has been burning near them on the western side of California’s Sierra Nevada for nearly two weeks.
Gabby Petito autopsy: FBI says 'initial determination' of manner of death is homicide
Teton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue confirmed that the remains discovered in the Bridger-Teton National Forest are that of Gabby Petito.
Teton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue confirmed that the remains discovered in the Bridger-Teton National Forest are that of Gabby Petito.
Swarm of bees kill more than 60 endangered penguins in South Africa
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
DOJ: San Jose State University must pay $1.6M to students sexually assaulted by trainer
San Jose State University agreed to pay out $1.6 million to 13 women who were sexually assaulted by an athletic trainer, according to the Department of Justice.
San Jose State University agreed to pay out $1.6 million to 13 women who were sexually assaulted by an athletic trainer, according to the Department of Justice.
Scientists make progress on poison ivy vaccine, report says
According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.
According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.
SFO first U.S. airport to mandate vaccinations for all employees
All workers at San Francisco International Airport must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective immediately, airport officials and San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Tuesday.
All workers at San Francisco International Airport must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective immediately, airport officials and San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Tuesday.