Poet Amanda Gorman says security guard ‘tailed’ her for ‘looking suspicious’ near her home
“One day you’re called an icon, the next day, a threat.” Poet Amanda Gorman shared on social media that she had recently been racially profiled near her home.
“One day you’re called an icon, the next day, a threat.” Poet Amanda Gorman shared on social media that she had recently been racially profiled near her home.
18-year-old buys first lottery ticket four days after her birthday, wins $25,000
A Kansas woman who just turned 18 won the lottery with the very first ticket she’d ever bought.
A Kansas woman who just turned 18 won the lottery with the very first ticket she’d ever bought.
FDA warns against using ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
Vallejo police rescue 12-year-old from human trafficking, suspect arrested
Officers responded about 12:15 p.m. Wednesday to the 400 block of Fairgrounds Drive after someone reported the girl was being forced into trafficking.
Officers responded about 12:15 p.m. Wednesday to the 400 block of Fairgrounds Drive after someone reported the girl was being forced into trafficking.
Pollen seasons in the US getting longer, more intense due to climate change, study finds
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Rioters maced, trampled Capitol officers: New documents show depth of Jan. 6 attack
Hundreds of emails, texts, photos and documents obtained by The Associated Press show how a patchwork of law enforcement agencies from all directions tried to support Washington, D.C., as protesters poured into town on Jan. 6.
Hundreds of emails, texts, photos and documents obtained by The Associated Press show how a patchwork of law enforcement agencies from all directions tried to support Washington, D.C., as protesters poured into town on Jan. 6.
Highlights of the $1.9T COVID bill nearing final passage
The bill cleared by a party-line vote of 50-49 after a marathon overnight voting session and now heads back to the House for final passage, which could come early next week.
The bill cleared by a party-line vote of 50-49 after a marathon overnight voting session and now heads back to the House for final passage, which could come early next week.
The moon has a tail that sends beams across Earth, researchers say
When the New Moon shifts between the Earth and the sun, the downflowing structure's "beam" shoots around the Blue Marble's atmosphere as well as out into space.
When the New Moon shifts between the Earth and the sun, the downflowing structure's "beam" shoots around the Blue Marble's atmosphere as well as out into space.
San Jose's iconic Fairmont Hotel temporarily closes after filing for Chapter 11 reorganization
FMT SJ LLC, the operator of the iconic hotel, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization Friday, temporarily closing the hotel for as much as three months while it finds a management partner and extends the existing mortgage debt.
FMT SJ LLC, the operator of the iconic hotel, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization Friday, temporarily closing the hotel for as much as three months while it finds a management partner and extends the existing mortgage debt.
Great apes at San Diego Zoo receive COVID-19 vaccine
Nine great apes at the San Diego Zoo have received their coronavirus vaccine.
Nine great apes at the San Diego Zoo have received their coronavirus vaccine.
Biden, Dems prevail as Senate passes $1.9T virus relief bill
After laboring through the night on a mountain of amendments — nearly all from Republicans and rejected — bleary-eyed senators approved the sprawling package on a 50-49 party-line vote.
After laboring through the night on a mountain of amendments — nearly all from Republicans and rejected — bleary-eyed senators approved the sprawling package on a 50-49 party-line vote.
Fugitive comes out of hiding to buy new 'Call of Duty' video game, police say
A man who escaped from prison last November ended up in a skirmish with police, who confronted him after he came out of hiding to buy a popular new video game, authorities said.
A man who escaped from prison last November ended up in a skirmish with police, who confronted him after he came out of hiding to buy a popular new video game, authorities said.
Community vaccination clinic concerned it may be forced to close
As Blue Shield takes over vaccination operations in California, it may force the end of some community clinics.
As Blue Shield takes over vaccination operations in California, it may force the end of some community clinics.
Chauvin trial judge must reconsider 3rd-degree murder charge, Court of Appeals rules
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled the trial judge for the Derek Chauvin case must reconsider reinstating the third-degree murder charge in his case, according to an opinion issued Friday.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled the trial judge for the Derek Chauvin case must reconsider reinstating the third-degree murder charge in his case, according to an opinion issued Friday.
Californians struggle to book vaccine appointments through 'My Turn' website
Preschool teacher Camila Santos said she's had nothing but trouble trying to nail down an appointment on state's online registry.
Preschool teacher Camila Santos said she's had nothing but trouble trying to nail down an appointment on state's online registry.
UPS driver moved to tears after residents on his route throw ‘thank you’ party and give him $1,000
A Pennsylvania UPS driver was moved to tears after being surprised by his regular clients with a “thank you” party and $1,000.
A Pennsylvania UPS driver was moved to tears after being surprised by his regular clients with a “thank you” party and $1,000.
6 residents displaced in San Francisco Castro fire, police take suspect into custody
The blaze was reported around 12:05 p.m. in the area of 18th and Eureka streets, police said.
The blaze was reported around 12:05 p.m. in the area of 18th and Eureka streets, police said.
Thieves targeting catalytic converters for metals worth more than gold
It might start with a sawing noise or people pulling up to your parked car. Before you know it, thieves have taken off with your catalytic converter.
It might start with a sawing noise or people pulling up to your parked car. Before you know it, thieves have taken off with your catalytic converter.
California theme parks, outdoor venues allowed to reopen once county enters red tier
Beginning April 1, counties within the state’s red tier and better can reopen amusement parks and attendance at outdoor sporting events with limited capacity.
Beginning April 1, counties within the state’s red tier and better can reopen amusement parks and attendance at outdoor sporting events with limited capacity.
South Carolina bill seeks to put ‘porch pirates’ in jail for up to 15 years
One South Carolina state representative is hoping to put a new law into place that could punish “porch pirates” with up to 15 years of jail time.
One South Carolina state representative is hoping to put a new law into place that could punish “porch pirates” with up to 15 years of jail time.