Astroworld death toll now 9 after hospitalized college student dies

The death toll from the Astroworld tragedy has sadly increased to 9 after 22-year-old Bharti Shahani, who was hospitalized initially, passed away from her injuries.

French man breaks world record for standing on top of hot air balloon at altitude

Remi Ouvrard stood on top of a hot air balloon this week that reached a peak altitude of 4,016 meters (13,175 feet) over Chatellerault in western France.

Veterans Day photos: Honoring those who served in the military

We asked for submissions from viewers to share photos of military veterans in their lives. And here's what the community sent in.

F. W. de Klerk, South Africa's last apartheid president, dies at 85

F.W. de Klerk shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and as South Africa’s last apartheid president oversaw the end of apartheid.

Contra Costa County issuing fines to restaurants not checking customers vaccination status

Dining out is a delicate situation for restaurants who are required to ask for proof of COVID vaccination and some eateries have been defying the requirement to check.

US sues Uber, saying wait fees discriminate against disabled

In its lawsuit, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Northern California, the Justice Department says Uber is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act for failing to modify its fees for those who may need extra time to get into an Uber car.

Terrorism threat 'heightened' over holiday season, DHS says

While DHS said it had no credible information on a specific threat, the agency warns in its latest national terrorism advisory bulletin that mass gatherings for the upcoming religious holidays could be potential targets.

Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid to fly past Earth next month

A massive asteroid is expected to whiz by Earth next month, and scientists say it won’t pose any threat to the planet. It’s the latest in a string of huge asteroids that have flown past Earth over the past few weeks.

Peralta colleges to wipe out $2.8M in student debt

A Bay Area community college district headquartered in Oakland will wipe out $2.8 million in student debt following the receipt of $12.25 million in federal relief money, district officials said.

After Astroworld tragedy, Texas forms taskforce for concert safety

Texas is forming a task force on concert safety as people look for who to blame in the tragic aftermath of Astroworld in Houston.

Cell process may explain why coronavirus variants are more infectious, NIH study shows

NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.

Prosecutors seek 51-month sentence for ‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley

Prosecutors want Jacob Chansley, who calls himself the “QAnon Shaman,” to spend 51 months in prison — marking what could be the stiffest penalty yet for convicted capitol rioters.