Mysterious disease sending young, healthy Texas workers into kidney failure

A mysterious form of kidney disease that has devastated young to middle-aged agricultural workers in Central America and South Asia appears to have surfaced in Texas.

'Looksmaxxing' among 1,400 new words added to Merriam-Webster's dictionary website

Merriam-Webster's dictionary has added 1,400 words, from “looksmaxxing" and “rickroll" to “cuffing season" and “Sunday scaries," capturing how language is evolving.

Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest

The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.

Former Hayward cop accused of brothel bribery enters mental health diversion; case on hold

The bribery case against a former Hayward police officer accused of accepting money and free sexual services from an illegal brothel in exchange for protection is on hold.

A taste of one of the first Guatemalan bakeries in the Bay Area
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For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating a Bay Area family business with more than 30 years of Guatemalan tradition. Universal Panaderia Bakery started with mom and dad selling food from their cars and has since grown to three locations in san francisco, daly city and san pablo.

Former Ohio teacher charged with allegedly sheltering missing teen

Former Ohio teacher Jobe Binkley, 48, has been charged with interference with custody after authorities alleged he knowingly allowed a missing teenage girl to stay at his Springfield home.

Danville's Cielito Cocina Mexicana: traditions on the table
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You can experience culture through food, and at Cielito Cocina Mexicana in Danville, the menu takes inspiration from two distinct Mexican regions: Puebla and Oaxaca. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re exploring the flavors, ingredients and traditions behind the dishes. 

Lindsay Clancy trial prompts Massachusetts push for better postpartum care

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is speaking up about postpartum care following the high-profile case of Lindsay Clancy, who was on trial for the murder of her three children after saying she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis. 

Florida woman allegedly drugs man she met at club, steals his nearly $100K Rolex: police

A woman was arrested after allegedly meeting a man at a club in South Florida, going home with him and drugging him before stealing his nearly $100,000 Rolex watch, according to court records.

Corte Madera approves ban on tobacco sales
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Corte Madera is now the first town in the country to ban the sale of all nicotine products. Georgetown law professor Michele Goodwin explains whether other towns will follow suit.

San Francisco marks El Grito and Hispanic Heritage Month

 San Francisco City Hall on Tuesday glowed in green, red, and white as hundreds of Bay Area residents gathered at Civic Center Plaza to celebrate "El Grito" and kick off both Hispanic Heritage Month and the eve of Mexican Independence Day.

Kennedy Center demolition worries rise with closing after judge blocks Trump name restoration

The Kennedy Center will close most of its facility for renovations after its Trump‑aligned board voted Tuesday to proceed with the shutdown just hours after a federal judge again blocked the institution from restoring Donald Trump’s name to the building, as lawyers warned the venue could deteriorate into an “unsafe, decrepit structure" that may need to be taken down.

Audio evidence key as NTSB probes fatal Chatsworth news helicopter crash

NTSB and FAA investigators are analyzing live broadcast audio and severely burned wreckage to determine what caused a fatal news helicopter crash in Chatsworth following a deadly bus collision.

Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
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President Trump is lashing out after the Supreme Court rejected his plan to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. As he challenges the ruling, he’s also pushing back against calls for tighter controls on artificial intelligence. Todd Belt, director of the Political Management program at The George Washington University, gives insight.

San Francisco 'rideshare rapist' sentenced to 6 life terms

A San Francisco judge on Monday sentenced a convicted serial rapist who posed as a rideshare driver to six life sentences for kidnapping and sexually assaulting women he picked up after they left bars and nightclubs.

4 acts drop out of Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a wave of departures after four supporting acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, following the rapper’s removal over his pro-Palestinian remarks.