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11h ago

Dabney Coleman, '9 to 5' actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92

Coleman was known for his roles in “9 to 5” and “Tootsie,” but despite the characters he played was a reserved man who said he was shy all his life.
Dabney Coleman portrait obit
Dabney Coleman portrait obit
11h ago

A timeline of the allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs and what to know

Federal agents raided Combs' properties following five civil lawsuits accusing Combs of sexual assault, trafficking and other illegal activity. Combs has denied all the allegations.
Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2021.
Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2021.

California district to pay $360K to teacher fired for not following transgender policies

The Jurupa Unified School District denies any illegal action or discrimination against Jessica Tapia, a former physical education teacher in the Southern California district.
Jessica Tapia speaks at parental rights rally
Jessica Tapia speaks at parental rights rally
13h ago

Scottie Scheffler, world's top golfer, charged with assaulting a police officer outside PGA Championship

The incident occurred as police were responding to the death of a man who had been hit by a shuttle bus.
Image: 2024 PGA Championship - Round Two
Image: 2024 PGA Championship - Round Two
13h ago

Dow closes at record high above 40,000 to cinch a five-week winning streak

This week’s ascent has helped propel the three major stock indexes into positive territory for the second quarter despite a tough start.
Image: nyse stock market traders
Image: nyse stock market traders

Federal inmate accused of stabbing Derek Chauvin can represent himself at trial

A court also set an August trial date for John Turscak, who prosecutors say had been plotting to harm the former police officer because he is so high-profile.
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin
14h ago

4 dead as severe storms hit Houston area; hundreds of thousands lose power in Texas

Houston Mayor John Whitmire said strong winds downed power lines, spread debris and left many roads impassable.
A woman looks at the damage caused by fallen bricks in the aftermath of a severe thunderstorm Friday, May 17, 2024, in Houston. Image:
A woman looks at the damage caused by fallen bricks in the aftermath of a severe thunderstorm Friday, May 17, 2024, in Houston. Image:

The mother of a protester whose killer was pardoned says she was robbed of justice

Sheila Foster said she's be unable to grieve the loss of her 28-year-old son, Garrett Foster, who was marching with Black Lives Matter protesters when he was gunned down.
A march for Garrett Foster held in Austin
A march for Garrett Foster held in Austin
15h ago

David DePape, man who attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer, sentenced to 30 years in prison

The husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was assaulted by the conspiracy theorist when he broke into the couple's San Francisco home on Oct. 28, 2022.
Body cam footage of David DePape, left, moments before he attacked Paul Pelosi at his San Francisco home.
Body cam footage of David DePape, left, moments before he attacked Paul Pelosi at his San Francisco home.
15h ago

North Carolina will revoke license of wilderness camp where boy died

Trails Carolina had been cited for violating several regulations, including one requiring mental health facilities to protect clients from abuse.
Trails Carolina in Lake Toxaway, N.C.
Trails Carolina in Lake Toxaway, N.C.
17h ago

Chris Pratt pays tribute to Tony McFarr, his stunt double who died suddenly at 47

McFarr was Pratt’s stunt double on some of the actor’s biggest films, including the “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Jurassic World” franchises.
Chris Pratt.
Chris Pratt.