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Alaska whaling village teen pleads not guilty to 16 felony counts in shooting that left 2 dead

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 16-year-old boy charged as an adult in the shooting deaths of two people in the northwest Alaska whaling village of Point Hope was arraigned Friday on 16 felony counts.

Measles outbreak threatens US status of 'eliminating' virus

The rash of measles outbreaks around the country has sparked concerns that the U.S. risks losing its status as a country where the disease has been eliminated, a distinction held since 2000.

Maryland woman convicted of killing, dismembering boyfriend, disposing his remains

A Maryland woman was found guilty of killing her boyfriend, dismembering his body and disposing of his remains in various locations, prosecutors said.

What happens when you cross rodeo with skiing?

The extreme — and quirky — winter sport celebrates the unlikely melding of rodeo and ski culture in the Mountain West.

Ohio man found with hammer at US Capitol, tased and arrested, police say

A Ohio man was arrested after a struggle with police at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. when a hammer was found on him, authorities said.

United flight diverted after tire falls off during takeoff, strikes parked cars

Video shows the moment a tire fell off of a United Flight departing from SFO, bound for Japan. The flight was diverted to LAX.

Carlee Russell set for plea date on March 21 after kidnapping hoax

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A woman who made national headlines for lying about being kidnapped in Alabama has a plea date set later this month. Carlee Russell will have appear before a Jefferson County judge on March 21 for a plea. It is not known whether she intends to plead guilty or not guilty.

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Coast Guard seizes $4.5M worth of cocaine, transfers 2 smugglers

The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier's crew offloaded 182 kilograms of cocaine, worth approximately $4.5 million on Friday.

South African mother charged with selling missing six-year-old daughter

The mother of a 6-year-old girl who has been missing in South Africa for nearly three weeks was arrested and charged Thursday with kidnapping and selling or trafficking her daughter, a shocking twist in a case that has seized the country's attention and sparked deep anger in the small, poor coastal

3 escaped inmates charged with murder after US sailing couple vanishes

Three escaped inmates from the eastern Caribbean island of Grenada were charged in the killing of a U.S. couple whose catamaran they hijacked, police said Thursday.

Turkey's Erdogan offers to host a peace summit with Russia during a visit from Ukraine's Zelenskyy

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has offered to hold a peace summit between Russia and Ukraine.

Greek protesters throw firebombs to protest introduction of private universities

Protesters threw gasoline bombs and firecrackers at police outside Greece's parliament on March 8, 2024, after a demonstration against government plans for privately run universities

China trumpets rising car exports to Russia as its envoy holds talks in Ukraine

BEIJING (AP) — In Beijing and Kyiv, the divide between China and Europe over the war in Ukraine was on display this week.

Biden says he'll sign proposed legislation to ban TikTok if Congress passes it

President Joe Biden has endorsed legislation that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being banned in the United States, a move that comes amid growing concern in Washington about keeping Americans' private data out of China’s hands.

Technology

House panel approves bill that would ban TikTok

TikTok is mounting a push against the bill, including trying to mobilize its user base. The company has served some users with full-screen pop-ups in the app warning that the bill “strips 170 million Americans of their Constitutional right to free expression.

US House Advances Bill That Could Remove TikTok from American App Stores

A proposed legislation gaining momentum in the House aims to address concerns about TikTok potentially surveilling and influencing American users, raising the possibility of the app being banned in the US.

Pencils down: SATs are going all digital, and students have mixed reviews of the new format

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — As SAT season kicks off this weekend, students across the U.S. for the first time will take it with computers and tablets — and not the pencils they've used since the college admissions test was introduced nearly a century ago.

Behind the doors of a Chinese hacking company, a sordid culture fueled by influence, alcohol and sex

BEIJING (AP) — The hotel was spacious. It was upscale. It had a karaoke bar. The perfect venue, the CEO of the Chinese hacking company thought, to hold a Lunar New Year banquet currying favor with government officials. There was just one drawback, his top deputy said.

Meta Platforms Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Threads Logins Restored Following Outage

Meta's Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Messenger platforms experienced widespread login issues for several hours due to a technical problem on Tuesday.

Great Lakes without ice: Scientists study impacts on fish and algae

Scientists are researching how the historic lack of ice in the Great Lakes, caused by a warm winter, could affect fish populations and algae growth as climate change progresses.

Apple's Swift Language Achieves Data-Race Safety with Release of Swift 5.10

Apple has recently launched Swift 5.10, an update to the widely-used open-source programming language. This latest version significantly enhances data race safety by implementing full data isolation within its concurrency model. The introduction of this feature sets the stage for the upcoming Swift 6 release.

Sports News

Mookie Betts, a six-time Gold Glove outfielder, makes 'permanent' position change, 'for now'

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts may be a multiple-Gold-Glove-winning outfielder, but he's always been able to play the infield, as shown last year. Now he's making one more position change to unfamiliar territory.

The latest on the Chicago Bears plans for a new domed stadium

CHICAGO — Are the Chicago Bears serious about a new domed stadium along the lakefront in Chicago? Are reports of a new stadium proposal soon to come just a negotiating tactic against the school districts in Arlington Heights? How much money will the NFL put toward a new stadium for the Bears? The an

Some fans at frigid Chiefs playoff game underwent amputations, hospital confirms

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Some of the people who attended the near-record cold Kansas City Chiefs playoff game in January had to undergo amputations, a Missouri hospital said Friday.

Utes fall to #7 UCLA in Pac-12 Tournament, 67-57

LAS VEGAS (ABC4 Sports) - The #22 Utah women's basketball team can take solace in the fact that they will be headed back to the NCAA Tournament. But unlike last season, the Utes will not be hosting the first two rounds after losing to #7 UCLA in the Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals Thursday night.

New video shows Miami Heat player break down after crash that left man without part of his leg

Newly released bodycam footage showed a Miami Heat forward breaking down following the aftermath of a crash that left a 21-year-old without part of his leg.

Bulls assistant Fleming won't be disciplined for contact with Jazz's Collins, Donovan says

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bulls assistant coach Chris Fleming won't face discipline from the league after he made contact with John Collins in the final seconds of a 119-117 win at Utah on Wednesday night, Chicago coach Billy Donovan said Thursday.

Superstar striker Asisat Oshoala explains why she left Barcelona for expansion Bay FC

Oshoala, a two-time Ballon d’Or Award finalist, was one of the club’s final additions and will be counted upon to score

Politics News

Spending bill would ease access to guns for some veterans declared mentally incapable

WASHINGTON (AP) — Veterans whom the government declares incapable of managing their own affairs would have easier access to firearms under spending legislation expected to be signed by President Joe Biden in the coming days — a reversal of current law that Republicans, and even some Democrats, have

City Council to begin public hearings for 2025 budget amid higher-than-expected revenue

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The City Council's first 2025 preliminary budget hearing is set for Monday, and it’s expected the city will get more money from tax revenue than originally anticipated.

Former US Rep. George Santos, expelled from Congress, says he is running again

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and faces federal charges of defrauding donors to his 2022 campaign, has announced he is running for the House again.

What to know about the political debate around daylight saving time

At least 29 states have considered legislation related to daylight saving time, including making it permanent year-round. But those laws won't take effect until Congress makes it legal.

NJ lawmakers push to prevent school budget cuts

TRENTON, N.J. (PIX11) - More New Jersey lawmakers are speaking up for school districts that are set to see budget cuts. "Education is not partisan," said State Sen. Andrew Zwicker. "Education is about the children in this state.

House Education panel demands MIT turn over records for antisemitism investigation

The House Education Committee sent a letter to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on Friday morning demanding the school turn over records relating to antisemitism on campus as the panel expands its investigation on the issue.   Committee Chair Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.

Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis and judge in Trump 2020 election case draw primary challengers

ATLANTA (AP) — A progressive Democrat and a Republican who briefly worked in Donald Trump's administration entered the Fulton County district attorney's race Friday in an attempt to oust Fani Willis, who has been the subject of scrutiny and embarrassing public testimony and is awaiting a judge's dec