Horse dies after opening race Friday as Preakness weekend begins
Hit Zero collapsed after crossing finish line at Laurel Park, officials say.
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Tennessee man known for racist videos held on $1.25M bond for courthouse shooting
A judge set a $1.25 million bond due to the crime’s seriousness and nearby bystanders.
Powell’s tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation
Powell said he will continue serving on the governing board until he is confident the Fed’s independence is truly restored.
FBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran
The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for info leading to the capture of a former US Air Force specialist who defected to Iran in 2013.
North America’s largest commuter rail system faces a potential shutdown
The LIRR in New York with 250,000 daily commuters is facing a shutdown if it cannot reach a deal with unionized workers to avert a strike.
Costco customers warned: Don’t wear those fancy socks
They use a rechargeable battery pack that powers a heating pad at the ball of the foot.
Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
Parents across the U.S. are fighting excessive screen time in schools, demanding less edtech and more paper.
Neo-Nazi leader gets 15 years for recruiting violent attacks, including a Santa poison plot
The leader of a neo-Nazi group was sentenced to 15 years in prison for trying to recruit others to commit violent acts against minorities.
Joe Sedelmaier, who created memorable ‘Where’s the beef?’ and FedEx ads, dies at 92
As the director of award-winning TV commercials, Sedelmaier chose to stay and create in Chicago, rather than decamp for the coasts.
Doctor who helped ship take care of passengers with hantavirus is isolated in Nebraska medical unit
Dr. Stephen Kornfeld says he volunteered to help care for sickened passengers aboard the MV Hondius. Now he’s among 18 Americans under observation.