Inmate stuck on US death row despite vacated death sentence
A federal inmate has remained stuck on death row in solitary confinement for four years despite a judge's ruling that the inmate is intellectually disabled and can never be put to death.
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Highlights from the 127th Boston Marathon
Here's a look at who won big Monday morning at the 127th Boston Marathon.
Zipline offers tourists a unique way to see California 'superbloom'
After thousands of hikers smashed flowers beneath their feet to see a famous 'superbloom' in recent years, a zipline now offers a way to view the beautiful scenery from above.
What sparked the violent struggle to control Sudan's future?
Sudanese are huddling in their homes for a third straight day as the army and a powerful rival force fight in the streets for control of the country. Here's a look at how Sudan, a country with a long history of coups, reached this point and what's at stake.
‘How do you protect a Black kid?’ Protesters demand justice in shooting of Kansas City teenager
Protesters took to the streets in Kansas City on Sunday in support of Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old who was shot and critically wounded Thursday after he went to the wrong house to pick up his younger twin brothers, according to family.
US raid in Syria targets IS leader; remembering the Boston Marathon bombing; 'Super Mario' leads the box office | Hot off the Wire podcast
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Deepfake porn could be a growing problem amid AI race
Experts fear the darker side of the easily accessible AI tools could worsen something that primarily harms women: nonconsensual deepfake pornography.
No one expected 31 atmospheric river storms to hit California. The mystery remains why?
As winter approached, few anticipated what was about to hit California. Mired in a serious drought, the state was suddenly battered by an onslaught of 31 atmospheric river storms in a matter of months.
Free COVID testing will fade with US health emergency in May
Here's a look at what the end of the government's emergency declaration on May 11 means for COVID-19 testing.
Library of Congress honors classic recordings, new 'Star Wars' movies on the way and longer MLB beers sales | Hot off the Wire podcast
🎧 Get a recap of some of this week's top sports and entertainment stories through this special edition of our daily news podcast.
How frugal shoppers are helping to fight inflation
Consistent frugal behaviors by enough people can force retailers and manufacturers to keep prices, and profit margins, in check. But a new longitudinal study by Deloitte found not everyone is curtailing their spending.
30 SUVs with the highest death rates
Vehicles made by Jeep and Mitsubishi landed in several spots among the top manufacturers of vehicles ranked by highest death rate.
First image of a black hole gets a makeover with AI
The first image of a black hole captured four years ago revealed a fuzzy, fiery doughnut-shaped object. Now, researchers have used artificial intelligence to give that cosmic beauty shot a touch-up.
Caregivers say returning orca Lolita — also known as Tokitae — to her home waters is risky
A plan announced to return Lolita, a killer whale held captive for more than a half-century, to her home waters thrilled advocates. But it also called to mind the struggles to release Keiko — the star of the movie “Free Willy” — more than two decades ago.
Why new grads shouldn't fear a recession
New grads don't need to panic. Here's how they can weather a potential recession and the financial uncertainty that might come with it.
Bostonians remember deadly marathon bombing 10 years later
The 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing will be marked with a wreath laying at the finish line to remember those who were killed, a day of community service and an event for public reflection.
Here's why this week's downpour in Florida just wouldn't stop
Fort Lauderdale saw 25 inches of rain over a six- to eight-hour period this week. In some ways, it was the Florida Man of storms — not quite knowing when to say when. Here's why.
NRA convention opens; Supreme Court asked to preserve abortion pill access; Revolutionary War soldiers reburied | Hot off the Wire podcast
Get the latest on the National Rifle Association convention, a legal fight over the abortion pill and honoring 12 unknown U.S. Revolutionary War soldiers.
France's Constitutional Council approves higher pension age
France's Constitutional Council on Friday approved an unpopular plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, in a victory for President Emmanuel Macron after three months of mass protests over the legislation that have damaged his leadership.
New Mexico engineers turn taxidermy birds into drones to study flight
These are the bird drones being developed by engineers at New Mexico Tech and if they look quite real, that’s because they are.
