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Biden says he got 'sandbagged' after Air Force graduation fall
President Joe Biden quipped that he got "sandbagged" Thursday after he tripped and fell - but was uninjured - while onstage at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation.
South Carolina man accused of sticking up Kwik Stop with toy gun from 1985 Nintendo video game
A South Carolina man is accused of wielding a plastic pistol, used with the 1985 Nintendo Entertainment System game "Duck Hunt," to rob a Kwik Stop store.
New York lawyers face sanctions for using Chat GPT for legal research, citing fake cases
Two New York attorneys are facing sanctions after citing nonexisting case law in a court filing that had been provided by Chat GPT, an internet chatbot that conducts research upon request.
Queen hit was almost 'Mongolian Rhapsody,' notes reveal
Freddie Mercury nearly named an iconic Queen hit "Mongolian Rhapsody," according to working lyrics on display at Sotheby's in New York starting Thursday.
Labor leaders sign joint pledge of solidarity with directors' union
A united front is forming in the Hollywood labor battle.
Boeing signs alternative fuel deal with Los Angeles startup to cut carbon footprint
As the aviation industry seeks to cut its carbon footprint, Boeing has just signed a deal to help its quest for a sustainable jet fuel, and it's tied to an unlikely source: the ocean.
Maryland license plates for the War of 1812 have URL that links to Philippine casino
A URL at the bottom of Maryland license plates made to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner now links to a landing page for an online casino in the Philippines.
Governor raises gay pride flag over Wisconsin Capitol
A gay pride flag rose over the Wisconsin Capitol on Thursday in a sign of support for the LGBTQ+ community as it weathers heightened attacks from conservatives across the country.
Black men were likely underdiagnosed with lung problems because of bias in software, study suggests
Racial bias built into a common medical test for lung function is likely leading to fewer Black patients getting care for breathing problems, a study published Thursday suggests.
Meta threatens to block news stories in California over new bill
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is threatening to block access to news stories on its sites in California if a new bill that would share revenue with media organizations passes.
CDC: Births declined, teen birth rate hit historic low in 2022
Fewer children were born in the U.S. last year and teen birth rates hit an all-time low despite predictions that new abortion restrictions might cause a surge, preliminary federal data shows.
AOC parody account gets boost from Musk
An account spoofing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez went viral this week after receiving a reply from Twitter CEO Elon Musk.
Families sue to block Idaho law barring gender-affirming care for minors
The families of two transgender teenagers filed a lawsuit Thursday to block enforcement of Idaho's ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors.
Arugula and avocado salad with jalapeno vinaigrette: Vinegary brine gives this salad bright boost
The jalapenos themselves add juicy bursts of bright heat, but we also treat the pickling liquid as a separate ingredient.
Former 'Family Feud' contestant Timothy Bliefnick found guilty in wife's slaying
A jury Wednesday convicted a former contestant on the television game show "Family Feud" of first-degree murder and home invasion in the slaying of his estranged wife in western Illinois.
Eating disorder nonprofit pulls plug on AI chatbot for giving weight loss advice
An AI chatbot that responded to people with eating disorders was shut down by its nonprofit operators because the program was telling people how they could safely lose weight.
FDA warns consumers not to use off-brand versions of Ozempic, Wegovy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use off-brand versions of the popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy because they might not contain the same ingredients as the prescription products and may not be safe or effective.
NFL expanding The Smart Heart Sports Coalition
The NFL has expanded The Smart Heart Sports Coalition to 26 member organizations as it continues to advocate for all 50 states to adopt policies that will prevent high school students from fatal outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest.
Court rules Austria can't be held liable for early COVID infection at ski resort
An Austrian federal court said Thursday that the state can't be held liable for a COVID-19 infection from an outbreak at an Alpine ski resort as the pandemic hit Europe in early 2020.
