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Harvey Weinstein Hospitalized After Returning to New York From Upstate Prison

Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for tests after his return to New York City, following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction.

UAW Reaches Deal With Daimler, Averting Strike in North Carolina

United Auto Workers reached tentative agreement with truck and bus manufacturer Daimler Truck, averting a potential strike of more than 7,000 workers.

Owner of Michigan Building That Exploded is Arrested at Airport, Attempting to Flee US

The owner of a suburban Detroit business that caught fire and exploded, killing a man, was arrested at a New York airport as he was preparing to depart for Hong Kong.

Student Anti-War Protesters Vow to Continue Demonstrations

U.S. college students protesting the Israel-Hamas war vowed to keep demonstrations going Saturday.

Tornadoes Cause Extensive Damage in Nebraska, Iowa; More Storms in Forecast

Tornadoes wreaked havoc Friday in parts of Nebraska and Iowa, as a severe weather outbreak continues in the central U.S.

Tornado Emergencies Declared in Nebraska, Iowa As Storms Rolled In

The National Weather Service issued rare 'Tornado Emergency' alerts as destructive tornadoes hit parts of Nebraska and Iowa Friday.

Selling Weight-Loss and Muscle-Building Supplements to Minors in New York is Illegal

It is illegal to sell weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to minors in New York.

Maine Governor Signs New Gun Laws, in Wake of Lewiston Shooting

Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed gun safety legislation that expands background check, criminalizes the transfer of guns to prohibited people, and expands mental health crisis care.

Department of Commerce Sets New Restrictions on Firearms Exports

U.S. Department of Commerce on Friday announced new restrictions on U.S. firearms exports.

Charges Revealed Against Former Trump Aide, 4 Lawyers in Arizona Fake-Electors Case

Authorities revealed Friday the charges filed against an ex-aide of former President Donald Trump, and four attorneys, in Arizona’s 2020 fake elector case.

Lengthy, But Not Severe, Flu Season Ends in US

The U.S. influenza season appears to have concluded. It was lengthy, but not unusually severe.

Columbia Protesters at Impasse With Administrators, Will Continue Anti-War Camp

Columbia University students who sparked pro-Palestine demonstrations said Friday they have reached an impasse with administrators and intend to continue their encampment until demands are met.

Paramedic Who Injected Elijah McClain With Ketamine is Sentenced to Probation

A former paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine was sentenced to probation Friday, after his homicide conviction in the man’s death.

Alabama Bill Could Lead to Prosecution of Librarians

Alabama lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation that could bring prosecution of librarians under the state's obscenity law for providing “harmful” materials to minors.

Minneapolis Reaches $150K Settlement with Witness of George Floyd’s Murder

The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement to an eyewitness who tried to intervene to prevent George Floyd’s murder.