Truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos said he lost control of his brakes in a crash that killed four people in Colorado.
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‘A turning point’: Quidditch leagues to change name; Rowling’s transphobic comments, copyright issues cited
Quidditch is changing its name, citing “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling’s transphobic comments and copyright issues that could prevent expansion.
Drug and alcohol use among US teens saw record decline in 2021, survey finds
Researchers recorded the largest single-year drop in the use of substances such as alcohol, marijuana and vaped nicotine among teens since 1975.
This is America: Santas of color are the most magical part of my Christmas experience. We need more of them.
When white is often the default, Santas of color defy the status quo and give children a rare opportunity to see a Santa that looks like them.
Thousands gather to mourn Michigan school shooting victims; parents of suspect in custody: What we know
Thousands gathered at a Friday night vigil to honor the students who were killed in the shooting. What we know about the Oxford High School shooting.
$25,000 in luxury purses stolen in latest ‘grab and go’ theft in California: What to know
About $25,000 worth of luxury purses were stolen from a Nordstrom store in LA. Here’s what to know about the ‘flash mob’ thefts.
Booster access opens up as US braces for possible winter surge; CDC studies highlight COVID dangers during pregnancy: COVID-19 updates
Restrictions on who can get COVID-19 booster shots have been rolled back. Officials bracing for the possibility of a surge in cases over the winter.
Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal sparks scattered protests; President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris react to verdict: What we know
The acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse sparked scattered protests in major cities Friday night. What we know about the verdict, reaction.
‘Like I’d been hit with a sledgehammer’: Black officer files discrimination charge after police chief left KKK note on video
The complaint alleges officer Keith Pool suffered racist harassment since he started working at the Sheffield Lake Police Department in Ohio.
This nation is ‘sinking’ because of climate change. Residents are pleading for help.
Foreign Minister Simon Kofe pre-recorded the now viral speech to the UN COP26 climate summit to raise awareness of rising sea levels in Tuvalu.