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Suspect arrested for threatening to bomb 'Saturday Night Live' studio, police say

New York Police identified the man arrested as Michael Branham, 48, who was taken into custody by the NYPD and charged.
SNL 40th Anniversary Special - Season 2015
SNL 40th Anniversary Special - Season 2015

Trump's mixed tariff messaging and NSA director and deputy fired: Morning Rundown

Plus, the NCAA women's Final Four will see Connecticut, South Carolina, Texas and UCLA battle for a spot in the national championship.
President Donald Trump gestures to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on April 3, 2025.
President Donald Trump gestures to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on April 3, 2025.
6h ago

Amtrak train strikes, kills 3 family members on tracks in Bucks County, officials say

A train traveling from Boston to Richmond, Virginia came in contact with three individuals who were on the track on Thursday, officials said.
An Amtrak train struck and killed three people who were on the tracks in Bucks County, Pa., on April 3, 2025.
An Amtrak train struck and killed three people who were on the tracks in Bucks County, Pa., on April 3, 2025.
6h ago

Demand for torpedo bats is booming for batmakers

After the new design erupted into the public's attention last weekend, there was an instant surge of interest. “There are 1,500 preorders for a bat that doesn’t exist," one exec said.
A Louisville Slugger Torpedo bat being laser inscribed.
A Louisville Slugger Torpedo bat being laser inscribed.

More top vaccine regulators out at FDA, threatening new approvals

Following Dr. Peter Marks’ ouster, other top officials have left or have been pushed out of the FDA division that approves certain drugs, gene therapies and vaccines.
A nurse prepares the measles, mumps and rubella.
A nurse prepares the measles, mumps and rubella.
7h ago

Historic ocean liner off Florida’s Gulf Coast will soon be the world’s largest artificial reef

Workers will empty and clean all 120 fuel tanks, as well as remove chemicals, wiring, plastic and glass.
Historic Ship New Reef
Historic Ship New Reef
8h ago

A woman was killed after reporting stalking by an ex. Police say her husband did it.

Daniel Krug, 44, is charged with first-degree murder, stalking and criminal impersonation in his wife’s death in Broomfield.
Fake Stalking Killing
Fake Stalking Killing

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13h ago

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Life-threatening, catastrophic' flash floods and tornadoes hit Midwest and South

The National Weather Service said some areas could get as much as 10 to 15 inches of rain through the weekend.
Severe weather live updates: 'Life-threatening, catastrophic' flash flooding and tornadoes to hit Mid-West and South
Severe weather live updates: 'Life-threatening, catastrophic' flash flooding and tornadoes to hit Mid-West and South
13h ago

Michigan couple held in Mexico jail for a month after timeshare dispute is back in U.S.

Christy and Paul Akeo said they were jailed in Mexico in a dispute over money owed to a timeshare. Palace Elite Resorts said it was defrauded of $117,000.
Christy and Paul Akeo mexico timeshare issue
Christy and Paul Akeo mexico timeshare issue
15h ago

Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer with a moment of silence at CinemaCon

Kilmer, who worked with Cruise on “Top Gun,” died this week at age 65 from pneumonia.
CinemaCon 2025 - Paramount Pictures Presentation tom cruise bows head in silence for val kilmer
CinemaCon 2025 - Paramount Pictures Presentation tom cruise bows head in silence for val kilmer

Massive sea turtle back where it belongs after Florida photographer and rescue group step up

Lenny, a 322-pound loggerhead turtle, was found off the Florida Keys struggling to swim and with visible wounds.
lenny the turtle release underwater
lenny the turtle release underwater