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2 shot, 1 dead, at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, suspect at large

Friday, July 25

(ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) -- Two people were shot at a student housing complex at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque early Friday and the suspect remains at large "and may still be on campus," the university said.One victim was killed and the other has... Read More.

Officer dies after gunman opens fire in ‘ambush attack’ in Ohio: Police

Friday, July 25

(LORAIN, Ohio) -- An Ohio officer has died a day after a gunman opened fire on him and a fellow officer while they were eating lunch in their patrol vehicles, authorities said.Lorain Police Department officer Phillip Wagner, 35, was critically wounded in what police... Read More.

$8 billion acquisition of Paramount by Skydance Media approved by the FCC

Friday, July 25

(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Communications Commission announced on Thursday the approval of a massive, $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global by Skydance Media.The deal includes the CBS broadcast network, Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon.Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, said in a... Read More.

9-year-old dies at Hersheypark’s water park in Pennsylvania

Friday, July 25

(HERSHEY, Pa.) -- A 9-year-old child has died after an incident at The Boardwalk inside Hersheypark in Pennsylvania, Hersheypark’s CEO has confirmed. The incident occurred on Thursday evening at the amusement park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, when a 9-year-old child “was tragically lost at The Boardwalk... Read More.

New species of ancient shark discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park

Friday, July 25

(NEW YORK) -- A new species of ancient shark has been discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, officials said. Named Macadens olsoni, the fossils were found in the Ste. Genevieve Formation, dating back approximately 340 to 335 million years to when Mammoth Cave... Read More.

DOJ sues New York City over ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies

Friday, July 25

(NEW YORK) -- The Justice Department filed suit Thursday against New York City, Mayor Eric Adams and other city officials challenging the city's sanctuary laws for undocumented immigrants.The suit was filed in the Eastern District of New York.The department argued the city's sanctuary... Read More.

These 3 meteor showers are happening in late July: What to know

Thursday, July 24

(NEW YORK) -- It may be the best time of year for stargazers to witness meteors blazing through the night sky.Late July will offer the chance to witness three separate meteor shower events happening at the same time, according to the American Meteor Society... Read More.

3 men arrested for posing as Amazon delivery drivers to ransack home in Florida: Police

Thursday, July 24

(NORTH PORT, Fla.) -- Three men were arrested after posing as Amazon delivery drivers in order to gain entry and ransack a home in Florida, according to the North Port Police Department.The three suspects -- Robert St. Germain, Anton Bradley Brown and Adlet Javon... Read More.

Idaho killings latest: Motive unknown but ‘new information could come out,’ former chief says

Thursday, July 24

(BOISE, Idaho) -- Though the motive behind University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger's violent attack remains unknown, the former police chief says "new information could come out still.""There’s always cases that, you know, 10 years later, somebody says something," James Fry, who was the... Read More.

130 million people on alert as hot, sticky weather expected from Texas to Maine

Thursday, July 24

(NEW YORK) -- At least 130 million people from Texas to Maine are under alert for dangerous heat and humidity over the next few days.Hot and sticky temperatures will make it feel as high as 115 degrees in parts of the Mississippi River Valley.... Read More.

Woman attacked by alligator while swimming with dog, boyfriend: Sheriff

Thursday, July 24

(MARTIN COUNTY, Fla.) -- A woman was attacked by an alligator while swimming in waist-deep water with her boyfriend and dog in Florida, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office.The attack occurred on Wednesday, when the 27-year-old woman and her boyfriend took their boat... Read More.

Judge to weigh legal rights of Venezuelan nationals recently released from CECOT

Thursday, July 24

(NEW YORK) -- One week after more than 250 Venezuelan nationals were released to their home country from a mega-prison in El Salvador, a federal judge is holding a hearing Thursday to determine what due process rights the men may be entitled to after... Read More.