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Judge frees Colorado paramedic convicted in Elijah McClain's death from prison

By Associated Press

A Colorado paramedic convicted in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man whose name became part of the rallying cries for social justice that swept the U.S. in 2020, is being released from prison after a judge reduced his…

Thousands remain without power in New Orleans as Francine drenches the South

By Jack Brook, Sara Cline, Associated Press

Forecasters expected Francine to weaken Friday as it crosses northern Arkansas, but the storm's slow progress will mean days of heavy rain in the Southeast, creating a flash flooding risk.

What to know about the Violence Against Women Act as the landmark law turns 30

By Vivian Hoang

The law was the first federal legislative package to designate domestic violence and sexual assault as crimes and require community-coordinated response to violence against women.

This new law in Oklahoma could give survivors of domestic violence in prison a second chance

By Adam Kemp

Survivors of domestic violence who are convicted of a crime say they are "finally seeing some hope" under a new Oklahoma law that could possibly reduce their sentences.

Boeing factory workers go on strike after overwhelming vote to reject contract offer

By David Koenig, Manuel Valdes, Lindsey Wasson, Associated Press

The strike started at 12:01 a.m. PDT Friday, less than three hours after the union announced 96% of voting workers rejected the proposed contract and 96% approved the work stoppage.

Missouri bird flu case believed to be a 'one-off' and public risk remains low, officials say

By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

Investigators trying to determine how the person caught the virus have not been able to confirm the exact strain of flu.

Francine lashes Gulf Coast, leaving neighborhoods flooded and many without power

By Stephanie Sy, Solveig Rennan

Francine dumped heavy rain across the Southeast Thursday after flooding New Orleans and coastal communities throughout Louisiana. Francine peaked as a Category 2 hurricane and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people. There have been no reports of…

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Thinking about fall vaccines? Doctors say there's no time like the present

By Vivian Hoang, Hannah Grabenstein

Your guide to what vaccines you should get and when to get them.

How social media became a storefront for deadly fake pills laced with fentanyl

By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors and social media, where tainted, fake prescription drugs can be obtained with just a few clicks, is part of the problem.

Georgia Republicans will consider new policies after school shooting, but stop short of Democratic demands

By Jeff Amy, Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press

Georgia’s state House speaker says lawmakers in 2025 will consider new policies after a school shooting killed four at a high school northeast of Atlanta.