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4h ago

FAA investigating whether Boeing completed required inspections on 787 Dreamliner jets

The probe will determine whether some employees falsified aircraft records. Boeing will reinspect all 787-series planes in production, among other safety measures.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft as seen flying for landing
Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft as seen flying for landing
6h ago

Texas couple welcomes identical quadruplet girls: ‘Holy moly!’

When Mercedes Sandhu called her husband from the ultrasound appointment, he thought she was playing a practical joke.
Couple welcomes identical quadruplet daughters
Couple welcomes identical quadruplet daughters
6h ago

Charges dropped against five deputies in death of Irvo Otieno

Otieno's mother, Caroline Ouko, slammed the prosecutor for seeking to withdraw the charges and implored the Justice Department to get involved.
Image: US-POLICE-HOMICIDE
Image: US-POLICE-HOMICIDE

Miss USA Noelia Voigt resigns, cites her mental health while relinquishing crown

Voigt, 24, who took the Miss USA title in September, said on Instagram that she wishes to inspire others to "prioritize your mental health."
Noelia Voigt on stage.
Noelia Voigt on stage.
8h ago

Man tries to shoot pastor during service livestream; suspect's relative is later found dead

Bernard Junior Polite, 26, told Glenn Germany he was "hearing voices" that told him to shoot him on Sunday. Pennsylvania State police said "the firearm failed to discharge."
Pastor Glenn Germany during an interview.
Pastor Glenn Germany during an interview.

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Elizabeth Holmes sees more months trimmed from prison release date

The disgraced Theranos founder is on track to be released in August 2032, two years earlier than expected, after she was sentenced to more than 11 years for fraud.
Elizabeth Holmes leaves federal court in San Jose in 2019.
Elizabeth Holmes leaves federal court in San Jose in 2019.
9h ago

Scientists discover an underlying genetic cause for 15% of Alzheimer's cases

An estimated 15% of Alzheimer’s patients carry two copies of the APOE4 gene, which has been identified for the first time to be an underlying cause of the disease.
Scan of the brain of a patient affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Scan of the brain of a patient affected by Alzheimer's disease.
10h ago

Tom Brady caught on camera warning comic about Robert Kraft massage joke at Netflix roast

The legendary QB apparently didn't appreciate Jeff Ross' quip about the New England Patriots owner's day spa scandal.
Tom Brady and Jeff Ross.
Tom Brady and Jeff Ross.
10h ago

Planters nuts recalled due to potential for listeria contamination

Some honey roasted peanuts and mixed nuts may be tainted with the germ, which can cause serious, or sometimes fatal, infections in certain people.
8.75 oz. cans of PLANTERS® Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts and 4 oz. packages of PLANTERS® Honey Roasted Peanuts
8.75 oz. cans of PLANTERS® Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts and 4 oz. packages of PLANTERS® Honey Roasted Peanuts
11h ago

‘Friends’ creators say finale episode leak was an ‘inside job’ — and reveal if they got to the bottom of it

The show’s creators, Marta Kauffman and David Crane, recall trying “so hard” to keep the script of the 236th episode a secret.
Image: Friends
Image: Friends
13h ago

Methodists end anti-gay bans, closing 50 years of battles over sexuality for mainline Protestants

The reversals can be seen as marking the end of epic battles and schisms over LGBTQ involvement — not only in the United Methodist Church but in U.S. mainline Protestant denominations overall.
Rev. Andy Oliver, left, and David Meredith wipe away tears after an approval vote at the United Methodist Church General Conference.
Rev. Andy Oliver, left, and David Meredith wipe away tears after an approval vote at the United Methodist Church General Conference.