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As more criminals use encryption to avoid the law, the FBI teams up with an unexpected partner

Friday, September 13

(BERKELEY, Calif.) -- Two weeks ago, as college students returned to campus at the University of California, Berkeley, some of the most senior officials in the FBI were huddling inside a nondescript conference room beneath the stands of the school's football stadium."Here's where the... Read More.

Back-to-school scams and how to avoid them

Tuesday, September 10

(NEW YORK) -- Scammers don't need a special occasion to try to steal your money or your identity. Whether it be holidays or big events, they are always on the prowl -- the back-to-school shopping season is no different. Students and parents are particularly... Read More.

Hunter Biden pleads guilty to tax charges in last-minute bid to avoid trial

Thursday, September 5

(LOS ANGELES) -- After hours of legal wrangling on Thursday, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to nine tax-related charges in a last-minute bid to avoid a lengthy and potentially embarrassing trial, abandoning an earlier proposal to plead guilty while maintaining his innocence on the underlying... Read More.

Russian authorities urge citizens to avoid social media, dating sites in areas where Ukraine is attacking

Thursday, August 22

(NEW YORK) -- Russian authorities are urging citizens in the Bryansk, Kursk and Belgorod regions of Russia -- areas where Ukraine has been attacking -- to stop using video cameras, social media and dating sites.The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs issued the memo Tuesday,... Read More.

Ways to Avoid Heat Exhaustion During Triple-Digit Heatwave

Tuesday, July 2

Hot temperatures and extreme heat return to our area this week and into the weekend. Freshen up your knowledge and awareness of signs of heat exhaustion. As you prepare for the holiday festivities with friends and family, here are warning signs to help you... Read More.

Fourth of July travel forecast: How to avoid traffic and what to know before flying

Monday, July 1

(NEW YORK) -- Record-high travel numbers are possible this Fourth of July holiday.Here's what to know before you head to the airport or hit the highway:Air travelAccording to Expedia, Saturday, June 29, will be the busiest day in the airports before the Fourth of... Read More.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange expected to plead guilty, avoid further prison time as part of deal with US

Tuesday, June 25

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department has reached an agreement with Julian Assange to plead guilty to a single felony count of conspiring to unlawfully obtain and disseminate classified information, in a deal that is expected to resolve the WikiLeaks founder's charges in the U.S.... Read More.

Pediatrician shares water safety mistakes to avoid amid rise in drownings

Tuesday, June 18

(NEW YORK) -- Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 in the United States, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which released data this month showing that drownings are on the rise among kids under the... Read More.

US moving assets to region to deter Iran from retaliatory attack on Israel, avoid wider conflict, officials say

Friday, April 12

(WASHINGTON) -- High-level U.S. officials are urgently trying to pressure Iran to back down from its threat to launch a retaliatory strike against Israel -- the latest challenge facing the Biden administration as it tries to avert an all-out regional war in the Middle... Read More.

April 2024 total solar eclipse: Where to avoid clouds on eclipse day

Monday, April 1

(NEW YORK) -- North America's April 2024 total solar eclipse will cast a historic shadow across parts of the U.S., but even in the path of totality, weather conditions could cloud your view.A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun... Read More.