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NASA astronaut who had medical issue released from hospital

Saturday, October 26

(PENSACOLA, Fla.) -- A NASA astronaut who experienced a "medical issue" following the successful Space X Crew-8 mission has been released from the hospital, NASA officials said Saturday."After an overnight stay at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola in Florida, the NASA astronaut was released and...

Gun violence still a big issue despite flurry of election topics, advocates say

Saturday, October 26

(WASHINGTON) -- From the June 28 debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump to the Oct. 1 vice presidential debate of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, at least 134 people were killed in 148 mass shootings across...

2024 election updates: Trump meets with Zelenskyy as Ukraine becomes campaign issue

Friday, September 27

(NEW YORK) -- With less than six weeks until Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are campaigning in battleground states this week and making their case for why they should lead the country.Harris will be travel to Arizona on...

2024 election updates: Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine becomes campaign issue

Friday, September 27

Murders down 11.6% in US as crime remains key election issue

Monday, September 23

(WASHINGTON) -- Murders in the United States were down 11.6% in 2023, according to statistics released by the FBI Monday morning.The murder rate went down from 6.2 per 100,000 people in 2022 to 5.7 per 100,000 people in 2023. The steep decline last year...

Forecasters Issue Rare PDS Red Flag Warning for Davis Fire Area

Wednesday, September 11

Forecasters have issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag Warning, in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM on Wednesday, for the Sierra Front, including the area affected by the Davis Fire. This rare event highlights the severity of the conditions, as gusty...

DHS watchdog warns of urgent issue after immigration officials allegedly lose track of unaccompanied children

Tuesday, August 20

(NEW YORK) -- The Department of Homeland Security's internal watchdog says it has uncovered an "urgent issue" with how immigration officials handle cases involving unaccompanied migrant children, warning in a new report that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has been unable to keep...

House Republicans issue Biden impeachment report filled with familiar allegations

Monday, August 19

(WASHINGTON) -- After nearly two years of House Republicans vowing to investigate President Joe Biden and his family's business dealings -- while repeatedly falling short in substantiating their most significant claims -- the House Judiciary, Oversight, and Ways and Means Committees on Monday released...

Byron Donalds: Trumps comments on Harris race a side issue

Sunday, August 4

(NEW YORK) -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., a prominent ally of Donald Trump, on Sunday dismissed the recent controversy over the former president's comments on Vice President Kamala Harris' race.Donalds engaged in a testy interview with "This Week" anchor George Stephanopoulos over comments Trump...

Health Officials Issue Holiday Warning as Poisoning Cases Rise

Monday, November 20

Phoenix's Banner Medical Center Poison Center says there has been an increase in fall carbon monoxide poisoning, totaling nearly 50 calls since October 1. The Banner Poison and Drug Information Center emphasizes checking your carbon monoxide and fire alarms and maintaining proper hygiene during...