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Abortion Pill Legal Challenge Threatens Miscarriage Care

Less than a year after losing her daughter Emilia at five days old, Jillian Phillips suffered a miscarriage.

4 Dangers That Most Worry AI Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton

Geoffrey Hinton, an award-winning computer scientist known as the “godfather of artificial intelligence,” is having some serious second thoughts about the fruits of his labors.

Baby Whale Beached Itself On Myrtle Beach

A baby sperm whale beached itself on Myrtle Beach Thursday afternoon

FBI: Escaped Inmate From Virginia Captured in Mexico

Alder Alfonso Marin Sotelo has been captured and taken into custody by Mexican authorities according to the FBI.

Auroras Becoming More Common as Sun Enters Active Phase

The Sun will reach its solar maximum in 2024 when sunspot activity is highest. While that's good news for aurora-spotters, it isn't all positive news for us Earthlings.

Suspect Identified After Shooting Inside Atlanta Building Leaves 1 Dead, 4 Injured

One person was fatally shot and at least four others injured Wednesday in a shooting in a Midtown Atlanta building, police said.

Daughter of Buccaneers LB Shaq Barrett Drowns In Family Pool

Police say the 2-year-old daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett drowned in a swimming pool at the family's home. Officers responding to a call that a child had fallen into a pool were sent to Barrett's home Sunday morning.

The Carolina Panthers Pick QB Bryce Young With The No. 1 NFL Draft Pick

The Carolina Panthers kick off the 2023 NFL Draft by selecting quarterback Bryce Young with the number one overall pick.

Lobbyist Pleads Guilty In Michigan Marijuana Bribery Probe

A lobbyist pleaded guilty Friday to conspiring to pass bribes to the head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board, the third conviction since charges were announced just a few weeks ago.

Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. WCCB spoke with the director of operations with the National Road Safety Foundation about common distractions for drivers.

What The Tech?: Tax Refund Thefts

Mailbox thefts have been on the rise for years and tax season is a prime opportunity for crooks to quickly take what is yours. Jamey Tucker says a few steps can protect you and your money.

AP: Dolly Parton To Rock Out At Academy Of Country Music Awards

Country superstar and newly minted Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dolly Parton will give fans a glimpse of her upcoming rock album during the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards.

Jerry Springer, Politician-Turned-TV Ringmaster, Dies at 79

Jerry Springer, the onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional families willing to bare all on weekday afternoons including brawls, obscenities and blurred images of nudity, died Thursday at 79.

Barbie Launches First-Ever Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome + More Diverse And Inclusive Dolls

In addition to the Fashionista doll with Down syndrome, the year's Fashionistas lineup includes new dolls in a variety of body types, skin tones, eye colors, hair colors and textures, body types, and disabilities including a new Fashionista doll wearing braces and a Ken Fashionista doll with a prosthetic leg.