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Fisher-Price Recalls Sleepers After More Than 30 Babies Died

Fisher-Price is recalling nearly 5 million infant sleepers after more than 30 babies rolled over in them and died since the product was introduced in 2009.

Cellphone Jamming Tested At South Carolina State Prison

Federal officials this week oversaw the test at a South Carolina prison of a cellphone signal jamming technology that some hope will help combat the threat posed by inmates with smuggled cellphones, officials told The Associated Press.

Trump Says He May Send ‘Illegal Immigrants’ To Dem Districts

President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering sending “Illegal Immigrants” to Democratic strongholds to punish congressional foes for inaction on the border— just hours after White House and Homeland Security officials insisted the idea had been rejected as fast as it had been proposed.

'The Rise Of Skywalker' Star Wars Episode IX Trailer Unveiled In Chicago

The Latest on the unveiling of details about the final installment of the third “Star Wars” trilogy at the Star Wars Celebration being held this weekend in Chicago.

Congo's Ebola Outbreak Might Be Declared Global Emergency

A top Red Cross official said Friday he’s “more concerned than I have ever been” about the possible regional spread of the Ebola virus after a new spike in cases, as the World Health Organization met on whether to declare the outbreak in Congo an international health emergency.

Former Obama WH Counsel Greg Craig Indicted In Charges Connected To Mueller Probe

Former Obama administration White House counsel Greg Craig was indicted Thursday on charges of making false statements and concealing information in a Justice Department foreign lobbying investigation that intersected with the Russia probe.

Apartment Rents Climbing, And Poised To Go Higher

It’s a great time to be a landlord in America, not so much if you’re a renter.

50-Year Low In Jobless Claims But Not Just From Few Layoffs

The fewest people in nearly 50 years sought unemployment benefits last week, a sign of a strong job market and an unusually low level of layoffs.

Avenatti Charged With Embezzlement, Fraud, Cheating On Taxes

Attorney Michael Avenatti has been charged in a 36-count federal indictment alleging he stole millions of dollars from clients, did not pay his taxes, committed bank fraud and lied in bankruptcy proceedings.

One Dead, 17 Injured After Gas Explosion Shakes Downtown Durham

Emergency officials responded Wednesday morning to a gas explosion and fire at a building in downtown Durham, North Carolina.

Live Online TV, Once A Bargain, Is Getting More Expensive

If you signed up to stream live TV in hopes of saving money over traditional cable, you may be in for a rude surprise.

Deputies Catch 'Roomba Burglar' In Oregon Home

Deputies say they caught a "burglar" in a house outside Portland, Oregon after they responded to a possible home invasion, but the burglar wasn't alive or a person.

Mary C. Curtis: 2020 Democratic Presidential Field

The long list of Democratic presidential candidates continues to grow...though it is way too early to judge, how is the field shaping up?

Scientists Reveal First Image Ever Made Of A Black Hole

Scientists on Wednesday revealed the first image ever made of a black hole, depicting a fiery orange and black ring of gravity-twisted light swirling around the edges of the abyss.

Richard Cole, Last WWII Doolittle Raider, Dies In Texas

Retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Cole, the last of the 80 Doolittle Tokyo Raiders who carried out the daring U.S. attack on Japan during World War II, died Tuesday at a military hospital in Texas. He was 103.

Loughlin, Husband And 14 Parents Face New Charge In Scam

“Full House” star Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, and 14 other parents were hit Tuesday with a new money laundering charge in the sweeping college admissions bribery scheme.

Carolina Panthers Preseason Schedule Announced

Carolina will face Buffalo, Chicago, New England and Pittsburgh during the 2019 preseason, the NFL announced Tuesday.

New York City Orders Mandatory Vaccines For Some Amid Measles Outbreak

New York City declared a public health emergency Tuesday over a measles outbreak centered in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community and ordered mandatory vaccinations in the neighborhood.