Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge In North America Now Open In Gatlinburg
The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America just opened in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Passenger In Vehicle Impaled By Tripod On California Freeway
Authorities say somebody stole a tripod from a California Department of Transportation crew and then dropped it from an overpass onto a Sacramento freeway, impaling the lung of a passenger in a van.
President Trump Warns Iran Not To Threaten U.S. Or It Will Face 'End'
President Donald Trump warned Iran early on Monday not to threaten the United States again or it would face its “official end,” shortly after a rocket landed near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad overnight and only 48 hours after he seemingly sought to soften his tone.
Ford Is Cutting 7,000 White-Collar Jobs
Ford is cutting about 7,000 white-collar jobs, which would make up 10% of its global workforce.
Speaker Stuns 2019 Morehouse Grads, To Pay Off Student Debt
A billionaire technology investor stunned the entire graduating class at Morehouse College when he announced at their commencement Sunday that he would pay off their student loans, estimated at up to $40 million.
NASCAR To Use All-Star Race For Research, Development Again
NASCAR’s All-Star race has arrived, and so has the tinkering of the cars.
Trump Lifts Tariffs On Mexico, Canada, Delays Auto Tariffs
Bogged down in a sprawling trade dispute with U.S. rival China, President Donald Trump took steps Friday to ease tensions with America’s allies — lifting import taxes on Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminum and delaying auto tariffs that would have hurt Japan and Europe.
Internet Sensation Grumpy Cat Has Died At The Age Of 7
Her owners say Grumpy Cat, whose sourpuss demeanor became an internet sensation, has died at age 7.
NYC Mayor de Blasio Is Seeking Democratic Nod For President
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that he will seek the Democratic nomination for president, adding his name to an already long list of candidates itching for a chance to take on Donald Trump.
Alabama Governor Signs Near-Total Abortion Ban Into Law
Alabama’s Republican governor signed the most stringent abortion legislation in the nation Wednesday, making performing an abortion a felony in nearly all cases.
Less Fat, More Fruit May Cut Risk Of Dying Of Breast Cancer
For the first time, a large experiment suggests that trimming dietary fat and eating more fruits and vegetables may lower a woman’s risk of dying of breast cancer.
NC Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against E-Cigarette Maker JUUL
Attorney General Josh Stein filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the popular e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL for allegedly designing, marketing and selling its product to attract young people.
Help Coming On Blocking Scam Calls For Robocall-Plagued US
New measures by U.S. regulators could help thwart some of the billions of robocalls received in the U.S.
Students In Colorado Shooting Face Murder, Other Charges
Two students suspected of shooting nine classmates, one fatally, in their Colorado charter school appeared in court Wednesday to face dozens of criminal charges that included murder and attempted murder.
Ford Adds 270,000 Cars To Recall For Unintended Rollaways
Ford is adding 270,000 vehicles to a recall in North America to fix a gearshift problem that could cause them roll away unexpectedly.
US Births Lowest In 3 Decades Despite Improving Economy
America’s baby bust isn’t over. The nation’s birth rates last year reached record lows for women in their teens and 20s, a government report shows, leading to the fewest babies in 32 years. The provisional report, released Wednesday and based…
New Orleans Wins NBA Draft Lottery, Right To Pick No. 1; Hornets Pick 12th
The Pelicans bucked seriously long odds Tuesday night, winning the NBA draft lottery and the right to have the first chance at selecting the former Duke star next month — and potentially pairing him with Anthony Davis, in what would immediately become one of the league’s most intriguing frontcourt duos.
WhatsApp Flaw Let Spies Take Control With Calls Alone
Spyware crafted by a sophisticated group of hackers-for-hire took advantage of a flaw in the popular WhatsApp communications program to remotely hijack dozens of phones without any user interaction.
New Security Flaw In Intel Chips Could Affect Millions
Intel has revealed another hardware security flaw that could affects millions of machines around the world.
Montana Gov. Bullock Joins 2020 Democratic Presidential Race
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, distinguishing himself among nearly two dozen candidates as the field’s only statewide elected official to win a state that President Donald Trump carried in 2016.
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