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91-year-old Missouri man rescues fire department with $500,000 donation

Sam Sloan, 91, decided to make good on a promise he made to himself decades ago when he got out of the cattle and seed processing business.

New menopause drugs treat hot flashes, but women may face insurance hurdles

Newer, nonhormonal drugs cost hundreds of dollars a month and may not be covered by insurance. Women who need them are left with the bill.
Astellas' VEOZAH, fezolinetant tablets.
Astellas' VEOZAH, fezolinetant tablets.

California bill that aimed to combat tween skin care overuse fails to move forward

The measure would have banned selling certain anti-aging skin care products to kids younger than 13.
A New York shopper carries a Sephora bag
A New York shopper carries a Sephora bag

Why some conservative Vietnamese Americans are angry about L.A. County's new 'Jane Fonda Day'

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ decision to mark Jane Fonda Day on April 30 was met with pushback by some who criticize the actor’s vocal opposition to the Vietnam War in the 1970s.
Jane Fonda.
Jane Fonda.
14h ago

Lawyer for family of slain airman says Florida deputy call shows he went to wrong apartment

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump played audio from a police radio in which a dispatcher says a “fourth party” gave information about the location of the disturbance.
Chantemekki Fortson.
Chantemekki Fortson.
14h ago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, Army sergeant convicted of murdering protester in 2020

Perry was found guilty in the murder of Garrett Foster at a Black Lives Matter protest against racial injustice and police brutality in Austin and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Image: Daniel Perry
Image: Daniel Perry

Maine mass shooter's family says his 'brain was hijacked' by injuries tied to his military service

The gunman, whose brain was studied by Boston University, had been subjected to low-level blasts as a longtime instructor at an Army hand grenade training range.
Image: James Herling
Nicole Herling
Image: James Herling
Nicole Herling
16h ago

Republican candidate's 'weak and gay' campaign ad sparks comedic pushback

Valentina Gomez, who is running for Missouri secretary of state, drew attention this year for a video showing her burning queer books with a flamethrower.
Valentina Gomez
Valentina Gomez
16h ago

‘Chimney Doe,’ skeletal remains found in pipe of Wisconsin music store in 1989, finally identified

The circumstances leading to the death of Ronnie Joe Kirk are still a mystery to Madison police 35 years later.
Ronnie Joe Kirk of Tulsa, Okla.
Ronnie Joe Kirk of Tulsa, Okla.

Man accused of setting N.Y. trooper's dad's house on fire after getting traffic tickets

Tyler Williams was arrested and charged after the investigation allegedly revealed in the hours after being issued traffic tickets and before setting the fire, he used various search websites to learn the address of the Trooper who ticketed him.
A New York State Police patch.
A New York State Police patch.