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FBI Concludes Probe into Niagara Falls Bridge Accident, No Evidence of Terrorism Involved

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The FBI has ended its investigation of a fiery car wreck that killed two people at a border checkpoint in Niagara Falls after finding no evidence that it was a terror attack, easing a period of high tensions as Americans headed into the Thanksgiving holiday. The FBI's decision late Wednesday came

Train Derailment and Chemical Spill in Kentucky Resolved, Residents Cleared to Return Home, Confirms Train Operator

LIVINGSTON, Ky. — Kentucky residents who evacuated after more than a dozen freight train cars derailed, spilling molten sulfur, can now return home safely as the fire has been extinguished and the air monitored, train operator CSX said Thursday. At least 16 cars were involved in the Thanksgiving eve derailment north of Livingston, "including two

Southern Minnesota residents unite to track wandering moose

MINNEAPOLIS — A herd of followers is tracking a moose on the loose in southern Minnesota, hoping the majestic animal's journey ends safely after it was spotted Tuesday 140 miles northwest of Minneapolis. Fans have been tracking the young male moose for weeks and posting updates on a Facebook page that as of Tuesday had

Will Shoppers Splurge on Black Friday Deals? Retailers Await Big Sales

NEW YORK — Stores stepped up discounts and other enticements on Black Friday to entice shoppers holding out for the best deals. But retailers worry those may not be enough. Consumers are coming under pressure as their savings dwindle and their credit card debt grows. And although they have gotten some relief from easing inflation

NASA receives groundbreaking laser message from distant location

ASTEROID BELT — An innovative experiment flying aboard NASA's Psyche mission just hit its first major milestone by successfully carrying out the most distant demonstration of laser communications. The tech demo could one day help NASA missions probe deeper into space and uncover more discoveries about the origin of the universe. Launched in mid-October, Psyche

Utah’s Aero Dynamic Jets Brave Treacherous Helicopter Missions at Skinwalker Ranch

BALLARD, Uintah County — On recent episodes of the History Channel's "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch," Cameron Fugal can be seen flying a helicopter while conducting experiments over the eastern Utah paranormal hotspot. His flight instruments aren't reading accurately, while his craft is being buffeted by winds that don't truly exist. Fans of the show

Man from New Hampshire Leaves Town with Millions Despite Lack of Car and Furniture

HINSDALE, N.H. — Geoffrey Holt was unassuming as the caretaker of a mobile home park in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, where he lived a simple, but curious life. Residents would see Holt around town in threadbare clothes — riding his lawn mower, headed to the convenience store, parked along the main road reading a newspaper or

Chauvin, found guilty in murder of George Floyd, predicted to survive assault in jail

TUCSON, Ariz. — Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the death of George Floyd, is expected to survive following an attack in a prison in Arizona on Friday, according to a spokesperson from the Minnesota Attorney General's office. The Associated Press earlier reported Chauvin had been stabbed and seriously injured on Friday.

International Coalition Forms to Ensure Safe Implementation of AI Technology

WASHINGTON — The United States, Britain and more than a dozen other countries on Sunday unveiled what a senior U.S. official described as the first detailed international agreement on how to keep artificial intelligence safe from rogue actors, pushing for companies to create AI systems that are "secure by design." In a 20-page document unveiled

Former police officer Derek Chauvin, found guilty of murdering George Floyd, attacked with a knife while incarcerated

TUCSON, Arizona — Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured Friday at a federal prison in Arizona, a person familiar with the matter told the Associated Press. The attack happened at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security prison that has been
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