Expert cites 'postpartum psychosis' as defense rests in Clancy trial
The defense rested Friday after calling witnesses who claimed Lindsay Clancy is not criminally responsible for killing her three children.
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Julia Sweeney and director Rowan Haber discuss "We Are Pat," now on Peacock, in which they reassess Sweeney's "Saturday Night Live" character.
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Fifty-five people, mostly in Minnesota and Wisconsin, have been sickened by alfalfa sprouts contaminated with E. coli and salmonella, officials say.
Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue
The Supreme Court on Friday temporarily blocked a lower court injunction seeking to halt the construction of President Trump's White House ballroom.
Russia attacks Ukraine shopping center; 14 dead, 121 hurt
Russia launched a daytime drone attack on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih Friday, killing at least 14 and injuring 121 others, including 22 children.
Lula, Trump to resume talks over U.S. tariffs on Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he spoke by phone with President Donald Trump on Friday to push for resuming bilateral trade talks
World Bank projects 6.4% contraction for Lebanon’s economy
The World Bank said the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has severely disrupted Lebanon's fragile recovery, predicting a 6.4% contraction in the economy.
Ariz., Calif., Nevada face reductions in Colo. River water deliveries
Arizona, California and Nevada will see major reductions in water deliveries from the drought-afflicted Colorado River under a new framework.
Man with sword attacks Swedish high school; 3 injured
A man wielding a sword entered a Swedish high school and injured three people Friday before being shot and arrested by police.
'Random' lottery ticket selection earns Arkansas woman $100,000
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Tiananmen Square vigil organizers convicted of subversion in Hong Kong
Hong Kong activists who organized vigils remembering the crackdown on Tiananmen Square pro-democacy protests were facing up to 10 years in prison.
5 missing in Switzerland after fire rips through restaurant, apartments
Five people were missing feared dead and eight others were hurt after a major fire in an alpine town razed a restaurant with residential apartments above.
Seoul urges North Korea to halt ‘derogatory remarks’
South Korea's presidential Blue House on Friday called on North Korea to halt its "derogatory remarks" toward Seoul, one day after Kim Yo Jong mocked the South.
Japan executes arsonist who killed 5 in 2009 Osaka Pachinko fire
Japan early Friday executed a 58-year-old man convicted of killing five people in a fire he ignited at a pachinko parlor in Osaka 17 years ago.
On This Day, Aug. 21: Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli sentenced in Varsity Blues scandal
On Aug. 21, 2020, actor Lori Loughlin was sentenced to two months in federal prison and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, received five months for taking part in a college admissions scam.
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Charter plane with 8 on board crashes near remote Alaskan cape
A small charter aircraft with eight people on board crashed on a remote cape in southwest Alaska on Thursday, according to authorities.
Countries condemn Israel's E1 settlement tender in West Bank
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Police urge Dover, Del., residents to 'stay home' after likely tornado
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Naomi Watts to be honored for 'The Housewife' at Zurich Film Festival
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NHL's Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers to play in Germany in 2027
The Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins will each play two games in Germany in 2027 as part of the NHL's Global Series, the league announced Thursday.
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New research suggests that social media algorithms supplying your feeds may be prioritizing content that clashes with your values.
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President Donald Trump's social media rhetoric threatening a "crushing economic operation" against Iran preceded a 3% bump in oil prices.
Former chairman of real estate giant China Evergrande sentenced to life
Hui Ka Yan, founder and former chairman of China's largest property developer was sentenced to life in prison for fund-raising and securities fraud.
Ozzfest set for Birmingham in 2027
Ozzfest, a music event started by late heavy-metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, is being planned in Osbourne's hometown of Birmingham next year.
Watch: Taylor Kitsch haunts Chris Pratt in 'Terminal List' Season 2
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'Heated Rivalry,' 'Widow's Bay,' Colbert lead Television Critic Awards
The Television Critics Association announced award winners Thursday including "Heated Rivalry" and multiple wins for "Widow's Bay" and Stephen Colbert.
U.S. national debt rises to record high $40 trillion
The national debt hit $40 trillion Tuesday, a record high, signaling that the government is borrowing at a record pace.
Wanda Sykes, Michael Sheen, Steve Buscemi to guest star on 'Murderbot'
Wanda Sykes, Michael Sheen, Nicholas Braun and Steve Buscemi are to guest star on Season 2 of Apple TV's sci-fi dramedy series, "Murderbot."