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The Department of Justice has reached a settlement in connection with the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse in March. The DOJ said the two companies that owned the cargo ship, which crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, have agreed to pay more than $100 million to resolve a civil claim.

DOJ reaches $100M settlement in deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced he’s recommending the Menendez brothers be resentenced for the 1989 murders of their parents. In 1996, a judge sentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to life in prison for the killings.

DA recommends Menendez brothers be resentenced for parents’ murders

With 11 days to go until Election Day, the presidential candidates are bringing out the so-called "big guns."

Springsteen rallies for Harris; Trump targets voters in Southwest

It’s an important ruling because the trespassing statute was used to charge more than 1,400 people involved in the riot.

Appeals court upholds Jan. 6 defendant’s trespassing conviction

New numbers revealed $53 billion is needed for North Carolina to recover from the damage of Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina needs $53B to recover from Helene, ‘redneck air force’ steps in

A new report alleges that a U.S. immigration official has been "actively promoting illegal immigration" through social media videos.

DHS official promotes illegal immigration, tips for border crossers on TikTok: Report

Journalist Olivia Nuzzi parts ways with New York Magazine after a controversy involving Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite investigations

Olivia Nuzzi leaves New York Mag after controversy over RFK Jr. relationship

DHS has identified nearly 600 migrants with possible ties to a Venezuelan gang, across at least 15 states, according to NBC News.

DHS agents approved Tren de Aragua refugee applications, CBP stopped them

For the first time, more young women are using cannabis than men.

More young women using cannabis than men, retailers changing strategies

Iowa and Georgia officials report noncitizens were found on voter rolls and some had cast ballots in earlier elections.

Iowa and Georgia officials report noncitizens registered to vote

A Florida mother filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, alleging the company’s chatbot manipulated her teenage son into taking his own life.

Florida teen’s suicide linked to AI chatbot, family lawsuit claims

A new study released on Thursday, Oct. 24, reveals that Russia is spreading lies about hurricanes in the United States and the federal government's response to sow discord ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. Presidential Election.

Russia spreading lies about US hurricanes to win war in Ukraine: Study

Pete Kohnstam, from the fiber-optic company Nexans, discusses the initiative to link Texas with the US national power grid.

Expert breaks down DOE plan to connect Texas with the national power grid

A study that is examining the impact of puberty blockers on children won't be published for political reasons.

Study on impact of puberty blockers on kids not published ‘over politics’

The United States Geological Survey discovered tons of lithium underneath southwestern Arkansas that could reshape the world's energy needs.

Arkansas may have 19 million tons of lithium crucial for EV batteries: Study

An age discrimination lawsuit against Hallmark is claiming executives at the network fired a 79-year-old casting director and looked to replaced stars Lacey Chabert and Holly Robinson Peete.

Discrimination lawsuit against Hallmark claims exec looking to replace stars

Apple has reduced production of its Vision Pro headset, focusing on a more affordable version expected to launch in 2024.

Apple scales back Vision Pro production, cheaper model may be coming

Montgomery County, Texas, reversed its decision to classify a children’s history book about Native American experiences, as fiction.

Texas county reverses fiction label for indigenous history book amid outrage

New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has the “venti” task of getting the coffee giant back on track. Here's where one expert says he should start.

Starbucks needs more of this one ingredient to bring customers back

The political ads, the television coverage and the constant sound bites appear to be taking a psychological toll on many Americans.

Political climate a top stressor for adults, more than previous elections: Study

An Arizona teenager will be charged as an adult in connection with an ISIS-inspired plot to bomb a Phoenix pride parade.

Arizona teen charged with terrorism in connection with Pride parade plot

New York City is introducing solar-powered school buses that not only transport students but also store and supply energy to the local grid.

NYC’s solar school buses transport kids and power the community

Early and absentee voting numbers continue to soar with the election now just 12 days away. Around 5 million voted in the last 24 hours.

Early voting numbers pass 24 million, playing major role in election

Arizona man, 60, arrested for shootings targeting Democratic campaign office in Tempe, with 120 firearms found at his home.

Arizona man arrested in Dem office shootings, over 120 firearms seized