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5h ago

Jim Otto, NFL Hall of Famer known as 'Mr. Raider,' dies at 86

Otto joined the Raiders for their inaugural season in the American Football League in 1960 and was a fixture on the team for the next 15 years.
Oakland Raiders center Jim Otto poses for a photo in 1964.
Oakland Raiders center Jim Otto poses for a photo in 1964.
6h ago

Wikileaks' Julian Assange's wins right to appeal U.S. extradition

Assange has been fighting extradition for more than a decade, including seven years in self-exile in London's Ecuadorian Embassy before he was imprisoned.  
Julian Assange outside the Ecuadorian embassy in London, May 19, 2017.
Julian Assange outside the Ecuadorian embassy in London, May 19, 2017.
6h ago

Target lowering prices on 5,000 frequently bought items

The price cuts will mostly affect grocery and household staples. Consumers are feeling increasingly pinched amid the inflationary environment.
Shoppers exit a New York City Target store in 2021.
Shoppers exit a New York City Target store in 2021.
6h ago

Drake Bell's son inspired him to open up about abuse: 'These decisions are no longer for myself'

The “Drake & Josh” star sat down with NBC News’ Kate Snow to share what has happened since the release in March of the Investigation Discovery docuseries “Quiet on Set.”
Drake Bell.
Drake Bell.
7h ago

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, becomes oldest person to reach space

Dwight was an Air Force pilot when President John F. Kennedy championed him as a candidate for NASA’s early astronaut corps.
Blue Origin flew adventurers to the final frontier on Sunday for the first time in nearly two years, reigniting competition in the space tourism market after a rocket mishap put its crewed operations on hold.
Blue Origin flew adventurers to the final frontier on Sunday for the first time in nearly two years, reigniting competition in the space tourism market after a rocket mishap put its crewed operations on hold.
12h ago

Child is among 3 dead after Amtrak train hits a pickup truck in upstate New York

The northbound Amtrak train hit a Dodge truck Friday evening in North Tonawanda, New York, a small town along the Niagara River, police said.
Image: Amtrak Offers Glimpse Into NYC Penn Station Infrastructure Renewal Work
Image: Amtrak Offers Glimpse Into NYC Penn Station Infrastructure Renewal Work
12h ago

Closing arguments set in trial of University of Arizona grad student accused of killing a professor

Murad Dervish, 48, faces seven felony charges including first degree murder in the death of Thomas Meixner, 52, who was shot nine times near his office.
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15h ago

Arizona man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 death of his wife, who was buried alive

County sheriff’s officials said evidence showed Sandra Pagniano vigorously struggled while she was in the grave and may have been conscious for up to five minutes.
David Michael Pagniano
David Michael Pagniano
18h ago

Man steals and crashes police SUV with officer inside in downtown Los Angeles

At least three people, including the officer, were hurt, but none of their injuries were life-threatening. 
Man steals, crashes police SUV with officer inside in downtown Los Angeles on May 19, 2024.
Man steals, crashes police SUV with officer inside in downtown Los Angeles on May 19, 2024.
18h ago

Caitlin Clark's mantra as she takes on the WNBA: 'Don’t lose the fun of it'

Clark made her regular-season WNBA debut for the Indiana Fever on Tuesday.
Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark
20h ago

Pacers eliminate Knicks, advance to Eastern Conference finals after historic shooting performance

The Pacers made 29 of their 38 shots in the first half, a shooting percentage of 76.3% — the highest in the postseason since 1997.
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard #2 shoots
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard #2 shoots