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Gulf of Mexico oil spill spread hundreds of miles, killed wildlife and polluted Mexican reserves
An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in early March spread more than 600 kilometers (373 miles), including to seven nature reserves, and originated from a vessel yet to be identified and two "natural seepages," Mexican authorities announced Thursday.
New York town official who shot lost DoorDash driver convicted of assault
An upstate New York town official who shot and wounded a lost DoorDash delivery driver was convicted Thursday of assault and firearms charges, authorities said.
Justice Department probes California and Maine over housing transgender women with female inmates
The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday it's investigating whether California and Maine violate the rights of female inmates when they house them with transgender women.
A Minneapolis woman recounts death of Alex Pretti as lawyers eye a class action lawsuit
A Minneapolis woman who confronted federal immigration officers alongside Alex Pretti in January was among a group of potential litigants who spoke out Thursday about alleged excessive force against people protesting or monitoring the enforcement surge in Minnesota.
California renames Cesar Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day in an effort to reconcile the Latino labor icon's legacy with explosive sexual abuse allegations before the state holiday on March 31.
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use
In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
DOJ sues SeaWorld’s parent company over ban on wheeled walkers at their parks
The Department of Justice on Thursday sued the parent company of the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens theme parks, claiming that a ban on wheeled walkers with seats at its parks violates civil rights law by discriminating against people with disabilities.
Wall Street has its worst day since the war with Iran started and crude oil prices rise
U.S. stocks had their worst day since the war with Iran started, as doubt took over again from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the conflict. The S&P 500 fell 1.7% Thursday. The index is headed for a fifth straight losing week, which would be the longest such losing streak in almost four years. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 2.4%. They're the latest flip-flops for financial markets this week after Iran rejected a U.S. offer for a ceasefire. Oil prices rose more than 4%, and Treasury yields climbed in the bond market.
Five Guys CEO Jerry Murrell hands out $1.5M after promo disaster
Five Guys founder and CEO Jerry Murrell is handing out $1.5 million in bonuses to employees at the chain's U.S. locations -- and his explanation for why is turning heads.
Brother and sister are charged after an explosive device was found outside a Florida Air Force base
A man who fled to China and his sister have been charged after an explosive device was left outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa this month.
Quadruple amputee cornhole player waives extradition hearing in fatal shooting case
A professional cornhole player who's also a quadruple amputee waived his right to an extradition hearing on Thursday, as authorities seek to move him from Virginia to Maryland, where he faces charges of fatally shooting a passenger in the front seat of a car he was driving during an argument.
Doors were propped open at missing mother’s Arizona home, Savannah Guthrie recounts in interview
The back doors of Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home were found propped open and her phone and purse were still at the home when the 84-year-old disappeared, daughter Savannah Guthrie said in an interview that aired Thursday on NBC's "Today," her first since her mother's apparent abduction.
Grenade found at Falls Church shopping center, safely removed by authorities
A grenade was found at the Eden Center shopping plaza in Falls Church, Virginia, Wednesday and was safely removed by first responders.
Nicolas Maduro’s lawyer argues against U.S. blocking funding for drug trafficking case defense
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were back in a New York courtroom Thursday as they seek to have their drug trafficking indictments thrown out over a geopolitical dispute over legal fees.
Missed paychecks and airport delays: Pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown
Pressure is mounting on Congress to end the funding shutdown that has resulted in travel disruptions, missed paychecks and even warnings of airport closures, but lawmakers have yet to resolve the underlying issue of reining in President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement operations.
