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Maine man, 86, convicted of fraud 58 years after stealing dead brother’s identity
Authorities said facial recognition technology helped them discover a decades-old case of identity theft and fraud for Social Security benefits.
Noah Lyles gets coveted sprint double at worlds; Sha’Carri Richardson wins bronze in 200
Noah Lyles accomplished the sprint double in Budapest. On the women’s side, Shericka Jackson got revenge over Sha’Carri Richardson in the 200-meters.
Three school districts suspend in-person classes due to COVID-19, other illnesses
Citing a rise in illness-related absences of students and teachers, school districts in Texas and Kentucky have canceled in-person classes this week.
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to return giant pandas to China. What you need to know.
The two adult giant pandas, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, and their cub Xiao Qi Ji will leave The National Zoo for China in December 2023.
Bomb threats disrupt two schools. Did right-wing LibsofTikTok posts help prompt them?
Plus: Our reporting threats agains public officials, and the history of extremist posts that led up to California’s Pride flag shooting.
Biden didn’t hear question on Maui wildfires before his ‘no comment,’ White House says
Republicans have bashed President Biden for saying “no comment” about the Hawaii wildfires. The White House now says he didn’t hear the question.
Hot air balloon pilot safely lands on Vermont highway after mid-flight wind issues: Reports
Video shows motorists driving by the massive hot air balloon moments after it landed Wednesday night on the median of a bustling highway.
Spain’s Jenni Hermoso says she’s ‘victim of assault,’ entire national team refuses to play
Spain’s World Cup champions speak out after Luis Rubiales drama, refuse to compete until ‘team’s leaders resign.’ Next games are Olympic qualifiers.
Ticketed for being homeless? Supreme Court asked to weigh if punishment is ‘cruel and unusual’
An Oregon city told the Supreme Court that a ban on ticketing homeless people has created a dire situation.