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USDA says ground beef tests negative for bird flu virus

The agency collected 30 samples of ground beef from stores in states with outbreaks in dairy cattle herds.
An employee stocks packages of ground beef at a supermarket.
An employee stocks packages of ground beef at a supermarket.
4h ago

California second-grade teacher becomes rare traveler to visit every country in the world

“The more I travel, the more I realize I haven’t seen anything yet,” Lucy Hsu tells TODAY.com.
Lucy Hsu
Lucy Hsu
8h ago

Over 40% of Americans now see China as an enemy, a five-year high, a Pew report finds

Half of Americans think of China as a competitor, and only 6% consider the country a partner, according to the report.
Over 40% of Americans now see China as an enemy, a five-year high, a Pew report finds
Over 40% of Americans now see China as an enemy, a five-year high, a Pew report finds
9h ago

Captain faces 10 years in prison for fiery deaths of 34 people aboard California scuba dive boat

Captain Jerry Boylan was found guilty of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer last year.
A scuba dive boat captain is scheduled to be sentenced by a federal judge Thursday, May 2, 2024, on a conviction of criminal negligence after 34 people died in the fire aboard the vessel nearly five years ago.
A scuba dive boat captain is scheduled to be sentenced by a federal judge Thursday, May 2, 2024, on a conviction of criminal negligence after 34 people died in the fire aboard the vessel nearly five years ago.

TikTok and Universal Music Group settle royalty dispute with new licensing agreement

UMG’s music will return to the platform imminently, the companies announced in a statement.
A man walks by a TikTok sign
A man walks by a TikTok sign

Pregnancy-related deaths are dropping. Here's why doctors aren't satisfied.

Maternal mortality rates fell in 2022 after spiking in 2021, a new federal report found.
Side pregnant black woman standing next to window
Side pregnant black woman standing next to window
16h ago

A veteran activist joined Columbia's pro-Palestinian protesters. Police call her a 'professional agitator.'

Lisa Fithian, who describes herself as a “nonviolent direct action trainer,” is the only outsider city officials have identified by name so far.
Lisa Fithian speaks during an Occupy Wall Street protest
Lisa Fithian speaks during an Occupy Wall Street protest
17h ago

Georgia governor signs immigration bill months after UGA slaying, worrying Latino advocates

The law, which gained momentum after the death of nursing student Laken Riley, requires jailers to work with federal authorities to identify people in custody who are undocumented.
Image: Brian Kemp
Image: Brian Kemp
17h ago

Pentagon official warns Russian anti-satellite nuclear weapon could be devastating

“The concept that we are concerned about is Russia developing and ... to ultimately fly a nuclear weapon in space which will be an indiscriminate weapon,” John Plumb said.
military us headquarters hq aerial
military us headquarters hq aerial

How the police showdown at Columbia University unfolded

In one moment, protesters were singing outside occupied Hamilton Hall. Shortly after, police entered with flash bangs and a mobile ramp.
NYPD officers at Columbia University.
NYPD officers at Columbia University.
20h ago

Columbia University radio station WKCR praised for live broadcast of college protests

While mainstream media had difficulty accessing the campus on Tuesday, WKCR and other student reporters broadcast live updates during the NYPD raid on Hamilton Hall.
Pro-Palestinian supporters confront police.
Pro-Palestinian supporters confront police.