US Navy deploys more chaplains for suicide prevention
Concerned with preventing growing numbers of suicides, the US Navy is planning to make chaplains regular members of the crew on ships with more than 300 sailors, instead of only the largest carriers as in the past.
Minnesota train derailment, ethanol fire renew safety fears
Authorities say a train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed around 1 a.m. Thursday and caught fire in Minnesota.
Ask a real estate pro: What can we do about sellers swapping lights and laundry for lower-cost versions?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: At our walk-through, the fancy chandelier changed for a simple ceiling light, and the high-end washer and dryer had been replaced with well-used basic models. What can we do?
Casualties reported after Army helicopters crash in Kentucky
U.S. military officials say two Army helicopters have crashed in southwestern Kentucky during a routine training mission, causing several casualties.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s widely watched ski crash trial nears end
The closely watched trial over a 2016 ski collision between Gwyneth Paltrow and the retired optometrist suing her for the injuries he sustained is expected to draw to a close, when attorneys give closing arguments and send the case to the eight-member jury.
Manhattan claws back people as urban counties stem outflow
The county that encompasses Manhattan added more than 17,000 residents in the year ended last July after losing almost 111,000 during the height of urban population decline stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rejection of Black educator angers some Mississippi senators
Mississippi’s Republican-led Senate has voted against confirming longtime educator Robert P.
How ‘swatting’ calls spread as schools face real threats
A spate of threats and false reports of shooters have been pouring into schools and colleges across the country for months, raising concerns among law enforcement and elected leaders.
West Virginia governor signs ban on gender-affirming care
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors.
Twitter removes tweets about ‘Trans Day of Vengeance’
Twitter says it has removed tweets showing a poster promoting a ‘Trans Day of Vengeance’ protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, D.