Fatal blast near Palm Spring fertility clinic ‘act of terrorism’

Brandon DrenonBBC News, reporting from PimlicoThe 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course attracted crowds despite economic uncertainties influenced by recent tariffs under President Trump, leading to decreased attendance compared to previous years. Participants like Ray De Rubin, who wagered on the race, expressed excitement amid the prevailing atmosphere of tradition and glamor, even as the Maryland Stadium Authority plans significant renovations for the venue. Notably, despite the economic challenges, gambling records were set at...

At least 25 people have died and many others are injured after tornadoes struck Kentucky and Missouri, with Kentucky reporting 18 deaths and Missouri seven, including five in St. Louis. The tornado, which hit Laurel County, Kentucky, caused extensive damage, impacting 5,000 buildings and leaving approximately 140,000 properties without power. Officials continue to search for survivors amid the destruction, with a curfew in place to ensure safety and prevent looting, while warnings remain in effect...

Former US President Joe Biden faced scrutiny over his memory during a 2023 interview with a justice department investigator, where he struggled to recall significant personal milestones. Audio obtained by Axios revealed Biden's difficulty in remembering the year he left office as vice president and the date of his son Beau's death, despite White House aides denying such issues. The investigation, led by Special Counsel Robert Hur, found classified documents in Biden's possession but did...

Tiffany Slaton, 28, was found safe near Lake Edison in Fresno County after being lost in the Sierra Nevada mountains for 24 days, initially intended as a three-day camping trip. Surviving on wild leeks and boiled snow, she faced 13 snowstorms and injuries from a fall, relying on her wilderness skills to navigate and forage for food. Rescued the day before her birthday by resort owner Christopher Gutierrez, Slaton's story of perseverance and survival has...

On Thanksgiving Day 2021, Nanette Stuiber anxiously awaited news of her friend Leslie Reeves, who had gone on a first date with Chris Smith in Farmersville, Illinois. After calling 911 for a welfare check, she learned from a detective that Reeves had been murdered, shot in the head, while Smith was found in critical condition after the attack. Investigators discovered a chaotic crime scene with signs of a struggle, leading them to suspect a third...

Las Vegas Athletic Club Shooting IncidentA gunman entered the Las Vegas Athletic Club on Friday, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The suspect, who attempted to flee upon police arrival, was apprehended and later died at a hospital; his motive remains unknown, and his identity has not been disclosed. The deceased victim was identified as gym employee Edgar Quinonez, prompting the club to express condolences and announce a temporary closure for the ongoing investigation....