Same-sex flamingo couple hatches egg, cares for chick at California zoo

Bryan Kohberger seeks to block evidence related to his "bushy" brows in Idaho murder case, suggesting witness artwork may bias memory; affluent Texas neighborhood shaken by Suzanne Simpson murder investigation; California Gov Newsom schedules Menendez brothers parole hearing as Idaho suspect Kohberger claims he was framed in college killings. Lead detective's wife criticizes suspected cop killer's media appearances as Luigi Mangione's journal is argued not to be a healthcare industry manifesto by attorney. Follow the...

Democrats are urging Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to challenge Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in 2028 after he sided with Republicans to avoid a government shutdown, leading to progressives feeling betrayed. Schumer's decision to support legislation funding the government through September has caused outrage among Democrats, with some even offering financial support for AOC's potential Senate run. Despite criticism from liberals like Pelosi and Jeffries, Schumer defended his choice, stating it was to prevent further harm...

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead Medicare and Medicaid, avoided questions about supporting a House budget resolution that could result in significant Medicaid cuts. Oz, a former surgeon and TV personality, emphasized fighting waste in the health care system but did not commit to protecting Medicaid funding. During his Senate confirmation hearing, Oz discussed using artificial intelligence to improve prior authorization processes and expressed concerns about Medicare Advantage insurers potentially engaging in...

Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to new allegations in court, including lengthened timeline of sex trafficking and racketeering, added victims, and forcing employees into sexual encounters. Diddy appeared with grayer hair, wearing a tan jumpsuit, supported by family. Trial scheduled for May 5, with prosecution claiming evidence not shared by defense. Diddy remains in jail pending trial, facing potential life sentence if found guilty of running criminal enterprise. Full Article

A San Diego middle school agreed to expunge the suspension of student J.A., accused of attending a football game in blackface, after a lawsuit revealed he was actually wearing eye black. The student's attorney highlighted the potential long-term impact of the false allegations on his education and career opportunities. The school district settled in February, removing the suspension from J.A.'s record following the incident at a high school football game between La Jolla High School...

Maryland judge Jennifer Schiffer sentenced Adnan Syed to time served for the murder of his ex-girlfriend in 1999, with five years of supervised probation, under a new state law for crimes committed as a minor. Syed, now 43, maintains his innocence and has a job at Georgetown University. The victim's family expressed gratitude for the court's decision, which reinstated Syed's conviction after it was vacated and highlighted the importance of victims' rights in criminal justice...