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Chicago baby kidnapped 55 years ago reportedly found

Chicago – A baby mysteriously kidnapped in 1964 may have finally been found — more than half a century later. Chester and Dora Fronczak's son, Paul, was taken from a Chicago hospital when he was just days old. Shortly after…

Homeless population rises for third year in a row

Washington — The federal government is reporting a 2.7% increase in the nation's homeless population driven by a spike in California, according to an annual count that took place in January 2019. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is…

Christianity Today editorial calls for Trump's removal

In a harshly worded editorial, an editor at Christianity Today, the evangelical magazine founded by Billy Graham, called for President Trump to be removed from office. Posted Thursday afternoon, it viewed the evidence from the House impeachment hearings as having made…

1 feared dead after Philadelphia house explosion

Philadelphia — Crews are searching for victims after a powerful explosion in South Philadelphia destroyed several homes Thursday. It looked like a war zone as flames shot high in the air. The explosion rocked a South Philadelphia neighborhood just before…

The U.S. was briefly a trade partner with Wakanda

For a brief moment in time, the U.S. had a trade relationship with an African kingdom famed for an illusory metal called vibranium. Officials with the Department of Agriculture listed Wakanda as one of America's trading partners on a tariff…

NASA's Mars 2020 rover completes its first test drive

NASA's Mars 2020 rover just earned its driver's license. The still-unnamed rover moved for the very first time Tuesday afternoon, and its proud parents are happy to report it passed the test. According to NASA, the rover managed to roll…

15 horses apparently shot and killed in Kentucky

At least 15 free-roaming horses were apparently shot and killed at an abandoned strip mining location in eastern Kentucky this week, authorities said. Among them were very young and pregnant horses. "Seeing them gunned down is ... it's beyond horrific,"…

Three people shot at Rhode Island elderly housing complex

At least three people have been shot at an apartment complex in Westerly, Rhode Island, CBS affiliate WPRI reports. The shooting took place around 11:40 a.m. at Babcock Village, an elderly-preference apartment complex in the seaside town. Rhode Island State…

Atmospheric river expected to slam West Coast

Wild weather will bear down on the holiday season with a soaking atmospheric river for the West, drenching tropical downpours for the South and soaring temperatures in the East. For most, dreams of a white Christmas will remain just that.…

GM recalls 814,000 vehicles to fix brake, battery problems

General Motors is recalling more than 814,000 pickup trucks and cars in the U.S. to fix problems with electronic brake controls and battery cables. The first recall covers nearly 464,000 Cadillac CT6 sedans and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra…

Hotel chains ignored human trafficking, lawsuits allege

Lawyers representing human trafficking victims want a single federal judge to oversee multiple lawsuits alleging that major hotel chains have ignored human trafficking taking place on their premises. Attorneys have asked a federal panel to consolidate at least 21 such…

Toys sold on Amazon may not meet U.S. safety standards

Children's toys sold in the United States are subject to more than 100 tests and requirements to protect children from things like choking hazards or misleading age recommendations. But some items sold online don't meet those standards, and could put…

Trump ally Mark Meadows says he's retiring from Congress

Republican Congressman Mark Meadows of North Carolina, one of President Trump's closest allies in Congress, will not seek reelection, he announced Thursday. "For everything there is a season," Meadows said in a statement. "After prayerful consideration and discussion with family,…

Teen girl tried to steal plane but crashed, officials say

A 17-year-old girl attempted to steal a small plane at a Fresno, California, airport Wednesday morning before crashing it into a building and a fence, officials said. No one was injured during the incident. The incident began at approximately 7:30…

Kansas City first U.S. city to get rid of bus fares

Kansas City is seven hours behind Luxembourg, but the U.S. city and small European country are in sync on one issue: Starting next year, public transportation will be free in both places. Missouri's biggest city earlier this month approved a…

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