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Police say 6 dead, 10 injured in Sacramento shooting

SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) — Police in California are searching for at least one suspect in connection with a mass shooting early Sunday in downtown Sacramento that claimed six lives and left 10 other people injured. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester…

Tesla sells 310,000 vehicles in 1Q, despite logistics issues

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Tesla said Saturday it delivered 310,000 vehicles in the first quarter, up 68% from the same period in 2021. However the company’s sales were slightly below expectations, which were looking for Tesla to produce 312,000 cars,…

Oldest U.S. active Park Ranger retires at 100

RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) - Imagine working as a park ranger and being older than some of the trees you get to care for. That was the lot of 100-year-old Betty Reid Soskin. Until yesterday, she worked at the Rosie the…

Hope Solo arrested on DWI, child abuse charges

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Police say former U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Hope Solo was arrested after she was found passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in North Carolina with her 2-year-old twins inside.   A police report…

Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed. Smith’s resignation came two days after the academy…

Lifestyle expert shares tips to stay healthy this spring

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Spring is here, and we have a few tips on how to tune-up your health. With the pandemic, technology has advanced to make taking care of your health easier. United Healthcare has a new virtual physical therapy…

New vehicles must average 40 mpg by 2026, up from 28 mpg

DETROIT (AP) — New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to average at least 40 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2026 under new rules unveiled by the government. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday its fuel…

Transgender 'Jeopardy!' winner visits White House

"Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider, the first openly transgender winner on the popular quiz show, visited the White House Thursday to meet with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Ms. Schneider, who is an advocate for transgender visibility and inclusion, told reporters "I'm…