A pair of social media misinformation campaigns exploiting tensions in Russia and Ukraine were identified and disabled on Facebook over the weekend, according to two senior leaders at the social network's parent company Meta. One…
Man dies after being zipped into suitcase, girlfriend…
Sarah Boone was arrested for second-degree murder for Jorge Torres Jr.'s death. February 26, 2020, 5:05 PM 4 min read A woman in Florida has been arrested in the death of her boyfriend after she…
New proposal for income-based parking ticket fines in…
Councilor Julia Mejia introduced the legislation to help low-income families. February 26, 2020, 5:18 PM 4 min read A new proposal on the docket in Boston on Wednesday could determine how much residents pay for…
Facebook cracking down on ads that guarantee coronavirus…
The move comes after officials warned of COVID-19 spreading in the U.S. February 26, 2020, 5:21 PM 4 min read As U.S. health officials have issued warnings to prepare for the spread of coronavirus in…
Grandfather charged in granddaughters cruise ship death accepts…
The toddler fell to her death on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in July. February 26, 2020, 3:14 PM 4 min read A grandfather charged with negligent homicide after his 18-month-old granddaughter fell to her…
Winter storm marching across the country, moving into…
Snowfall totals will be the greatest from Michigan to western New York. February 26, 2020, 1:28 PM 4 min read As a winter storm moves across the country, more than 2 feet of snow fell…
Major California refinery explosion, fire temporarily shuts down…
The fire started after an explosion in a cooling tower. February 26, 2020, 8:49 AM 3 min read A major refinery fire in Carson, California, temporarily shut down the 405 Freeway in both directions late…
4 universities cancel study abroad programs in Italy…
NYU students will continue classes online after a confirmed case in Florence. February 26, 2020, 10:02 AM 5 min read At least four U.S. universities have canceled study abroad programs in Florence and urged students…
Bob Iger, longtime Disney chief, steps down as…
Iger is being replaced by Disney theme park chairman Bob Chapek. February 25, 2020, 10:28 PM 4 min read Robert "Bob" Iger, the longtime leader of the Walt Disney Company, is stepping down as CEO…