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An Australian woman is found guilty of murdering her in-laws by toxic mushrooms

An Australian woman is found guilty of murdering her in-laws by toxic mushrooms

Erin Patterson hosted four of her estranged husband's relatives for lunch in July 2023. Three of them later died of death cap mushroom poisoning. Nearly two years later, a jury has found her guilty.
by Rachel Treisman

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As women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challenges

As women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challenges

Far more families are choosing to have fewer — or no — children. Many countries, including the U.S., now face a rapidly aging population that could begin to shrink.
by Brian Mann and Sarah McCammon

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Williams scores 25 as Lynx earn 11th straight home win, beating Sky 80-75

Williams scores 25 as Lynx earn 11th straight home win, beating Sky 80-75

Courtney Williams tied her season high with 25 points, Napheesa Collier scored 21 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 80-75. Minnesota set a franchise record with 11 consecutive home wins to start a season.
by The Associated Press

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What to know about the flash floods in Texas that killed more than 80 people

What to know about the flash floods in Texas that killed more than 80 people

Flash floods in Texas have killed at more than 80 people, many of them children. Heavy rains fell quickly in the predawn hours Friday in the Texas Hill Country, causing the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in just 45 minutes.
by The Associated Press

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‘The worst day of my life’: Texas’ Hill Country reels as deaths rise due to floods

‘The worst day of my life’: Texas’ Hill Country reels as deaths rise due to floods

Dozens of people have died in the Texas Hill Country. Scores of others are missing or unaccounted for. As rescue crews continue to search for victims, those who survived are coping with the loss.
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

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‘Sticker shock’: Inflation, Ozempic drive health care costs higher for Minnesota schools

‘Sticker shock’: Inflation, Ozempic drive health care costs higher for Minnesota schools

School districts across Minnesota are struggling to contain double-digit health insurance cost increases. Some officials say inflation and accelerating prescription costs, especially for new weight loss drugs, are to blame. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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‘Someone’s got to help’: Minnesota volunteers give injured, orphaned animals a chance

‘Someone’s got to help’: Minnesota volunteers give injured, orphaned animals a chance

Trained wildlife rehabbers work to save injured and orphaned wildlife. Most get no pay. They scrape by on grants and help from local volunteers, doing the work for the joy of giving animals a chance to return to the wild. 
by Dan Gunderson

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Courtney Williams of the Lynx named to WNBA All-Star team

Courtney Williams of the Lynx named to WNBA All-Star team

This will be the first time Courtney Williams has been selected as an All-Star as a member of the Lynx and the second time in her career. Williams is averaging nearly 13 points per game this season on 41 percent shooting. She also leads the team in assists.
by The Associated Press

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