The off-duy pilot now faces 83 counts of attempted murder, among other charges, including reckless endangerment and endangering an aircraft.
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A seasonal viral stew is brewing with flu, RSV, COVID and more
National data shows COVID-19 levels are moderate. In most of the U.S., levels of other respiratory viruses are low, although RSV is ticking up in some southeastern states.
4 key takeaways from the FBI’s annual crime report
There was less reported violent crime across the U.S. last year after a dramatic spike in 2020. But there were more car thefts and hate crimes reported.
21 species have been declared extinct, the US Fish and Wildlife Service says
The species, including birds, mussels and a bat, have been moved off the threatened and endangered list. They join 650 other species that have gone extinct in the U.S.
US book bans are taking a toll on a beloved tradition: Scholastic Book Fairs
Scholastic created a separate fair category for diverse books, which it says is to help schools navigate the complexities of book bans. Librarians accused the company of caving to censorship.
Vaccine hesitancy affects dog-owners, too, with many questioning the rabies shot
A survey finds that more than half of dog parents are doubtful about giving their pups the vaccine for rabies — a lethal disease that vaccination brought under control in the U.S.
An empty-nest mama bear just won Fat Bear Week
Like an ursine Sarah Connor, Grazer is one tough mother. She preemptively attacks huge males that might threaten her offspring. And she’s focused on the future, eating all the salmon she can catch.
People working on climate solutions are facing a big obstacle: conspiracy theories
To talk about the current state of climate disinformation, we checked in with three NPR reporters who have reported on climate, disinformation and the media.
Getting a $7,500 tax credit for an electric car will soon get a lot easier
Buyers will be able to take advantage of the tax credit at the dealership when purchasing an electric vehicle. And they’ll be available even for those who pay little or no taxes.
With pandemic relief money gone, child care centers face difficult cuts
Now that federal emergency funding for child care has expired, daycares face difficult choices about how to operate with less.