Tennessee unable to carry out Christa Gail Pike execution, witnesses say

Tennessee was not able to carry out the planned execution of a woman convicted in the 1995 killing of a classmate, according to media witnesses.

Florida minimum wage reaches $15: What workers need to know

Florida’s minimum wage is set to reach $15 an hour Wednesday, completing a six-year increase approved by voters in 2020.

Former Buccaneer Antonio Brown reaching plea deal in Florida attempted murder case

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown is expected in a Miami courtroom Wednesday to accept a plea deal that avoids prison time in an attempted murder case. 

Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closes X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits

Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced the permanent retirement of its X2 roller coaster following guest safety concerns and lawsuits alleging rider brain injuries.

National Coffee Day 2026 deals, discounts

Calling all coffee lovers! National Coffee Day is bringing a fresh lineup of freebies and discounts on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Apple loses record $5.7B in verdict over patent dispute

A jury awarded a tech company over $5.7 billion after determining that Apple infringed claims from two patents.

Bakso the tiger to leave Disney's Animal Kingdom this fall

Disney World announced Monday that the 2-year-old tiger named Bakso will leave Animal Kingdom and move to a different Association of Zoos & Aquariums-accredited zoo this fall.

Popular pantry product can't legally be called peanut butter — here's why

Peanut butter is a spread by definition, but when the word "spread" appears on a peanut butter jar label, it's most likely satisfying a legal requirement rather than acting as a simple descriptor.

SpaceX achieves orbit with Starship Flight 14 before cutting test mission short

SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship into orbit for the first time Monday, deploying advanced Starlink satellites before flight controllers opted to cut the test flight short.

Zoo Atlanta welcomes two giant pandas from China

Two giant pandas landed at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport early Sunday to mark the start of a new conservation era in Atlanta.

New U2 album “Carnaval De Luz" will feature Dolly Parton’s last vocal performance

A duet featuring late country superstar Dolly Parton will close out U2’s forthcoming record, “Carnaval De Luz," the first full-length album of new material from the Irish rock band in nearly nine years. 

Smyrna suspect charged with murder after dismembered woman identified

An 18-year-old Smyrna man faces a malice murder charge after detectives searching a vehicle Friday evening discovered human remains believed to be missing woman Shanteria "KT" Mosley, according to the Smyrna Police Department.

Exploding power banks recalled for causing burn injury, $2M in fire damage

More than 20,000 power banks have been recalled after several reported explosions, including one that caused $2 million in fire damage.

Nearly 48,500 mattresses recalled over fire hazard

Nearly 48,500 Kesyup mattresses sold on Amazon have been recalled because they violate federal flammability standards and could pose a risk of serious injury or death in a fire.

9-25 marks a day to celebrate Dolly Parton

Today, September 25, marks a special day for millions of fans around the world to celebrate the life and legacy of music icon Dolly Parton.