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In this Dec. 4, 2008 file photo, Aretha Franklin performs during the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting at the New York Stock Exchange in New York.

Jury decides Aretha Franklin will found in her couch is a valid document

A document handwritten by singer Aretha Franklin and found in her couch after her 2018 death is a valid Michigan will, a jury said Tuesday, a critical turn in a dispute that has turned her sons against each other. Read More.

Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, released from California prison

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten walked out of a California prison Tuesday after serving 53 years of a life sentence for her participation in two infamous murders. Read More.

Bank of America hit with $250 million in fines and customer refunds for ‘double-dipping’ fees, fake accounts

Bank of America will reimburse customers more than $100 million and pay $150 million in fines for “double-dipping” on overdraft fees, withholding reward bonuses on credit cards and opening accounts without customer consent. Read More.

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In this photo provided by the National Archives and Records Administration, records from the sixth floor of the Military Personnel Records Center in Overland, Mo., near St. Louis, are recovered months after the massive fire that started on July 12, 1973.

A fire destroyed millions of veterans’ records. 50 years later, families are still seeking answers

The July 12, 1973, fire in Overland, Missouri, consumed an estimated 16 to 18 million personnel files. It is an event that dogged untold veterans, forcing them to fight once more — this time for benefits, medals and recognition they’d earned. Read More.

California man paralyzed from run-in with police gets $20 million settlement

A California man who was left paralyzed after he was slammed to the ground during a traffic stop won a $20 million settlement, one of the largest in the state’s history, officials announced. Read More.

Decades after the dangers of lead became clear, some cities are leaving lead pipe in the ground

Many American cities have been excavating water mains, revealing lead pipes and leaving them in the ground. The practice can spike lead levels, causing harm that will last a lifetime, an AP investigation has found. Read More.

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The United States players hold the trophy celebrating at the end of the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019.

For the first time, every player at the Women’s World Cup will be paid at least $30K

Every player will earn at least $30,000, with the amount increasing the further along that teams progress in the tournament. FIFA released a report last year that said the average salary for female players was $14,000 a year. Read More.

Be wary of scams as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, experts warn

Amazon Prime Day is here — and so are the scams. Experts are warning consumers to watch out for lookalike websites, too-good-to-be-true social media ads and unsolicited emails or calls. Read More.

Mikala Jones, Hawaii surfer known for filming inside waves, dies in surfing accident

Mikala Jones, a Hawaii surfer known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of massive, curling waves, has died after a surfing accident in Indonesia. He was 44. Read More.

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