The pledge marks the first time billionaire Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, has announced plans to give away most of his money.
Author: Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY
Man who inspired ‘The Terminal’ dies at Paris airport where he lived for nearly 2 decades
Political refugee Mehran Karimi Nasseri lived at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport for 18 years. His story inspired Steven Spielberg’s “The Terminal.”
Princess cruise ship with at least 800 positive COVID-19 cases docks in Australia
The Majestic Princess cruise ship arrived in Sydney, having sailed from New Zealand. Officials said 800 people on it tested positive for COVID.
Viral video reveals entire alligator inside Burmese python’s stomach in Florida
A Burmese python’s last meal came as a surprise to scientists in Florida. Here’s what they found when cut open the 18-foot snake.
‘Art can heal’: Banksy appears to go on the offensive with moving murals in war-torn Ukraine
Banksy posted graffiti art in Ukraine on Instagram Friday. Other art found there included Russian President Vladimir Putin thrown in a judo match.
Tesla recalls more than 40,000 vehicles for possible loss of power steering
An October firmware release caused some vehicles to lose power steering when driving over bumpy roads and potholes, Tesla reported.
Texas woman who killed pregnant friend and cut unborn baby from womb, sentenced to death
Taylor Parker was convicted of capital murder in the 2020 slayings of Reagan Michelle Simmons-Hancock, 21, and her baby, who was cut from her womb.
Adidas will continue to sell Ye’s shoe designs without Yeezy name
Adidas said the company is the sole owner of all Yeezy shoe design rights for existing and future colors and versions.
California megachurch leader, grandparents charged with murder, torture in death of 11-year-old daughter
Leticia McCormack, a leader at Rock Church, founded by former NFL player Miles McPherson, was booked in jail Monday on charges including murder.
Free doughnuts, coffee and pizza: Here are your 2022 Election Day freebies and deals
Officials asking for patience as ballots are cast during the midterm elections. While you wait, here’s what you can get for free or at a discount.