In text message, officer allegedly brags about kicking murder suspect in head
Authorities are releasing racist and violent text messages allegedly exchanged between officers at California's Antioch Police Department, which is under investigation.
Boat captain killed by lightning, passenger injured in Florida
A 39-year-old man from West Melbourne died after lightning struck his boat along the Florida coast near Orlando, officials said this week.
Shooting of teen who mistakenly rang the wrong doorbell sparks outrage
Lawmakers and celebrities alike are calling on members of the public to demand that charges are filed against the suspected shooter.
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, 92, charged with sexual assault over alleged 1977 incident
McCarrick was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after evidence suggested he abused multiple people, including children, for decades.
Search continues for Illinois family missing for over 2 months
A U-Haul was seen leaving the family's home in the middle of the night in early February. They have not been seen or heard from since, officials say.
Sen. Mark Kelly says "there is more" Congress can do to address gun violence
The Arizona congressman called for additional policies to reduce gun violence during an appearance on "Face the Nation" Sunday.
2 dead, 4 wounded in mass shooting at crowded park in Louisville
At least one shooter opened fire into a crowd of hundreds at g on Saturday night, less than a week after another mass shooting in Louisville.
El Niño watch issued by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center
Climate scientists estimate the warm weather pattern could begin to develop as early as May.
What is a red flag warning?
People across the U.S. saw red flag warnings pop up on their smartphone weather applications this week, raising alarms about higher risks of fires.
U.S. authorities will not pursue charges in death of Shanquella Robinson
Two U.S. Attorneys' Offices announced Wednesday that prosecutors would not file charges due to lack of evidence found during a probe.
NYC mayor introduces city's first rat czar: "She HATES rats"
"Our new Rat Czar Kathleen Corradi has so many strengths, but most importantly: she HATES rats," New York City Mayor Eric Adams tweeted on Wednesday.
At least 1 dead, 3 injured in shooting outside D.C. funeral home
Police have not identified a suspect or suspects in connection with the mass shooting, which happened after a funeral service and appeared to be targeted.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says friend was killed in Louisville shooting
"I have a very close friend that didn't make it today," the governor said.
Missing Florida teacher's car found submerged in canal with body inside
Robert Heikka was last seen on surveillance footage at an ATM machine in December 2020, police said.
Puppy "miraculously" unharmed after being tossed from car in L.A. police pursuit
The dog was placed in a Michael Kors bag and thrown from the vehicle of a suspect wanted for an alleged carjacking and attempted murder, police said.