40-foot endangered sperm whale washes ashore in Oregon
The whale was found dead and covered in gashes on Saturday. A necropsy later revealed that the animal was fatally struck by a ship, officials said.
CVS sued by nurse who was fired after she refused to prescribe birth control
A third lawsuit against the pharmacy chain claims it illegally fired an employee who said her religion prevented her from prescribing the drugs.
Sheriff gets big response after asking for volunteers to "get drunk" on county's dime
"Boy, oh boy, has it created a lot of buzz," said a department spokesperson, about the call for volunteers to help with training.
Damar Hamlin discharged from Buffalo hospital 9 days after cardiac arrest
The Buffalo Bills safety collapsed on the field during a televised game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Jan. 2.
Air Force football player dies after "medical emergency" on way to class
Hunter Brown, an offensive lineman on the football team, was pursuing a major in management with a French minor at the Air Force Academy.
Search continues for 5-year-old swept away by California floodwaters
Kyle Doan was pulled from his parents' car and into the San Marcos Creek near San Miguel on Monday, officials have said.
Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over homeless crisis
A homeless count conducted last year found that more than 69,000 people were unhoused in the greater Los Angeles area.
Police looking for missing mom after she failed to pick up son from bus stop
Jennifer Brown was last seen on Jan. 3, police say. Her family, who is offering a $10,000 reward, say "she wouldn't just disappear."
Art teacher arrested after overdosing on fentanyl in front of students
The teacher faces various charges for alleged possession as well as endangering the welfare of children.
12 Californians have died in past 10 days in extreme weather, Newsom says
"The West Coast remains under the target of a relentless parade of cyclones," the National Weather Service said in an advisory.
Roommate heard Idaho murder victim and saw masked man in home, police say
The roommate, who slept on the same floor as one of the slain students, told police she saw a masked man walk past her on the night of the murders.
Damar Hamlin showing "remarkable improvement," Bills say
The Buffalo Bills safety remains hospitalized in critical condition, but "appears to be neurologically intact," the team said in a statement.
College murder suspect arrives in Idaho after agreeing to extradition
Bryan Kohberger was booked into the Latah County Jail on murder and felony burglary charges.
Wisconsin dairy plant fire clogs storm drains, canal with melted butter
The fire at an Associated Milk Producers Inc. plant in Portage began in a storage room full of butter, authorities said.
Idaho murder suspect waives extradition rights in Pennsylvania court hearing
The man charged in the November killings of four University of Idaho students will now be extradited from Pennsylvania.