Officer fired after accidentally shooting driver during traffic stop
Officer Mindy Cardwell was "working in an off-duty capacity" during the incident.
U.S. pilot who vanished during Vietnam War spy mission accounted for
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald W. Downing was assigned to the 557th Tactical Fighter Squadron during the Vietnam War.
"Supergiant" sea bug named after Darth Vader found in South China Sea
Researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea crustacean while researching culinary patterns in Vietnam.
A stuntman's body was changing. It took nearly a decade to find out why
Ray Kohn knew something was wrong, but it took several years dozens of doctor's visits to find an answer.
Company behind incorrect Los Angeles alert says it added new safeguards
Genasys, the company behind Los Angeles' emergency alert technology, said it has "not been able to replicate" an error that sent inaccurate information to millions.
Hollywood Hills scorched as Sunset Fire ignites in Los Angeles
The Sunset Fire started as a brush fire in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills amid windstorm conditions. By mid-Thursday morning, the fire was stopped, an official said.
Fire crews in Los Angeles brace for more heavy winds; at least 24 killed
The Palisades and Eaton fires burning in Southern California have destroyed more than 12,000 structures.
Louisiana mayor arrested after drug trafficking investigation
Seven people — including Tyrin Truong, mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana — are facing charges issued in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
Jeff Baena, filmmaker and husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.
Researchers find 3-million-year-old tools in Kenya
On a lakeside peninsula in Eastern Africa, archaeologists have found clues about a society that lived there over 3 million years ago.
Bomb-making materials found at home of New Orleans attacker, officials say
Federal investigators previously said they found two IEDs near the site of the New Orleans truck attack. They also detonated some materials found at a New Orleans Airbnb.
Federal agencies warn of copycat attacks after Bourbon Street rampage
Federal agencies including the FBI warned of the potential for copycat vehicle ramming attacks after the deadly rampage on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Brother of New Orleans attacker speaks out after Bourbon Street rampage
The brother of Shamsud-Din Jabbar said his older brother became more conservative, but says he didn't see any signs of radicalization before the attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day.
New Orleans attacker posted videos declaring support for ISIS, FBI says
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.