What we know about the New Orleans truck attacker
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
Man slams truck into crowd in New Orleans, killing at least 14; attacker dead
Officials have identified the man who intentionally rammed a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street as revelers celebrated the new year.
1991 murder victim identified as mom who went missing after child's party
A woman has been identified as Judy Rodriguez more than three decades after her body was found covered by a board in New York City.
36 endangered Florida panthers killed this year, most since 2016
2024 saw the most panther deaths in nearly a decade, but officials also confirmed the existence of three young cubs.
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen disqualified for wearing jeans
Top chess player Magnus Carlsen was told he could change and continue competing, but he declined to do so.
Utah man accidentally causes avalanche, rescues trapped brother
The unidentified pair of brothers and their father were snowmobiling on Christmas Eve when the avalanche swept through.
What to know about the Panama Canal's history amid Trump comments
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
An owl came down a chimney and perched on a Christmas tree: See the video
A Virginia family had an unexpected visitor come down their chimney this week.
A teen's misdiagnosis led to medication, but surgery led to a cure
Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.
Young dancers take on lead roles in Christmas classic "The Nutcracker"
The New York City Ballet has been performing "The Nutcracker" for decades. Each year, young dancers make their mark on the ballet.
Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Charlotte Hornets apologize after a gift-giving skit went awry
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
Police issue warning after monkeys spotted roaming Florida city
Police have warned residents to avoid monkeys seen recently in Orange City, Florida.
Ancient inscription may rewrite Christianity's history, researchers say
The "Frankfurt Silver Inscription" shows the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
"Everyone was targeted" in Wisconsin school shooting, police say
A "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out a school shooting, police in Madison, Wisconsin, said Tuesday.