Troy, NY, Residents Unite Across Party Lines to Save Birth Center
A bipartisan coalition of mothers, midwives, doulas and elected officials fought Trinity Health's plan to close Samaritan Hospital's Burdett Birth Center in Troy, New York.
Judge Rules Tyler Robinson Will Stand Trial in Kirk Killing
A Utah judge ordered the case against the man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk to proceed to trial, where prosecutors are expected to seek the death penalty.
Judge Rejects Maxwell's Bid to Overturn Sex-Trafficking Conviction
A federal judge called Ghislaine Maxwell's petition to vacate her conviction and 20-year sentence "meritless" and largely barred by procedure.
Maine Teen Tied to 764 Network Sentenced for Child Exploitation
The 17-year-old is the first juvenile charged federally over crimes linked to the violent online 764 network, the FBI says.
Grand Canyon Flood Victims Identified; Search Continues for 1 Missing
Cadaver dogs join the search for a third victim after a flash flood killed two Texas hikers and destroyed footbridges across Bright Angel Creek.
California First State to Set Wildfire Smoke Safety Standards
Two bills headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom would require regulators to set testing and remediation rules for homes contaminated by wildfire smoke.
Tropical Storm Edouard Makes Landfall, Heavy Rain Threatens Texas, Louisiana
The storm came ashore Tuesday afternoon with the main danger being flooding rain through Wednesday, forecasters say.
Forensic Psychiatrist Testifies at Lindsay Clancy Trial
An FBI-affiliated forensic psychiatrist told jurors he found inconsistencies in Clancy's account of the voice she says ordered her to kill her three children.
Pennsylvania Reports First 2 Measles Deaths in 35 Years
State health officials say both unvaccinated victims died in Lancaster County amid a 393-case outbreak across 29 counties.
Times Square Stabbing Victim Identified as Bank of America Worker
Erin Piacenti, 32, was killed on her first day back from maternity leave in a random attack that also wounded a 68-year-old man before police fatally shot the suspect.
Utah Father Killed by Lightning After Stopping to Help Boater
Steve Matheson, 41, died after being struck by lightning while jet-skiing near Fort De Soto, Florida, his cousin says.
Davis' Lawyer Vows Appeal After Tupac Murder Conviction
A day after a Las Vegas jury convicted Duane 'Keffe D' Davis of first-degree murder in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing, his attorney says the fight is headed to an appellate court.
ICE Releases Father of Navy Sailor Serving on USS Lincoln
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, a Nicaraguan native, was freed Tuesday after his son's Facebook post about the arrest drew national attention.
Prosecution, Defense Clash at Trial Over Tupac Shakur's 1996 Killing
Prosecutors told jurors Duane 'Keffe D' Davis planned the 1996 shooting in revenge for an attack on his nephew, while the defense dismissed the case as 'fiction.'
Legal Experts Weigh Possible Outcomes in Lindsay Clancy Trial
As jurors deliberate whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for killing her three children, experts explain what a guilty or not-guilty verdict would mean for her future.
Nick Reiner Used Trust Fund Money for Murder Defense, Lawyers Say
Probate attorneys revealed that $200,000 from a trust set up by Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner has already been spent, partly on their son's defense in their killings.
Feds Weigh Charges Against ICE Officer in Minnesota Shooting
Federal prosecutors are considering civil rights and false-statement charges against Christian Castro, who is accused of shooting a Venezuelan immigrant during a January ICE operation in Minneapolis.
SNAP Soda Bans Cut Sugary Drink Buys 12%, Study Finds
A new working paper finds state restrictions on using food stamps to buy soda reduced purchases more than expected, though researchers warn the policies also increase stigma for recipients.
Philadelphia Police Seek Man in Chucky Mask Who Chased Jogger
Officers say the masked suspect asked a woman 'Are you ready to die?' before she fell and was injured near City Hall.
2 Killed in Toledo Industrial Explosion, Officials Say
A series of blasts ruptured chemical tanks and collapsed part of the roof at Brent Industries, killing two employees and injuring several others.
Pet Python Blamed for Virginia Middle School Fire
Fire officials say an escaped 8-foot python knocked over a heat lamp, sparking a blaze at a Bedford County school, but the reptile's teacher-owner disputes the account.
Chinese Detainee Dies Hours After ICE Intake in Saipan
Lianyong Wei, 51, was found unresponsive during a morning check less than 24 hours after being taken into immigration custody, becoming the 57th detainee death since Trump's second term began.
Heat Deaths in US Vastly Undercounted, NPR Investigation Finds
Federal records show about 1,700 heat deaths a year, but a new NPR-Boston University analysis puts the true toll near 9,000.
Woman in Denver Hit-and-Run Believes Driver Was Barry Morphew
Barry Morphew, charged with murdering his wife Suzanne, is out on bond with strict travel limits when the crash occurred, though police have not confirmed the driver's identity.
Baby in LA-Texas Surrogacy Dispute Undergoes First Heart Surgery
Rumi, the infant at the center of a custody fight between his intended parents and surrogate, is recovering after the first of three planned heart surgeries.
Minnesota Sues Texas Governor to Force Extradition of ICE Agent
Attorney General Keith Ellison accuses Gov. Greg Abbott of illegally shielding an ICE agent charged with shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis.
Lindsay Clancy Jury Deadlocked for Second Time in Deliberations
The Massachusetts jury weighing murder charges against Lindsay Clancy said it was deadlocked a second time Wednesday, as a woman was arrested outside court for allegedly photographing jurors.
Family Says ICE Ankle Monitor Drove Haitian Teen to Suicide
Pierre Damas Bel, 20, died after walking into highway traffic in Ohio, his father says, following weeks of humiliation over a GPS monitor ICE required him to wear.
Clancy Trial Spotlights Gaps in Postpartum Mental Health Care
The trial of a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children is fueling calls to overhaul how the health system screens and supports new mothers for mental illness.
DOJ Sues Kansas School District Over Transgender Student Rules
The Justice Department accuses Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools of helping students change gender identity at school without parental knowledge.
Labor Day Gas Prices Set to Hit Record High, GasBuddy Says
With more than 17 million travelers expected to pass through US airports, GasBuddy forecasts gas will average $4.03 a gallon, the highest Labor Day price on record.
Judge Sets $250,000 Bail for Alleged Penn State Cocaine Ringleader
Agostino Abbatiello, accused of leading a fraternity-based cocaine trafficking operation at Penn State, was granted bail after previously being denied release.
2 Dead, Shooter Dead After Minneapolis High-Rise Shooting
Two Minneapolis police officers were among seven people shot when gunfire erupted in a downtown apartment building Wednesday.
American Journalist Sentenced to 2 Years for Acting as Chinese Agent
Thomas Weir Pauken II pleaded guilty to working for China's Ministry of State Security while writing for state media outlets including CCTV and Xinhua.
Gunman Dead, Staffer Wounded in Virginia Elementary School Shooting
A 19-year-old suspect who was not enrolled in the school district was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after wounding a staff member at Westwood Hills Elementary School.
California Searches for Teen, Father in Newborn's Death
Monterey County authorities say a 14-year-old is accused of killing a baby conceived when her father sexually abused her, and both are now being sought by investigators.
Downtown Minneapolis Shooting Injures Two Officers, Others
A gunman opened fire near a downtown Minneapolis apartment complex, wounding two police officers and other victims before being shot by responding officers, authorities say.
Multiple People Shot, Including 2 Officers, in Minneapolis
Police say a shooting near downtown's Loring Park left several victims wounded, including two officers, prompting a large emergency response.
Coast Guard Plane Carrying DHS Secretary Makes Emergency Landing
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin was aboard a Coast Guard aircraft that lost an engine before landing safely at Reagan National Airport.
Medical Groups Urge Flu, Covid Shots Amid Federal Guidance Confusion
Major doctors' organizations issued their own vaccination guidelines this fall to fill gaps left by shifting federal advice.
Arizona Congressman Describes Surviving Grand Canyon Flash Flood
Rep. David Schweikert said he heard a sound like 'a freight train smashing into a boulder' as floodwaters tore through the canyon, killing two visitors.
Tiger Woods Changes Plea in DUI Case, Loses License 5 Years
The golf legend pleaded to reduced charges in his March DUI arrest, agreeing to a five-year driver's license suspension.
Army Black Hawk Makes Hard Landing in Colorado Foothills
A special operations helicopter from Fort Campbell came down west of Denver during a training exercise, with no injuries reported among the four aboard.
Ross Fire Grows to 90,000 Acres, Now 31% Contained
The wildfire burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties has destroyed more than 150 structures and become the second-largest blaze in North Texas history.
Man Faces Federal Hate Crime Charges in NYC Synagogue Attack
Larry Montes, 46, is accused of disrupting Shabbat services at Manhattan's Central Synagogue and assaulting a worshipper and a security guard.
DeSantis Appointee, Palm Beach Clerk, Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges
Michael Caruso, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to lead Palm Beach County's courts and comptroller office, is accused of molesting a young boy over more than a year.
FBI Sets $25,000 Minimum Reward in Unsolved Indian Country Cases
The bureau raised reward minimums for more than 50 cold cases of missing or killed Native Americans, but families and advocates doubt the money alone will overcome deep-rooted fear of law enforcement.
8 Dead, Including 4 Children, in Montana Shooting and House Fire
A gunman killed four adults and four children in Billings before setting the home ablaze and turning the gun on himself, authorities say.
Family of Man Killed by Federal Officers: 'They Murdered Our Child'
Seven months after Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, his family says no one has been held accountable.
Three Secret Service Officials Placed on Leave Amid Misconduct Probe
Chief of Communications Anthony Guglielmi and two colleagues lost security clearances as the agency investigates alleged misconduct.
Extreme Heat Dome Grips South, Southwest as Climate Toll Grows
More than 80 million Americans are under heat warnings this week as forecasters and scientists say climate change is intensifying the danger.
Sentencing Set for Polygamous Sect Leader in Trailer Abuse Case
Samuel Bateman, already serving 50 years federally, faces state sentencing for hauling girls in an unventilated trailer.
College Student Fatally Shot by Police at Wrong Door
Glenn 'Bubba' Pysher, 22, was killed by Pennsylvania police early Sunday after knocking on the wrong house while walking to meet friends.
Dallas Judge Delays Custody Ruling in Surrogate Baby Fight
A restraining order requiring medical care for a newborn with a rare heart defect was extended two weeks as a custody dispute between the baby's parents and surrogate continues.
Flight Attendants, Pilots Face Highest Radiation Cancer Death Risk
A new study of 12 million death certificates finds flight attendants and pilots die from radiation-linked cancers at higher rates than any other occupation, including nuclear workers.
Spokane Wildfire Survivors Return to 'Hazmat Situation'
Weeks after fires destroyed hundreds of homes in Spokane, evacuees are heading back to burn zones still filled with toxic debris and lithium-ion battery hazards.
Secret Service Says It's Aware of Iranian Video Threat Against Barron Trump
The video reportedly shows locations where the president's 20-year-old son might be found, with a suggested $10 million reward.
Indiana Widow Later Accused in Husband's Fatal Fall
Police initially ruled Kevin Davis's death an accident, but his wife Alison would later be accused in his killing, CBS News' "48 Hours" reports.
Brain Injury Camp Thrives as Federal TBI Research Funding Lapses
Camp Cranium in rural Pennsylvania gives young survivors of traumatic brain injuries a week of rock climbing and archery, even as Congress lets a key federal research law expire and CDC cuts hit the team tracking such injuries.
Judge Rejects Maxwell's Bid to Toss Sex Abuse Conviction
A federal judge called Ghislaine Maxwell's claims meritless and warned any further appeal would not be made in good faith.
Trump EPA Proposal Would End Datacenter Pollution Disclosure
A new rule would make it voluntary for states to require datacenters to publicly disclose air pollution from their projects, advocates warn.
Ohio Parole Board Urges Clemency for Death Row Inmate Noling
After 30 years on death row, Tyrone Noling could see his sentence commuted to life with parole possible in 2029, as Gov. Mike DeWine weighs his fate.
2 Colorado Troopers Shot in Traffic Stop, Suspect Caught
A manhunt near Woodland Park ended with the arrest of an armed suspect after two state troopers were shot during a highway traffic stop.
Clancy Trial Cross-Examination Ends, Court Dismissed Early
A forensic psychologist finished testifying for the defense before a judge sent jurors home over an unspecified issue.
Two Unvaccinated Pennsylvanians Die of Measles, First in 35 Years
State health officials confirmed the deaths in Lancaster County as measles outbreaks also grow in Maryland and New York.
Father of Deployed Sailor Released From ICE Custody
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa was freed days after his son, deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln, publicized his detention by immigration authorities.
U.S. Strike Kills 4 in Caribbean Drug Boat Attack
The military says it hit a vessel it accused of smuggling narcotics, part of a monthslong campaign that has now killed at least 227 people in 68 strikes.
Lockerbie Bombing Trial Postponed, Prolonging Decades-Long Wait
Families of the 270 victims of the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing must keep waiting after a judge delayed the terrorism trial of the accused bombmaker over newly discovered evidence.
9,000 Allowed Home as Hawk Fire Near Reno Hits 27% Containment
More than 40 homes were destroyed by the human-caused wildfire, but no deaths have been reported despite its rapid spread.
Soldier's Wife Deported to Honduras Despite Pending Green Card Case
Cristy Villafranca-Trejo, married to an active-duty Army sergeant, is at least the seventh military spouse or parent deported under Trump's immigration crackdown.
Texas Ross Fire Grows to 80,000 Acres, Forcing Evacuations
The wind-driven blaze near Fort Worth nearly doubled in size overnight as crews battle a string of major wildfires across the West.
ICE Arrests Mother, Daughter at Florida Hospital After Crash
An Ecuadorian mother and daughter with no criminal history were taken into ICE custody after being treated for injuries from a car crash near Orlando.
Waitlists for Federal Childcare Aid Triple to 400,000 Kids
Advocates blame stalled federal funding and the end of pandemic relief money for a surge in children waiting for subsidized childcare.
How Founder Elbridge Gerry Gave Us the Word 'Gerrymander'
An 1812 Massachusetts redistricting map shaped like a mythical salamander turned a little-remembered Founding Father's name into shorthand for rigged voting maps.
Man Arrested After Guillotine Found in Truck Near Capitol
Capitol Police say a California man drove cross-country with a guillotine in his pickup and was seen with it outside FBI headquarters.
Testimony Ends in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial
Jurors heard from a forensic psychiatrist as the final witness before closing arguments in the case of a mother accused of killing her three children.
Man in Chucky-Style Mask Arrested in Las Vegas After Philadelphia Chase
Zymire Hughes is accused of chasing a jogger while wearing a horror-movie mask in Center City before fleeing to Nevada, authorities say.
Fired West Point Professor Says He Was Ousted Over Climate Science
A tenured geography professor claims he lost his job at the U.S. Military Academy after refusing an order to stop teaching that humans cause climate change.
'48 Hours' Revisits 1992 Missouri Murder of Mischelle Lawless
Nearly two decades after 19-year-old Mischelle Lawless was found bludgeoned and shot in her car, a CBS investigation retraces the case that led to Joshua Kezer's conviction.
Groups Sue EPA Over Fast-Tracked Datacenter Chemicals
Earthjustice says the EPA approved two chemicals for immediate use despite admitting it doesn't know the level at which they could be lethal.
Montana Man Killed 8 Relatives Weeks After Parents Asked Him to Leave
Alan Michael Smith, 44, opened fire at a family dinner near Billings, killing his parents, sister, grandmother and her four children before dying of a gunshot wound.
Man Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Plot Tied to Ex-Wife's Custody Feud
A Florida jury found Mario Fernandez Saldana guilty of arranging the 2022 killing of Jared Bridegan amid a bitter custody dispute involving his wife, the victim's ex-wife.
Kohberger Granted Hearing on Bid to Withdraw Guilty Plea
A judge scheduled a June 2027 evidentiary hearing for Bryan Kohberger's attempt to reverse his guilty plea in the Idaho student murders.
Guard Dog May Have Hidden Murder Weapon, Indiana Police Say
A police chief says a growling pit bull mix blocked him from a bedroom where a possible weapon in her husband's death may have been hidden — but a jury acquitted the wife anyway.
Pentagon Upgrades Awards for 3 Marines After Abbey Gate Attack
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presented upgraded valor medals to three Marines who aided the wounded after the 2021 Kabul bombing that killed 13 U.S. troops.
Infant Among Two Measles Deaths in Pennsylvania This Week
State health officials confirmed an unvaccinated infant was one of two Lancaster County residents who died of measles, the first U.S. measles deaths this year.
Ex-Detective: Tupac Suspect Was Gang 'Shot Caller'
A former Compton gang detective testified that Duane 'Keffe D' Davis held enough authority that the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur could not have happened without his approval.
9/11 Mastermind's Trial Set for June 2028, 25 Years Later
A military judge ruled that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will stand trial for the September 11 attacks nearly a quarter-century after they occurred.
9/11 Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to Face Trial in June 2028
A military judge set a June 2028 trial date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants accused of orchestrating the Sept. 11 attacks.
Near-Total 'Blood Moon' Lunar Eclipse Visible Across US Thursday
Nearly 97% of the moon will fall into Earth's shadow overnight, offering skywatchers across the Americas a rare reddish-orange spectacle.
Gary, Indiana, nears full power restoration after storm
More than two weeks after a derecho knocked out power to 80% of NIPSCO customers, only about 100 outages remained in Gary on Wednesday.
15 States Still Allow Corporal Punishment in Public Schools
An NPR analysis finds most reported paddling incidents are concentrated in a handful of Southern states, even as most of the country has banned the practice.
Army Unit Offers 4-Day Pass to Play GTA VI as Reenlistment Perk
A Fort Stewart battalion is letting soldiers trade a reenlistment commitment for time off to play Grand Theft Auto VI when it launches this fall.
Hospital Workers Strike Over Rising Workplace Violence
Nurses and staff walking picket lines in several states say assaults by patients have become routine, as hospitals face pressure to boost staffing and safety measures.
Philadelphia Woman Fights Off Man in Chucky-Style Mask
Police say a masked suspect threatened and chased six people across the city within a half hour last week, prompting one woman to fight back.
Moving Pillowcase Leads to Reptile Smuggling Bust at Border
A Tijuana woman is charged after border agents found dozens of endangered lizards, snakes and caimans hidden in taped-shut pillowcases in her car.
Manhunt Underway for Wife of Slain Worcester Police Officer
Karen Solomon, founder of a first responder suicide-prevention nonprofit, is wanted for questioning after her husband, a 31-year veteran officer, was found dead.
Prosecutors: Engraved Bullet Shows Kirk Was Shot for His Politics
In new court filings, prosecutors argue an inscribed bullet and a text message prove Tyler Robinson targeted Charlie Kirk over his political views as they seek the death penalty.
Judge Removed From Karmelo Anthony Case as Teen Seeks New Trial
A different judge recused Judge John Roach from further proceedings after Anthony's attorneys argued his post-verdict comments showed bias.
Truck Spills 2 Tons of Squid on Rhode Island Roadway
A tractor-trailer's trailer detached and overturned in Narragansett, dumping tons of squid and shutting down an intersection for hours.
4 Americans Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash, Telemundo Exec Among Dead
A charter helicopter crashed into a Kenyan mountainside killing all seven aboard, including a Telemundo station president and an Ecuadorian intelligence chief and his wife.
Family of Missing Las Vegas Woman Gets Bitcoin Demands From Her Phone
Relatives of Alisa Goods, 63, say someone impersonating her has called and texted from her phone asking for bitcoin payments since she vanished on August 8.
2 Milligan University Cyclists Killed in Tennessee Highway Crash
A driver has been arrested after a training ride collision killed two cycling team members and injured seven others in eastern Tennessee.
Publix Blueberry Recall Upgraded to Highest Risk Level
The FDA classified the Publix frozen berry recall as Class 1 after 12 E. coli infections linked to the products.
DOJ Seeks to Keep Door Open to Re-Charge David Hearn
Prosecutors want the dismissed Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn dropped without prejudice, preserving the option to prosecute him again.
He Spied for the U.S. Against al Qaeda. ICE Now Wants Him Deported
Blerim Skoro, a Kosovo-born father who says he infiltrated al Qaeda for the CIA and helped convict several terrorists, was arrested by ICE agents and now faces deportation.
Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak Grows to 431 Cases in 32 States
The CDC says the outbreak tied to contaminated jalapeños served at Chipotle, Qdoba and other chains is still expanding, with 57 people hospitalized.
California Adopts Strictest Home Landscaping Rules to Curb Wildfires
New state rules require homeowners in fire-prone areas to clear flammable vegetation within five feet of their houses, affecting nearly 2 million properties.
Pa. State Police Helicopter, Small Plane Collide Midair Near Carlisle
A Bell 407 helicopter and a Cessna 150 airplane collided near the Carlisle airport in Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley on Wednesday evening.
Oil Trail From Crash Scene Led to Suspect in SC Hit-and-Run Death
Investigators traced an oil slick and tire tracks from the scene where Davis McClendon, 46, was found dead near his mangled BMW in Greenwood, South Carolina.
Harvard to Pay $53 Million After Morgue Manager Sold Body Parts
A federal court gave preliminary approval to a settlement covering families whose donated remains were stolen and trafficked by a former Harvard Medical School morgue manager.
Last of 2,000 Beagles Freed From Wisconsin Research Facility
The final 155 dogs from Ridglan Farms were relocated to a Florida rescue, capping a monthslong release that has renewed scrutiny of federal oversight of research-dog breeders.
Preservation Group Asks Supreme Court to Halt White House Ballroom Work
The National Trust for Historic Preservation urges justices to keep a lower court's pause on construction while the $400 million project's legality is reviewed.
Woman Sentenced to Six Years in Plot to Kill Treasury Secretary
Riley English, who told Capitol police she brought homemade firebombs to kill Scott Bessent, was sentenced after telling the judge she never wanted to hurt anyone.
Pathologist Details Tupac Shakur's Fatal Wounds at Davis Trial
A forensic pathologist testified about the bullet wounds that killed the rapper as autopsy photos prompted some family members to leave the courtroom.
Mangione Pleads Guilty to Federal Stalking Counts, Admits Shooting CEO
Luigi Mangione detailed how he stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as he pleaded guilty to two federal charges, while his lawyers moved to dismiss the parallel state murder case.
Midwest Storms Kill at Least 2, Cut Power to 670,000+
Tornadoes, hail and winds up to 99 mph tore through Indiana, Ohio and Illinois, flooding roads, downing trees and grounding Chicago flights.
California High-Speed Rail Could Run Out of Cash by Dec. 2027
An inspector general warns of a $9.5 billion funding gap as the rail authority halves its train order and drops federal 'Buy America' rules.
Congressional Black Caucus Urges DOJ to Review Nolan Wells Case
Lawmakers, family and civil rights leaders are demanding a federal review into the death of the 18-year-old Mississippi teen found dead after a Fourth of July boat trip.
Press Group Slams Handcuffing of New Orleans Journalist
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press says deputies had no excuse to detain a reporter and lawyer covering a now-dismissed indictment of Louisiana's attorney general.
California Bill Would Force Disclosure of Toxic Chemicals in Diapers
State legislation, passed 68-1 in the Assembly, would require diaper makers to publicly list ingredients like Pfas, phthalates and lead by 2028.
LA Schools Launch Screen-Time Limits as New Year Begins
The nation's second-largest school district bans screens for first grade and under while phasing in limits for older students throughout the year.
Rep. Lauren Boebert's Son Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
Tyler Boebert, 21, faces five felony counts including sexual exploitation of a child after a Colorado sheriff's investigation.
213,500 'Goody King' Magnetic Toys Recalled Over Ingestion Risk
The magnetic building cubes can break open, and at least two children needed surgery after swallowing the magnets inside.
Arkansas Football Player Practiced an Hour With Venomous Snake in Helmet
A Maumelle High School player discovered a cottonmouth had been hiding under his helmet's padding for nearly an hour before he noticed it moving.
US Charges 4 Cartel Members in Weapons-for-Fentanyl Plot
Justice Department unseals indictments against alleged CJNG members accused of trading fentanyl and meth for machine guns and grenade launchers in the Czech Republic.
Judge to Weigh Custody for Tate Brothers in UK Extradition Case
A Miami federal magistrate will hear arguments Thursday on whether Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain jailed while they fight extradition to Britain.
Family of NYC Designer Found Dead on Montauk Boat to Sue
Relatives of fashion designer Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra plan a $50 million wrongful death suit against the man who was with her when she died.
Author Debunks Myths About Domestic Violence Amid Miller Case
Domestic violence survivor and author Leslie Morgan Steiner explains why victims often stay silent or deny abuse, in the wake of allegations against Rep. Max Miller.
Secret Service Cracks Down on Card-Skimming Scams
Federal agents say organized crime rings are planting skimming devices nationwide, costing consumers and banks more than $1 billion a year.
Tubers Lost 3 Days in Remote Michigan Woods Found Safe
Two women and a 9-year-old boy survived three days in dense Muskegon River woods after their tubes deflated, before state troopers and conservation officers tracked them down.
Key Van in Oregon Murder Case Was Crushed Before Police Arrived
A detective raced to a scrapyard hoping to recover a minivan tied to a pipe fitter's killing, only to learn it had been destroyed a week earlier.
Third Death Linked to New Jersey ICE Detention Center
A Guatemalan man died after a medical emergency at Delaney Hall, but ICE says he was no longer in custody when he died.
Illinois Ticket Wins $1.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot
A single ticket sold at a Hy-Vee in Illinois matched all six numbers to claim the eighth-largest jackpot in Powerball history.
Trump Order Urges Splitting MMR Vaccine Into Separate Shots
The executive order pushes states to abandon the combined measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, but doctors say separate shots aren't even available and the science doesn't support the change.
Kennedy Center Board Votes Again to Close Building, Add Trump's Name
The Trump-aligned board approved shutting the main building for renovations and inscribing a message crediting the president, despite a judge's order to remove his name.
Cyberattacks Hit U.S. Water Plants Across Several States
A wave of coordinated cyberattacks disrupted water systems in Minnesota, Georgia, New Jersey and Michigan, with officials suspecting Iran-linked hackers.
U.S. Measles Cases Hit 3-Decade High in 2026
By mid-July, this year's measles case count had already surpassed all of 2025's total, as falling vaccination rates fuel outbreaks nationwide.
Cyclosporiasis Cases Top 24,000 as CDC Says New Reports Slowing
The CDC says the parasitic illness outbreak, linked to recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce, has topped 24,000 cases even as the weekly growth rate eases.
Uranium Mill Expansion in Utah Stirs Tribal Health Fears
As the U.S. races to boost domestic uranium supply, the nation's only conventional uranium mill is ramping up production near the White Mesa Ute Community, reviving old fears about contamination.
Hinckley, Who Shot Reagan to Impress Foster, Says He Wishes Her Well
John Hinckley Jr., now 71 and fully free of court oversight, spoke about actor Jodie Foster more than four decades after his 1981 assassination attempt on President Reagan.
Proposed Florida Datacenter Raises Fears for Everglades Waters
Environmentalists warn a 600MW hyperscale datacenter near Palm Beach County could raise water temperatures and fuel toxic algae blooms in the Everglades watershed.
Surprise Hearing Set in Mangione Case Fuels Plea Deal Talk
A newly scheduled federal court hearing has sparked speculation that Luigi Mangione may be negotiating a plea deal that could upend his upcoming New York murder trial.
Texas Surrogate Gives Birth to Baby at Center of Legal Fight
A baby with a rare heart defect was born in Texas a day after the state's attorney general intervened to secure him lifesaving care.
3 Dead, Including Child, at Minneapolis-Area Daycare; Suspect Killed Self
Police say a 41-year-old man fatally stabbed his wife and 7-year-old daughter at a Hopkins, Minnesota, home daycare before killing himself, hours after fatally stabbing an elderly relative in nearby Burnsville.
Georgia High School Shut Down After Student Shot in Bathroom Fight
A 14-year-old is in custody after a fight between two ninth-graders escalated into a shooting at Warner Robins High School.
Lawsuit: Arkansas Trooper Punched Teen During Traffic Stop
An 18-year-old woman says a state trooper threw her to the ground and struck her in the face after she pulled away during handcuffing.
Judge Orders Kennedy Center to Pay Musician $252,480
A DC judge ruled the Kennedy Center must cover legal fees for a musician who canceled a show over the Trump renaming controversy.
Nick Reiner Indicted on Murder Charges in Parents' Stabbing Deaths
A Los Angeles grand jury indicted Nick Reiner, 32, on two counts of murder with special circumstances in the killing of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
Virginia Woman Says ICE Agent Pointed Gun at Her Head
Carolina Molina, 36, said she shouted an insult at a federal immigration agent in Falls Church before he blocked her car and drew a firearm; DHS says she tried to use her vehicle to harm officers.
2 Dead in Army Apache Helicopter Crash in Texas
An AH-64 Apache based at Fort Hood went down in a field near Salado on Wednesday afternoon, sparking a grass fire, the Bell County Sheriff's Office said.
Two Killed as Army Apache Crashes in Salado, Texas
The AH-64 helicopter based at Fort Hood went down in a field Wednesday afternoon, sparking a large fire and prompting some evacuations, the Bell County Sheriff's Office said.
Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Across the North Atlantic
The Aug. 12 eclipse turns day to night over Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Portugal and northern Russia, while much of the northern U.S. sees a partial eclipse.
Ex-SPLC Official Charged in Informant Payments Case
Heidi Beirich was indicted in federal court in Montgomery, Alabama, as the Justice Department presses its case over how the Southern Poverty Law Center paid informants inside extremist groups.
11 Charged in Alleged Scheme of 1,000 Sham Marriages
A federal indictment in New York's Southern District alleges Chinese nationals paid as much as $100,000 for arranged marriages to U.S. citizens to obtain green cards.
Boy, 8, Reels In a Piranha at Pennsylvania Lake
Seamus Coffey thought he had hooked a bass near Philadelphia, but wildlife officials confirmed the fish was a piranha, most likely a released pet.
Counselor Testifies on Day 12 of Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial
Jurors in Plymouth Superior Court heard from mental health counselor Latiesha Dukes on Wednesday, after a state police sergeant was pressed about an investigator's "speculation" regarding a phone call.
F-16s Intercept Plane Near Trump Event in Geneva, Ohio
NORAD says fighter jets dispensed flares to get a pilot's attention after a civilian plane flew into restricted airspace Tuesday evening while President Trump attended a youth sports tournament.
Ohio Haitians Fitted With Ankle Monitors at ICE Summons
Dozens of Haitian nationals in Springfield have been ordered to a Blue Ash immigration office, where some have left with electronic monitors and no explanation.
Kansas Man Kills Wife and 4 Children, Then Himself, Police Say
Police say Ronald H. Williams, 53, called 911 to report the killings before a two-hour standoff at the family's home ended with officers finding six bodies.
California Missed Its Own Train Deadlines Before $4B Rail Cut
A CBS California investigation found the state's High-Speed Rail Authority blew a federal deadline to buy trains, then a second one it promised a judge, before quietly dropping its lawsuit over the funding.
NJ Mayor Warns Shark-Selfie Trend Could Endanger Swimmers
Bay Head Mayor Bill Curtis says videos of anglers baiting sharks close to shore for photos are drawing predators toward crowded swimming areas.
1 Dead, More Than 1 Million Without Power in Midwest Storms
A suspected house explosion killed one person in Portage, Indiana, as two tornadoes touched down near Chicago and 80 mph gusts battered Columbus, Ohio.
ICE to Spend Up to $20 Million on Shock-Delivering Gloves
A Department of Homeland Security notice says the agency plans to buy thousands of gloves that deliver a painful electric jolt to gain compliance, with delivery expected by March.
Maine Lifeguard Pulled Underwater by Shark Off Scarborough
Greg Wilfert says he was dragged about 5 feet under after a shark grabbed his rescue buoy, one of at least a dozen sharks spotted near the beach in a week.
Lawsuit: Retired Firefighter Brain-Damaged After Raw Oysters
Attorneys for Joe Belgio, a former Marine and firefighter, say he has been hospitalized since a June 2024 family dinner at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Second Psychiatric Nurse Testifies at Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial
Rebecca Jollotta, who met briefly with Clancy in November 2022, took the stand Tuesday in the Massachusetts trial over the deaths of the defendant's three children.
Mangione Back in Court Weeks Before New York Murder Trial
A Manhattan judge is expected to set jury-selection logistics for the 28-year-old, who has pleaded not guilty in the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
National Guard's D.C. Deployment Quietly Extended to 2029
One year after troops began patrolling the capital, a watchdog estimates the mission will cost about $3 billion, and studies have found no effect on violent crime.
2 Custodians Found Shot Dead Inside Chicago Elementary School
Chicago police say a 48-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man were each found with a single gunshot wound to the head at Mark Twain Elementary School, where a weapon was recovered.
Lauren Boebert's Son Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
Tyler Boebert, 21, was released on $10,000 bond after being charged over a 2024 video allegedly recorded with a 17-year-old.
Mother of Woman Found Hanging in Jackson: 'She Did Not Do This'
Tasia Fortune, 29, was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, on Aug. 3; her cause of death has not been determined.
Captain Charged in Deaths of Mother, Baby in Harbor Capsizing
Federal prosecutors say Manuel Hernandez, 46, had no license, no registration and no infant life jackets aboard the boat that flipped near Liberty Island, killing Sara Sanchez, 27, and her 5-month-old daughter.
Judge Pauses Mamdani's Pied-a-Terre Tax on Second Homes
A state judge temporarily blocked New York City's surcharge on high-value second homes after homeowners sued, and the mayor's office said it will appeal immediately.
Trump Voter Pleads for Fiancée's Release After ICE Arrest
John Gannon, a 75-year-old Texas businessman and lifelong Republican, says he regrets his vote after Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Yasmin Suarez Reyes at Houston's airport.
Taylor Farms Recalls 20 Jalapeño Products From Grocery Stores
Dips, salsas and guacamole sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Kroger are being pulled as a salmonella outbreak reaches 345 people in 27 states.
FAA Reviews Marine One Close Call With Trump Aboard
Aviation officials say commercial traffic at Reagan National was not halted as required when the presidential helicopter lifted off Tuesday, leading to a "momentary loss of separation."
Pregnant Mother, 21, Held Over a Month at Dilley, Family Says
Laura Rojas Ortiz and her infant son were detained during a routine ICE check-in in Texas while she pursued a U visa, her family says; DHS denies allegations of medical neglect.
FDA Approves Moderna's mRNA Flu Shot for Adults 50 and Up
Called mFLUSIVA, it is the first influenza vaccine using mRNA technology to win approval, months after regulators initially refused to review the application.
FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine, for Ages 50 and Up
Moderna says its shot, mFLUSIVA, will be available within weeks, in time for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season.
Park Service: Trump Arch Would Harm 37 Historic Properties
The National Park Service says a 250-foot arch in Memorial Circle would adversely affect dozens of sites, including the link between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington House.
Millions of Children Could Lose Free School Meals This Fall
Changes to food stamps under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" are cutting off the automatic link between SNAP and free meals at school, policy experts say.
Courts Push Back After ICE's 'Operation Country Roads' in W.Va.
Federal judges and habeas petitions are unraveling detentions from an enforcement sweep that picked up about 600 people in West Virginia, NPR reports.
Minnesota Woman Sues Chipotle Over Salmonella Sepsis Case
Kristen Behne says a chicken burrito bowl from a Roseville restaurant left her hospitalized with sepsis, in a suit tied to an outbreak the CDC now links to 345 illnesses.
50-Plus Decomposing Bodies Found at Chicago Funeral Home
State regulators suspended a funeral director's license after finding bodies stored in unrefrigerated rooms with rodent and maggot infestations at South Chicago Chapel.
Remains Found in Arizona Yard; Son Believed to Have Fled US
Avondale police say two bodies were unearthed in a Litchfield Park backyard during a search for a missing couple, and their 27-year-old son is now a suspect.
Man Arrested at Trump Golf Course Days Before Presidential Visit
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies say Jeanine John Taele, 38, was taking photographs and appeared to monitor security planning at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Empty Pews on Maryland's Eastern Shore as Haitians Lose TPS
Attendance at a Salisbury church that anchors the region's Haitian community fell by more than half on Sunday, its pastor said, as families stayed home fearing arrest after Temporary Protected Status ended.
A Herbicide, Parkinson's and a New York Farm Town
Residents of Hebron, New York, count more than a dozen Parkinson's cases along a seven-mile stretch of highway and blame decades of paraquat spraying, a link the chemical's maker rejects.
Hundreds of Thousands Without Water in Puerto Rico
A segment on the network's evening broadcast describes a water shortage affecting hundreds of thousands of people on the island.
Monty Roberts, Horseman Who Trained Through Trust, Dies at 91
The California trainer rejected the traditional practice of "breaking" horses and built a gentler method he called join up, drawing on the nonverbal language of wild mustangs.
Two Women, Girl Missing While Tubing on Michigan River Found Safe
A state police K-9 team and conservation officers located the trio Friday afternoon, nearly a mile from a boat launch on the Muskegon River.
Don Lemon Asks Judge to Dismiss Civil Rights Charges
In a Friday filing, the journalist's lawyers tie his federal prosecution over a Minnesota church protest to what they call a broader assault on the free press.
Prosecutor Fired Over Anti-Trump Blog Posts Sues Justice Dept
Will Rosenzweig, dismissed in September 2025 less than three hours after a conservative commentator publicized his old blog, says the firing violated the First Amendment.
Judge Pauses Order for Trump to Disclose Finances in BBC Suit
U.S. District Judge Roy Altman put the disclosure order on hold while he weighs an amended complaint that would narrow Trump's claim to reputational harm alone.
Three Killed in Idaho In-N-Out Shooting Identified
Police named Ashley Garibay, 23, Dale Schultz, 66, and Christopher Claunch, 59, as the victims of the attack that also wounded seven people.
Judge Dismisses Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case Against Former Olympian
A federal judge granted the Justice Department's request to drop the felony charge against former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn but has not yet ruled whether the dismissal is permanent.
1.5 Million Ocoopa Hand Warmers Recalled After Fires and One Death
Federal regulators say the rechargeable warmers' lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite; the company has logged 15 fires and 350 burn injuries.
Two Datacenters Loom Over Little Rock; Arkansas Bars Local Bans
A $1 billion Google project at the Port of Little Rock and a $6 billion Avaio development to the south have drawn bipartisan opposition, but a 2023 state law blocks cities and counties from banning datacenters outright.
Army Opens Its Test Ranges to Small Weapons Makers
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll says companies developing missiles and drones will get range access within 30 days of a request, replacing a process that has taken 12 to 18 months.
California Woman Pleads Guilty to Killing Firefighter Wife
Yolanda Marodi, 54, admitted to second-degree murder in the February 2025 death of Cal Fire veteran Rebecca "Becky" Marodi, having earlier pleaded guilty to manslaughter in her ex-husband's stabbing death.
Circus Performer Shot in Neck With Arrow at New York County Fair
A crossbow sharpshooting act at the Orange County Fair in Middletown went wrong Friday night, sending a 38-year-old performer to the hospital by air ambulance.
NBC Asks Whether Budget Cuts Drive Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
A TODAY report examines the question as a salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños spreads to 27 states.
ICE to Release Body Camera Video Only When It Serves Its Interests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says all field officers will have body cameras by the end of September, but its policy gives the director broad power to withhold footage.
Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Lobster Diving Case Denies It
Michael Simpson, 51, told "Good Morning America" the accusations against him are "all lies" a day after he was charged with attempted second-degree murder.
Spokane Wildfire Suspect Confesses to Setting Dozens of Fires
The suspect told investigators he waited for a windy day to set a blaze, according to an NBC News report, as officials count more than 800 homes and buildings lost in the Spokane fires.
New York's Supervised Drug-Use Sites Divide a City
OnPoint NYC says staff have reversed more than 2,100 overdoses with no deaths, while neighbors and Republican officials call the centers magnets for dealers.
Report Details Extreme Conditions in Four Firefighters' Deaths
An initial report on the June 27 entrapment in Colorado shows crews facing 50 mph winds, zero visibility and fire behavior no helicopter could reach.
Five Dead in Louisiana This Year From Flesh-Eating Bacteria
All nine Vibrio vulnificus patients reported in the state in 2026 were hospitalized after wounds were exposed to seawater, the Louisiana Department of Health said.