North Carolina Man Accused of Killing Mom and Teenage Brother Days After Prison Release
A man in Wilson, North Carolina, allegedly killed his mother and 15-year-old brother on Monday a week after his release from prison.
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Mini Dachshund Continues to Evade Rescue Workers on Remote Australian Island
A miniature dachshund, who has spent a year and a half in southern Australia, has continued to evade rescue workers who want to capture the dog on the remote island.
VIDEO — ‘Senseless’: 17-Year-Old Accused of Fatally Stabbing High School Athlete at Track Meet in Texas
A high school star athlete in Frisco, Texas, was fatally stabbed during a track meet on Wednesday, and police have arrested a 17-year-old suspect in the case.
Shock for L.A. Consumers as ‘Homeless Tax’ — Which They Voted for — Takes Effect
Consumers in Los Angeles County were shocked Tuesday as a new quarter-percent sales tax, ostensibly to raise funds for services for the homeless, went into effect following a referendum in November.
Brad Sherman Gets Primary Challenge from Staffer; Exploits Fire in Campaign Video
Jake Rakov, a former staffer for Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA), has launched a primary challenge against his former boss, exploiting the ruins of the Palisades Fire in a campaign video that says Sherman isn’t fighting hard enough.
Pollak: Why Trump Needs a ‘California Czar’
President Donald Trump should appoint a “California czar” — a special adviser who helps him sort out all of the problems with the Golden State, from wildfire recovery, to water management, to building ahead of the Olympics.
California Misses Out on Medicaid Millions as Newsom Blows Thru Deadline
California will lose millions of dollars in federal matching funds for the state’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, after Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration failed to fill out the necessary paperwork by a March 31 deadline.
At Least 4 Injured After Driver Crashes Truck, Striking Pedestrians in Boston
At least four individuals are injured after a driver crashed a Penske truck in Boston, according to authorities.
PHOTOS: Crowds Descend on San Francisco’s ‘Cake Picnic’ Featuring 1,387 Unique Desserts
Cake lovers gathered for a massively sweet event on Saturday at the Legion of Honor art museum in San Francisco, California.
Officials: Invasive South American Lizard Expanding Across Florida
A lizard that can grow up to five feet long and is native to areas of South America is invading Florida, officials say.
Headquarters of New Mexico Republican Party Targeted in ‘Deliberate Act of Arson’
The headquarters for the Republican Party of New Mexico was targeted Sunday in what is being called “a deliberate act of arson,” leaving the entryway to the building destroyed.
VIDEO — ‘That’s a Helluva Lot of Money!’: California 7-Eleven Sells Winning $527 Million Powerball Lottery Ticket
A very lucky person won the California Powerball lottery on Saturday evening, and workers at the store where the ticket was sold are excited about the news.
VIDEO — Officials: No Passengers Survived Plane Crash at Minnesota Home
A small plane crashed into a home on Saturday in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and video footage shows the residence being engulfed in flames as people stood watching in shock.
Disabled Air Force Veteran Receives Custom Home with Help from Non-Profit
Air Force retired technical sergeant Leonard Anderson, who was disabled while serving in Afghanistan, recently received a custom-built home with assistance from the nonprofit Helping a Hero.
VIDEO — Tragic Loss: Four Texas Deputies in Harris County Die by Apparent Suicide Weeks Apart
A Texas community is mourning after authorities said four current and former deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office died by apparent suicide weeks apart.
VIDEO: Delta Flight Almost Collides with Air Force Jet Near Reagan National Airport
A Delta Air Lines flight and a U.S. Air Force jet almost struck each other in midair on Friday close to the site of a deadly collision between a different commercial jet and a military helicopter near D.C. in January.
VIDEO: Bus Carrying High School Lacrosse Team Catches Fire on West Virginia Roadway
A bus fire erupted on a roadway in Sissonville, West Virginia, on Thursday evening, putting numerous young people and several adults in danger.
New Jersey Mayor Arrested, Charged with DUI, Endangering Child After Stumbling Out of Car on St. Patrick’s Day
Shocking police bodycam footage was released of Gina LaPlaca, the mayor of Lumberton, New Jersey, as she was arrested for allegedly driving drunk with her toddler in her car.
Police: 71-Year-Old Gets Pepper-Sprayed, Mugged During Liaison with 28-Year-Old Woman He Met at Sex Shop
A 71-year-old man reportedly engaged in sexual relations with a 28-year-old woman he met at a sex shop, resulting in him getting pepper-sprayed and having his Rolex stolen, police say.
After the Fire: Will California Turn Red in 2026?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is preparing to run for president in 2028. But there is speculation that after the recent fires in L.A. a Republican might have a chance to replace him when he is termed out in 2026.
PHOTO — ‘Hero Dog’: Golden Retriever Helps Find Missing Toddler in Tennessee
A golden retriever in Lebanon, Tennessee, knew exactly what to do when a missing child was in need of rescue on March 17.
Sheriff: Deputies Arrest ‘Monster’ Kansas Babysitter Found Under Child’s Bed
A Kansas babysitter made a frightening discovery on Monday as she was putting children in her care to bed.
Watch Live: Hearing on NTSB Report on D.C. Midair Collision
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee holds a hearing reviewing the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) preliminary report on the midair collision above Washington, DC, in January.
Texas Teens Rake In Record-Breaking $1.4M at RodeoHouston’s Junior Market Steer Auction
Two Texas teens at this year’s RodeoHouston Junior Market Steer Auction each sold a steer for more than $600,000 each.
Texas Teens Rake In Nearly $1.4 Million at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Texas teens reportedly raked in nearly $1.4 million at the 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, during RodeoHouston’s Junior Market Steer Auction this month.
PHOTOS: Kansas Trooper Rescues Kidnapped Child During Traffic Stop
A missing child is now safe thanks to the professionalism and quick thinking of a Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper.
California Residents Slam Insurance Companies Over Lack of Support After Wildfires
Residents in California are criticizing insurance companies over the lack of support they have been receiving, months after the Los Angeles area wildfires occurred.
United Healthcare CEO’s Accused Killer, Luigi Mangione, Wants Laptop in Jail
The suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson wants a laptop to use in jail as he waits for his trial to begin.
Suspicious ‘Incendiary Devices’ Discovered at Tesla Dealership in Austin
Officials from the Austin Police Department (APD) in Texas confirmed several suspicious “incendiary devices” had been discovered at a Tesla dealership in Austin, according to several reports.
‘Reaching for the Stars’: Georgia High School Senior Earns 52 College Acceptances, $1.8M in Scholarships
A high school senior in Marietta, Georgia, is being rewarded for her hard work as she prepares for a bright future.
VIDEO: NJ Mom Accused of Forcing Child to Wear Dead Dog’s Shock Collar
A mother in Cape May County, New Jersey, is accused of forcing her child to wear a dog’s shock collar and is facing charges in the case.
VIDEO: Georgia Firefighter Plans to Give Puppy He Rescued from Fire a Home
A firefighter in Pickens County, Georgia, is about to add a special creature to his family after rescuing a litter of puppies from danger.
WATCH: Fire Erupts at Disney World’s Epcot in Orlando During Busy Spring Break
Some visitors had to evacuate Saturday when a fire erupted at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT park in Orlando, Florida.
‘Preserve Liberty and Justice’: Trump Encourages Early Voting as High-Stakes WI Supreme Court Election Nears
President Trump is urging Wisconsin residents to vote early as the extremely consequential State Supreme Court election quickly approaches.
PHOTOS: Michigan Letter Carrier Awarded for Saving Child from Dog Mauling on Route
A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier did not hesitate to act when she saw a child in distress in April of 2024 while on her route in Flint, Michigan.
Charleston, South Carolina, Council Reverses Vote Requiring Board Members to Swear Oath to U.S. Constitution
The Charleston, South Carolina, County Council is resisting the state’s law requiring local board members to swear an oath to the U.S. Constitution, reversing its recent decision to make the Charleston County Public Library’s Board of Trustees follow the rule in a Thursday evening vote.
WATCH — ‘Excellent Job’: FDNY Praised for Rescuing Woman from Frigid East River
First responders rescued a woman from extreme danger late Monday in New York City.
WATCH: Good Samaritan Rescues Senior Citizen Who Fell Off Fishing Boat
A good Samaritan helped rescue a senior citizen who fell overboard a fishing boat in Camden County, near the Florida/Georgia line.
Deadly Strain of Bird Flu Not Seen Since 2017 Detected at Mississippi Farm
A bird flu outbreak of the deadly H7N9 strain has been confirmed at a poultry farm in Noxubee, Mississippi.
Los Angeles Faces ‘Inevitable’ Layoffs of Thousands of City Employees Due $1 Billion Deficit
The City of Los Angeles is bracing for layoffs of thousands of municipal employees due to a budget crisis that is said to be “inevitable,” as the city is reeling from recent wildfires and still preparing to host the 2028 Summer Olympics.
