Police Investigate Death of Girl Whose Body Was Found in Pipe at Texas Hotel Swimming Pool
Police in Texas are investigating a Houston hotel after an 8-year-old became violently sucked into a gap in the pool's flow system.
Biden Cracks Down on 'Junk Insurance Plans'
The Biden administration announced new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans, which it calls 'junk insurance' that can leave patients contending with big medical bills.
Pennsylvania Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil and Phyllis Welcome Two Baby Groundhogs
Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who has been making weather predictions since his first one in 1886, is now a father!
Federal Officials Update How They'll Ask About Race, Ethnicity for Demographic Data
The U.S. government is changing how it asks about — and defines — the demographics of its people by race and ethnicity.
Biden Administration Restores Threatened Species Protections
The Biden administration on Thursday restored rules to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been rolled back under former President Donald Trump.
Maryland Governor Seeks $60M in Federal Help After Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The state of Maryland is requesting $60 million in emergency relief funds from the federal government to aid in the recovery efforts after the deadly collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
House Speaker Johnson Will Send Mayorkas Impeachment to the Senate Next Month
Articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will soon head to the Senate.
Charges of Murder, Attempted Murder, Filed in Illinois Stabbings
A 22-year-old man was charged with four counts of first-degree murder in a series of fatal stabbings Wednesday in the northern Illinois city of Rockford, authorities said.
Trump Will Attend Wake of Slain New York Police Officer
Donald Trump, who has made crime one of the key topics of his current presidential campaign, will attend Thursday’s wake of a New York City police officer who was shot in the line of duty.
Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years for Defrauding FTX Investors
Crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for his role in a massive fraud that unraveled with the collapse of FTX.
Cleanup, Investigation Continues at Baltimore Bridge Collapse Site
The cargo ship that caused the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore was carrying hazardous materials, the National Transportation Safety Board said, as the investigation continues.
Suspect in Custody After 4 People Killed Amid Northern Illinois Stabbings
Four people were killed, with seven others hurt, after a man went on a stabbing rampage Wednesday across Rockford, Illinois, authorities said.
No Powerball Winner Wednesday, Jackpot Reaches Over $900 Million
The jackpot for the Powerball lottery has risen to $935 million after no one took the top prize in Wednesday's drawing.
Amazon Invests Additional $2.75B Into Anthropic
Amazon said Wednesday it is pouring an additional $2.75 billion into Anthropic, bringing its investment in the artificial intelligence startup to $4 billion.
Man Arrested for Random Assault of Young Woman in New York City
A man has been arrested for a random assult of a young woman earlier this week on a New York City street, police said Wednesday.