Pat Robertson, Christian Coalition founder and evangelical broadcaster, dead at 93
Pat Robertson, the evangelical broadcaster known for the "700 Club" and the founder of the Christian Coalition, has died. He was 93 years old.
F-16 causes sonic boom in DC area while scrambling to intercept plane that later crashed in Virginia
The pilot of a business jet that flew over D.C. and crashed in a remote part of Virginia appeared to be slumped over and unresponsive, two U.S. officials said Monday, recounting observations by fighter pilots who intercepted the wayward flight.
Brother of recaptured Philadelphia inmate posts bail on charges related to prison escape
The brother of an inmate who escaped a Philadelphia correction facility with another prisoner and was arrested after a 10-day manhunt posted bail after being charged as an accomplice.
Subway chokehold death: Kid Rock a top donor to Daniel Penny's defense
Penny's GiveSendGo campaign is No. 2 performer ever for crowdfunding site.
Citing new evidence, Menendez brothers look to overturn murder convictions
Attorneys for Erik and Lyle Menendez filed court papers Wednesday contending that newly surfaced evidence warrants the overturning of the brothers' convictions for killing their parents in 1989.
Hundreds gather for candlelight vigil to honor victims in Nashville shooting
Hundreds of people have gathered at a candlelight vigil to mourn the three children and three adults slain in a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.
Brothers use social media to raise autism awareness
Using the handle "mybrothermax," two brothers are using social media to raise autism awareness. Police recognized their efforts Wednesday.
Phase 2 of alley beautification begins in Detroit
The city is continuing to add art to beautify Detroit alleys.
Suspect wanted after 80-year-old woman raped at Detroit home
Detroit police have released a sketch of a man they say dragged a Detroit woman out of her home and raped her. They believe he is in the area of the crime.
Wrongfully convicted man returns home after 7 1/2 years in prison
A man who has been in prison for more than seven years is finally home after evidence showed he did not commit the Macomb County robbery he was convicted of.
Family of 69-year-old shot to death and burned in 2015, desperate for justice
The family of Robert Ellis wants to see his killer brought to justice. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the culprit, and you will remain anonymous.
West Reading explosion: 7 confirmed dead, all accounted for after blast rocks chocolate factory
Seven people have been confirmed dead and all victims are presumed accounted for after an explosion rocked a historic chocolate factory in West Reading on Friday night.
Police: 2 charged after children discovered partially clothed, boy found locked in cage in Mayfair home
Authorities say officers discovered two girls, ages 3 and 5, partially clothed, crying in the back of the home and then discovered a 6-year-old boy locked in a dog cage inside the house.
Washington DC-bound flight forced to divert after passenger reportedly tried to breach cockpit
An American Airlines flight bound for Washington, D.C., had to divert to Raleigh, North Carolina, due to a "disruptive passenger" on board, officials said Wednesday.
New Jersey officer escapes injury after distracted driver slams into patrol car: 'We were lucky'
A New Jersey police officer was luckily unharmed after investigators say a distracted driver slammed into his cruiser during a traffic stop.
Vocal cat disrupts Washington city council meeting before being escorted out
He’s a cat but he’s got something to say, regardless of the public comment session's normal three-minute time limit.
Dr. Seuss classic 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' gets a sequel
The new book picks up one year after the original, and like the first, teaches a valuable lesson about the true spirit of the holiday, Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children’s Books announced Thursday.
DNA on a discarded cigarette butt helps police solve 52 year murder case
Officials say a discarded cigarette found near the body of a 24-year-old Vermont school teacher nearly 52 years ago helped lead investigators to an upstairs neighbor who they say strangled her in her apartment.
Japanese startup announces balloon flights taking passengers up to space
In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.
Romanian court rules to hold controversial social media star Andrew Tate for 30 more days
A court in Romania’s capital has agreed Tuesday to extend social media influencer Andrew Tate’s detention on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking by another 30 days.