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.
Before he was president, Jimmy Carter saved nuclear reactor after meltdown
In 1952, when a Canadian nuclear reactor suffered a partial meltdown, officials turned to a young Navy sailor who could deal with the situation: 28-year-old future president Jimmy Carter.
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.
Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger has distant admirers who lavish praise, question guilt
Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger has a small but active following among sympathetic social media users.
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.
A third of US parents give fever-reducing meds to their kids when it’s not needed
It may be tempting to give your child anything to make them more comfortable when they’re feeling sick, however, unnecessarily giving a child this medication could postpone the correct diagnosis by masking pain and other symptoms.
Supreme Court weighs protecting big tech with liability shield for dangerous content
A lawsuit against YouTube from the family of an American college student who was killed by Islamic State gunmen in Paris in 2015 is at the center of a closely watched Supreme Court case being argued Tuesday.
MLB creates 'economic reform committee' as Mets spend hundreds of millions in free agency
The Mets reportedly spent $500 million on offseason acquisitions
Everything you need to know about the toxic chemicals aboard the derailed train in Ohio
The Biden administration is defending its response to a freight train derailment in Ohio that left toxic chemicals spilled or burned off, even as local residents demand that more be done.
Chinese spy balloon: Congress wants safer US airspace following downing of aerial objects
Members of Congress are grappling with what to do after the downing of a Chinese balloon and three other aerial objects over American airspace.
Temple University police officer killed in shooting near campus
A Temple University police officer has died after officials say he was shot while attempting to intervene in a carjacking near school's North Philadelphia campus.
Church employee stole nearly $600K for gambling, Florida vacations, feds say
According to court documents from 2008 to 2021, Marie Carson illegally transferred the money from business accounts of a Catholic church and related school in Indianapolis to her own personal bank accounts.
China threatens US entities over downing of suspected spy balloon
China says it will enact measures against U.S. entities related to the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the American East Coast.
Tesla takes Biden's $7.5B subsidy, agrees to open up charging network, White House says
Tesla will join several other auto companies in building new charging stations that will be accessible to all EV brands.
Michigan State shooter Anthony McRae's brother said he changed after mom died: 'He became bitter and angry'
Anthony McRae's brother said 'only God knows' why his brother opened fired on MSU students
Nearly 500K Nissan vehicles recalled over air bag concern
The company hasn’t developed a repair yet. Customers will get an interim letter in early April, followed by a letter telling them when to go to a dealer for service.
King Charles III coronation: Koh-i-noor diamond won’t be used during ceremony
The palace says that rather than commission a new crown, as is customary, Camilla will modify Queen Mary’s crown using diamonds from Queen Elizabeth II’s personal collection.