Video: Solo sailor avoids near-collision with U.S. Navy submarine in Florida

A solo sailor was left terrified and shaking after a near-collision with a U.S. Navy submarine in St. Marys River, according to video footage and statements posted online.

Amelia Earhart expedition in South Pacific to search for aviator’s missing plane ends in disappointment

A U.S. team of marine archeologists who were hoping a submerged object a satellite detected six years ago in a lagoon on the remote Pacific island of Nikumaroro was Amelia Earhart's missing plane, ended up disappointed in their quest.

Doctors urge flu shots, as new strain raises concerns for younger people

Doctors are urging young people to get a flu shot, warning that an early rise in a new influenza strain poses an elevated risk for younger groups, including infants as young as 6 months.

Teen recovering after shootout with Tennessee officer
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A teenager was injured after shooting a rifle at a Louisville Metro Police officer, who returned fire injuring the teen. 

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - How to  safely dispose of unneeded medications

You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday during the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse. 

Officer's use of force ruled justified in fatal shooting of 1-year-old

Mississippi’s attorney general says a police officer’s use of force was justified in the fatal shooting of a Senatobia 1-year-old baby boy.  

Canadian man convicted after stealing flamingo from famous Las Vegas hotel

A jury convicted the Canadian man accused of stealing a flamingo from the iconic casino of the same name and taking the squawking bird back to a hotel room on multiple charges of animal cruelty.

Trump renews push to rename New Mexico ‘New America,’ touts higher home values and incomes

President Donald Trump is giving New Mexico another branding pitch, urging the state to swap "Mexico" for "America" and suggesting the change could boost everything from home values to state pride.

Bride-to-be and firefighter fiancé mowed down as driver hit with charges

A Louisiana State University student and her firefighter fiancé, high school sweethearts, were killed when a woman allegedly struck them with her vehicle as they walked along the side of a road early Sunday morning.

Massachusetts GOP candidate ends campaign following DUI arrest

Shawn Oliver, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, ended his campaign after being arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence charges following a car crash over the weekend.

Florida man dons realistic ‘old man’ mask for bank heists, DOJ says

A Florida man arrested in connection with a pair of Tampa Bay-area bank robberies turned out to be a lot younger than he looked – at least, younger than he allegedly looked at the time of the heists.

Mississippi police department settles with DOJ over discrimination, excessive force allegations

The police force for a Mississippi city where approximately half the population had warrants issued for their arrests will have to undergo multiple reforms following a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. 

Suspect charged in D.C. shooting of National Guard member

A National Guard member and a suspect were shot late Sunday night as Guard members attempted to break up a fight in Southeast Washington, according to D.C. police.

Donnie Wahlberg says he was aboard private jet that ran off Vegas runway: 'God covered us'

In an Instagram post, actor Donnie Wahlberg said he was aboard a private jet that ran off a runway during a departure attempt Sunday at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.

Hawaii’s Kilauea erupts spewing lava 700 feet in the air
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Hawaii’s Kilauea erupted Saturday, October 17, shooting a lava fountain an estimated 700 feet in the air.  The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the fountain on the north vent sent a plume cloud rising to 25,000 feet. (Credit: USGS Volcanoes via Storyful)

America’s safest cities revealed in new 2026 ranking

These U.S. cities earned top safety marks based on findings in a new report, which assessed public safety categories including crime rates and traffic accidents.

Virginia cops rescue man trapped in house fire
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Four officers from the Culpeper Police Department in Virginia were seen on body-cam video rescuing a man from a burning home before firefighters arrived.