Why a Georgia town's entire police force was fired and rehired
The Cohutta City Council voted Friday to immediately reinstate the town's police department and give all the officers their jobs back.
The Cohutta City Council voted Friday to immediately reinstate the town's police department and give all the officers their jobs back.
Hantavirus latest: CDC gives update on outbreak linked to cruise ship
CDC officials are responding to a deadly hantavirus outbreak tied to an Antarctic cruise ship that has left three people dead.
CDC officials are responding to a deadly hantavirus outbreak tied to an Antarctic cruise ship that has left three people dead.
Highly contagious norovirus spreads on cruise ship, sickening over 100 passengers and crew
More than 100 people were affected by a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise, according to a CDC report.
More than 100 people were affected by a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise, according to a CDC report.
Charlie Kirk murder: Judge rules cameras allowed in courtroom for Tyler Robinson trial
A Utah judge has ruled that cameras will be allowed in the high-profile murder trial of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A Utah judge has ruled that cameras will be allowed in the high-profile murder trial of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Former deputy convicted in shooting death of Black man at family home
An ex-sheriff’s deputy was convicted of reckless homicide in the shooting of a Black man who was carrying sandwiches into his grandmother’s Ohio home in 2020.
An ex-sheriff’s deputy was convicted of reckless homicide in the shooting of a Black man who was carrying sandwiches into his grandmother’s Ohio home in 2020.
Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Kitten found stuck inside bucket of glue finds forever home
After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.
After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.
DOJ: Former NFL player sentenced to 16 years for defrauding $200 million from Medicare and VA
A former NFL player who was a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a years long scheme that bilked Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs out of $200 million.
A former NFL player who was a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a years long scheme that bilked Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs out of $200 million.
New poll shows broad support for age caps, term limits in Congress
A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.
A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.
Pentagon releases videos as part of Trump's UFO transparency directive
The Pentagon released a trove of documents and videos on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) sightings May 8 as part of President Donald Trump’s directive aimed at increasing government transparency around reported UFO sightings. These recorded sightings are form the Middle East in 2020, Iraq in December 2022, Greece in 2023 and 2024, and the United Arab Emirates in 2023 and 2024.
The Pentagon released a trove of documents and videos on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) sightings May 8 as part of President Donald Trump’s directive aimed at increasing government transparency around reported UFO sightings. These recorded sightings are form the Middle East in 2020, Iraq in December 2022, Greece in 2023 and 2024, and the United Arab Emirates in 2023 and 2024.
Disney cruise workers busted in child porn sting, hauled off ships for deportation
Disney Cruise Line workers were among 28 arrested on ships in San Diego.
Disney Cruise Line workers were among 28 arrested on ships in San Diego.
Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
Most popular baby names in US revealed: See the list
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
Iran latest: US forces disable two Iranian vessels violating blockade
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released video Friday of U.S. forces disabling two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released video Friday of U.S. forces disabling two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade.
US forces disable two Iranian vessels violating blockade
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released video Friday of U.S. forces disabling two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released video Friday of U.S. forces disabling two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade
Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon (UAP) captured by US military
The Pentagon released this video on May 8, 2026 of an Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon (UAP) that was captured via multiple sensor modalities aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024 in Greece. The AARO report described the UAP as “diamond-shaped” and moving at approximately 434 knots. The observer also reported that the UAP was only detectable via short-wave infrared (SWIR) sensor.
The Pentagon released this video on May 8, 2026 of an Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon (UAP) that was captured via multiple sensor modalities aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024 in Greece. The AARO report described the UAP as “diamond-shaped” and moving at approximately 434 knots. The observer also reported that the UAP was only detectable via short-wave infrared (SWIR) sensor.
US passports will be revoked for parents who owe child support, State Dept. says
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.
Substitute teacher whose sobbing mugshot went viral reaches plea deal in sex case involving student
A North Carolina substitute teacher who was photographed sobbing in a mugshot after admitting to having sex with a 15-year-old has reached a plea deal.
A North Carolina substitute teacher who was photographed sobbing in a mugshot after admitting to having sex with a 15-year-old has reached a plea deal.