US plans permanent visa bond rule affecting mostly African countries

The State Department is making permanent a program requiring applicants from mostly African countries to pay a bond to secure a visa.

In-N-Out Burger mass shooting motive still in question

Investigators in southern Idaho are still piecing together why a 24-year-old man opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls over the weekend, killing three people and injuring seven others before turning the gun on himself. 

Coldcard wallet attack drains up to $89M in Bitcoin from 1,200+ addresses

Security researchers said a software flaw may have allowed attackers to steal roughly $70 million worth of bitcoin in less than an hour. Here's what to know.

Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools

Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.

The worst states for having a baby in 2026, according to data

New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.

Ohio Rep Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-and-run crash on way to church

Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, was hospitalized Sunday morning after the vehicle she was riding in was struck in a hit-and-run crash that also injured her driver, according to the Toledo Police Department. 

Sen. Moreno says Rep. Max Miller 'should not serve' in Congress

U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno says fellow Ohio Republican, and former son-in-law, Max Miller should resign from Congress after abuse allegations have surfaced. 

Wisconsin gold buying scam, woman loses more than $400,000

A Wisconsin woman thought she was protecting her money from identity thieves. Instead, she lost almost everything.

Police identify Idaho In-N-Out shooting suspect
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LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with law enforcement expert Jamie Copenhaver as police in Idaho identify the suspected gunman after a deadly shooting at a local restaurant took place over the weekend. Police said they are confident 24-year-old Chad Williams was the only shooter. Investigators have not released a motive and said the investigation remains ongoing. 

Senate unveils spending bill that avoids shutdown before election

A new short-term federal spending bill was unveiled Sunday that would fund federal agencies into early December and prevent lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters in the midst of another government shutdown battle. 

Officials provide update on Spokane, WA wildfires
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We are gathering more information this weekend as emergency responders in Washington issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders as crews battled the Old Trails Fire. According to our partners at FOX 13 Seattle, fire officials are upstaffing extra equipment as windy, dry conditions create rapid fire spread risks across the Inland Northwest through the weekend. Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown, Gov. Bob Ferguson, Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove, and other elected and emergency officials gave an update on the efforts to contain the wildfires on Sunday. 

Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code

Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.

In-N-Out Burger shooting leaves multiple dead in Idaho

Multiple people were killed and several more injured in a shooting at an Idaho fast-food restaurant.

Federal agency warns of growing cyber threat to water systems

Federal officials have issued a national advisory warning of cyber threats to public water systems after multiple utilities across Minnesota were targeted in recent cyber incidents.