Boston man sentenced for murder-for-hire plot against ex-wife, her boyfriend

Mohammed Chowdhury, a 47-year-old Boston man, offered $8,000 to an undercover federal agent, whom he believed was a hitman, according to prosecutors.

Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free

In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.

Oregon's 'The Sports Bra' bar goes nationwide, expanding women's sports viewing

An Oregon bar, "The Sports Bra," which exclusively airs women's sports, plans to expand nationwide via a franchise model just two years after its inception.

Mom of Kansas City Chiefs fan found frozen: 'There should be some charges'

Kansas City police said the deaths of three Chiefs fans found frozen after an NFL watch party in January are not being investigated as homicides.

Athletic director allegedly frames principal with AI-generated hate recording

A Maryland high school athletic director was arrested after he allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to create racist and antisemitic audio in the voice of his boss, officials said Thursday.

Oregon man accused of deliberately poisoning thousands of young salmon

An Oregon man faces charges after allegedly pouring bleach into a hatchery tank, resulting in the death of thousands of young salmon.

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York City

Weinstein has been know to be dealing with a variety of issues, including cardiac issues, diabetes, sleep apnea and eye problems.

'Vampire facials' at unlicensed spa likely resulted in HIV infections: CDC

A "vampire facial" involves drawing blood from a person's arm, separating platelets and then applying it to the patient's face using microneedles.

Earthquake reported in Somerset County, New Jersey

An earthquake was reported in Somerset County Saturday morning around 9:30 a.m. according to officials.

Nearly 100 tornado warnings were issued in the US on Friday

An outbreak of powerful tornadoes swept across the Plains on Friday, and many of the same areas are still under the threat of severe weather this weekend.

Possible kidnapping suspect leads police chase, standoff in Long Beach, Compton

A man possibly linked to a kidnapping case is in custody – but not before leading a short police chase that ended in an hours-long standoff in Compton.

Pro-Palestine protesters at GWU set up encampment

From sun up to sun down, hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters occupied George Washington University's campus Thursday with their voices, signs, and tents.  

USC President responds to 90+ arrests from pro-Palestine protests on campus

Two days after the protests broke out on campus and 10 days after canceling a pro-Palestine valedictorian's graduation speech, USC President Carol Folt issued a full-page statement.

USC cancels main stage commencement ceremony

Citing new safety measures, USC announced it is canceling the "main stage" commencement ceremony that had been planned for May 10.

Watch: Massive tornado crosses Nebraska interstate, residents told to seek shelter

As weather officials urged eastern Nebraska residents to seek shelter, a massive tornado was spotted on Friday moving through Lincoln and Omaha metro areas.