South Carolina boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in lake

“My son was a very smart individual. If he had one warning, he would have thought swimming in the lake was a bad idea," the boy's father said.

Proposed Texas redistricting map would drastically shift Democrat-held seats

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.

119 JCPenney stores sold; see locations

JCPenney sold 119 of its stores in a nearly $1 billion deal. Here’s what we know.

NYC shooting: Inside gunman's vehicle, bloodied rifle seen in new photos

New photos provided to FOX 5 NY by police sources show the inside of the vehicle driven by Shane Tamura, who killed four victims when he opened fire inside a Manhattan building on Monday.

Wednesday's earthquake was among the strongest ever: See the list

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of the Russian Far East is one of the biggest temblors ever recorded. Here's how it compares to other quakes.

Tesla diner in Los Angeles faces controversy

The new Tesla Diner in Hollywood is drawing large crowds but faces some complaints from neighbors about parking, traffic, and noise.

Chincoteague Pony Swim kicks off for 100th year

The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is underway in Virginia as crowds gather to watch wild ponies make the short island journey.

DC Council launches public hearings on $3.7 billion RFK Stadium proposal

The first day of public hearings for bringing the Washington Commanders back to the District kicked off Tuesday morning at the Wilson Building,  as the DC Council began considering a sweeping $3.7 billion redevelopment of the RFK Stadium campus.

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Gaza crisis a 'genocide' amid Democrats’ call for relief

Republicans are backing Trump's handling of the situation and supporting Israel, but outspoken GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the crisis a “genocide” this week amid Democrats’ call for help.

DC plane crash: Ted Cruz, Sean Duffy call for aviation safety reform after deadly collision

It's been six months since 67 people were killed in a midair collision over the Potomac River, and now lawmakers say they are taking steps to make the skies safer as the investigation into the crash continues.

Florida alligator takes woman's shoe after she provoked him: 'Serves her right'

A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.

Minnesota ax murderer David Brom released from prison on work release

David Brom, the man convicted of killing his parents and younger siblings in Rochester back in 1988, has been released from prison on work release.

Historic lodge on the Grand Canyon's North Rim has been destroyed by wildfire, park official says

The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning.

NYPD officer, 36, with pregnant wife, 2 kids killed in Midtown shooting

Didarul Islam, 36, was fatally shot during Monday’s Midtown Manhattan shooting. Sources say the off-duty NYPD officer was married, and his wife is eight months pregnant.