Family outraged after girl receives monkey, toilet with fake poop as prize gift from school

A family is demanding answers and an apology after a little girl received a toy monkey and toilet with fake poop as a school fundraising prize. The district says the prizes were communicated to families ahead of time.

Michigan family jailed in Mexico over timeshare dispute

It has been an international nightmare for two American citizens who are stuck in a Mexican jail for a dispute over a time-share for 21 days.

Fire sparks backstage at Walt Disney World's EPCOT, officials say

Disney leaders said a fire broke out backstage at EPCOT's France Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. Authorities said no one was injured in the fire, and it has now been extinguished.

Pope Francis will be leaving hospital soon after 38-day stay

After 38 days in the hospital, some of those spent in critical condition, Pope Francis is returning to the Vatican.

California woman strangled to death while on overnight prison visit with quadruple murder convict husband

Stephanie Dowells was strangled during an conjugal visit with her husband David Brinson, who was convicted of killing four men in 1993. Brinson has not been charged with his wife's murder.

George Foreman, heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, dies at 76

George Foreman, the two-time heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist, and proud Houston native, has died at 76. His family described him as a man of deep faith, discipline, and unwavering love for his legacy.

Officials release preliminary report into Toronto plane crash

In February, a Delta Air Line plane flipped on its roof while landing at Toronto’s Pearson Airport and everyone aboard survived.

NASA astronauts delayed in space for 9 months won’t get overtime pay

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spent nine months stuck in space after a Boeing Starliner failure. Despite the risks, they earned no hazard pay or overtime—just their standard government salary.

What is Tren de Aragua?

The U.S. deported hundreds of immigrants after Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act for the first time since World War II. He used the law to crack down on alleged members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

Starbucks ordered to pay $50M after tea spill burns LA delivery driver

A Los Angeles delivery driver was awarded $50 million after a Starbucks tea spilled in his lap at a drive-through in February 2020, causing severe burns and permanent disfigurement.

Million-dollar scholar: Douglas County HS senior accepted to 58 schools

Mantavius Presley, a senior at Douglas County High School, has achieved a rare milestone—earning $1 million in scholarship offers from colleges and universities across the country.

PHOTOS: Severe storm damage across metro Atlanta, North Georgia

Severe weather swept through metro Atlanta from Saturday night into Sunday morning, leaving a trail of damage in its wake.

Judge blocks Trump's use of 1798 law to deport Venezuelan migrants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.

At least 18 dead after violent tornadoes rip across Missouri, South

At least 18 people are dead across three states following a widespread and dangerous severe weather outbreak, which started on Friday.