18 killed, 13 injured in Maine mass shooting as police hunt for gunman
Authorities said they identified a suspect after the gunfire in Lewiston and asked people in at least three communities to shelter in place.
Judge killed on his driveway in targeted attack, authorities say
Washington County Circuit Court Associate Judge Andrew Wilkinson was apparently shot multiple times. A manhunt is underway for his killer.
Biden heads to Israel as blast at Gaza hospital kills hundreds
President Biden is traveling to Israel to show support for a key U.S. ally as Israel and Hamas trade accusations over a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital.
Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens; Biden says Israelis "have to go after Hamas"
The war between Israel and Hamas sparked by the Palestinian faction's brutal terror attack has claimed more than 4,000 lives — and the toll continues to climb.
Powerball ticket sold in California wins $1.765 billion jackpot
It's the second-biggest grand prize ever won in U.S. lottery history, behind only a $2.04 billion pot of gold also won in California in November 2022.
Hurricane Lee, a Category 1, could pose threat to New England
Lee had strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane last week before weakening, but could still bring dangerous conditions.
Former cop kills 3 in bar shooting targeting wife
John Snowling, 59, shot his wife, who was divorcing him, and then began firing "randomly" at other patrons in the bar, authorities said.
Flash flooding at Grand Canyon's South Rim leads to over 100 evacuations
The local sheriff's office said water was three feet deep on the major highway leading to the canyon's south entrance. More than 100 people were evacuated.
At least 3 dead in bus crash on Pennsylvania interstate, authorities say
Multiple people sustained injuries ranging from minor to critical, police said, adding that the bus was involved in a collision with a passenger vehicle.
Teen caught going 132 mph on Florida interstate, deputy says
The Orange County sheriff's corporal then called the 16-year-old's father to come pick him up.
Mega Millions jackpot leaps to estimated $1.25 billion
The pot of gold soared after no winning tickets were sold for Tuesday night's estimated $1.1 billion grand prize.
3 dead, multiple people hurt in Greyhound bus crash in Illinois
Illinois State Police said the bus rammed into three commercial vehicles parked on an exit ramp leading to a rest stop in Madison County.
2 boys dead after rushing waters from open dam gates sweep them away
The two were among four boys fishing at Oklahoma City's Lake Overholser dam, authorities said. Four went into the water. Only two made it out.
Shooting kills 3, wounds 6 at July Fourth celebration in Louisiana
A local councilwoman told reporters she was "livid" and the shooting was "catastrophic, at best."
9 hit in drive-by shooting on D.C. street during July Fourth celebrations
Police were seeking a dark-colored SUV they said the shots were fired from.