Stricter criminal penalties for hazing will soon become law under legislation that has unanimously passed both chambers of the Pennsylvania Legislature.
Colorado’s constitution contains a loophole that “leaves a door open for legal slavery” in the state, the ACLU says. Voters will choose on Nov. 6 whether or not to pass Amendment A to close the loophole.
Billionaire Paul Allen, who worked with Bill Gates to start Microsoft and owner of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team, is dead after a battle with cancer.
Michael Avenatti, porn actress Stormy Daniels’ lawyer, said on Twitter he would appeal a judge’s decision to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against President Trump. Trump’s lawyers called the ruling a “total victory” for the president.
Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner Blake Fischer resigned Monday in the wake of criticism of his hunt in Africa. He was asked for his resignation by Gov. Butch Otter.
Lotto fever is running high with nearly $1 billion up for grabs between the Mega Millions and Powerball drawings this week. No one can tell you how to beat the odds, but previous owners have shared how they played.
A substitute teacher was arrested and charged with carnal knowledge of a juvenile after the Port Barre Police Department said she had sex with a 16-year-old student in a school classroom during a pep rally.
Orlando, Florida, airport police arrested a man on attempted kidnapping charges after he grabbed an 8-year-old child and yelled “this is my girl,” authorities said. Bystanders said they put him in a choke hold.
A reward has been offered in the shooting deaths Saturday of two wild horses from a protected herd in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in northern Arizona, advocates say.
Donald Daters, a dating app aimed at supporters of President Trump, says it will help deal with liberal intolerance on mobile dating apps like Tinder. Democrats are allowed as long as they don’t harass Trump supporters, the app’s CEO said.
A twin-engine plane bound for Charleston, S.C. crashed Saturday in the Atlantic Ocean off New York. Three people died, which reportedly include a teacher from Georgia and a flight instructor from Connecticut.
Beer prices could double worldwide under the most severe global warming models, according to a study in the journal Nature Plants. Barley, an ingredient in beer, is sensitive to heat and droughts.
A white woman confronted D’Arreion Toles, who is black, as he tried to enter his luxury loft apartment building in downtown St. Louis, video shows. She tried to block his way into the building, questioning whether he lived there.
Donald Trump denied promising to pay Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren $1 million to a charity if she proved her American Indian ancestry. The President earlier referred to the Democrat as “Pocahontas.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they are pregnant with their first child, who will be seventh in line for the British throne. The baby won’t be a prince or princess unless the Queen changes the rules.
Collier Rule, 10, was on stage with the Foo Fighters and lead singer Dave Grohl on Friday night during a concert in Kansas City, Missouri, video shows. The boy explained how he got on stage with his music idols.
A man doing grounds maintenance at a church in Chesterfield County, Virginia, stumbled on something experts are calling rare: A large bee colony clinging to a fence without a hive to protect them.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they are pregnant with their first child but the news has caused social media backlash. Tweets say this is insensitive because today is Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
A Trump portrait seen hanging on a White House wall during his interview with “60 Minutes” grabbed attention. The painting shows Trump and other Republican presidents - including Reagan and Lincoln - hanging out with drinks around a table.
Hugo celebrated his 68th birthday in style at the Australian Reptile Park with a special cake. He can be seen enjoying a special cake made of his favorite treat: watermelon, apple and sweet potato, in this video provided by the park on October 1.
