Lyle Lovett band member spots noose in Montana. Police investigating it as hate crime
Police in Montana's largest city are investigating a possible hate crime after a musician who performs with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band found a noose on a downtown light polePowered by WPeMatico
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $820M ahead of Tuesday’s drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $820 million ahead of Tuesday night's drawing, marking the eighth-largest top prize in U.S. lotto history.Powered by WPeMatico
Family desperate for answers after 39-year-old woman vanishes
Allisha Watts has been missing since July 16 and her family is worried about her safety, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said.Powered by WPeMatico
Bronny James, LeBron’s son, suffers cardiac arrest during practice
Bronny James is an incoming freshman at USC.Powered by WPeMatico
North Korea stonewalls US on status of detained soldier
Private Travis King’s state -- and what North Korea might want for him -- remains a mystery a week after his detention.Powered by WPeMatico
Trader Joe’s recalls 2 types of cookies that may contain rocks
Trader Joe's has issued a recall of its Almond Windmill Cookies and Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies due to possible contamination of rocks.Powered by WPeMatico
NFL suspends Broncos player indefinitely for gambling on games
The NFL has indefinitely suspended Denver Broncos defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike for betting on league games during the 2022 seasonPowered by WPeMatico
DOJ sues Texas, Abbott over ‘unauthorized’ anti-migration barriers in Rio Grande
The Department of Justice on Monday sued the state of Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott over the installation of a barrier of buoys in the Rio Grande RiverPowered by WPeMatico
Former Columbia University OB-GYN to be sentenced for sexual abuse conviction
The former gynecologist, who was convicted for abusing four patients, including two pregnant women, is slated to be sentenced.Powered by WPeMatico
K-9 officer put on leave after police dog attacks surrendering suspect
An Ohio K-9 officer has been put on administrative leave after his dog was captured on body-camera footage attacking a suspect with his hands up.Powered by WPeMatico
Abortion messaging roils debate over Ohio ballot initiative. Backers said it wasn’t about that
The ballot question turned into a cauldron of misinformation and fear-mongering.Powered by WPeMatico
Former US Sen. Kelly Ayotte throws hat into race for New Hampshire governor
Former New Hampshire U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte has announced she’s running for governor, days after fellow Republican Chris Sununu said he’s not seeking reelection to a fifth term in 2024Powered by WPeMatico
Iran’s hijab law brings united front among country’s women
Iran's "morality police" are again patrolling the streets, a year after widespread protests erupted following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody.Powered by WPeMatico
Biden chooses a longtime Hill aide as his new legislative affairs director
President Joe Biden has chosen Shuwanza Goff as his new director of legislative affairs, making her the first Black woman to be the White House’s chief emissary to Capitol HillPowered by WPeMatico
Challenge to Florida drag shows law won’t go to trial until next spring
Trial will determine if new Florida law targeting drag shows is constitutional.Powered by WPeMatico
South Korea says North Korea fired ballistic missile into sea
South Korea says North Korea fired ballistic missile into seaPowered by WPeMatico
Police: Six slain, 27 wounded by gunfire over a violent weekend in Chicago
The city of Chicago has experienced another bloody and violent weekend as six people were fatally shot and 27 others were wounded by gunfirePowered by WPeMatico
Israel approves divisive judicial overhaul, weakening court’s power amid protests
The Israeli government passed on Monday a controversial judicial overhaul plan pushed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Powered by WPeMatico
US heat wave lingers in Southwest, intensifies in Midwest: Latest forecast
A deadly heat wave that has persisted for weeks continues to grip a swath of the United States.Powered by WPeMatico
Avid search for missing Texas rodeo goat bringing residents of county together
They're using horses, ATVs and even considering a helicopter to find the animal.Powered by WPeMatico
Separate boat crashes in Cape Cod and the Ozarks leave 1 dead, 13 injured: Police
Separate boat crashes in Massachusetts and Missouri over the weekend have left multiple people injured and at least one person dead.Powered by WPeMatico
Bodies of 4 killed in Alaska helicopter crash are recovered from lake
Authorities in Alaska say search and rescue divers have recovered the bodies of a helicopter pilot and three state scientists whose aircraft went down in a shallow lake last weekPowered by WPeMatico
Deck collapse at Montana country club leaves more than 30 injured during popular golf tournament
A deck has collapsed during a popular golf tournament at a Montana country club, leaving more than 30 injuredPowered by WPeMatico
3 injured when small plane crashes in residential neighborhood in Massachusetts
Three people were injured when a small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in MassachusettsPowered by WPeMatico
3 dead and 3 injured in San Antonio house fire
The San Antonio fire chief says three people were killed and three others have been injured in a house firePowered by WPeMatico
Weekend shootings leave at least 6 dead, 20 others wounded in Chicago
Six people have died and at least 20 others were wounded in weekend shootings across ChicagoPowered by WPeMatico
Seasonal floods hit eastern China and leave at least 5 dead and over 1,500 evacuated
China's state media says five people have died and three others are missing after floods caused by heavy rain hit the eastern part of the countryPowered by WPeMatico
Indian rescuers recover 27 dead but no sign of dozens of missing villagers swamped by a landslide
Hundreds of rescuers in western India have recovered 27 dead as they pushed on with a fourth day of searching for scores of people still missing after heavy monsoon rains triggered a massive landslidePowered by WPeMatico
Southern California school board OKs curriculum after Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened a $1.5M fine
Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened the fine over a social studies curriculum.Powered by WPeMatico
Suspect at large following shooting at hospital in Portland, Oregon
A suspect is at large following a shooting at a hospital in Portland, Oregon, police said. At least one person has been shot amid the "active tactical incident."Powered by WPeMatico
Train derailment in northern Montana spills freight, but hazmat car safe
It left 25 cars tangled up along a major east-west railroad corridor.Powered by WPeMatico
4 stabbed in series of unprovoked attacks; suspect shot dead by officer: Police
Four people were injured, one critically, in a series of unprovoked stabbings in Maryland on Saturday, police said.Powered by WPeMatico
As Taiwan prepares for anti-invasion exercises, China sends dozens of warplanes toward the island
The warplanes included fighter jets and bombers, marking a forceful display.Powered by WPeMatico
4 dead in triple murder-suicide, including 10-month-old
An Oklahoma mother shot her three children dead before killing herself in an apparent triple murder-suicide, state investigators said.Powered by WPeMatico
Mississippi lawmaker says tutu photo is misused in campaign
Mississippi Republican state Sen. Jeremy England says he intentionally wore a “very embarrassing” Halloween costume to raise money for breast cancer researchPowered by WPeMatico
Russian special forces kill a gunman who broke into a private house near Moscow
A heavily-armed gunman broke into a private house in Moscow's suburbs.Powered by WPeMatico
Court strikes down limits on filming of police in Arizona
A federal judge has ruled that an Arizona law is unconstitutional.Powered by WPeMatico
Thousands protest mob assault of women who were paraded naked in remote Indian border state
There were mob assaults on two women who were paraded naked.Powered by WPeMatico
FAMU bans football players from facility after release of rap video shot in team’s locker room
Florida A&M has banned its players from the football team’s facilities.Powered by WPeMatico
Pregnant woman killed, 4 others injured in shooting at Houston park
A pregnant woman was shot and killed after a fight broke out at a Houston park early Saturday, her family told ABC Houston station KTRK.Powered by WPeMatico