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Missing baby sparks police search, parents arrested

Missing baby sparks police search, parents arrested

Kentucky State Police are searching for missing 8-month-old baby Miya Tucker after arresting her parents, Tesla Tucker and Cage Rudd in Kentucky's Ohio County.

By Joe Edwards On 6/7/24 at 6:50 AM EDT

Hamas calls for "day of anger' across Israel and West Bank

Hamas calls for "day of anger' across Israel and West Bank

The group has encouraged people to mobilize ahead of Wednesday's Flag March parade in Jerusalem.

By Joe Edwards On 6/5/24 at 4:49 AM EDT

Fake Uber driver wanted for sexual assault in California

Fake Uber driver wanted for sexual assault in California

Clovis police are hunting a man who sexually assaulted a woman in Fresno after he posed as an Uber driver.

By Joe Edwards On 5/10/24 at 5:33 AM EDT

F-22 Jet Crash At Savannah Airport: Everything We Know

F-22 Jet Crash At Savannah Airport: Everything We Know

The "mishap" happened during a training exercise on Monday in Georgia.

By Monica Sager On 5/6/24 at 4:08 PM EDT

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Interpreter Linked to Betting Scandal

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Interpreter Linked to Betting Scandal

Representatives of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani accused his interpreter of a "massive theft" linked to an illegal betting operation.

By Maren Angus-Coombs On 3/20/24 at 6:38 PM EDT

House suddenly explodes in Pennsylvania

House suddenly explodes in Pennsylvania

The explosion was reportedly felt miles away.

By Thomas Kika On 3/12/24 at 10:41 AM EDT

Multiple people shot inside Georgia home

Multiple people shot inside Georgia home

Barrow County Sheriff's Office confirmed it was investigating a shooting in Winder on Thursday morning, with two people reported dead and a third injured.

By Aleks Phillips On 2/8/24 at 9:29 AM EST

Trump savors historic Iowa win, Haley turns up the heat, DeSantis survives

Trump savors historic Iowa win, Haley turns up the heat, DeSantis survives

Former President Donald Trump has won the Iowa caucuses, according to network projections.

By Sheri Kasprzak On 1/15/24 at 8:44 PM EST

Who will replace Kevin McCarthy?

Who will replace Kevin McCarthy?

GOP Representative and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Wednesday that he will leave Congress by the end of the year.

By Rachel Dobkin On 12/6/23 at 12:28 PM EST

Who Is Shane James? Man arrested after Texas shooting spree

Who Is Shane James? Man arrested after Texas shooting spree

The suspect was taken into custody in connection with a series of shootings and homicides, including two separate incidents that injured police officers.

By Khaleda Rahman On 12/6/23 at 9:55 AM EST

Prince Harry encouraged illegal drug use, court filing alleges

Prince Harry encouraged illegal drug use, court filing alleges

The Heritage Foundation wants Joe Biden's administration to say whether Prince Harry disclosed drugs use on visa forms.

By Jack Royston On 12/5/23 at 5:35 AM EST

Sandra Day O'Connor dies at 93: Read Supreme Court's full statement

Sandra Day O'Connor dies at 93: Read Supreme Court's full statement

Justice O'Connor was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Reagan in 1981 and retired in 2006.

By Matthew Impelli On 12/1/23 at 10:20 AM EST

Maine Active Shooter: Police release suspect photos

Maine Active Shooter: Police release suspect photos

Police said at least 22 people are dead and 50 to 60 injured by the gunfire.

By Jon Jackson On 10/25/23 at 9:38 PM EDT

Updates: Wagner chief Prigozhin's reported death sparks investigation

Updates: Wagner chief Prigozhin's reported death sparks investigation

Wagner Group leader and founder Yevgeny Prigozhin was reportedly killed Wednesday in a plane crash.

By Nick Mordowanec On 8/23/23 at 1:32 PM EDT

Judge addresses "death penalty" rumors as Trump pleads not guilty

Judge addresses "death penalty" rumors as Trump pleads not guilty

Trump appeared for his third arraignment, during which the judge clarified the maximum sentence that the former president is facing.

By Katherine Fung On 8/3/23 at 4:30 PM EDT

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver dies

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver dies

Oliver died Tuesday after being hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue.

By Anna Skinner On 8/1/23 at 1:04 PM EDT

Judge praises Fox News, Dominion lawyers after settlement

Judge praises Fox News, Dominion lawyers after settlement

Lawyers for Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems reached a settlement hours before the defamation trial was set to begin.

By Katherine Fung On 4/18/23 at 4:28 PM EDT

Chicago police swarm Trump Tower

Chicago police swarm Trump Tower

Police officers and SWAT team units surrounded Trump Tower on Wednesday afternoon.

By Nick Mordowanec On 4/5/23 at 2:51 PM EDT

Synagogue shooting leaves seven dead, three wounded in Jerusalem

Synagogue shooting leaves seven dead, three wounded in Jerusalem

The shooting came a day after the Israeli military killed nine Palestinians in an attack on a West Bank refugee camp.

By Anna Skinner On 1/27/23 at 3:06 PM EST

Adnan Syed news: Charges dropped against 'Serial' podcast murder suspect

Adnan Syed news: Charges dropped against 'Serial' podcast murder suspect

Syed, who has long maintained his innocence, was released from prison last month after serving more than two decades behind bars.

By Simone Carter On 10/11/22 at 1:59 PM EDT

Queen Elizabeth II—Britain's Longest-Reigning Monarch—Dead at 96

Queen Elizabeth II—Britain's Longest-Reigning Monarch—Dead at 96

Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96, sending not just Britain but the world into mourning following 70 years on the throne.

By Jack Royston On 9/8/22 at 1:31 PM EDT

Plane Crash Prompts China Airline to Ground All Boeing 737-800 Aircraft

Plane Crash Prompts China Airline to Ground All Boeing 737-800 Aircraft

Video footage of the crash site posted online appeared to show smoke billowing from a forested area, along with remains of the aircraft.

By Natalie Colarossi On 3/21/22 at 9:12 AM EDT

California Shooting as Multiple People Gunned Down at House Party

California Shooting as Multiple People Gunned Down at House Party

The number of victims and their conditions are still unknown.

By Giulia Carbonaro On 3/18/22 at 3:47 AM EDT

Colin Powell Dies From COVID Complications, Was Fully Vaccinated

Colin Powell Dies From COVID Complications, Was Fully Vaccinated

Former president George W. Bush said he and former first lady Laura Bush were "deeply saddened" by Powell's death.

By Jack Dutton On 10/18/21 at 8:39 AM EDT

Gabby Petito Was Strangled, Coroner Rules

Gabby Petito Was Strangled, Coroner Rules

Petito died about three to four weeks before her body was found, the coroner in Teton County, Wyoming, said.

By Matthew Impelli On 10/12/21 at 2:48 PM EDT

Trump Calls on Biden to Resign After 'Tragic Mess in Afghanistan'

Trump Calls on Biden to Resign After 'Tragic Mess in Afghanistan'

"It is time for Joe Biden to resign in disgrace for what he has allowed to happen to Afghanistan," Trump said in a statement on Sunday.

By Andrew Stanton On 8/15/21 at 6:27 PM EDT

Adams Wins Democratic Primary in New York, Poised to be Second Black Mayor

Adams Wins Democratic Primary in New York, Poised to be Second Black Mayor

Eric Adams has won the Democratic Primary for the Mayor of New York, and he will face Curtis Sliwa in the general.

By Andre J. Ellington On 7/6/21 at 9:04 PM EDT

Bill Cosby Released From Prison

Bill Cosby Released From Prison

A judge today ordered the release of the 83-year-old former comedian.

By Jon Jackson On 6/30/21 at 1:02 PM EDT

Mike Pence Shouted Down by Hecklers Chanting 'Traitor' During Speech

Mike Pence Shouted Down by Hecklers Chanting 'Traitor' During Speech

Former Vice President Mike Pence was heckled during his speech at the Faith and Freedom Coalition on Friday with cries of being a "traitor."

By Emma Mayer On 6/18/21 at 1:59 PM EDT

Harvey Weinstein to Be Extradited to L.A. From Upstate New York

Harvey Weinstein to Be Extradited to L.A. From Upstate New York

Harvey Weinstein is to be extradited to L.A. facing additional sex crime charges. The former movie producer appeared in court virtually on Tuesday as a judge cleared away a petition from his defense team opposing the extradition.

By Emma Mayer On 6/15/21 at 3:12 PM EDT