Judge bans honking from truckers in downtown Ottawa for 10 days

"Tooting a horn is not an expression of any great thought I'm aware of," the judge said. The so-called "freedom convoy" has been stationed in Ottawa for more than a week now.

Man found after leaving Las Vegas not knowing he won jackpot

The machine being played by Robert Taylor malfunctioned due to a “communication error” and neither he nor the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino realized that he’d won a progressive jackpot.

Air Force ordered to pay more than $230M in Texas church shooting

The U.S. Air Force must pay more than $230 million in damages to survivors and victims’ families of a 2017 Texas church massacre for failing to flag a conviction that might have kept the gunman from legally buying the weapon used in the shooting, a federal judge ruled Monday.

2 inmates dead, 1 at large after escaping through air vent, Tennessee officials say

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee said Tobias Wayne Carr, Johnny Shane Brown and Timothy Allen Sarver escaped last week from the local jail.

Israeli, Palestinian representatives propose 2-state confederation to work towards peace efforts

Israeli and Palestinian public figures have drawn up a new proposal for a two-state confederation. They hope this will offer a way forward after a decade-long stalemate in peace efforts.

Tax season 2022: What you need to know about filing your taxes

The IRS is requesting people to file their tax returns ahead of the April 18 deadline to avoid delays in their payments.

Man assaults child in Harlem restaurant

In a disturbing surveillance video, the man can be seen striking a child and knocking them to the ground.

Wordle bought by NYT

The New York Times has announced that it has acquired Wordle to add the popular daily word game to its collection of puzzle games.

Ahmaud Arbery killing: Federal judge rejects plea deal in hate crimes trial

A federal judge said that in this case it would only be appropriate to consider the family’s wishes at sentencing, which the proposed deal wouldn’t allow.

Expecting a tax refund from the IRS? Here's how long it could take

Nearly three-quarters of filers received a tax refund last year, with an average payment of about $2,800, the IRS said recently – a major influx of money for most households that many Americans depend on.

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.

Prosecutors: NJ man sexually abused horse on video, possessed child sex abuse materials

Mitchell Richtman, 31, is facing charges after authorities say he was found to be in possession of videos that showed him sexually assaulting a horse, in addition to child sexual abuse material.

Cheslie Kryst, former Miss USA, dies at 30

Cheslie Kryst, who was Miss USA 2019, has died after jumping from her apartment in Midtown Manhattan.

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Joe Rogan pledges to ‘try harder’ amid Spotify protests over COVID-19 misinformation

Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”

Biden visits collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh, touts new infrastructure law

President Biden on Friday traveled to Pennsylvania to highlight some of his White House achievements so far, including his infrastructure package intended to help repair crumbling roads and bridges.

New COVID variant BA.2: What's known about 'stealth' omicron?

The new coronavirus variant, which scientists call BA.2, is widely considered stealthier than the original version of omicron because particular genetic traits make it somewhat harder to detect.

Police: Man robbed at gunpoint after cashing lottery winnings in West Philly store

Police say a man who had just cashed his lottery winnings at a West Philadelphia store was then robbed of his cash at gunpoint. The entire encounter was captured on surveillance video.