Billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief aid stolen or wasted, investigation reveals
The investigation uncovers a pattern of fraudulent activities, embezzlement, and mismanagement of funds that have plagued COVID-19 relief efforts worldwide.
The investigation uncovers a pattern of fraudulent activities, embezzlement, and mismanagement of funds that have plagued COVID-19 relief efforts worldwide.
Nearly 90 million in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic still trapped in polluted air as Canadian wildfire smoke thins
The air quality index (AQI) dropped below 100 in New York and Washington, D.C. on Friday morning, which is considered "moderate." It was in the low 100s around Philadelphia. The readings are a far cry from the hazardous readings that crossed 300 – and in some cases, 400 – on Wednesday and Thursday.
The air quality index (AQI) dropped below 100 in New York and Washington, D.C. on Friday morning, which is considered "moderate." It was in the low 100s around Philadelphia. The readings are a far cry from the hazardous readings that crossed 300 – and in some cases, 400 – on Wednesday and Thursday.
Pat Robertson, Christian Coalition founder and evangelical broadcaster, dead at 93
Pat Robertson, the evangelical broadcaster known for the "700 Club" and the founder of the Christian Coalition, has died. He was 93 years old.
Pat Robertson, the evangelical broadcaster known for the "700 Club" and the founder of the Christian Coalition, has died. He was 93 years old.
F-16 causes sonic boom in DC area while scrambling to intercept plane that later crashed in Virginia
The pilot of a business jet that flew over D.C. and crashed in a remote part of Virginia appeared to be slumped over and unresponsive, two U.S. officials said Monday, recounting observations by fighter pilots who intercepted the wayward flight.
The pilot of a business jet that flew over D.C. and crashed in a remote part of Virginia appeared to be slumped over and unresponsive, two U.S. officials said Monday, recounting observations by fighter pilots who intercepted the wayward flight.
Brother of recaptured Philadelphia inmate posts bail on charges related to prison escape
The brother of an inmate who escaped a Philadelphia correction facility with another prisoner and was arrested after a 10-day manhunt posted bail after being charged as an accomplice.
The brother of an inmate who escaped a Philadelphia correction facility with another prisoner and was arrested after a 10-day manhunt posted bail after being charged as an accomplice.
Subway chokehold death: Kid Rock a top donor to Daniel Penny's defense
Penny's GiveSendGo campaign is No. 2 performer ever for crowdfunding site.
Penny's GiveSendGo campaign is No. 2 performer ever for crowdfunding site.
Citing new evidence, Menendez brothers look to overturn murder convictions
Attorneys for Erik and Lyle Menendez filed court papers Wednesday contending that newly surfaced evidence warrants the overturning of the brothers' convictions for killing their parents in 1989.
Attorneys for Erik and Lyle Menendez filed court papers Wednesday contending that newly surfaced evidence warrants the overturning of the brothers' convictions for killing their parents in 1989.
Hundreds gather for candlelight vigil to honor victims in Nashville shooting
Hundreds of people have gathered at a candlelight vigil to mourn the three children and three adults slain in a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.
Hundreds of people have gathered at a candlelight vigil to mourn the three children and three adults slain in a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.
Brothers use social media to raise autism awareness
Using the handle "mybrothermax," two brothers are using social media to raise autism awareness. Police recognized their efforts Wednesday.
Using the handle "mybrothermax," two brothers are using social media to raise autism awareness. Police recognized their efforts Wednesday.
Phase 2 of alley beautification begins in Detroit
The city is continuing to add art to beautify Detroit alleys.
The city is continuing to add art to beautify Detroit alleys.
Suspect wanted after 80-year-old woman raped at Detroit home
Detroit police have released a sketch of a man they say dragged a Detroit woman out of her home and raped her. They believe he is in the area of the crime.
Detroit police have released a sketch of a man they say dragged a Detroit woman out of her home and raped her. They believe he is in the area of the crime.
Wrongfully convicted man returns home after 7 1/2 years in prison
A man who has been in prison for more than seven years is finally home after evidence showed he did not commit the Macomb County robbery he was convicted of.
A man who has been in prison for more than seven years is finally home after evidence showed he did not commit the Macomb County robbery he was convicted of.
Family of 69-year-old shot to death and burned in 2015, desperate for justice
The family of Robert Ellis wants to see his killer brought to justice. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the culprit, and you will remain anonymous.
The family of Robert Ellis wants to see his killer brought to justice. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the culprit, and you will remain anonymous.
West Reading explosion: 7 confirmed dead, all accounted for after blast rocks chocolate factory
Seven people have been confirmed dead and all victims are presumed accounted for after an explosion rocked a historic chocolate factory in West Reading on Friday night.
Seven people have been confirmed dead and all victims are presumed accounted for after an explosion rocked a historic chocolate factory in West Reading on Friday night.
Police: 2 charged after children discovered partially clothed, boy found locked in cage in Mayfair home
Authorities say officers discovered two girls, ages 3 and 5, partially clothed, crying in the back of the home and then discovered a 6-year-old boy locked in a dog cage inside the house.
Authorities say officers discovered two girls, ages 3 and 5, partially clothed, crying in the back of the home and then discovered a 6-year-old boy locked in a dog cage inside the house.
Washington DC-bound flight forced to divert after passenger reportedly tried to breach cockpit
An American Airlines flight bound for Washington, D.C., had to divert to Raleigh, North Carolina, due to a "disruptive passenger" on board, officials said Wednesday.
An American Airlines flight bound for Washington, D.C., had to divert to Raleigh, North Carolina, due to a "disruptive passenger" on board, officials said Wednesday.
New Jersey officer escapes injury after distracted driver slams into patrol car: 'We were lucky'
A New Jersey police officer was luckily unharmed after investigators say a distracted driver slammed into his cruiser during a traffic stop.
A New Jersey police officer was luckily unharmed after investigators say a distracted driver slammed into his cruiser during a traffic stop.
Vocal cat disrupts Washington city council meeting before being escorted out
He’s a cat but he’s got something to say, regardless of the public comment session's normal three-minute time limit.
He’s a cat but he’s got something to say, regardless of the public comment session's normal three-minute time limit.
Dr. Seuss classic 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' gets a sequel
The new book picks up one year after the original, and like the first, teaches a valuable lesson about the true spirit of the holiday, Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children’s Books announced Thursday.
The new book picks up one year after the original, and like the first, teaches a valuable lesson about the true spirit of the holiday, Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children’s Books announced Thursday.
Before he was president, Jimmy Carter saved nuclear reactor after meltdown
In 1952, when a Canadian nuclear reactor suffered a partial meltdown, officials turned to a young Navy sailor who could deal with the situation: 28-year-old future president Jimmy Carter.
In 1952, when a Canadian nuclear reactor suffered a partial meltdown, officials turned to a young Navy sailor who could deal with the situation: 28-year-old future president Jimmy Carter.