Trump digs in on immigration amid family separation crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) - Facing rising outrage from some Republicans as well as Democrats over the forced separation of migrant children and parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, President Donald Trump dug in Monday, again falsely blaming Democrats and declaring he would keep the U.S. from becoming "a migrant camp."

Ocean City, New Jersey named 'Happiest Seaside Town in America'

A popular New Jersey shore town has been named the “Happiest Seaside Town in America” by Coastal Living magazine.

Funeral plans announced for designer Kate Spade

A funeral will be held for fashion designer Kate Spade this week in Kansas City, where she was born.

Police say 2 Kansas deputies killed by inmate were parents

Two Kansas sheriff's deputies who were shot and killed by an inmate while transporting him between the courthouse and jail were both parents, authorities said Saturday.

President Trump adviser Roger Stone reveals new meeting with Russian

Special counsel Robert Mueller is examining a previously undisclosed meeting between longtime Donald Trump confidante Roger Stone and a Russian figure who allegedly tried to sell him dirt on Hillary Clinton.

Adorable 'Max' can't contain his excitement for outside time

One sweet little pup was so excited to go outside that he was literally climbing the walls at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. 

Weeki Wachee Springs hiring mermen

Many little girls growing up in Florida dream of growing up to be a Weeki Wachee Springs Mermaid, but what about the boys?

Apple trying to drag 911 system into 21st century

Apple is trying to drag the U.S.'s antiquated system for handling 911 calls into the 21st century.

Lakeland man helps rescue alligator from python's grip

A man from Lakeland was able to help save an alligator while also conquering his childhood fear of snakes. 

1 dead, 22 injured in shooting at New Jersey arts festival

Gunmen opened fire at an all-night arts and music festival early Sunday morning, sending people running over each other in the scramble to safety, authorities said. One suspect was killed and 22 people, including two suspects, were injured.

Spokeswoman for first lady says Melania 'hates to see children separated from their families'

First lady Melania Trump is wading into the emotional controversy over policies enacted by her husband's administration that have increased the number of migrant children being separated from their parents.

Woman strangles bobcat to death in front yard of her house

HARTWELL, Ga. (AP) - A 46-year-old woman strangled a rabid bobcat after the animal attacked her in her front yard in northeast Georgia. The Athens-Banner Herald reports DeDe Phillips of Hart County went outside on June 7 to take a picture when the bobcat lunged at her. She then grabbed the cat by its throat and didn't let go. Phillips says she grew up in the country, where her father-in-law...

Mexican soccer fans' celebration trigger earthquake sensors

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Thousands of exuberant Mexican soccer fans took to the streets Sunday to cheer their national team's long-shot win against Germany in Mexico's first match of the 2018 World Cup soccer tournament.