Apollo moonwalker, artist Alan Bean dies at age 86 in Houston

Apollo and Skylab astronaut Alan Bean, the fourth human to walk on the Moon and an accomplished artist, has died.   Bean, 86, died on Saturday, May 26, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. His death followed his suddenly falling ill while on travel in Fort Wayne, Indiana two weeks before.

American man freed from Venezuelan prison

Joshua Holt, who traveled to Venezuela from Utah in 2016 to marry a Spanish-speaking Mormon woman but soon found himself jailed and later branded the CIA's top spy in Latin America, was set free by the anti-American Maduro government on Saturday in what his family called "this miracle."

Utah man held prisoner in Venezuela for 2 years arrives in DC

Joshua Holt, who traveled to Venezuela from Utah in 2016 to marry a Spanish-speaking Mormon woman but soon found himself jailed and later branded the CIA's top spy in Latin America, was set free by the anti-American Maduro government on Saturday in what his family called 'this miracle.'

Rolling Thunder gathers in nation's capital for annual 'Ride for Freedom'

Thousands of motorcycle riders will be arriving in the nation’s capital this Memorial Day weekend as Rolling Thunder will hold its 31st annual Ride for Freedom.

Astronaut Alan Bean, fourth man to walk on moon, dies at 86

Astronaut Alan Bean, who was the fourth man to walk on the moon, and later worked to express the wonders of visiting another world through art, died Saturday. He was 86.

USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor closed indefinitely

HONOLULU (AP) - Damage to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu was worse than expected and it will remain closed indefinitely, officials said. Boat transportation to the attraction was suspended May 6 after one of the vessel operators noticed a crack on the outside of the memorial, Hawaii News Now reported . Tourists were allowed to disembark at the memorial after crews...

'Sesame Street' sues over R-rated film that has puppets having sex, swearing, doing drugs

NEW YORK (AP) - The makers of "Sesame Street" are suing the promoter of a new Melissa McCarthy movie, saying it's abusing the famed puppets' sterling reputation to advertise the R-rated film. A judge Friday scheduled a hearing next week to consider a request for immediate relief by Sesame Workshop, which sued Thursday in federal court in Manhattan for unspecified damages and...

DC, Vegas leaders make bets on outcome of Caps vs. Golden Knights Stanley Cup finals

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has made a wager against Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman over the outcome of the upcoming Stanley Cup Finals, as The Washington Capitals face off against the Vegas Golden Knights Monday.

Voters in Ireland repeal constitutional ban on abortion

Abortion rights activists proclaimed victory for Irish women Saturday as referendum results indicated voters in largely Roman Catholic Ireland overwhelmingly backed repealing a 1983 constitutional ban on abortions.

Police: Man arrested for taking pictures up woman's skirt

Milton Police said Friday they have arrested the man investigators said took photos up a woman's skirt while she shopped.

Off-duty police officer shoots deputy brother who entered his home

A man who was shot and killed inside a Montgomery County home has been identified as the homeowner's brother. The man who lives at the home on Singletree Drive near Indian Springs Trail is a Stagecoach police officer.

Subtropical Storm Alberto forms; expected to soak Florida

An early tropical system has formed in the western Caribbean Sea and is expected to bring heavy rain to Florida and the Gulf Coast this holiday weekend.

Unexpected airport arrival: Dog gives birth at Tampa International

It’s not exactly airmail, but a very special delivery just wrapped up at Tampa International Airport. A passenger’s service dog gave birth to eight puppies in the middle of the concourse.

Mesquite student posts touching tribute after mom passes away

A graduating senior in Mesquite is getting a lot of attention for a heartwarming message about her late mother.

High school senior arrested for bringing gun on campus on last day of school

A Hiram High School senior who was set to graduate was charged on her last day of school for bringing a gun on campus, according to deputies.

Plane from South Bend to Atlanta forced to turn around

A flight from South Bend, Indiana to Atlanta was forced to turn around about 45 minutes into its flight.

Blinded raccoon encourages respect for wildlife

Rocket Raccoon in the hit Marvel movie series "Guardians of the Galaxy" is a superhero with super senses of sight, smell, hearing, and touch. In the real world, Trouper the blind raccoon struggles to walk and can't feed himself.