Missouri man uses samurai sword in murder, police say

A Missouri man used a samurai sword to kill another man, stole the victim’s cellphone and vehicle before attempting to flee to Mexico, according to officials.

Boy regains consciousness after parents sign papers to donate his organs

A 13-year-old boy who was said to be suffering severe brain injury defied odds when he regained consciousness after his parents had signed papers to donate his organs. Trenton McKinley, of Mobile, Ala., was hospitalized two months ago after a small utility trailer he was in flipped over.

It's a boy! Baby giraffe born at Dallas Zoo

The Dallas Zoo has welcomed a not-so-little baby: A five-foot-nine giraffe calf.

Trump defends CIA pick Gina Haspel as 'tough on terror'

President Donald Trump on Monday defended Gina Haspel, his nominee to head the Central Intelligence Agency, dismissing debate over her involvement in a harsh interrogation program and arguing Democrats want her out because she "is too tough on terror."

Company recalls nearly 25 tons of smoked sausage items

A Texas company has recalled nearly 25 tons of smoked sausage products due to possible contamination with plastic.

Man who abandoned baby turns self in: Cops

The NYPD says the man who abandoned his ex-girlfriend's child outside of a brownstone in Harlem turned himself in.

Shimming scam targets chips in credit cards

Shimming is the latest scam targeting people who use credit cards to make everyday purchases.

Giuliani makes contradicting statements on Trump involvement with Russian collusion, Stormy Daniels

President Donald Trump's new attorney, Rudy Giuliani, is delivering confounding and at times contradictory statements as he tries to lessen the legal burdens on his client from an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and a $130,000 hush payment to a porn actress.

Woman microwaves and blows up urine sample at 7-Eleven

DENVER (AP) - A Colorado woman has been cited by police after a container of what appeared to be urine blew up as she was heating it up in a microwave at a 7-Eleven. Police say the incident occurred in the convenience store chain's Aurora location last week when the clerk heard a loud bang and saw 26-year-old Angelique Sanchez take a white plastic bottle out of the microwave.

Taylor Swift pays surprise visit to 8-year-old burn survivor in Phoenix

While her 8-week recovery in the hospital has been excruciating, Isabella was hoping for a visit from the superstar herself to thank her for helping her get through such difficult times. On Saturday, she got her wish.

Family about to donate boy's organs when he wakes up

Trenton McKinley's family had signed the papers for his organs to be donated when he started to wake up.

Elderly woman rescued by 14-year-old suburban paperboy

A paperboy in south suburban Momence is being praised for helping to save an elderly woman's life.

It's allergy season and your pets might be miserable, too

Allergy sufferers will tell you the season has arrived in many parts of the country, but it's not just humans who suffer. This time of year can be no fun for your pets, too. 

First days at home: William, Kate share Prince Louis photos

Two pictures have been released documenting the early days of Britain's newest prince - and one shows Prince Louis being cuddled by three-year-old big sister Princess Charlotte.

Justify wins 144th running of Kentucky Derby

It was a soggy day at Churchill Downs Saturday for the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky. 

Native American teenagers stopped by campus police for being 'creepy'

Police body camera footage and telephone recordings captured an incident in which two Native American teenagers were pulled from a Colorado college tour and questioned after another tour member reported "odd" behavior by "creepy kids."