Woman arrested after leaving pet squirrel in hot car for hours

A woman was arrested after leaving her pet squirrel in a hot car that reached temperatures over 100°F, according to Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control. 

Second eaglet hatches at US National Arboretum

The wait is over for a pair of eagles who reside in a nest at the National Arboretum! Early Thursday morning, they welcomed the second of two new eaglets to the nest. 

DC-area teen's heartwarming promposal goes viral (VIDEO)

An Anacostia High School cheerleader's sweet promposal is pulling on the internet's heartstrings and has gone viral.

Apple Watch alerts teen to health problem

Deanna Recktenwald got her white Apple Watch for Christmas, and mostly used it to check Snapchat and other social media apps.  But now the Hillsborough County teenager is glued to the device for another reason.

Police release bodycam video in Las Vegas shooting

Las Vegas police have released some officer body-camera video from the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

Southwest plane from Chicago makes emergency landing due to broken window

A Southwest Airlines plane flying from Chicago to New Jersey was forced to land in Cleveland on Wednesday after one of its windows cracked.

Silver Spring ice cream shop selling cannabis-infused coffee

A Silver Spring ice cream shop is offering a new item on its menu for those who want a cup o’ Joe – cannabis-infused coffee.

Prince George's County police officer rescues baby left in hot car for hours

A Prince George's County police officer trusting his gut instinct returned to the scene of an arrest and found a baby girl alone in a hot running car.

Test results on sinkholes in Ocala expected soon

It has been one week since sinkholes started opening up in an Ocala neighborhood, forcing families to be evacuated. 

Fire breaks out at United Bank in Fairfax

Firefighters in Fairfax County say a fire that broke out at a United Bank in Fairfax is under control, officials say.

15-year-old boy shot in the head while riding CTA bus

A 15-year-old boy was struck by a bullet while he was riding a CTA No. 94 South California bus Wednesday afternoon in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the Southwest Side.

81-year-old will be the oldest graduate in USF's upcoming ceremony

You’re never too young or too old succeed, which is evident as 81-year-old John Voelpel earns his Ph.D. from the University of South Florida.

Coyote that attacked girl had rabies

The coyote that lunged at and bit a 5-year-old girl at Carroll Park in Thornwood Sunday evening has tested positive for rabies.

Delta flight from Atlanta to Rome forced to turn around

A Delta flight from Atlanta to Rome, Italy was forced to turn around just off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia over the Atlantic due to mechanical problems, according to the FAA.

FDA warns liquid nicotine packets resemble juice boxes, candy

Federal health authorities are issuing warnings to makers of liquid nicotine whose packaging resembles children’s juice boxes, candies and cookies.

Houston Astros' Ken Giles punches himself in face during loss to NY Yankees

Houston closer Ken Giles took the idea of being hard on yourself to a new level. An angry Giles was shown punching himself in the face after Gary Sanchez belted a three-run homer in the ninth to snap a scoreless tie. He also was shown slamming a bat in the dugout after his implosion.