Northwestern lockdown lifted, police call shooting report 'a hoax'
A shooting scare shut down Northwestern University’s Evanston campus Wednesday afternoon when someone called police claiming he had opened fire inside a graduate residence hall, in a bogus report that authorities have deemed a “swatting” incident, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
A shooting scare shut down Northwestern University’s Evanston campus Wednesday afternoon when someone called police claiming he had opened fire inside a graduate residence hall, in a bogus report that authorities have deemed a “swatting” incident, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
2 adults, 5 kids injured in Cherokee County house fire
A late night house fire injures all eight occupants, including five children.
A late night house fire injures all eight occupants, including five children.
Consumer group claims they've found asbestos in makeup sold at Claire's
There’s a news alert about toxins in products used by young girls.
There’s a news alert about toxins in products used by young girls.
Surveillance video shows former MLB prospect Vasquez attack fiancee
A Pennsylvania minor league baseball team has cut ties with an outfielder after the Corpus Christi Police Department released a video of a domestic violence incident for which the player completed a probationary sentence.
A Pennsylvania minor league baseball team has cut ties with an outfielder after the Corpus Christi Police Department released a video of a domestic violence incident for which the player completed a probationary sentence.
Deputies pursue burglary suspect, chase ends in driveway
Deputies pursued a burglary suspect throughout west Harris County until the vehicle chase ended in a driveway near the intersection of Forest Cedars Drive and Willow Stream Drive.
Deputies pursued a burglary suspect throughout west Harris County until the vehicle chase ended in a driveway near the intersection of Forest Cedars Drive and Willow Stream Drive.
National School Walkout: Students protest against gun violence across the country
Students from classrooms around the D.C. area - and across the country - held walkouts and school demonstrations against gun violence on Wednesday.
Students from classrooms around the D.C. area - and across the country - held walkouts and school demonstrations against gun violence on Wednesday.
Audi releases new technology that will let DC drivers know how long they have at red lights
While traffic may be the bane of existence for so many in the DMV, Audi is working to ease that burden by releasing new technology that lets drivers know how long they have at a red light.
While traffic may be the bane of existence for so many in the DMV, Audi is working to ease that burden by releasing new technology that lets drivers know how long they have at a red light.
President Trump holds Westside fundraiser
President Donald Trump today will end his first California visit as president and leave Los Angeles for St. Louis, Missouri.
President Donald Trump today will end his first California visit as president and leave Los Angeles for St. Louis, Missouri.
Woodbridge man preyed on 12-year-old on Instagram, raped her, Prince William County police say
A Prince William County man has been arrested after he preyed on a 12-year-old girl from King George County on Instagram and raped her, according to officials.
A Prince William County man has been arrested after he preyed on a 12-year-old girl from King George County on Instagram and raped her, according to officials.
1 dead, 2 injured in Plant City workplace shooting
Deputies say the owner of a barn construction company was shot dead on his property in Plant City.
Deputies say the owner of a barn construction company was shot dead on his property in Plant City.
WATCH: Duluth police officer proposes during school visit
A Duluth police officer surprised his girlfriend and a group of children when he proposed to her at the school where she works.
A Duluth police officer surprised his girlfriend and a group of children when he proposed to her at the school where she works.
Woman spots her own car, calls 911
A Newton County woman inadvertently helped police nab a pair of thieves believed connected to numerous car thefts from the side of Interstate 20.
A Newton County woman inadvertently helped police nab a pair of thieves believed connected to numerous car thefts from the side of Interstate 20.
NTSB investigates East River helicopter crash
NEW YORK (AP) — A pilot who survived a helicopter crash that killed his five passengers told authorities he believed a passenger's bag might have hit an emergency fuel shutoff switch in the moments before the chopper went down, a federal official told The Associated Press on Monday.
NEW YORK (AP) — A pilot who survived a helicopter crash that killed his five passengers told authorities he believed a passenger's bag might have hit an emergency fuel shutoff switch in the moments before the chopper went down, a federal official told The Associated Press on Monday.
US Capitol gun violence memorial for children displays 7K pairs shoes for victims
Thousands of empty pairs of shoes representing children killed by gun violence were lined up outside of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday as part of a memorial display.
Thousands of empty pairs of shoes representing children killed by gun violence were lined up outside of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday as part of a memorial display.
Maryland officer accused of stealing condoms, oatmeal from off-duty security job
GERMANTOWN, Md. (AP) — A Maryland police officer is accused of stealing several items including instant oatmeal and two boxes of condoms during his off-duty security job at a Walmart.
GERMANTOWN, Md. (AP) — A Maryland police officer is accused of stealing several items including instant oatmeal and two boxes of condoms during his off-duty security job at a Walmart.
Leaflets from white supremacist group scattered throughout Atlanta neighborhood
Leaflets from a white supremacist group were thrown on lawns and sidewalks in a northeast Atlanta neighborhood. Residents in Candler Park were stunned to find the messages when they woke up Saturday morning.
Leaflets from a white supremacist group were thrown on lawns and sidewalks in a northeast Atlanta neighborhood. Residents in Candler Park were stunned to find the messages when they woke up Saturday morning.
Longtime Cobb County firefighter dies at fire station
Monday, the flags outside Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services Station 5 flew at half-staff in memory of longtime firefighter Stacey Boulware. The nineteen-year veteran died unexpectedly Monday.
Monday, the flags outside Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services Station 5 flew at half-staff in memory of longtime firefighter Stacey Boulware. The nineteen-year veteran died unexpectedly Monday.
Fannin County volunteer firefighter killed by fallen tree
A Fannin County volunteer firefighter was killed Monday afternoon when a tree fell on his truck.
A Fannin County volunteer firefighter was killed Monday afternoon when a tree fell on his truck.
Georgia elementary schools make Pinwheels For Parkland
A strong showing of support and love for students at Majory Stonemen Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
A strong showing of support and love for students at Majory Stonemen Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Police: woman used dating app to lure, rob teen
Police want to track down a trio of thieves who they said used a dating application to set up a teenage victim and then robbed and shot him.
Police want to track down a trio of thieves who they said used a dating application to set up a teenage victim and then robbed and shot him.