In Alabama, rare 400-pound spotted eagle ray jumps into boat, gives birth

"She was weighing the boat down," said April Jones of the spotted eagle ray that made a sudden appearance near Dauphin Island, Alabama.

Father, young daughter killed in Montana when man drove truck into family, fired shotgun

Police say the little girl was being held by her mother when she was killed -- and that the attack ended when the mother's sister-in-law managed to kill the suspect.

Recall: Blueberries may have elevated levels of lead

The affected blueberries were distributed in 1.2-ounce packages through retail and online stores in the U.S., according to the FDA.

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $630 million after no top winner on Tuesday

The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $600 million, the fifth highest in the game’s history, ahead of Friday night’s drawing. Here’s where players won second and third prizes on Tuesday night.

9/11 families blast Trump invite to Saudi-backed LIV golf tour

A group of Sept. 11 victims' family members who have long accused Saudi Arabia of aiding the terrorists who carried out the attacks are condemning former President Donald Trump for hosting the Saudi-backed LIV golf tour at his New Jersey course later this month.

Maryland election results: Dan Cox, backed by Trump, wins GOP primary for governor

Dan Cox defeated a moderate rival backed by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan. Cox will face the winner of the Democratic primary in the November general election.

Hoover Dam explosion, fire caught on tourist video

A transformer exploded at Hoover Dam, producing a thick cloud of black smoke and flames that quickly were extinguished.

Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions

The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.

CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults

Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.

House votes for protections for same-sex and interracial marriages

Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.

Sesame Place facing discrimination complaints as more videos are shared

After a video showing two children being seemingly ignored by a character at Sesame Place went viral, more videos are surfacing, sparking discrimination allegations against the Pennsylvania theme park. 

Confidence of US home builders plunges in July as rising costs slow sales

U.S. homebuilder confidence for single-family homes posted its seventh straight monthly decline in July, another sign of a weakening housing market.

Watch: Heavy rains, flash flooding wreak havoc across New Jersey and New York

Cars were submerged in floodwater in northern New Jersey and New York City subway stations turned into impromptu waterfalls after heavy rain drenched the area Monday. 

Georgia newlywed talks about the cancer symptoms he almost overlooked

Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.