21 people charged with $150M in COVID-19 fraud, DOJ reports

The Justice Department announced Wednesday that 21 people have been charged in the past nine days as part of a nationwide enforcement push to root out those who exploit the pandemic through health care fraud schemes.

Queen Elizabeth II turns 96 Thursday

According to reports, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her birthday privately at her Sandringham estate.

Police: NJ woman groped by unidentified, naked man in her shower

The woman told police she was taking a shower in her home when a naked, unidentified man got into the shower and grabbed her from behind.

Man's firing squad execution halted by South Carolina Supreme Court

South Carolina’s first-ever firing squad execution of Richard Bernard Moore was halted on Wednesday by the state’s Supreme Court.

Correctional officer to receive multiple honors after surviving inmate stabbing

Despite being stabbed in the neck with a pencil, Sgt. Dustin Willbanks was able to restrain the inmate who attacked him, and then even walked himself to get medical care after the incident.

Alex Jones trial postponed as Infowars seeks bankruptcy

Alex Jones has already lost defamation lawsuits over Sandy Hook school shooting comments, and now the first trial to determine how much he should pay the families has been postponed.

'Rust' movie shooting: State regulators impose maximum fine

Safety failures in accidental movie-set shooting by Alec Baldwin prompt maximum fine by state workplace regulators.

Indy 500 balloon release not part of 2022 schedule amid environmental concerns

The tradition of releasing thousands of balloons before the Indianapolis 500 will not happen this year. Officials cited environmental concerns as a factor in the decision.

Pennsylvania school board torpedoes After School Satan Club

There are currently four similar clubs operating in U.S. schools across the country, with regular attempts to expand.

Killer of LA philanthropist gets 190-year prison term

The man who murdered 81-year-old philanthropist, Jacqueline Avant, during a burglary at her Beverley Hills home was sentenced to 190 years in a California prison.

New Jersey diocese agrees to $87.5M deal to settle sex abuse suits

A New Jersey Catholic diocese has agreed to pay $87.5 million to settle claims involving clergy sex abuse with some 300 alleged victims in one of the largest cash settlements involving the Catholic Church in the United States.

Mask rules at airports and on mass transit vary across NYC area

Call it "mask confusion" as a dizzying set of rule updates on mask mandates in the New York City region are leaving travelers unclear where and when they need to mask up.

GBI cancels Amber Alert, baby found safe

The GBI said 4-month-old A'hmaud Griffin has been found safe and canceled an Amber Alert.

Body of young boy found by mushroom hunter in southern Indiana woods

The body of a young boy who may have died within the last week was found by a mushroom hunter in a wooded area in southern Indiana and state police are asking for the public's health in identifying the child.