Alabama creates nation's 1st elder abuse registry

The law was named for Shirley Holcombe, who died in 2018 after becoming a victim of forgery by a caretaker, after a campaign by daughter Jo Holcombe.

Dollywood closes drop tower ride made by same manufacturer as Orlando FreeFall

Tyre Sampson, 14, fell off of the FreeFall ride at Orlando's ICON Park on Thursday night. The ride is 430-feet-tall, according to the attraction. The ride is operated by the SlingShot Group of Companies.

Lawsuit: Man finds semen in Red Robin salad after alleging racism

A Black man claimed a Red Robin restaurant employee put semen in his salad in retaliation for alleging racism at the restaurant.

Online video shows girl, 12, fatally shooting cousin, 14, before killing herself

Police in St. Louis are investigating the shooting deaths of two young cousins that was livestreamed in what the family believes to have been a “freak accident.”

US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry to resign after lying to feds

A California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.

Biden calls for Putin's removal: 'For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power'

President Joe Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his brutal invasion of Ukraine.

Former Vanderbilt nurse guilty of homicide in fatal medication error

RaDonda Vaught, 37, injected the paralyzing drug vecuronium into 75-year-old Charlene Murphey instead of the sedative Versed on Dec. 26, 2017.

Sheriff suspects grizzly bear killed Montana hiker

The victim was identified as Craig Clouatre, 40, of Livingston. No details were provided on where he was found or why a grizzly bear was believed responsible for his death.

Harmony Montgomery case update: Father, stepmom formally indicted

The father and stepmother of a New Hampshire girl who disappeared in 2019 at age 5 have been formally indicted on the charges they were arrested on earlier this year related to the child’s well-being.

Senate unanimously passes marijuana research bill

Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.

2022 Midterm Elections: How to register online to vote in New Jersey

New Jersey’s Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 7, 2022. The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Here is all the information you need to register online to exercise your right to vote.