Debt ceiling: Bill on its way to House floor after clearing key hurdle
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.
Connecticut bakery workers left terrified after hungry black bear barges in, steals 60 cupcakes
Video shows the bear dragging a container of cupcakes from the bakery garage into the parking lot. The animal ate 60 cupcakes in total.
Video shows the bear dragging a container of cupcakes from the bakery garage into the parking lot. The animal ate 60 cupcakes in total.
Wedding drama erupts as bride's anger at guest who wore white turns 'blue'
A wedding drama was described in detail in a social media post on Reddit — with thousands weighing in. A bride, upset when a guest wore white to her wedding, was able to "fix" the issue.
A wedding drama was described in detail in a social media post on Reddit — with thousands weighing in. A bride, upset when a guest wore white to her wedding, was able to "fix" the issue.
These billionaires are worth more than the US Treasury has in cash, report says
The cash balance at the U.S. Treasury is lower than the net worth of some of the world's richest people, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index.
The cash balance at the U.S. Treasury is lower than the net worth of some of the world's richest people, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index.
15-year-old boy drowns, 5 others rescued from ocean in NJ
Officials said it happened at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Sandy Hook in the Gateway National Recreation Area.
Officials said it happened at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Sandy Hook in the Gateway National Recreation Area.
Cases of human metapneumovirus spiked this spring, CDC says – what is it?
Most have mild cases of this lesser-known virus, but some may have complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Here’s what to know.
Most have mild cases of this lesser-known virus, but some may have complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Here’s what to know.
Video shows hot air balloons soaring over New York State Park
The festival includes 20 non-commercial, colorful balloons flown voluntarily by pilots who enjoy the experience of flying amidst nature.
The festival includes 20 non-commercial, colorful balloons flown voluntarily by pilots who enjoy the experience of flying amidst nature.
NJ sculptor Sabin Howard finishing national WWI Memorial
Sculptor Sabin Howard is nearly done completing what will be America's World War I memorial, a bronze tableau entitled "A Soldier's Journey."
Sculptor Sabin Howard is nearly done completing what will be America's World War I memorial, a bronze tableau entitled "A Soldier's Journey."
10 lighthouses being given away, sold at auction by US government
Ten lighthouses that for generations have stood like sentinels along America’s shorelines protecting mariners from peril and guiding them to safety are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government.
Ten lighthouses that for generations have stood like sentinels along America’s shorelines protecting mariners from peril and guiding them to safety are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government.
Dramatic video shows school bus, tanker collide; 18 sent to hospital
Surveillance video shows the school bus pull out in front of the tanker truck before the horrific crash.
Surveillance video shows the school bus pull out in front of the tanker truck before the horrific crash.
South Carolina judge halts new stricter abortion law until state Supreme Court review
A judge has put a temporary halt to South Carolina’s new law banning most abortions around six weeks of pregnancy until the state Supreme Court can review the measure.
A judge has put a temporary halt to South Carolina’s new law banning most abortions around six weeks of pregnancy until the state Supreme Court can review the measure.
Wildwood bans alcohol on beach, boardwalk ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
One of New Jersey's most popular shore towns has banned alcohol on the beach and boardwalk just days before the unofficial start of summer.
One of New Jersey's most popular shore towns has banned alcohol on the beach and boardwalk just days before the unofficial start of summer.
Takeoff shooting: Suspect Patrick Xavier Clark indicted for murder of Migos rapper in Houston
Patrick Xavier Clark man charged in the death of Migos rapper Takeoff, who was shot and killed in Houston, has been indicted on a murder charge
Patrick Xavier Clark man charged in the death of Migos rapper Takeoff, who was shot and killed in Houston, has been indicted on a murder charge
NJ beaches 'ready for summer season'
A mild winter, along with sustained state and federal efforts to maintain the state's beaches through beach nourishment mean that the Garden State's beaches will be in good contrition all across the state.
A mild winter, along with sustained state and federal efforts to maintain the state's beaches through beach nourishment mean that the Garden State's beaches will be in good contrition all across the state.
‘Please wear clothes,’ Georgia Department of Driver Services says
A post on the verified Georgia Department of Driver Services’ Facebook page on Tuesday seems to suggest some folks do not know that.
A post on the verified Georgia Department of Driver Services’ Facebook page on Tuesday seems to suggest some folks do not know that.
Paterson shop owner attacked with bats, machete
The shocking attack, which was caught on video, shows a group of men armed with a machete and baseball bats attacking a mechanic shop owner and one of his employees.
The shocking attack, which was caught on video, shows a group of men armed with a machete and baseball bats attacking a mechanic shop owner and one of his employees.
U-Haul driver identified, charged after crashing truck into barriers near White House: police
According to court documents, a U.S. Secret Service investigator says 19-year-old Sai Kandula stated his goal was to “get to the White House, seize power, and be put in charge of the nation." When asked how he would do so – the 19-year-old allegedly said he would kill the president if he had to or hurt anyone in his way.
According to court documents, a U.S. Secret Service investigator says 19-year-old Sai Kandula stated his goal was to “get to the White House, seize power, and be put in charge of the nation." When asked how he would do so – the 19-year-old allegedly said he would kill the president if he had to or hurt anyone in his way.
AG Paxton calls for Texas Speaker Dade Phelan to resign, accuses him of being drunk on House floor
Video from the House floor on Friday night shows Phelan slurring his words on the House floor while debating an amendment to a Senate Bill.
Video from the House floor on Friday night shows Phelan slurring his words on the House floor while debating an amendment to a Senate Bill.
Teen surfer recalls shark attack off New Jersey coast: 'It pulled me down a little bit'
A local girl is recovering from what officials believe to be a shark bite she suffered while surfing along the Jersey coast days before beachgoers head to the water for the unofficial start of summer.
A local girl is recovering from what officials believe to be a shark bite she suffered while surfing along the Jersey coast days before beachgoers head to the water for the unofficial start of summer.
Florida spearfisherman survives bull shark attack: ‘He wanted me’
A 20-year-old spearfisherman detailed his encounter with a bull shark in the Florida Keys last week as he recovers in a hospital from bite wounds to his leg.
A 20-year-old spearfisherman detailed his encounter with a bull shark in the Florida Keys last week as he recovers in a hospital from bite wounds to his leg.