Customer buying Mentos is confronted by off-duty cop

An off-duty police officer at a service station in Buena Park drew a gun on a man whom he mistakenly suspected of stealing Mentos worth $1.19, video footage shows.

Pushy usher at University of Florida graduation ceremony placed on paid administrative leave

The University of Florida (UF) has placed the faculty member who was “ inappropriately aggressive in rushing students across the stage” at a graduation ceremony over the weekend on paid administrative leave.

6-year-old girl dies after falling out window while jumping on bed in NJ

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Authorities say a 6-year-old girl who fell out of a window while jumping on her bed in her family's Newark apartment has died.

Thieves steal from home that's being rebuilt after Harvey

 A victim of Hurricane Harvey, looking forward to moving back into her house, has now suffered another big blow.  Someone broke into her home, and the intruders took everything that was just recently replaced.  

Emaciated dog found in Chester park passes away

An emaciated dog that was found in Delaware County last month has died, despite the continuous efforts of a local animal shelter.

DC police chief: No info to suggest there was police pursuit of dirt bike rider killed in crash

A deadly crash involving a dirt bike and a D.C. police vehicle is still under investigation as family and friends of the man killed are questioning what exactly led to the collision.

Police release 911 calls of deadly cargo plane crash

Frantic phone calls capture the moments after a military plane nose-dived and crashed outside the Savannah-Hilton Head Airport.

Newnan mom's life-saving Mother's Day Gift

Elizabeth Melville learned last week she was a perfect donor match for her son Wesley. The five-month-old has a rare liver disease which, if left untreated, can cause liver failure.

Deer rescued from Lake Conroe

Montgomery County deputies helped a Walden resident rescue a deer from Lake Conroe on Sunday morning.

Student attends class every single day for 13 years

Marion County Public Schools announced that one of their seniors will graduate without missing a single day of class during 13 years of school.

Highlands County deputy passes away; suspect arrested

The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office says one of their deputies -- critically wounded after being shot by a suspect last night -- has now died.

Officer sentenced after breaking man's leg over tomato in Walmart

A former sergeant with the Atlanta Police Department has been sentenced to five years in prison after he violently arrested and broke the leg of a shopper he suspected of shoplifting a single tomato.

Texas woman's $18 bet on Kentucky Derby day wins $1.2 million

A Texas woman won $1.2 million on an $18 'Pick 5' bet that included Kentucky Derby winner Justify. The Austin Statesman reported on Sunday that the woman, who was not identified but posed for a picture, will be taking home about the same amount as the owners of the race’s winner. Justify's team reportedly made $1.4 million.

Company recalls nearly 25 tons of smoked sausage items

A Texas company has recalled nearly 25 tons of smoked sausage products due to possible contamination with plastic.

Man who abandoned baby turns self in: Cops

The NYPD says the man who abandoned his ex-girlfriend's child outside of a brownstone in Harlem turned himself in.