MS-13 gang member who brutally stabbed 15-year-old girl pleads guilty to brutal killing

A teenager who sought to avenge the death of her boyfriend and told a 15-year-old girl she would "see her in hell" before stabbing her multiple times pleaded guilty Monday to the brutal slaying that raised the spotlight on MS-13's presence in the suburbs of the nation’s capital.

FDNY puts out fire in Trump Tower HVAC system

A fire in the heating and air conditioning system on top of Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan Monday morning injured three people. Flames were not visible but heavy smoke poured out of a ventilation system for a short period.

Security, traffic will increase ahead of CFP National Championship

Atlanta's new Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, and public safety officials said they are prepared for the major event. The two biggest concerns are the safety and security of everyone not to mention the heavy traffic.

Lucky fan won tickets to UGA-Bama championship game

One lucky football fan will win a pair of tickets to the College Football Playoff National Championship courtesy of Hooters.

U.S. hits record-level $306 billion for weather disasters

With three strong hurricanes, wildfires, hail, flooding, tornadoes and drought, the United States tallied a record high bill last year for weather disasters: $306 billion.

Legal recreational marijuana begins selling in California

Prop 64 was approved by voters in 2016, but it wasn’t until the first day of January 2018 that anyone could buy it legally. And, there weren’t many places to do that.

Supreme Court won't take Florida couple's tree house dispute

It's another disappointment for two Holmes Beach homeowners, fighting to keep a well-known tree house on their property.

'Youngest UT grad' donating 'cap-wigs' to cancer patients

For Natasha Verma, there's really nothing she can't handle. She graduated from UT at just 17-years-old, making her the University's youngest grad.

100 million people affected by deep freeze on East Coast

About 100 million people faced a new challenge after the whopping East Coast snowstorm: a gusty deep freeze, topped Saturday by a wind chill close to minus 100 on New Hampshire's Mount Washington that vied for world's coldest place.

FBI agent shoots suspect while being dragged by vehicle

A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent was injured in a shooting while trying to arrest a man in Sandy Springs early Friday morning. 

Life Time Fitness bans cable news from its TVs

New year, new you! It’s how the saying goes. At Life Time Fitness, it’s a whole new policy. The company has decided to turn off cable news. No more CNN, Fox News, MSNBC or CNBC.

Teen finds parents dead in apparent murder-suicide in Bay City

Bay City police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide inside a home. The gruesome discovery made by the couple’s 15-year-old son. Now, the community is trying to come to terms with what happened.

Dog-fighting ring busted in DeKalb County

They were fighting a dog ring, according to DeKalb County Police, but now 17 dogs are safe thanks to officers.

Officials: Shooter's widow knew he would do 'something bad'

Investigators say the widow of the man who killed dozens of people at a gay nightclub in Florida knew her husband "was going to do something bad" before the attack

Manatees huddle in canal, sunbathe to keep warm

As Florida experiences unusually cold temperatures and even snow in some parts, wildlife officials are keeping a close eye on vulnerable manatees and sea turtles.

Fellow Central Texas pilot finishes rescue dog mission for missing pilot

The Coast Guard continues their search for a missing pilot who was designated to land in Georgetown Wednesday. Family and friends of Bill Kinsinger said he was en route to pick up a rescue dog from Pilots N Paws when he didn’t show.