US deaths caused by alcohol spiked during pandemic, CDC reports show

Deaths attributed to alcohol were highest for people ages 55 to 64, but rose dramatically for certain other groups, including jumping 42% among women ages 35 to 44.

Popeyes is giving away free chicken sandwiches for a week

Popeyes is celebrating National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day by giving away a chicken sandwich as part of a buy-one-get-one deal. Here’s how to snag the free sandwich.

FBI warns of 'broad threat' to NJ synagogues

The FBI's Newark field office said agents are investigating a "broad threat" against synagogues in New Jersey. The state attorney general said you'll see increased police patrols in sensitive areas "in an abundance of caution."

Mauna Loa: What to know about Hawaii's largest volcano as it rumbles

Officials on the Big Island of Hawaii are telling residents to be prepared in case Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupts soon.

Drinking low amounts of caffeine during pregnancy may impact child's height, study suggests

A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.

Nationwide multimillion-dollar catalytic converter theft ring busted

Federal authorities carried out raids in New York and New Jersey as part of a nationwide bust of a catalytic converter theft ring.

Police respond to trespassing call at Trump's Mar-a-Lago; Secret Service conduct sweep

Police vehicles were seen outside the club on Thursday morning but have now departed, according to local media. A Secret Service team also reportedly conducted a sweep of the grounds after police left.

Synthetic 'magic mushroom' drug may ease depression in hard-to-treat patients, study says

A single dose of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” was found to help some people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants.

Suspect arrested after 2 Newark police officers shot

Police have arrested a man wanted in connection with the shooting of two Newark police officers.

Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests

An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.

Two Newark police officers shot; gunman at large

Two cops were shot on Tuesday afternoon in Newark prompting a massive response from several local, county, state, and even federal law enforcement agencies. The gunman remained at large.

Hyundai issues new recall for 2018 Santa Fe Sport models over fire risk

The new recall involves 44,000 2018 Santa Fe Sport models. Officials said owners should park their vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs are made.