Half-naked Minnesota lawyer beat ex-wife to death in front of horrified children: criminal complaint

A North Dakota lawyer allegedly beat his ex-wife to death in Minnesota on Tuesday as she clung to the youngest of their five children and two others screamed for help, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.

Arkansas can't ban treatment of transgender kids, court rules

A federal appeals court on Thursday said Arkansas can't enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care.

Chick-fil-A grilled filets, nuggets have dairy allergen due to supplier issue

Chick-fil-A said it’s "actively working with the supplier so this doesn’t happen again and to ensure the allergen is removed" from its grilled nuggets and chicken filets.

Ghislaine Maxwell sued by her lawyers for over $878K in unpaid fees

A law firm that helped defend Ghislaine Maxwell, the socialite convicted of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls, says it was never paid over $878,000 for its work.

Georgia man wiped out $48M in student loans with disabled veterans scam, officials say

Authorities say the Georgia man forged letters for hundreds of student loan borrowers to trick the federal government into thinking they were military veterans with permanent disabilities. He wiped out $48 million in loans before his arrest.

Average new car prices set to hit record $46,259 in August

The average transaction price paid for a new car in August is expected to hit an all-time high, according to J.D. Power, with monthly finance payments also at record levels.

Peloton shares jump 20% after agreeing to sell bikes on Amazon

The news of Peloton’s deal with Amazon sent shares soaring 20%, which was the biggest one-day jump in more than six months.

Peachtree City Walmart fire: Videos may help investigators determine cause

Video taken by a customer at the Walmart in Peachtree City shows the moments after a fire started inside the store. It sparked a 4-alarm response by firefighters on Wednesday evening.

Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt

Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.

What student loans are eligible for forgiveness? Here's a breakdown

In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.

California author shares moving account of reunion with teacher credited for changing his life

A Northern California author and Stanford writing fellow has shared a moving story about a long-awaited reunion with a teacher he'd been looking for for almost 20 years. Jamil Jan Kochai said he'd been looking for his 2nd grade teacher so he could thank her for everything she did to change his life.

Len Dawson, Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame quarterback, dies at 87

Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title in 1970 and later served as a sports broadcaster.

Biden to make long-awaited student loan debt announcement on Wednesday, reports say

President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.

Alabama approves Nick Saban's 8-year contract worth $93.6 million

Alabama coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing the recent megadeal of Southeastern Conference rival Kirby Smart.

3 children rescued from sinking vehicle as family loaded kayaks

Authorities said a 9-year-old boy is in extremely critical condition after being trapped underwater for more than 10 minutes.

Man admits faking his death to avoid sex abuse charges

A military veteran pleaded guilty to faking his own death to try to avoid sexual abuse charges in Mississippi.