Kansans gather in prayer after lightning strike burns town's historic church

"Prayer saved our church...and prayer is going to give us the strength and the graces that we need to build it back," St. Mary’s Catholic School Principal Josh Regan said in a message to parents following the devastating blaze.

Jackson water crisis: City sees some improvements in damaged water system

The water crisis affects the city's 150,000 residents — many of whom were unable to take showers or flush toilets — plus an estimated 30,000 who come into the city to work at businesses without water pressure.

Oath Keepers' lawyer Kellye SoRelle arrested in connection with Jan. 6

A lawyer for the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group has been charged with conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol, authorities said Thursday.

2 in 10 Americans report experience with gun violence, AP-NORC poll finds

CDC data has shown a spike in gun violence since the pandemic, with gun-related homicides increasing across the country in large and small metro areas and in rural areas.

Circle K gas is 40 cents off per gallon on Sept. 1 ahead of Labor Day travel

Traveling this weekend? Drivers can get 40 cents off of gas on Thursday, but only during a certain time. Here’s what you need to know to save on fuel.

NJ stores dealing with basket thefts after bag ban

Supermarkets in New Jersey are dealing with an expensive problem since a ban on paper and plastic bags went into effect a few months ago.

Reading, math scores for 9-year-old students fell sharply during pandemic, data show

The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.

Han Solo's blaster sells for over $1M at auction

A blaster Harrison Ford used while playing Han Solo in "Star Wars: A New Hope" has sold for a whopping $1,057,000, according to Rock Island Auction Company.

Democrat Mary Peltola wins Alaska House special election

Democrat Mary Peltola has won the special election for Alaska’s only U.S. House seat, besting a field that included Republican Sarah Palin.

Woman recalls what led up to dad shooting her ex-boyfriend at front door

An Ohio 22-year-old woman whose father shot and killed her ex-boyfriend as he attempted to break into the family’s home said her ex-boyfriend’s personality changed drastically after moving out to California and using drugs including acid. 

Bed Bath & Beyond to close 150 stores as it struggles with sales downturn

Bed Bath & Beyond says it is cutting its staff and closing around 150 stories in a restructuring plan to improve its balance sheet. The company did not immediately release the stores that are expected to close.

Plane gives the middle finger to Washington state, flight map shows

A pilot took to the skies on Monday and flipped the bird to Washington state, according to a Flight Aware Map. (See the full photo and follow the flight path in the article)

Pilot threatens to end flight after someone sent nudes via AirDrop: 'Quit sending naked pictures'

“If this continues while we’re on the ground, I’m going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody’s going to have to get off,” the pilot could be heard telling passengers in a viral TikTok video.

Video shows father shoot, kill daughter’s ex-boyfriend as he breaks in front door

Surveillance video released by authorities in Sidney, Ohio, shows 22-year-old James Rayl walk up to a home and break through the front door before he was shot three times.

Trump FBI search: DOJ files on possible 'special master' appointment for Mar-a-Lago docs

The Department of Justice Tuesday filed its response opposing the appointment of a "special master" to review documents seized from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.

Heinz is now selling a collection of ketchup-stained clothing

Heinz debuted its new “vintage drip collection,” which features thrifted clothes — each with a unique ketchup stain. The proceeds support global hunger relief.

Uber's new safety toolkit featuring live help from an agent

Uber is rolling out a revamped safety toolkit featuring live help from an ADT safety agent that will stay in touch with the user and contact 911 if necessary.