Phone scam: North Dakota father gets call saying his Marine son was killed on active duty

A North Dakota father received a piece of horrible news that left him searching for options after a private phone number reached out to tell him that his son, a Marine, had been killed while on active duty.

Regulators to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911

Federal regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline in order to make it easier to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.

'Whatcha watching?' Home surveillance camera hacked by man who speaks to young girl watching TV

At least five families in different states have reported that hackers have spoken to them through the devices, with many families showing how the hackers used racial slurs to harass their family.

FTC: University of Phoenix to cancel $141m in student debts as part of settlement over deceptive advertising

Officials with the Federal Trade Commission announced that University of Phoenix will cancel $141 million in debts owed to the school by students who were harmed by ads that were allegedly deceptive.

That shoddy, last-minute gift wrapping job could play in your favor, study suggests

Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.

BPA levels in humans are likely 44 times higher than previously assumed, analysis finds

BPA, a chemical found in many consumer products ranging from plastic bottles to thermal receipts, is likely present in humans in significantly higher levels than previously thought.

CDC: Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to some Fresh Express salad kits

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.

White Castle frozen burgers, cheeseburgers recalled over listeria concerns

White Castle has issued a recall for select frozen products sold at select retailers over concerns that they may be contaminated with listeria.

Local toy company hosting pop-up shops for last minute shopping

Toys are always a hot item this time of year, and one Valley company has opened a pop-up shop inside some local malls.

PG&E announces $13.5B settlement with individual Northern California wildfire victims

The utility company announced a $13.5B settlement with individual Northern California wildfire victims on Friday. It includes settlements for claims from the Ghost Ship fire in Oakland.