Animal officer rescues dog found clinging to log in alligator-filled swamp
"Knowing what lurks in the waters, they were concerned the alligators would get to the dog before units could arrive."
National Guard troops sleep on Capitol floor as House nears Trump impeachment vote
The National Guard members were pictured resting on the Capitol floor, many armed, with riot shields stacked nearby. Thousands have been called in to protect the area in wake of the deadly pro-Trump riot.
Netflix will release a new movie every week in 2021
Netflix has decided to release a new original movie every week this year.
Homeless man reunited with allegedly stolen service dog
A homeless man was reunited with his service dog Monday night after the dog was allegedly stolen by a woman who promised to bathe the dog then claimed she lost him.
Thousands of Alabama fans pack streets celebrating Crimson Tide win despite COVID-19 warnings
Thousands of maskless Alabama fans partied Monday night in the streets of Tuscaloosa after Crimson Tide’s national championship win, despite coronavirus warnings from several officials.
Sheriff: Hillsborough deputy killed, one day before retirement, in crash involving suspect
A Hillsborough County deputy was killed in a crash involving a suspect Monday evening in the Brandon area.
Capitol police officer dead by suicide after responding to Capitol riot
A 15-year veteran of the U.S. Capitol Police has taken his life after responding to Wednesday's deadly riot in the halls of Congress.
‘America United’: President-elect Joe Biden will be joined by 3 former presidents at inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden will be joined by former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton during the upcoming inauguration on Jan. 20, underscoring unity at a time of division.
US Capitol police officer dies of injuries sustained during pro-Trump riots, officials say
One day after supporters of President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol building as Congress worked to count the Electoral College votes to certify president-elect Joe Biden's win, a Capitol police officer passed away due to injuries he sustained while on-duty during the riots.
Biden chooses veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director
A former ambassador to Russia and Jordan, William Burns had a 33-year career at the State Department under both Republican and Democratic presidents.
Ken Jennings hosts 'Jeopardy!' in first episode airing without Alex Trebek
The first episode of "Jeopardy!"' hosted by Ken Jennings will air Monday.
Trump orders flags to half-staff in honor of 2 fallen Capitol Police officers
President Donald Trump has ordered flags across the country to be flown at half-staff through Wednesday to honor two U.S. Capitol Police Officers who died following Wednesday's violent riots.
Helicopter drops huge A/C unit onto Oakland street
A huge industrial air conditioning unit crashed onto a downtown Oakland, California, street seconds after it was lifted by a helicopter.
Apple drops Parler from App Store over posted threats from users
"We have always supported diverse points of view being represented on the App Store, but there is no place on our platform for threats of violence and illegal activity," the company said in a statement.
If Biden halts border wall, it could cost taxpayers billions, CBP chief warns
President-elect Joe Biden is promising that border wall building won't continue under his administration, but with hundreds of miles under construction, the head of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is warning that shutting down construction could cost taxpayers billions.
Hyundai adds 471K SUVs to recall, tells owners to park outside
Hyundai is adding about 471,000 SUVs to a September U.S. recall for an electrical short in a computer that could cause fires.
State Farm Stadium to turn into 24/7 COVID-19 vaccination site
The home of the Arizona Cardinals will open on Monday for law enforcement and other protective service workers. Appointments for others in Phase 1B and Phase 1A will be available beginning Tuesday.
Old Christmas trees being dropped into Saguaro Lake to make fish habitats
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is using old Christmas trees to create structural habitats for fish in Saguaro Lake.
Rehabilitated Florida panther released back into the wild after being hit by car
The panther is the first wild Florida panther that has been treated in the Glass Animal Hospital at Naples Zoo since it opened in 2020.
Famed Tuskegee Airman dies from COVID-19
One of the famed Tuskegee Airmen — the first Black pilots in the segregated U.S. military and among the most respected fighter pilots of World War II — has died from complications of the coronavirus, it was announced Friday.