NPS urges caution amid Kilaueas volcanic activity after shocking scene
(HAWAII ISLAND, Hawaii) -- The National Park Service is cautioning people to heed warnings and safety precautions while watching volcanic activity since the latest eruption of
National
Sinkhole on New Jersey interstate was caused by collapse of abandoned mineshaft
(WHARTON, N.J.) -- A sinkhole on a northern New Jersey interstate that's closed eastbound traffic for over 24 hours was caused by a collapse of abandoned mineshaft, officials said.Interstate 80 eastbound in Wharton is closed and will stay closed until further notice as sinkhole...
Mega Millions jackpot surges to $1.22 billion ahead of Friday nights drawing
(NEW YORK) -- The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $1.22 billion -- and a winner could take home the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history.The next drawing will take place on Friday at 11 p.m. ET, with the cash value of the jackpot...
Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo
(RICHMOND, Va.) -- The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia is welcoming a newborn pygmy hippo just before the holidays, the zoo
Man accused of fatally burning woman on subway is indicted in malicious case: DA
(NEW YORK) -- The man accused of setting a woman on fire and killing her
High avalanche danger in the Rockies as another tornado threat heads to the South
(NEW YORK) -- A parade of storms is continuing to pound the West Coast, bringing high waves, strong winds, heavy rain, snow and the threat of avalanches.In the Rocky Mountains, where another 2 to 4 feet of snow is forecast...
Man accused of fatally burning woman on subway is due in court
(NEW YORK) -- The man charged with setting a woman on fire and killing her as she slept on a New York City subway car is due in court on Friday.Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, 33, made his first court appearance on Tuesday...
Mega Millions jackpot surges to $1.15 billion ahead of Friday nights drawing
(NEW YORK) -- The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $1.15 billion -- and a winner could take home the fifth largest prize in Mega Millions history.The next drawing will take place on Friday at 11 p.m. ET, with the cash value of the...
Backpacks containing $1.1 million of cocaine discovered in the wilderness near Canadian border
(NEW YORK) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents assigned to a region near the Canadian border in Washington found two backpacks left out in the woods containing an estimated $1.1 million of cocaine, officials said.The incident occurred when agents on patrol in the...
Pregnant woman stabbed 14 times by pizza delivery driver over $2 tip: Police
(KISSIMMEE, Fla.) -- A pregnant woman who ordered pizza in Florida was stabbed 14 times by a delivery driver who police say was disgruntled over her $2 tip.Osceola County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the Riviera Motel in Kissimmee, Florida, over reports of a...
