‘Bath Salts’ Not Widespread in U.S. High Schools, Survey Finds
Of the one percent of U.S. high school seniors who have tried street drugs called "bath salts," nearly one-fifth are regular users, a new study finds.
Shoplifting in Russia Soars as Economy Crumbles
Shoplifting in Russia increased 44 percent in 2014 as a result of sanctions and plunging oil prices, according to data collected by the Federal Tax Service.
Power Outage at New York’s LaGuardia Airport Causes Long Delays
A contractor at New York's LaGuardia Airport accidentally cut power lines in a terminal and parking areas, causing an electrical outage that has created hours-long delays for some arriving flights.
Police Identify Louisiana Theater shooter as John Russell Houser, Alabama ‘Drifter’
Police identified on Friday the gunman who opened fire in a Lafayette, La., movie theater Thursday evening as John Russell Houser, a 59-year-old "drifter" from Alabama who has been living in a local motel for several weeks.
Teen Brothers Accused of Killing Parents, 3 Siblings in Oklahoma Massacre
Two teen brothers were arrested by Oklahoma police Thursday, accused of murdering their parents and three young siblings, as well as severely wounding a fourth.
Jeb Bush Clarifies Comments About ‘Phase Out’ of Entitlement Programs
During a campaign stop in New Hampshire Thursday, Jeb Bush clarified comments he made a night earlier that implied he might phase out Medicare if he's elected.
U.S. to Launch Strikes Against Islamic State from Turkey
Turkey has agreed to allow the U.S. military to use an air base on its soil in order to conduct attacks against the Islamic State in neighboring Syria.
USDA: Half of North Koreans to Encounter Food Shortages by 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts half of North Korea's population is expected to suffer from food shortages in 2025 due to income inequality and uneven distribution.
Trump Pushes Immigration Reform at Texas Stop Despite Union Snub
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Thursday continued criticizing the White House's immigration policies during a campaign stop in south Texas.
Teen Found Dead on Roof of Eurotunnel Train From France, Officials Say
British police were again reminded Thursday of Europe's immigration crisis when they discovered a teen's body on top of a commuter train arriving from France.
Police: Two Dead in Louisiana Theater Shooting, Middle-Aged Gunman Also Dead
Two moviegoers were shot to death and several were wounded late Thursday at a movie theater in Louisiana after a gunman opened fire on a crowd, police said.
Poll: Americans Feel Race Relations are Bad or Worse
A new poll says most Americans feel there are still major problems with racial equality -- some feeling relations are bad, and others saying they are worse.
Dozens Arrested In Indianapolis Drug Sweep, Violent Gang Dismantled
Dozens of gang members who ran an illegal drug market for years without repercussions were arrested Wednesday in a far-reaching police sweep through Indianapolis.
Border Patrol Agents Cancel Meeting With Donald Trump
As presidential candidate Donald Trump heads for the Texas-Mexico border Thursday, a patrol union says it will not be escorting him there.