DOJ: Ohio woman arrested for plotting ‘upscale mass murder’
An Ohio woman who idolized and corresponded with Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof was arrested on domestic terrorism charges, the U.S. Department of Justice said Monday.
USOC, USA Gymnastics enabled Nassar’s abuse, probe finds
The U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics failed to protect athletes from danger by enabling Larry Nassar's sexual abuse, an independent investigation revealed Monday found.
Judge to hear update Tuesday that Manafort breached plea agreement
A federal judge has scheduled a status hearing Tuesday, on prosecutors' request that Paul Manafort, the former campaign chairman for President Donald Trump, violated his plea agreement by lying to special counsel Robert Mueller.
Cancer-causing chemicals in drinking water lead to increased testing
Public water supplies around the country are increasing efforts to test for chemicals linked to cancer and other diseases after studies revealed millions of Americans may now be exposed to the toxins.
Coffee could fight Parkinson’s disease, study says
Two compounds found in coffee could fight Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, a study says.
Sandy Hook shooter wrote of ‘scorn for humanity,’ documents show
Near the sixth anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting attack, new documents are shining light on the mental state of shooter Adam Lanza.
Crude oil price lower as U.S. exports rise, China-related tensions linger
Crude oil prices fell early Monday as China-related tensions weighed on the market, while the impact of the OPEC plus production cut announced last week was offset by concern about U.S. rising output.
Supreme Court passes on Medicare case in victory for Planned Parenthood
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed a legal victory to Planned Parenthood, opting not to hear an appeal concerning the rights of Medicare recipients.
‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ tops North American box office for 3rd weekend
The animated adventure "Ralph Breaks the Internet" is the No. 1 movie in North America for a third weekend, earning an additional $16.1 million in receipts, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Sunday.
Nobel Peace Prize winners call for justice for victims of sexual violence
The winners of the Nobel Peace Prize called for justice for victims of sexual violence throughout the world a day before receiving the award.
South Koreans protest Kim Jong Un’s visit
Two different protest groups were organized Saturday in Seoul, ahead of a rumored visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to Seoul.
FBI agent hospitalized after shooting in Brooklyn
An unidentified FBI agent was hospitalized after a shooting in Brooklyn, the bureau's office in New York said.
Teacher loses job, faces charges after forcibly cutting student’s hair
A California woman has been removed from teaching and faces criminal charges after forcibly cutting a student's hair while she sang the wrong words in the National Anthem.
Body found in search for British backpacker in New Zealand
Police in New Zealand discovered a body Sunday in the search for missing British backpacker Grace Millane.