A man deemed an “alien” has his face crushed into the pavement by a masked thug. He’s then renditioned to a top-secret black site prison where he’s tortured. No, these ...

New York City’s police commissioner has declined to fire a police officer who shot and killed a man during a traffic stop.

A North Carolina family of four, including two school-age children, died when their small plane crashed as they flew back ...

When my term is up, I'll be three months short of my 75th birthday. I've been at it a long time. That's long enough,” — John Esp.

Flash floods that swept through Texas over the Fourth of July weekend have left more than 100 people dead and dozens of ...

Rescuers on Tuesday hailed as a “four-legged hero” a furry Chihuahua whose pacing atop an Alpine rock helped a helicopter ...

The Iowa House Majority Leader and lawmaker since 2007 is running in what may be an open seat race, as GOP incumbent Randy ...

Many people across Texas and around the country are seeking ways to help those in Kerrville after devastating flooding.

Since its narrow passage in 1988, Proposition 103 has set the rules for insurers doing business in California, requiring an ...

As rescue efforts continue in the wake of severe flooding in parts of Central Texas, here is information about how to help ...

Flash floods swept through Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, leaving more than 90 people dead. Dozens remain missing.

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