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A video depicts children singing as they evacuate Camp Mystic amid the Texas floods, showing how faith and prayer can be used to cope with trauma.

Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill” made him a standout in Quentin Tarantino’s films, has died. He was 66.

The Illinois native was reportedly found unresponsive in his Malibu home Thursday morning.

Actor Michael Madsen, known for roles in "Reservoir Dogs" and the "Kill Bill" films, died Thursday. He was 67.

A former Tremonton fire chief accused of disturbing chats about child sex abuse with a judge is now charged with sexually abusing a young girl.

Texas Tech Police officers off administrative leave, use of force ‘justified’ in campus shooting The four officers were placed on leave as part of department procedures.

A man has been arrested after police say he opened fire on a garbage truck as he chased it through Zephyrhills following an argument at a Wawa.

The artwork for Sabrina Carpenter's upcoming album "Man's Best Friend" is dividing fans with its provocative image.

New "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts was recently given the key to one Alabama city, but he declined the honor for a Magnolia State town. Why? The Mississippi man won Season 23 in May. He earned ...