Discover how the Pledge of Allegiance evolved from a Columbus Day marketing campaign to a national tradition, complete with Cold War additions that sparked decades of controversy.
McKinney police discover elderly couple dead during welfare check, confront armed suspect in violent standoff as investigation into the tragic family incident continues.
Congress races against time with just 8 joint session days before January 30 funding deadline, as prediction markets show 38% chance of another shutdown following the recent 43-day closure.
Deadly New Jersey helicopter collision claims one life and critically injures another as federal investigators seek answers to rare midair crash near Hammonton.
Brazilian coastal plant Joseph's Coat shows promising anti-inflammatory properties for arthritis treatment in lab studies, validating traditional folk medicine while clinical trials remain needed.
Tragic mid-air helicopter collision near Hammonton, NJ leaves one dead, another critically injured as FAA and NTSB investigate the rare aviation disaster.
Former Webb County corrections officer sentenced to 20 years for sexually assaulting female inmates under his custody, after exploiting his position of authority in a disturbing abuse of power.
Security guard fatally shoots man during early morning confrontation at West Dallas 7-Eleven parking lot; police investigating as forensic teams collect evidence and review surveillance footage.
Dallas firefighters rescued five residents from a burning Lake Highlands apartment complex, with two hospitalized, as crews battled the blaze for over two hours before bringing it under control.
Legendary French actress Brigitte Bardot dies at 91, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that evolved from global sex symbol to passionate animal rights activist during her dramatic career shift.
