OceanGate CEO crashed sub years before Titan implosion, whistleblower says

OceanGate’s former director of operations testified that Stockton Rush crashed a submersible in 2016 and only gave up control when a tearful passenger screamed at him.

By Jonathan EdwardsSeptember 17, 2024

Staffers took family Disney trip with money meant for homeless students, report says

Money to fund educational trips for students without permanent homes was instead used by New York City schools staffers on personal family trips, a report said.

By Ben BraschSeptember 17, 2024

Sorry? Not sorry: The non-apologies of JD Vance.

The Republican vice presidential nominee is launched on a campaign of strength, toughness and certainty. There’s no room for fallibility and remorse.

By Robin GivhanSeptember 17, 2024

Trump requests more time to reply to appeal of Florida case dismissal

Donald Trump will probably get the 30-day extension, making a ruling on Jack Smith’s special counsel appointment less likely before Inauguration Day.

By Perry SteinSeptember 17, 2024

11-year-old suspended for waiting too long to report classmate had bullet

The student waited 2 hours so he could report it anonymously. School officials say the punishment was necessary to maintain a “culture of safety.”

By Jonathan EdwardsSeptember 17, 2024

Louisiana hospitals and pharmacists prep for new abortion pill rules

A state law taking effect Oct. 1 will be the first in the country to categorize mifepristone and misoprostol as “controlled dangerous substances.”

By Emily Wax-ThibodeauxSeptember 17, 2024

What to know about the possible assassination attempt at Trump’s golf course

A man pointed a rifle toward the West Palm Beach, Fla., golf course where former president Donald Trump was playing. A suspect is in custody.

By Rachel Pannett and María Luisa PaúlSeptember 16, 2024

4 shot after police open fire on knife-wielding subway fare evader, NYPD says

Two officers pursued a fare evasion suspect, then opened fire as he approached them, police said. The suspect, one officer and two bystanders were shot.

By Ben BraschSeptember 16, 2024

Here’s what we know about the weapon recovered at Trump’s golf course

Authorities identified the suspected gunman’s alleged weapon as an AK-47-style rifle, but an expert cautioned that it appeared to instead be an SKS-type rifle.

By Daniel Wu and Meg KellySeptember 15, 2024

River otter attacks and drags child underwater in Washington state

The child suffered bites to the head, legs and face in the attack at a Seattle-area marina. River otters can be territorial, wildlife authorities say.

By Rachel PannettSeptember 15, 2024

Missouri water lily holds 142 pounds of sandbags, wins worldwide contest

“They really look like they’re from an alien planet,” said Greta Berg, a horticulturist at the Missouri Botanical Garden, which took home the top prize.

By Cathy FreeSeptember 15, 2024

27-year-old man sentenced after enrolling in high school to prey on teens

Zachary Scheich was sentenced to between 85 and 120 years in prison including sexual assault and child pornography.

By Kim BellwareSeptember 14, 2024

She got a warning ticket for speeding. It changed her career path.

“That cop pulled me over and was more concerned about my career path instead of my driving habits,” Abbie Jo Rutledge said of Alabama state trooper J.T. Brown.

By Sydney PageSeptember 14, 2024

As Trump demonizes immigrants, two targeted communities fear what’s next

Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, and Venezuelans in Aurora, Colo., are in the harsh spotlight of the former president’s false claims and threats of deportation.

By Danielle Paquette and Karin BrulliardSeptember 14, 2024

Colorado judge frees paramedic convicted in Elijah McClain’s 2019 death

Six months after Peter Cichuniec’s sentencing, a judge vacated his five-year prison term and reduced his sentence to four years of probation.

By María Luisa PaúlSeptember 13, 2024

Secret Service probe details failures before Trump rally shooting

An internal investigation has confirmed security breakdowns that paved the way for an attempted assassination of Donald Trump, and revealed new failures.

By Carol D. LeonnigSeptember 13, 2024

Tropical Storm Gordon tracker: Map and projected storm path

Gordon is the seventh named storm of the hurricane season.

By Dylan Moriarty, Szu Yu Chen and N. KirkpatrickSeptember 13, 2024

Teen shot while asking permission to take homecoming photos on property, sheriff says

A town council member allegedly shot a teenager who was trying to ask if he and his friend could take pictures on the council member’s girlfriend’s property.

By Jonathan EdwardsSeptember 13, 2024

Tropical Storm Ileana: Map and projected storm path

Ileana is the ninth named storm of the Eastern North Pacific hurricane season.

By Dylan Moriarty, Szu Yu Chen and N. KirkpatrickSeptember 13, 2024

Man arrested after shooting during scuffle at pro-Israel protest

A man exchanged words with the protesters before jumping on one of them, at which point he was shot, authorities said.

By Jiselle LeeSeptember 13, 2024