California’s $1.3B Medicaid funding put on hold amid fraud suspicions

The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.

Suspect injured after store employee fights back during attempted armed robbery

A North Charleston man was injured and arrested Tuesday night after police said a vape shop employee fought back during an attempted armed robbery.

Utah firefighters help save millions of honeybees

Utah firefighters help keep millions of honeybees cool after a truck carrying hundreds of hives broke down on a highway.

NYC's pied-à-terre tax: Here are the details

New York lawmakers are considering a proposal in Governor Hochul’s FY27 budget that would create a new tax surcharge on high-value second homes in New York City.

Medical plane crash in New Mexico kills 4, FAA says

A small medical aircraft crashed near Ruidoso, New Mexico, on Thursday morning, killing all four people on board.

Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland

Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.

Tulsi Gabbard’s office denies Florida lawmaker’s claim of CIA raid seizing JFK, MKUltra documents

Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claimed the CIA raided the office of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, seizing various files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy and Project MKUltra. 

May 14 World Cup update: Visa bond relief, final halftime show l How to watch, betting odds, news

Some international World Cup ticket holders are getting visa bond relief as the countdown to the 2026 tournament continues. Here is your latest update on all things FIFA ahead of the World Cup!

Hawaii monk seal rock thrower arrested, to appear in Seattle court

The man accused of hurling a rock at an endangered seal in Hawaii was arrested and is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Seattle.

Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger: What this means for travelers

Allegiant Air has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, creating a combined low-cost carrier. Here's what this means for travelers.

New poll shows where global confidence in key institutions stands

A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.

Florida temporarily bans sloth imports after 55 Sloth World sloth deaths

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.

Kouri Richins sentenced to life for husband’s fentanyl murder

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who gained attention for writing a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering him.

Louisiana to pay nearly $5M to family of man killed in traffic stop

Louisiana officials reached a settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black driver killed by state police during a 2019 traffic stop.