Speaker Johnson calls for Columbia president's resignation amid protests

Pro-Palestinian protests over the Israel-Hamas war have pitted students against one another across the United States, including at Columbia University and New York University in NYC. Here are the top headlines.

North Carolina man sentenced in 1994 Indiana cold rape case

A North Carolina man, Robert Daniel Shelton, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a 1994 cold rape case in Indiana.

Long Island woman accused of fleeing in police car after fatal DWI crash

Rachel Lodice, of Jericho, was driving on Hicksville Road in Massapequa, Long Island when she struck another vehicle traveling eastbound on Sunrise Highway, the Nassau County Police Department said.

Florida city low on cemetery space considers repurposing schools

A Florida city, facing a cemetery space shortage, considers converting underused schools into burial sites by 2025, backed by local officials.

Ohio senior charged with armed robbery may be victim in online scam

In Ohio, a 74-year-old woman, Ann Mayers, facing charges of armed robbery at a credit union, is revealed to potentially be a victim of an online scam, according to her relatives.

Florida puppy born with green fur: Meet 'Shamrock'

In Pensacola, Florida, a golden retriever puppy named "Shamrock" made headlines for being born with a green coat of fur.

Dolphin found shot to death as NOAA offers $20K reward for info

A dolphin found dead in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, was confirmed to have been shot with a firearm, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction or penalty.

NJ Congressman Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65

NJ Congressman Donald Payne Jr. died on Wednesday, Governor Murphy announced on X. Payne was 65 years old.

Smush Parker: His feud with Kobe, journey back to NBA as a referee

Most notably, Smush Parker played two years with the Los Angeles Lakers alongside legends like Kobe Bryant, where he achieved career highs. But their relationship was strained.