Oklahoma principal wounded stopping school gunman, hailed as hero

Newly released video captures the moment an Oklahoma high school principal was shot while confronting an armed intruder on campus.

Hampshire College, alma mater of Ken Burns and other notable alumni, to close

Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.

Princeton University to bar e-bikes from campus beginning June 1

Starting in June, Princeton University will prohibit the use of electric bikes and a range of other personal micro-mobility devices across its campus.

Here’s how to get money from Google’s $135M Android settlement

Millions of Android users could get paid in a $135M Google settlement. Here’s who qualifies and how much you might receive.

Best and worst cities for entrepreneurs in 2026

A new study aimed at small-town America showed the best locations, albeit on a smaller scale, for entrepreneurs to pick when looking for a startup. 

Man with missing wife arrested in North Carolina for 1990 murder of NJ woman

A decades-old cold case in New Jersey is one step closer to being closed after a man, who was arrested after his wife vanished, was taken into custody in connection with another woman's murder.

California man drowns in Colorado River after jumping in to retrieve hat

Kristopher Nathaniel Logan, a 26-year-old from San Marcos, California, drowned Sunday in the Colorado River near Davis Camp after jumping from a pontoon boat to retrieve a hat.

Inflation 2026: Gas prices drove March numbers up to levels not seen in years

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, shifting the trajectory further away from the Fed’s target.

Woman crushed to death by garbage truck claw, family's attorney says

Tyrah Adams of Kentucky died Feb. 12 after being crushed by a garbage truck’s grappler claw while a waste crew cleared an alley, her family’s attorney said.

'Baby Jessica' rescued from 1987 Texas well now facing assault charges

'Baby Jessica' McClure Morales, the 1987 Texas well rescue survivor, was arrested in Midland on a charge of assault of a family member.

United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines merger in talks with Trump

United Airlines CEO floated the idea of a possible merger with American Airlines, making it potentially one of the largest unions of airlines in years. 

April 15 tax deadline: Last-minute questions, what to know about extensions

The 2026 tax deadline is upon us. Taxpayers can request an extension three ways, but any taxes owed must still be paid by Wednesday, April 15, to avoid penalties.

Suspect in killing of Brooklyn 7-month-old proclaims innocence ahead of court: 'I didn't do it'

The life of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore was tragically cut short earlier this month on a Brooklyn street. The two men police say carried out the deadly shooting were appearing in court on Tuesday.

California man shot 7 times by ICE arrested by FBI, attorney says

A 36-year-old man in California who was shot by ICE officers seven times was arrested Monday by the FBI immediately after being discharged from the hospital and who was in no condition to be brought to jail, his attorney told reporters on Monday. 

2 killed in Brooklyn apartment fire, FDNY says

An 80-year-old woman and a 59-year-old man were taken to a nearby hospital, where both were pronounced dead, police said.

Mamdani proposes redesign of Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza to boost safety

The plan would remove a roadway that currently separates the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch from Prospect Park, while banning cars along parts of the plaza’s southern end between Union Street and Eastern Parkway.

Rep. Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress amid sexual assault allegations

Swalwell’s announcement comes just a day after he suspended his campaign for California governor, which came amid numerous sexual assault allegations made against the man by several women.