USA

Federal judge denies request to pay federal workers during shutdown

"It's hard not to empathize" with federal workers, the judge said, but the shutdown is a "political problem" that the judiciary cannot get involved in.

15 January 2019

USA

Texas woman took her own life and two girls found near her were murdered

Even though the medical examiner ruled Olson's cause of death a suicide and the two girls homicides, an official said it's still too early to say who killed the younger victims.

15 January 2019

USA

Woman who found Jayme Closs feared kidnapper would come after them

A criminal complaint outlines horrific details about Jayme's time held captive by the man who allegedly killed her parents.

15 January 2019

USA

Three Florida kids die after accidentally trapping themselves in freezer

The children — ages 1, 4 and 6 — were playing outside when they climbed inside the three-feet tall freezer.

15 January 2019

USA

'I'm scared I'll never see her again alive': Family of Texas mom missing says she wouldn't run off

"If she was able to crawl to me and her daughter she would do it," said the missing woman's mother.

15 January 2019

USA

Alleged R. Kelly victim accuses singer of threats

"Taking a stand against R. Kelly, someone who has been termed 'the king of R&B' and is loved by many has not been easy," Faith Rodgers said Monday.

15 January 2019

USA

Pentagon extends troop deployment on southern border through September

The president has suggested that the number of troops involved in the operation, dubbed "Faithful Patriot," could rise to 15,000.

15 January 2019

USA

Celebrity chef José Andrés to help feed federal workers furloughed by shutdown

"We believe that no person should have to go through the pain of not knowing what to feed the children," said the chef who runs a disaster-relief group, World Central Kitchen.

15 January 2019

USA

Euroviews. True Detective season 3 is a welcome return to season 1's dark genius

The new season feels trimmed back — the excess flights of fancy have been toned down — but its world remains a relentlessly dark place.

15 January 2019

USA

UNC chancellor who has served during 'Silent Sam' controversy resigning

"There has been too much recent disruption due to the monument controversy," Folt said in the announcement.

15 January 2019

USA

A sticky tsunami: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 killed 21

A hundred years ago this week, 21 people died in the North End of Boston when a 2.3-million-gallon tank of molasses ruptured.

15 January 2019

USA

Driver charged in alleged chase after egg prank that led to fatal crash

Christopher Lopez allegedly flashed a gun at a group of teens after they egged his car, resulting in a car chase that killed a single mother.

14 January 2019

USA

Jayme Closs' kidnapper targeted her after seeing her get on a bus, complaint says

Suspect Jake Patterson "had no idea who she was" when he first saw her, but "knew that was the girl he was going to take," authorities said.

14 January 2019

USA

PG&E to declare bankruptcy amid multibillion-dollar liability claims for its part in California wildfires

"This is the biggest utility failure I've seen," said one analyst.

14 January 2019

USA

Harvey Weinstein's lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, wants out of criminal case

Trial for the movie producer, facing rape and sexual assault charges, is set for May 6 in New York City.

14 January 2019

USA

Police respond to 'active shooter situation' at UPS facility in New Jersey

The shooting was reported around 9 a.m. ET at a facility in Logan Township, which is 25 miles south of Philadelphia.

14 January 2019

USA

Tens of thousands of L.A. teachers are officially on strike

Los Angeles teachers went on strike Monday after negotiations in the nation's second largest school district fell through.

14 January 2019

USA

Passenger gets gun through TSA checkpoint on Atlanta to Tokyo flight

The agency said in a statement that the security breach was not due to the partial government shutdown.

14 January 2019

Notes From The Usa

Up-beat and down to earth: Cleveland, Ohio

In partnership with Brand USA

Up-beat and down to earth: Cleveland, Ohio

14 January 2019

USA

There's a new reigning Instagram champion. It's an egg.

As of Monday morning, the egg photo had more than 27 million likes. The account had 2.9 million followers.

14 January 2019