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Army resumes Apache helicopter training missions after Texas crash that killed 2

The U.S. Army says it will resume Apache helicopter training missions following a brief pause after two soldiers were killed in a crash last week in Texas

Videos show three suspects in shooting death of Tucson police recruit Carlos Ramirez

The Pima County Sheriff's Department released surveillance video showing suspects linked to the fatal shooting of Tucson police recruit Carlos Ramirez.

A Man in a Chucky-Style Mask Was Scaring Philadelphians. Then He Picked the Wrong Woman.

SOPAN DEB

When Jameka Wilson encountered a man wearing a Chucky-style Halloween mask, her stage combat training kicked in. Now she’s a minor local celebrity.

Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected

The number of people receiving SNAP food aid has fallen more than 13% in a year as changes to the biggest U.S. food aid program start to kick in

Karmelo Anthony fights for new trial as lawyers clash over unwritten deal that shaped case

Karmelo Anthony's new trial hearing centers on an unwritten agreement that kept him from testifying in the Austin Metcalf murder case in Frisco.

Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is mentally fit for sex trafficking trial, judge says

The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has been ruled mentally competent to stand trial for alleged sex trafficking after being hospitalized for months for dementia and Alzheimer's symptoms

Court slashes $50M judgment against Alex Jones over falsely calling shooting a hoax

A Texas court has slashed a $50 million judgment against Infowars founder Alex Jones to $1.5 million over falsely calling the 2012 Newtown school shooting a hoax

From rural routes to desegregation runs, the yellow school bus faces a new reality

School buses for decades have maintained such a standard look across the U.S. that "school bus yellow" is shorthand for the bright hue with a slight orange tint

Did Mexico create a blacklist of journalists and politicians? The president says no

PATRICK J. MCDONNELL, CECILIA SÁNCHEZ VIDAL

The Mexican government's creation of lists of journalists and opposition figures has stirred memories of the 'enemies list' of the Nixon administration in the U.S.

College soccer player allegedly killed by boyfriend who blamed 'demon;' his mom accused of cover-up

PennWest freshman Karoline Heintz, 18, was allegedly stabbed to death by boyfriend Royce Moser, 18, who told investigators a "demon" took over, according to court documents.

12-year-old North Carolina girl escapes alleged kidnapper after being forced into truck

Daniel Gear allegedly forced a 12-year-old girl into his truck in Lillington, North Carolina, but she managed to escape at a DMV office in Erwin.

Laken Snelling, ex-University of Kentucky student, pleads guilty to death of baby found dead in closet

Laken Snelling told the court she "deprived him of oxygen" after her newborn came unexpectedly, changing her plea in the University of Kentucky case.

Mugshot of accused NY Capitol ISIS plotter revealed as feds detail plans for more attacks

Jessica Bowie's booking photo shows the Albany woman accused of pledging allegiance to ISIS and plotting to bomb the New York State Capitol.

How Harvard’s Epic Fight With Trump Is Costing the University

MARK ARSENAULT AND IRENA HWANG

The federal government has slowed Harvard’s funding, despite the university’s legal victories. The conflict is forcing hard choices on campus.

Nancy Kissinger, wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, dies at 92

Philanthropist Nancy Kissinger, the wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died