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Malls increase security after flurry of smash-and-grab thefts
Store owners and shoppers are on edge after a number of California malls were hit by what police call “flash mob thefts” ahead of the major holiday shopping weekend. Both major retailers and mom-and-pop shops have been impacted.
How 'freedges' spread across the nation
“People need to eat. That’s really all there is to it,” one organizer said. “It’s important to me that my neighbors’ needs are being met.”
Blue skies as the 95th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade makes a return.
New York City celebrates after Covid scaled back last year's parade.
Mother who gave birth on a plane thanks first responders who delivered baby
"I just pushed once and the baby girl came out crying," Liliana Castañeda said of her daughter, Analia, who was born on a Delta Air Lines flight.
Off-duty N.J. officer fatally struck pedestrian, put body in car, prosecutor says
Louis Santiago allegedly hit the man, put the victim in his car, went home and discussed what to do, then returned to the scene.
Virginia professor to step down after backlash to research on 'minor-attracted' people
Allyn Walker said the research was intended to prevent child sexual abuse, but a petition signed by thousands claimed the views were "unacceptable."
Gray wolf whose 'epic' travels captured headlines is killed in Southern California
Wildlife officials believe the wolf, known as OR93, was hit by a vehicle.
High school football hazing led to brain damage, according to suit against California powerhouse Mater Dei
The teen was struck multiple times in the face and the head, leading to permanent scars and a “traumatic brain injury,” the lawsuit against the Catholic school claims.
NFL player Everson Griffen reports intruder then refuses to leave home, officials say
He had called 911 to report an intruder and then refused to come out for hours, officials said.
Michigan teachers told to take down Pride flags after 'external challenge'
A teacher resigned over the incident, saying he is "disheartened and saddened."
LAPD forms task force to stem trend of follow-home robberies
Investigators have spotted a trend in people wearing flashy jewelry or driving expensive cars are followed and then robbed, police say
