Two pivotal senators have announced a bipartisan deal on expanding background checks to more gun buyers. The agreement could build support for President Barack Obama's drive to curb firearms violence.
The couple accused of kidnapping their two young sons and fleeing by boat to Cuba has been booked into a Florida jail after being handed over to U.S. authorities.
There's been no sense of panic today in North Korea's capital, despite the warning from the government there that it's on the verge of a nuclear war with South Korea.
Evidence gathered in an investigation of medical helicopter crash that killed four people has raised questions about whether the pilot was distracted by personal text messages when he failed to refuel the helicopter before taking off.
Louisville police used tear gas and an armored car early Tuesday to calm disturbances that erupted during a celebration of the Cardinals' NCAA championship win over Michigan.
Area women's groups will gather on the steps of the St. Joseph County Courthouse to raise awareness about the persistent wage gap between men and women and to recognize Equal Pay Day.
The Maryland General Assembly has approved a measure to allow medical marijuana programs at academic medical research centers that decide to participate.
A bill before Nevada lawmakers would let private investment groups place sports wagers and allow the state to reap millions of dollars in untapped revenue.
Talks between two influential senators have emerged as the most promising route for a bipartisan breakthrough on expanding federal background checks for gun buyers.
Everything went to script Sunday night at the Academy of Country Music Awards until the end - when Luke Bryan pulled off an amazing upset and won entertainer of the year.
