Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.

NASA finds ‘puffiest’ planets so far: ‘Comparable to cotton candy’

NASA’s TESS mission discovered two unusually puffy planets, one larger than Jupiter and one about the same size, but both are as light as cotton candy.

Polk County traffic stop leads to discovery of dead dog, 5 starving pets: PCSO

A Davenport woman already in jail on traffic charges faces multiple counts of animal cruelty after a relative discovered a dead dog and five starving pets at her home on Thursday, according to authorities.

More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion

Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states. 

First look: Preview of Level99 at Disney Springs

A new interactive gaming venue at Disney Springs will challenge visitors both physically and mentally.

David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies

David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel" and “And When I Die," has died at 84.

Atlanta's Big Tigger denies abuse allegations, wife granted TPO

Longtime radio personality and former television host Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on child cruelty and battery charges in Fulton County after allegedly pushing his wife into an office door during an argument, causing a deep facial cut, according to court documents.

Amazon driver caught on camera driving on lawn

An Indiana couple says they were stunned after their home security camera captured an Amazon delivery gone off the rails. 

Tay Keith, hip hop producer, dies at 29

Grammy-nominated hip hop producer Tay Keith, the producer behind chart-topping tracks like Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode," has died.

Boyle Heights warehouse fire: Crews work for 5th day in responding to 85M pound biohazard threat

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has issued a local emergency declaration as firefighters battle a persistent cold storage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that threatens a major food-spoiling biohazard crisis.

The history of Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday

Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.