US plans permanent visa bond rule affecting mostly African countries

The State Department is making permanent a program requiring applicants from mostly African countries to pay a bond to secure a visa.

In-N-Out Burger mass shooting motive still in question

Investigators in southern Idaho are still piecing together why a 24-year-old man opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls over the weekend, killing three people and injuring seven others before turning the gun on himself. 

Coldcard wallet attack drains up to $89M in Bitcoin from 1,200+ addresses

Security researchers said a software flaw may have allowed attackers to steal roughly $70 million worth of bitcoin in less than an hour. Here's what to know.

Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools

Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.

The worst states for having a baby in 2026, according to data

New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.

Ohio Rep Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-and-run crash on way to church

Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, was hospitalized Sunday morning after the vehicle she was riding in was struck in a hit-and-run crash that also injured her driver, according to the Toledo Police Department. 

Early voting begins in Orange County for Florida primary election

Early voting for the 2026 Florida primary has officially begun in Orange County, but other Central Florida counties will start later this week.

Sen. Moreno says Rep. Max Miller 'should not serve' in Congress

U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno says fellow Ohio Republican, and former son-in-law, Max Miller should resign from Congress after abuse allegations have surfaced. 

Wisconsin gold buying scam, woman loses more than $400,000

A Wisconsin woman thought she was protecting her money from identity thieves. Instead, she lost almost everything.

Man surrenders after hours-long standoff in Seville, deputies say

Deputies responded to the area of Lake Juanita Road and Raulerson Road on Sunday night after receiving a call for a well-being check.

Senate unveils spending bill that avoids shutdown before election

A new short-term federal spending bill was unveiled Sunday that would fund federal agencies into early December and prevent lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters in the midst of another government shutdown battle. 

Lake Mary Little League girl's softball wins World Series opener 14-0
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Lake Mary Little League girl's softball supporters gathered at 4th Street Bar & Grill to cheer the girl in the world series watch party of game one of the World Series. 

Police execute search warrant in DeLand home after 2 men shot, killed
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On Aug. 1, around 10:30 p.m., officers served a search warrant at a home on Loughton Street in DeLand in connection to the double homicide of Dustin Rose, 19, and Sampson Campbell, 18. Days after their death, police vow to not stop until the person responsible is brought to justice, the department said.