Family and friends of a group of teenage boys who died while playing ‘ding, dong, ditch’ remember them as a close-knit group of committed Christians.
Author: Joel Shannon, USA TODAY
Concerns over new virus from China prompt rare airport screenings for some travelers
The virus is from the same family as MERS and SARS, which caused deadly international outbreaks.
Bath & Body Works announces Saturday ‘Body Care Day’ sale: $4.95 personal-care products
The one-day sale will be held December 14 and price all body care lines at $4.95, Bath & Body Works said in a Friday release.
New Zealand military team recovers 6 more bodies after White Island volcano eruption, pushing death toll to 14
The volcano’s continued venting previously delayed plans by authorities to recover the bodies. Scientists believe another eruption is possible.
New Zealand officials confirm 8 deaths from White Island volcano eruption, plan recovery mission for more bodies
The official death toll now stands at eight following a volcanic blast Monday on New Zealand’s White Island.
Inmate wanted by ICE released on bail. He was arrested weeks later for attempted murder
A 2019 Colorado law bars law enforcement officials in the state from holding a person based only on a request from ICE.
‘Angels caught me’: Boy thrown from mall balcony walking normally, family friend says
In the random attack, a 5-year-old was thrown 40 feet off a mall balcony. He’s now walking normally and attending kindergarten, a family friend says.
5 family members, including 3 children, dead in murder-suicide in San Diego, police say
Five family members have died and a boy was injured after a man shot his family and then turned the gun on himself in San Diego, police say.
Fire crews stop progress of brush fire that sent smoke billowing near Hollywood sign
One firefighter was injured fighting the blaze, the Los Angeles Fire Department said Saturday night.
Boat trapped for 101 years near edge of Niagara Falls moves after Halloween night storm
Overnight severe weather and heavy currents resulted in the iron scow, which had been trapped for 101 years, moving significantly downriver.