North Carolina police use stun gun on woman blocking McDonald's drive-thru

North Carolina authorities say they used a stun gun on a woman motorist who blocked a McDonald's drive-thru for 20 minutes after employees refused to serve her because she cut in line.

Ground Zero responders' 9/11 settlement payouts slashed

Ailing Ground Zero responders are finally getting their last checks from a settlement with the city, but many are crestfallen that the payments are less than touted when they took the deal.

'Occupy' protesters march through Oakland streets

Dozens of Occupy Oakland demonstrators burned an American flag and marched through the streets Saturday night, a week after police fired tear gas to quell violent demonstrations and hundreds were arrested following a mass break-in at City Hall.

Marine's wife killed in California propane explosion

A woman killed in a propane gas explosion outside a remote Northern California training base was the 31-year-old wife of a U.S. Marine, and a mother of two from Hudson, Iowa, military officials said late Saturday.

Sources: Girl was victim of both California teachers arrested for lewd acts

A young girl is believed to have been the victim of both California elementary school teachers arrested this week for allegedly committing lewd acts on students, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing law enforcement sources.

Eighth grade girl allegedly sold classmates marijuana brownies

Eighth grade girl allegedly sold classmates marijuana brownies

Family lost for 6 days found alive in Oregon forest

 A family of three huddled on the edge of an old-growth Oregon forest for six days, lost and cold, unable to signal search helicopters flying low and slow overhead.

Troubles abound at special Las Vegas caucus

Angry Ron Paul supporters overtook a special caucus Saturday night for religious voters who honor the Sabbath, prompting long lines, frantic GOP officials and voter fraud complaints. ...

Some blacks insist: 'I'm not African-American'

The labels used to describe Americans of African descent mark the movement of a people from the slave house to the White House. Today, many are resisting this progression by holding on to a name from the past: "black."

Navy: 8 Calif.-based sailors discharged for hazing

Eight sailors have been discharged from the Navy after a hazing incident aboard a San Diego-based amphibious assault ship that was captured on video and included the choking of a fellow sailor, ...

Official: Dog starts Vancouver, Wash., house fire

Fire investigators say a dog inadvertently turned on a stove and started a fire that destroyed a house in Vancouver, Wash., early Saturday.

Suspect in fatal police shooting says he feared for his life

A man accused of fatally shooting a police officer and wounding five others during an Ogden drug raid last month says he feared for his life because he thought people were breaking into his home to rob and kill him.

Romney's NV win rests on improvements on the right

Preliminary results of an entrance poll show Mitt Romney coasted to victory in Nevada on the strength of improved margins among conservatives, tea partiers and senior citizens combined with a bi...

Prosecutors: Ind. woman left decomposing in chair

A southeastern Indiana woman has been charged after prosecutors say she left her morbidly obese sister alive and decomposing in a chair for three weeks.

New Jersey assistant principal resigns amid charges he videotaped boys

A northern New Jersey educator accused of secretly videotaping teenage boys in the shower at a Catholic high school for nearly three years has quit his administrative job with a public school district.

Suspect in police shooting says he feared for life

A man accused of fatally shooting a police officer and wounding five others during an Ogden drug raid last month says he feared for his life because he thought people were breaking into his home to rob and kill him.

Mormons, conservatives help Romney win Nevada

Mitt Romney rode overwhelming backing from Mormons and his best performance yet among conservatives to his emphatic victory Saturday in Nevada's Republican presidential contest, according to pre...

Dealer group sees higher US auto sales and prices

Car buyers will likely pay more for new and used cars this year as the economy improves.

Catholic school suspends 9-year-old for Michael Jackson dance move

A Catholic school in Minnesota has suspended a 9-year-old boy for performing a crotch-grabbing Michael Jackson dance move during a fundraiser.

Minn. student suspended over Michael Jackson dance

A Catholic school in Minnesota has suspended a 9-year-old boy for performing a crotch-grabbing Michael Jackson dance move during a fundraiser.