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Nordstrom Rack president apologizes to 3 black men wrongly accused of theft

An incident at the Brentwood Square Nordstrom Rack on Thursday is catching national attention after three young black men say they were falsely accused of theft.

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That's not Trayvon Martin's dad in 'This Is America'

The new Childish Gambino video, "This Is America, is filled with powerful imagery, but Trayvon Martin's father is not a part of that.

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New York Yankees & Boston Red Sox to play each other in London

One of the fiercest rivalries in sport -- the New York Yankees versus the Boston Red Sox -- is on the move and heading to London as Major League Baseball flies across the Atlantic to broaden its global reach.

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Facebook bans foreign ads in Ireland's abortion vote

Facebook is banning foreign groups from buying advertisements related to Ireland's abortion referendum, the company announced Tuesday.

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Oil prices swing wildly as Trump nears Iran announcement

The energy market is swinging wildly ahead of President Trump's announcement on the fate of the Iran nuclear deal.

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Hawaiians look to volcano goddess Pele for protection as lava destroys dozens of homes

As molten lava continues its relentless, unstoppable flow down the Kilauea volcano, many on Hawaii's Big Island are looking to the ancient volcano goddess Pele for protection.

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Republicans want Trump to intervene in fight with Sessions

Republicans angry with the Justice Department over not providing documents to Congress are urging President Donald Trump to intervene in the latest dispute between House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes, a California Republican, and Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

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A luxury rental car dealer drives guns off the streets by trading rentals for weapons

Sick and tired of senseless violence, one Miami businessman is attempting to rid the streets of guns -- one Rolls-Royce at a time.

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Trump sits out Indiana Senate primary, and his supporters are split

The farm animals on the Henderson farm are pets, not moneymakers, so don't be offended by the barnyard humor. One of the cows, who likes to race alongside Beth Henderson in her John Deere Gator, is named Big Mac.

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Gifts for Every Mom

From every skinned-up knee when you were small to nearly every celebration throughout life, she is always there. Mothers are consistently there cheering you on and supporting you. Mothers are strong, fearless and kind, and Mother’s Day is your day to give back to them for all they’ve done and show them how much those moments mean to you.

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The hero who stopped the Waffle House shooting has raised more than $230,000 for its victims' families

The donations keep pouring in to Waffle House hero James Shaw Jr.'s campaign to help victims of last month's shooting.

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University of Florida grads who were rushed off stage get an official apology

A student's biggest dream is to walk across the stage during their school's commencement ceremony; getting rushed off the stage is not. This was the case for a number of African-American students at the University of Florida's ceremony on Saturday.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mourns the Loss of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Founder

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated mourns the loss of John D. Slade, one of the 12 Founders of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., who passed away Sunday, May 6 after a lengthy illness at age 79.

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Warren Buffett says bitcoin is 'rat poison'

Tell us how you really feel, Mr. Buffett. The price of bitcoin took a dive after Warren Buffett renewed his criticism of the cryptocurrency — even comparing it to rat poison.

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The shocking downfall of Eric Schneiderman won't help Trump for long

After more than a decade of political service, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's political demise took less than half a day. But while Schneiderman's many conservative enemies, including Donald Trump Jr., took to social media with barely-disguised glee to slam the AG -- now accused of physical violence against four women -- they should be aware that Schneiderman's successor will likely be another hard-charging liberal.

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5 things for May 8: Eric Schneiderman, Iran nuke deal, US elections, Hawaii, Nigeria

Some people go camping. Others go glamping. But the truly hip enjoy the great outdoors in a big ol' bubble. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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School's first black student president was the target of a racist attack. Now she's suing over the 'troll storm' that followed

After Taylor Dumpson became the first female African-American president of American University's student government, she was targeted by a racist backlash.

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University fined for lost plutonium

Idaho State University has been fined after it lost track of a small amount of plutonium 239, a substance used to make nuclear weapons.

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11 fraternity members will go to trial in connection to Piazza hazing death

Eleven Penn State fraternity members will head to trial over the death of Timothy Piazza, according to a Monday ruling from Centre County, Pennsylvania, Judge Steven Lachman. The ruling comes after 12 defendants had preliminary hearings over three days that concluded last Friday.

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Hawaii volcano eruption destroys 35 structures -- and the lava keeps flowing

The destructive tear of this volcanic eruption isn't over yet. Lava and hazardous fumes are still spewing on Hawaii's Big Island on Monday, four days after the Kilauea volcano erupted. By Monday morning, 35 structures -- including at least 26 homes -- had been destroyed, Hawaii Civil Defense said.

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