Astronomers have found the fastest-growing black hole ever seen, and it's got a monster appetite
Astronomers have found the fastest-growing black hole ever seen in the universe, and they're calling this one a monster with an appetite. It's growing so fast it can devour a mass the size of the sun every two days.
Mother body-shamed on airplane thanks man for intervening
A social media post crediting a Nashville man for stepping in to comfort a flight passenger who was body-shamed has gained plenty of attention.
A royal skeptic meets Americans obsessed with Harry and Meghan
On a Monday afternoon, the Pig and Whistle begins filling up before it's officially quitting time. Happy Hour starts every day at 4 p.m. and the bartender is pouring pint after pint of Fuller's and Guinness.
What we know -- and don't know -- about Melania Trump's procedure
President Donald Trump tweeted early Tuesday that first lady Melania Trump "is doing really well" and will leave the hospital in "2 or 3 days" following a procedure on Monday.
Mark Zuckerberg to appear before European Parliament
Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to appear before the European Parliament to discuss Facebook's use of personal data.
North Carolina teachers want better pay and they're marching to fight for it
North Carolina teachers plan to hold a march and a rally Wednesday, calling for better pay, benefits and more state spending per student.
5 things for May 16: North Korea, immigration, Tom Wolfe
Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim calendar, has begun. Here's an etiquette guide for non-Muslims. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Black Teen Awarded $1 Million Settlement After Cop Slammed Him Through a Window and Shattered His Lungs
Four years ago, Javier Payne nearly died from severe injuries after a police officer pushed him through a window in a brutalizing arrest. Now, Payne has been awarded a $1 million civil lawsuit settlement.
Report of possibly armed man prompts lockdown of medical center in Santa Ana
Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana is on lockdown Tuesday morning after officials received a call of a man possibly armed with a gun in the hospital, police said.
4 arrested after cupcakes tainted with bodily fluids brought to school
Police have charged four juveniles linked to the case of tainted cupcakes having been brought to the Gilbert School in Winchester last year. On Monday, police said they arrested two males and two females who are connected to the case.
Trump honors police officers: 'We will protect those who protect us'
President Donald Trump honored on Tuesday the sacrifices of police officers killed in the line of duty, calling them "among the bravest Americans to ever live" and vowing that his administration has a clear policy: "We will protect those who protect us."
Talented 9-Year Old Girl Born Without Hands Wins Handwriting Contest… For the 2nd Time!
Anaya Ellick, a 9-year-old girl who was born without hands, proves that nothing is impossible even with such condition as she recently received a national award for her cursive handwriting.
Parents of 10 kids arrested after police find garbage and feces covering the house
When police searched the Northern California home of Ina Rogers and Jonathan Allen and their 10 children, they said they found disgusting conditions. Garbage and spoiled food were all around. Animal and human feces and urine were spread across the floor. Large piles of debris made areas of the house impassable.
Doctor turns to opioid-alternative for patients' post-surgery pain
As more and more Americans fall victim to opioid addiction, one local doctor is looking for alternatives to help his patients with post-surgery pain.
Motorsport great Felipe Massa to race in Formula E
A year after calling time on his long and storied Formula One career, veteran driver Felipe Massa is returning to the track in Formula E. The Brazilian is set to join Formula E team Venturi in the all-electric series for the 2018/19 season.
Police K-9 helps catch DUI suspect after hit-and-run crash
A man suspected of driving under the influence and running away from the scene of a vehicle accident was arrested Sunday evening with the help of a police K-9 in Rancho Cucamonga, according to authorities.
Bill Cosby's sentencing for his indecent assault conviction is set for September
Bill Cosby's sentencing hearing is set for September 24 and 25, according to a court order from Judge Steven O'Neill. Cosby was found guilty last month of three counts of aggravated indecent assault for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home in a Philadelphia suburb in 2004.
When a 5-year-old returned to school for the first time after his police officer dad's death, 70 cops stood beside him
Dakota Pitts really didn't want to show up to school alone. It was his first day back to class since his police officer dad was killed in the line of duty. So, Dakota asked his mom whether one of his dad's fellow police officers could escort him to Sullivan Elementary School in western Indiana.
Starbucks slams Seattle's new big business tax
Starbucks was scathing Tuesday in its criticism of the Seattle City Council, which on Monday unanimously passed a controversial tax on big businesses to help fund affordable housing and fight homelessness.
School apologizes for 'most likely to bomb the U.S.' yearbook superlative
It's a yearbook controversy, which has a Valley charter school issuing an apology to parents Monday night. Parents who just received the yearbook from Sonoran Science Academy were in disbelief after seeing a page in which a student with a Muslim first name was voted "most likely to bomb the U.S."
