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'Affluenza' Teen Ethan Couch And Mother Detained In Mexico

The so-called 'affluenza' teen Ethan Couch and his mother, who were being sought by Texas authorities, have been detained in the Pacific resort town town of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Weather Backs Up Airport, Strands Passengers

Winter storms out west are causing havoc at U.S. airports. More than 6,500 flights were delayed or cancelled Monday.

Trump to Speak at Winthrop Next Week

Local voters will soon get another chance to hear Donald Trump's presidential pitch in person.

No Charges Against Officers In Shooting Death Of 12-Year-Old

An Ohio grand jury has decided not to return an indictment in the 2014 police shooting death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, prosecutor Tim McGinty said Monday.

Woman Caught On Video Throwing Dog

It's a case of suspected animal abuse caught on camera in California.

Man Distracted By Phone Falls To His Death Off Cliff

Authorities identified a 33-year-old man from out of town who fell to his death at Sunset Cliffs in San Diego, Calif., when he apparently became distracted by an electronic device.

Chicago Police Shooting of Grandmother, Teen Draws Criticism

Bettie Jones, known in her Chicago neighborhood for her work with anti-violence community groups, was killed by police responding to a domestic disturbance just hours after she hosted family on Christmas Day.

Harlem Globetrotter Famed Hoops Jester Dies

George "Meadowlark" Lemon, the basketball star who entertained millions of fans around the world with his antics as a longtime member of the Harlem Globetrotters, died Sunday.

Tornado Damage In Texas | PHOTOS

Take a look at the damage numerous tornadoes caused in Texas over the weekend.

NASCAR Fans Cash In at UnDeck the Halls Event

NASCAR fans began lining up as early as 7 a-m for "UnDeck the Hall" event

California Governor Pardons Robert Downey Jr.'s '96 Drug Conviction

California's governor has pardoned Robert Downey Jr. for a 1996 drug conviction that sent the actor to prison.

Deadly Storms Scatter Damage Across South

Mulester Johnson was at home with relatives in northern Mississippi when a fierce storm that has killed at least six people across the country hit.

Carson Suggests Campaign Shake-Up

In an interview with the Associated Press, Carson blamed his advisers for his recent drop in the polls, suggesting a "personnel change" could come within the next few days.

Elf on a Shelf Prompts 911 Call

Kids love the Elf on a Shelf, and they know the rules about the Christmas tradition...

Fans Can Soon Stream The Beatles' Music

They love us, yeah! yeah! yeah!

Ford Recalls Over 300,000 Large Cars

Ford is recalling about 313,000 older large cars in North America because the headlights can go dark and cause a crash.

New FAA Rules Require Drone Registration

Drones are a hot ticket item for Christmas this year, but new FAA regulations will hold anyone not using them properly accountable. Starting this week, owners must register online.

Clinton and Trump Go on Offensive

It's getting personal between Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

FDA Lifts Ban On Gay Men Donating Blood

The nation's three-decade-old ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men was formally lifted, but major restrictions will continue to limit who can give blood.