A profanity-laced video of middle school students in upstate New York verbally abusing a bus monitor is sparking an outpouring of support as strangers worldwide rally to her side.

A House committee recommends a contempt citation against Attorney General Holder. House leaders say the full chamber could vote on contempt next week. Democrats call the contempt measure unfair and "an election year witch hunt."

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison has bought 98% of the Hawaiian island of Lana'i, according to a statement from the governor of Hawaii.

The city manager cites "escalating divisiveness" in Sanford. The former police chief drew criticism for not charging George Zimmerman.

The Republican National Committee brought in $34 million last month, marking the best May in the RNC's history, according to an official with the group.

A woman says her 140 pound Great Dane, named J. Matthew, protected her from a brutal attack at the hands of her boyfriend.

The state of California has a gap of more than $112 billion between what's been promised state employees and money on hand to meet retirement obligations. And it's not the worst off of the states.

Police say Eric Thompson last month abruptly closed his Green Bay, Wis.-based business, TGSCOM Inc., as they probed scores of complaints from customers in nearly every state.

"Few areas will be below 90 degrees in the Northeast," so says the weather service in the Northeast. Last year, the weather service reported 206 heat-related deaths nationwide.

With the sagging European economy dragging the U.S. economy down, the Fed announced it would buy up short term Treasury bonds to pay off long-term notes. The hope is cheaper credit will reach consumers and business, who will then boost the economy by spending more.

Flash flooding in Duluth, Minnesota, has forced residents to evacuate, left homes underwater, destroyed roads and even led to the drownings of at least eight animals at a zoo.

Voting on strictly partisan lines, a House committee recommended Wednesday that Attorney General Eric Holder be cited for contempt of Congress for failing to turn over documents relating to the botched Fast and Furious weapons sting operation.

A Massachusetts mayor is taking inspiration from a controversial New York City proposal to ban large, sugary beverages – and might even want to take it a step further.

Flash flooding in Duluth, Minnesota, has forced residents to evacuate, left homes underwater, destroyed roads and even led to the drownings of at least eight animals at a zoo.

Michael Phelps may be looking to one-up himself.

A Lavaca County, Texas, grand jury did not return an indictment against a father who killed a man he found allegedly sexually abusing his daughter, officials said Tuesday at a press conference in Hallettsville, Texas.

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The defense team for Jerry Sandusky, who is accused of sexually abusing 10 boys over a 15-year period, rested on Wednesday without the former assistant football coach taking the stand.

Egypt's Presidential Election Commission has delayed, from Thursday until a date to be announced, the release of the results of Egypt's presidential election, state-run Nile TV reported Wednesday

The defense team for Jerry Sandusky, who is accused of sexually abusing 10 boys over a 15-year period, rested on Wednesday without the former assistant football coach taking the stand.

One of the three teenagers accused of setting another boy on fire in Florida in 2009 has been found guilty of the lesser charge of aggravated battery, officials said.

The largest kosher food brand in the United States, Hebrew National, known for its tagline "We Answer to a Higher Authority," is being sued in federal court for allegedly not meeting the kosher standards it famously advertises.

A House panel will meet Wednesday to consider a report holding Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt for failing to turn over subpoenaed documents related to Operation Fast and Furious.

CBS Miami reports that 16-year old Yasser Lopez' survival may be a result of the spear miraculously missing the major blood vessels in the teen's brain.

GOP Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney confirmed Sen. Marco Rubio remains in the running to be his running mate.