1 officer killed, 3 wounded in standoff with Texas gunman
The incident involved a man reported as possibly armed shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday on a residential street in Levelland, about 30 miles west of Lubbock.
The incident involved a man reported as possibly armed shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday on a residential street in Levelland, about 30 miles west of Lubbock.
WHO says it was 'premature' to rule out lab leak as COVID-19 origin
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.
Campbell arrest leads to discovery of 'cop killer' inscribed bullets, rifles, and racist manifesto, police say
The truck driven by Wesley Charles Martines contained AR-style rifles, a Glock 9 mm handgun, and ammunition that was personally inscribed with sayings such as "Cop Killer," "To a widow from the Grim Reaper," and "A Good Start," officials said.
The truck driven by Wesley Charles Martines contained AR-style rifles, a Glock 9 mm handgun, and ammunition that was personally inscribed with sayings such as "Cop Killer," "To a widow from the Grim Reaper," and "A Good Start," officials said.
80-year-old woman sentenced after killing husband, claiming years of abuse
An 80-year-old Nebraska woman claimed she suffered decades of abuse before murdering her husband, court documents said.
An 80-year-old Nebraska woman claimed she suffered decades of abuse before murdering her husband, court documents said.
Former San Leandro police officer enters not guilty plea in fatal shooting of Steven Taylor
Retired San Leandro police officer pleaded not guilty to voluntary manslaughter charges for shooting Steven Taylor last year.
Retired San Leandro police officer pleaded not guilty to voluntary manslaughter charges for shooting Steven Taylor last year.
Detroit woman tracks down stolen Mercedes, suspect dragged from barbershop by dreds
A Detroit woman says she tracked her stolen car throughout the city this week until she ultimately found it in the parking lot of a barbershop. Then she stepped in to get her car back.
A Detroit woman says she tracked her stolen car throughout the city this week until she ultimately found it in the parking lot of a barbershop. Then she stepped in to get her car back.
Los Angeles County re-implementing indoor mask mandate regardless of vaccination status
The new mandate will take effect at 11:59 p.m. Saturday.
The new mandate will take effect at 11:59 p.m. Saturday.
California approves 1st state-funded guaranteed income plan
The votes — 36-0 in the Senate and 64-0 in the Assembly — showed bipartisan support for an idea that is gaining momentum across the country.
The votes — 36-0 in the Senate and 64-0 in the Assembly — showed bipartisan support for an idea that is gaining momentum across the country.
Free home up for grabs in West Oakland— but here's the catch
The Victorian-style home is situated in West Oakland, between 24th and 26th streets, but is slated to be replaced with town homes.
The Victorian-style home is situated in West Oakland, between 24th and 26th streets, but is slated to be replaced with town homes.
Woman convicted of robbing drug store by faking COVID-19
A woman who stole items from a Walgreens in San Francisco and escaped by coughing at employees and claiming to have the coronavirus has been convicted of a federal charge.
A woman who stole items from a Walgreens in San Francisco and escaped by coughing at employees and claiming to have the coronavirus has been convicted of a federal charge.
Community groups demand more from A's as team continues pursuit of Howard Terminal ballpark
Grassroots community groups on Wednesday took their demands concerning the new Oakland A's ballpark straight to the team's headquarters in Jack London Square.
Grassroots community groups on Wednesday took their demands concerning the new Oakland A's ballpark straight to the team's headquarters in Jack London Square.
Woman irked by tow fees after witnessing crash
A single mother from Oakland was frustrated over having to pay tow fees for her car, which was evidence in a deadly hit-and-run crash caused by another driver.
A single mother from Oakland was frustrated over having to pay tow fees for her car, which was evidence in a deadly hit-and-run crash caused by another driver.
RV dwellers file lawsuit against Mountain View over new parking restrictions
Signs will soon go up around Mountain View, notifying people that RVs aren't allowed on narrow streets or near bike lanes. They're also now banned on most residential streets, which has RV dwellers worried.
Signs will soon go up around Mountain View, notifying people that RVs aren't allowed on narrow streets or near bike lanes. They're also now banned on most residential streets, which has RV dwellers worried.
Sunscreen recall: Neutrogena, Aveeno products recalled over benzene
Johnson & Johnson is recalling certain sunscreens after traces of the carcinogen benzene was detected in some of its products.
Johnson & Johnson is recalling certain sunscreens after traces of the carcinogen benzene was detected in some of its products.
Moon wobble: NASA predicts surge in coastal flooding in 2030s
NASA researchers predict that a “wobble” in the lunar cycle combined with rising sea levels from global warming will cause flooding that will impact coastal cities.
NASA researchers predict that a “wobble” in the lunar cycle combined with rising sea levels from global warming will cause flooding that will impact coastal cities.
Cal Fire's high-tech firefighting air force grows and is very much needed
Five of 10 Firehawk twin engine, state-of-the-art helicopters began service with Cal Fire last month. Unlike the older Huey choppers, recycled and converted Vietnam-era models, these are the best in the world, capable of even night operations.
Five of 10 Firehawk twin engine, state-of-the-art helicopters began service with Cal Fire last month. Unlike the older Huey choppers, recycled and converted Vietnam-era models, these are the best in the world, capable of even night operations.
Britney Spears wants to charge her dad with 'conservatorship abuse'
At the hearing, a judge ruled that Spears would be allowed to hire her own attorney for the case after asking the court for permission to do so.
At the hearing, a judge ruled that Spears would be allowed to hire her own attorney for the case after asking the court for permission to do so.
Calabrian villages offering $33K to young people who move to Italy
The Italian region of Calabria is offering cash incentives to entice young people to move to its many beautiful villages located at the tip of the peninsula in an attempt to revive the small cities.
The Italian region of Calabria is offering cash incentives to entice young people to move to its many beautiful villages located at the tip of the peninsula in an attempt to revive the small cities.
Judge grants Britney Spears right to choose lawyer in conservatorship case
A judge has granted Britney Spears the right to choose her own lawyer in the conservatorship case.
A judge has granted Britney Spears the right to choose her own lawyer in the conservatorship case.
Facebook to invest $1B in content creator programs through 2022
The investment will include new bonus programs that pay eligible creators for hitting certain milestones when they use the platform’s creative and monetization tools.
The investment will include new bonus programs that pay eligible creators for hitting certain milestones when they use the platform’s creative and monetization tools.