Police officer buys groceries for couple who allegedly tried to shoplift food for children

An Arkansas police officer tried to make good out of an unfortunate situation when he purchased groceries for a family that had allegedly attempted to shoplift from a local Walmart. 

Oakland 20-year-old on his way to soccer match still missing, 8 months later

Eight months after Jonathan Bandabaila was last seen leaving his Oakland home to play in a soccer tournament, members of his family joined Oakland Police Department officers this weekend passing out fliers with photos of the young man.

Mosaic of messages posted at scene of deadly laptop theft

Outside the Starbucks where the victim had been working, you'll find the usual flowers, but you'll also find post-it notes, hundreds of them.

Singer Pink donates $500G to help fight Australia wildfires

American pop singer Pink says she is donating $500,000 to help fight the deadly wildfires that have devastated parts of Australia.

Delta employees sue Lands’ End, alleging uniforms caused health problems

The Delta employees allege that the uniforms have caused numerous people to break out in skin rashes, suffer hair loss and other ailments.

Kentucky man allegedly skins neighbors’ dogs, claims he’s making ‘doggy coat’

Kentucky State Police were dispatched to an animal cruelty complaint when a resident, Joshua Vick, reported that his neighbor Jonathan Watkins had allegedly killed his two dogs, skinned them and hung the pelts from his front porch. 

Louisiana man held gun to son's head for drinking last Dr. Pepper: deputies

A Louisiana man has been arrested and charged with holding a gun to the head of his 9-year-old son because he was angry with the boy for drinking the last Dr. Pepper in the house.

Man swept into ocean by giant wave at Bonny Doon Beach, rescued

A man was swept into the Ocean at Bonny Doon Beach in Santa Cruz County before being rescued by officials amid a high-surf warning with 20-20 foot waves expected.

David Stern, NBA’s commissioner for 30 years, dies at 77

The former NBA commissioner died Wednesday at 77 after suffering a brain hemorrhage three weeks ago, according to the league.

Pit bull shot in Menlo Park, owner says attack was unprovoked

The owner of a pit bull, who was shot and injured last weekend in Menlo Park, says the attack was unprovoked and that the shooter is a danger to the community.

Which Bay Area cities to raise minimum wage on Jan. 1

Starting January 1 several Bay Area cities are raising the minimum wage to at least $15 an hour. 

Colorado man says 'I really suck at this' after he fails, gets caught trying to steal 3 cars, police say

Todd Sheldon, 36, was caught trying to break into a car in Jefferson County earlier this month, "but was caught by the homeowner," officials said. Just before deputies arrived on the scene, Sheldon escaped.

US Rep John Lewis of Georgia says he has pancreatic cancer

Lewis, the youngest and last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists in a group once led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., said in a statement that cancer was discovered this month during a routine medical visit. He said subsequent tests confirmed the diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer.

Man refuses to believe he gave multiple women STD in viral text exchange

A man confronted by a woman who said he exposed her to an STD refused to accept the claim in a text message exchange that has gone viral.