A teacher at Drexel Hill Middle School in Pennsylvania has been placed on administrative leave after she used racial slurs in a viral Facebook video.
Author: Jordan Culver, USA TODAY
Police: Memory card found in street had video of woman’s killing. A man has been charged
Alaska resident Brian Steven Smith, 48, was arrested on murder charges after a citizen found an SD card with photos and video of a woman’s killing.
‘Kill it immediately’: Snakehead fish that can breathe air, survive on land found in Georgia
An invasive northern snakehead fish was found in a pond, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division confirmed.
Boston Public Health Commission confirms first case of measles in a Boston resident since 2013
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Former President Jimmy Carter ‘feels fine’ after fall at home that required stitches
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‘I want the best for you’: Botham Jean’s brother hugs Amber Guyger in emotional courtroom scene
Brandt Jean, the brother of Botham Jean, embraced Amber Guyger, who killed Botham after mistakenly walking into his apartment.
New York City bans discriminatory use of ‘illegal alien,’ with violators subject to fines up to $250K
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A couple planned for a fall wedding in Washington state. A ‘historic’ snowstorm changed everything
Sean and Brittany Tuohy were ready for a fall wedding in Spokane, Washington. A snowstorm changed their plans, but not their positive attitude.
Imelda left Satchel Smith as the lone employee at a Homewood Suites in Texas. He smiled and went to work
Satchel Smith, 21, had to handle things by himself at the Homewood Suites in Beaumont, Texas, with roads flooded due to Tropical Depression Imelda.
‘Check those backpacks’: Florida student brings bearded dragon to school to stop it from being ‘lonely’
A student at Breakfast Point Academy didn’t want her bearded dragon to be lonely, so she brought it to school in her backpack.