Four California residents arrested after faking a bear attack for insurance payout

Four Los Angeles residents were arrested for an insurance fraud scheme after they claimed a bear damaged their vehicles—but video showed it was a person in a bear costume.
E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald's outbreak tied to slivered onions

The CDC said Wednesday that cases have been detected in 14 states.
John Thune to lead Senate as majority leader
John Thune will become the next Senate majority leader, committed to enacting President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda.
Rain chances return…the timing and temperature drop to follow

In the tropics Sara is likely to develop in the next day or two
Some Richmond Hill streets underwater, again

Rushing Street Station flooded again after Hurricanes Debby, Helene
World War II veteran's remains returned home after 80 years

For nearly 80 years, the remains of Elvis Spotts, a Merchant Marine wiper during World War II, lay buried on a remote island in the South Pacific.
Who is Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for attorney general?

President-elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as his attorney general. Here’s what to know about him.
VIDEO: Massive dust storm causes vehicle pileup on California highway

A powerful dust storm known as a haboob caused a vehicle pile-up on a central California highway, authorities said.
Over a dozen dogs rescued from a Pembroke shelter after found in poor conditions

Dozens of dogs found in poor conditions at a Pembroke shelter were transported to an animal shelter in Delaware to find forever homes.
Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain as House speaker

Rep. Mike Johnson won the House Republican nomination to remain as House speaker.