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Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues
Tampa Bay All-Star shortstop Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave through June 1 under an agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ association while the investigation continues in an alleged relationship with a minor
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Prosecutors say Trump team trying to 'rewrite indictment' in bid to toss Georgia case
Attorneys for Donald Trump are back in a Georgia courtroom today to argue that the election charges against the him should be dismissed on First Amendment grounds.
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Disgraced crypto CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced Thursday for financial fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried will be sentenced Thursday for orchestrating what prosecutors have called one of the biggest financial frauds in American history.
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Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job market
The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy extraordinary job security
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Nobelist Daniel Kahneman, a pioneer of behavioral economics, is dead at 90
Daniel Kahneman, a psychologist who won a Nobel Prize in economics for his insights into how ingrained neurological biases influence decision making, has died
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Former correctional officer at women's prison in California sentenced for sexually abusing inmates
A former correctional officer at a federal women's prison in California has been sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing inmates
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An indicted Tennessee judge is sent to jail after her bond is revoked for positive cocaine tests
A Tennessee criminal court judge is in jail after her bond was revoked for testing positive for cocaine while she was out of custody pending a trial on charges of coercion of a witness and harassment
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A $500K house was built on the wrong Hawaii lot. A legal fight is unfolding over the mix-up
A woman who purchased a vacant lot in Hawaii was surprised to find out a $500,000 house was built on the property by mistake
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Security in Congo's mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says
The special U_N_ envoy for Congo says security in the African nation’s mineral-rich east has deteriorated since recent elections, with a rebel group allegedly linked to neighboring Rwanda making “significant advances and expanding its territory.”
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WATCH: 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant solves puzzle with 1 letter
Host Pat Sajak couldn't believe it when a "Wheel of Fortune" contestant guessed an entire puzzle only needing one letter.
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California State Bar recommends ex-Trump attorney be disbarred for election efforts
The California State Bar has recommended that former Trump election attorney John Eastman be disbarred for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
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Former Sen. Joe Lieberman dies at 82
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman died Wednesday afternoon in New York City, his family said. He was 82 years old.
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Prosecutors seeking 2.5-year prison sentence for former Spain soccer chief over kiss
Luis Rubiales kissed Spanish player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips without her consent during the team's trophy ceremony following Spain's final 1-0 win against England.
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WATCH: German zoo hosts Easter egg hunt for animals
Bears, macaques and mongooses at a zoo in Germany were treated to a festive surprise on Wednesday — their very own Easter egg hunt.
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4 dead, 1 in critical condition after Illinois stabbings; suspect in custody
An adult male allegedly attacked and stabbed multiple individuals in the Rockford, Illinois area.
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Animal shelter pleads for help fostering dogs after truck crashes into building
A West Virginia animal shelter is pleading for help fostering its dogs after a vehicle plowed into its building
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WATCH: Police chase runaway ostrich in South Korea
An ostrich escaped from a zoo in South Korea on Tuesday and ran wild in the streets for about an hour until being safely captured, officials say.
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Baltimore bridge may have lacked collision protective measures: Experts
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed early Tuesday morning after a massive cargo ship collided with one of the bridge's support columns.
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WATCH: Northern Lights shine over slopes of Finland
A spectacular sight on the slopes as the Northern Lights provide the ultimate backdrop for skiers in Finland.
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Over 500 dengue fever cases reported in US territory
"This year, dengue cases have exceeded historical figures," Dr. Carlos Mellado López, the secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Health, said in a statement.
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Israel agrees to reschedule delegation visit to the White House: US official
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to reschedule his delegation’s visit to the White House after he canceled the trip on Monday.
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TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit
A person familiar with the matter says the Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices
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US sanctions online site 'Gaza Now' and its founder for allegedly supporting Hamas
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on an online media site called Gaza Now and its founder Mustafa Ayash, for allegedly supporting Hamas
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After HBCU administrator's suicide, alumni have 'no confidence' in leadership
Lincoln University's alumni association issued a statement of "no confidence" after President John Moseley's reinstatement after an administrator's suicide.
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Missed out on Mega Millions? Powerball is still up for grabs
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot surged to $865 million the same week that a New Jersey resident won a $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
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Pope appears in better health, praises Israeli, Arab dads who lost kids in conflict
Pope Francis appears in better health, walking into the Vatican audience hall on his own with a cane.
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Attorneys for Hunter Biden return to court in bid to toss tax case
Attorneys for Hunter Biden will return to court Wednesday, seeking the dismissal of the tax-related charges brought against the him by special counsel David Weiss.
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Ukraine's president replaces a top security official
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced one of his top security officials
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2 Guatemalans, 1 Salvadoran among missing from Baltimore bridge collapse
Construction workers originally from Guatemala and El Salvador are among the six missing after the Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore.
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WATCH: Police in Colombia seize nearly 2 tons of cocaine hidden in crates of avocados
Authorities in Colombia say they seized about 1.7 tons of cocaine concealed inside a shipment of avocados bound for Europe.
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