Arkansas city elects 18-year-old to be next mayor

(cnn) -- Jaylen Smith graduated from high school in May. Less than a year later, the 18-year-old will be tasked with

Should US troops discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccine be reinstated with back pay?

A compromise to end the Pentagon's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the military as part of the annual defense spending bill drew praise from members of Utah's congressional delegation.

Idaho police seek car seen near site where 4 students killed

Police are asking for help finding the occupant of a car that was seen near where four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death last month, saying that person could have "critical information" about the case.

Flu vaccine appears to be a very good match to circulating strains, CDC says

This year's flu shot appears to be "a very good match" to the circulating strains, the CDC said Monday. However, flu vaccinations are lagging behind the pace of previous years, the CDC said.

Biden administration appeals court decision blocking Trump-era immigration policy

The Biden administration has decided to appeal a federal court decision that blocked the use of a controversial Trump-era policy allowing for the swift removal of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Warnock's victory over Trump-backed rival in Georgia runoff strengthens Dems' Senate majority

Democrat Raphael Warnock won re-election to the U.S. Senate in a hard-fought Georgia runoff on Tuesday, strengthening his party's razor-thin majority as he fought off a challenge by Republican former football star Herschel Walker.

Study identifies cheapest days for holiday travel

More than half of all Americans plan to take at least one leisure trip this holiday season — and 29% are hoping for more than one. Traveling during the holidays can prove challenging, particularly when doing it on a budget.

Nearly 2 dozen shell casings found in North Carolina electric substation shootings, sources say

(cnn) — Nearly two dozen shell casings from a high-powered rifle have been recovered from the sites where gunfire

Gabby Petito's parents file motion to add Laundrie family attorney as defendant in an ongoing lawsuit

(cnn) -- The parents of Gabby Petito have filed a motion to add Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino as a

Big firms like Ticketmaster can become 'too big to care,' FTC chair says

The chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan, on Tuesday said giant companies like Ticketmaster, which faces a tsunami of criticism for problems in selling tickets to a 2023 Taylor Swift tour, can become "too big to care."

'Next mass killer': Dropped case foretold Colorado bloodbath

A year and a half ago, the alleged Colorado shooter was accused of threatening to kill grandparents if they stood in the way of plans to become "the next mass killer."

Family seeks $100M in civil suit over police killing of Patrick Lyoya

The family of an African refugee who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has filed a civil lawsuit seeking $100 million in damages against the city and the former police officer charged with murdering him.

Hawaii remembrance to draw handful of Pearl Harbor survivors

A handful of centenarian survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor are expected to gather at the scene in Hawaii to commemorate those who perished 81 years ago in the Japanese bombing.

Idaho police to return slain university students' belongings to families

Moscow police on Wednesday will begin returning to their families some personal belongings of the four University of Idaho students found slain last month, the department said.

Apple is sued by women who say AirTag lets stalkers track victims

Apple has been sued by two women who said its AirTag devices have made it easier for their former partners and other stalkers to track victims.