Storms batter Mid-Atlantic, sparking several tornadoes and widespread flash flooding

A line of drenching storms swept across the Mid-Atlantic and parts of the Northeast late Thursday, spinning up destructive tornadoes and inundating several areas with significant flooding.

Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches

Heavy rain and winds pounded the Northeast U.S. on Thursday as storms tore through a beach on Long Island, stranded dozens of people in their cars in New Jersey and knocked out power in parts of Delaware's capital city.

Jurors hear 'Keffe D' say his nephew fired fatal shots at Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting

Jurors heard Duane "Keffe D" Davis tell detectives in 2008 that his nephew Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur. Davis' interview was played in a Las Vegas courtroom Thursday at a trial over the 1996 killing in Las Vegas. Davis is accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting of the 25-year-old hip-hop superstar. The interview is essential evidence in the state's case against the 63-year-old Davis. Prosecutors told jurors in opening statements that they would lean heavily on Davis' own admissions in interviews with police and on podcasts, as well as the 2019 memoir he co-wrote, "Compton Street Legend." Davis has pleaded not guilty.

Investigators probe a dramatic midair crash as a landing plane hits hovering police helicopter

Investigators are working to understand why a small plane veered to the side while landing at a rural airport and crashed into a hovering Pennsylvania State Police helicopter, a federal official said Thursday.

US judge rejects Disney bid for quick hearing in FCC lawsuit

A U.S. judge rejected a request by Disney for an urgent ​hearing on its lawsuit seeking to block the FCC's early review of licenses for the entertainment giant's eight company-owned ABC stations.

Nebraska's largest school district asks police to stop using electric shock gloves on students

Omaha police agreed this week to stop carrying gloves that can deliver electric shocks to students in the halls of Nebraska's largest public school district.

'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power

Tens of thousands of residents in northwest Indiana were in survival mode Thursday as they endured a ninth day without power, throwing out spoiled food, lining up for hot meals and searching for places to charge their phones.

Woman charged in ISIS-inspired terror plot to detonate explosive device at New York State Capitol, feds say

A 35-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a plot to use an explosive device to attack the New York State Capitol and state senators, officials said Thursday.

US imposes more sanctions on Cuba

The U.S. imposed new Cuba-related sanctions on ​Thursday, designating nine entities and three individuals for alleged malign activities directed at the ‌United States.

More than 2,300 Mexicans sent to Guatemala and Honduras as Trump ramps up third-country deportations

The United States has deported nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala this year and sent at least dozens more to Honduras, according to official data.

One Army unit is offering 4 bonus days off to play Grand Theft Auto for soldiers who reenlist

A U.S. Army unit is offering its troops a special bonus if they reenlist soon: four extra days off timed around the November release of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI.

Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says

Federal agents have seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.

Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone

Communities in Hawaii, especially those on the Big Island still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Lala last weekend, could get pounded again in the coming days.

Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran

President Donald Trump warned of economic consequences for any country that provided "any type of lifeline to Iran" as the United States looks to resolve a war it ​began nearly six months ago.

US sends 20 deportees to Liberia, part of 1,200 migrants the country will receive under new deal

The United States sent 20 deportees to Liberia, who arrived on Thursday as part of 1,200 migrants that the African country will receive under a new deal.

Pulitzers and American Library Association launch 'Pulitzer on the Road' touring exhibit

Barbara Kingsolver, Percival Everett and Daniel Kraus will be among the authors and other Pulitzer Prize-winning artists and journalists participating in a 20-city touring exhibition.

Netflix sued by band Demon Hunter over 'KPop Demon Hunters'

Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix and concert promoter AEG Presents in California ​federal court, alleging "KPop Demon Hunters" infringes its trademarks.