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A Maryland sheriff was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday over an alleged scheme to illegally purchase machine guns, authorities say. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Frederick…

An atheist and secular humanist is suing multiple officials in charge of the agency that runs West Virginia's jails and prisons, accusing the state of violating his constitutional rights by…

A Florida woman who was found with 24 homemade pipe bombs and a hit list pleaded guilty Wednesday to avoid prison, and will instead receive mental health treatment.  Michelle Kolts…

Squatters are tormenting homeowners and landlords in Philadelphia, but one property management company says city officials and police just don't seem to care. "We might actually have a court order…

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).  A Texas mother…

Fire officials say five people were taken to a hospital for treatment after an early morning fire at a northern Pennsylvania hotel that dates back to the 19th century. The…

A 26-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department died while responding to a blaze in a high-rise apartment building on Wednesday morning, the second firefighter to die in the city…

A shocking new video captured the moment lightning struck a county truck during severe thunderstorms in Missouri last week.  Greene County, Missouri, shared video on Facebook showing lightning striking a…

More than a half-dozen students at an elementary school in Orange, Massachusetts, were transported to hospitals after they either ate or touched a spicy gum product that was brought to…

A rookie New York City police officer was shot Wednesday afternoon and is in stable condition, according to officials, while the alleged shooter remains on the run. Officials said that…