French prosecutor opens probe into NSA surveillance program

PARIS –  French prosecutors have confirmed that they are conducting a preliminary investigation into whether the U.S. National Se...

New York cellphone robbery suspect tripped up by sagging jeans, report says

A Brooklyn man who police say punched a woman in the face before taking her cellphone was arrested Tuesday after his loose-fittin...

Minnesota teen suffers head wounds in fight with attacking wolf

A 16-year-old boy who fought off a rare apparent wolf attack in northern Minnesota says he won't be sleeping outside anytime ...

Mother of baby fatally shot in stroller in Ga. to take stand another day at murder trial

MARIETTA, Ga. –  The mother of a baby fatally shot in his stroller in coastal Georgia is expected to take the stand again. ...

First woman to head Air Force Academy says competence, confidence overcame gender resistance

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. –  The first woman to lead the Air Force Academy says competence and confidence helped her overcome sexu...

Vt. governor visits sites of Irene flood damage on 2-year anniversary; some still struggling

MONTPELIER, Vt. –  Dot's diner, a landmark in the southern Vermont town of Wilmington, was practically wiped out two years ag...

Report alleges PCP use by ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez

Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was allegedly a regular user of the hallucinogenic drug PCP, and had become...