Signs of the times: Churches trading tradition for catchy, clever messages to draw visitors

ST. LOUIS –  A Florida pastor recently used his church's marquee to put out a message: "Christmas — Easier to spell tha...

Target says Justice Department investigating credit and debit card security breach, as lawsuits trickle in

Target Corp. said Monday that the Department of Justice is now investigating the retailer's credit and debit card security br...

Target says Justice Department investigating credit and debit card security breach

NEW YORK –  Target Corp. said the Department of Justice is investigating the credit and debit card security breach at the retaile...

Aaron Hernandez trial: Judge weighs gag order after defense attorneys claim leaks

FALL RIVER, Mass. –  A Massachusetts judge may impose a formal gag order in the murder case against former New England Patriot Aa...

New Mexico woman pleads guilty to locking 8-year-old girl in wooden cage

LAS CRUCES, N.M. –  A New Mexico woman has pleaded guilty to locking her 8-year-old niece with developmental disabilities in a wo...

Colorado Springs teen dies after shot by stepfather after report of burglar at her home

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –  Police say a 14-year-old Colorado girl was fatally shot by her stepfather after a report of a burglary...

US moves troops to get ready in case more are needed in South Sudan for evacuations, security

WASHINGTON –  Defense officials say the U.S. is moving additional Marines and aircraft from Spain to the Horn of Africa to provid...