Maximum robocall fine is $10,000 under law signed by Trump

President Trump signed a law increasing fines of spam robocalls to $10,000 and requiring service providers to authenticate calls across networks.

Pope apologizes for slapping hand of woman who pulled him

A woman behind a barrier reached out and grabbed the pope's hand, pulling him violently toward her. Francis reacted sharply, exclaimed something and then slapped her hand so she would let him go.

Dash-cam video shows SUV plunging off cliff on Highway 1

A dash-cam video captures the moment an SUV plunged off the cliff from Highway 1 in San Mateo County.

'New year, new life': After 963 days at PSPCA, Lucy finds forever home

Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, has finally found her forever home after more than 900 days in the shelter.

Dog at shelter for 900+ days asks Santa for forever home

Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, asked Santa for a forever home to call her own this Christmas.

Colorado man says 'I really suck at this' after he fails, gets caught trying to steal 3 cars, police say

Todd Sheldon, 36, was caught trying to break into a car in Jefferson County earlier this month, "but was caught by the homeowner," officials said. Just before deputies arrived on the scene, Sheldon escaped.

McDonald’s employees aid drive-thru customer who mouths ‘Help me': police

Some McDonald’s employees in Northern California are being credited with taking fast action on Christmas Eve on behalf of a customer who appeared to be in distress.

Police: Therapy dog 'accused' of stealing toys meant for non-profit

Can you say busted? Police in an East Coast city are accusing its therapy dog of "misappropriation of toys", and it was all caught on camera.

Deadly listeria outbreak across 5 states linked to hard-boiled eggs, CDC says

Seven people across five states have developed listeria infections, resulting in one death, and the CDC believes the outbreak stems from bulk hard-boiled eggs distributed to food service providers nationwide.

Black Tulane med students take powerful photo at former slave quarters: ‘Resilience is in our DNA’

Black medical students at Tulane University shared a powerful message about resilience and a better future when they posed for a photo in front of former slave quarters at a Louisiana plantation.

7-year-old boy in domestic violence shelter writes heartbreaking letter to Santa

A mother in a Texas domestic violence shelter found her son's heartbreaking letter to Santa Claus, showing how the boy is struggling with his family's situation during the holidays.