Brad Matthews

Biden administration to provide over $1 billion in grant money for 385 environmental projects

The Biden administration will provide more than $1 billion in grants for 385 environmentally focused projects, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday.

September 14, 2023

Horse rider arrested by California Highway Patrol for allegedly being soused in the saddle

California Highway Patrol in Merced recently arrested a person who they say was drunk while riding on the highway. But the traveler was not behind the wheel -- rather, the person was on horseback, police said.

September 14, 2023

Nude intruder passes out in Virginia home, pronounced dead at hospital

A nude man broke into a Springfield, Virginia, home Wednesday morning before passing out after police arrived. The man was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

September 13, 2023

Search is on for missing pilot last seen taking off from Michigan airport in experimental airplane

The search continues for a missing octogenarian hobby pilot in Michigan flying a homebuilt fixed-wing single-engine Sonex plane solo.

September 13, 2023

Teenager arrested in California, accused of three hit-and-run attacks on bikers

A teenager has been arrested in Huntington Beach, California, on homicide and other charges related to three hit-and-run incidents that police say were intentional.

September 13, 2023

National Toy Hall of Fame announces 12 new finalists

The National Toy Hall of Fame named 12 finalists contending to join the ranks of America's greatest toys and games as part of a class of 2023 to be announced Nov 9.

September 13, 2023

Virginia man arrested, accused of brandishing a gun at another driver on Interstate 64

A Newport News, Virginia, man has been arrested and accused of brandishing a firearm at another motorist on U.S. Interstate 64 in a purported road rage incident Sunday, police said.

September 13, 2023

Looted artifacts returned to Cambodia in deal between DOJ and family of late billionaire collector

The family of late billionaire and art collector George Lindemann returned 33 looted artifacts to Cambodia, following an agreement between the family and the U.S. Justice Department.

September 13, 2023

Coca-Cola launches future-themed soda flavor formulated with the help of AI

Coca-Cola is crediting artificial intelligence with the creation of its newest flavor of cola, Y3000.

September 12, 2023

Miniature model of Red Leader X-wing used in filming of ‘Star Wars’ to go to auction

All wings report in! The miniature model filmed as "Red Leader/Red One" in the original Star Wars is set to go to auction, with a starting price of $400,000.

September 12, 2023

Virginia man dies trying to hike between North and South Rims of Grand Canyon in afternoon

A Manassas, Virginia, man died over the weekend while attempting to make the Rim-to-Rim hike at the Grand Canyon, park officials said.

September 12, 2023

New York man charged in connection to 29-year-old cold case slaying in Fairfax County, Virginia

A Niskayuna, New York, man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in a 29-year-old case out of Fairfax County, Virginia.

September 12, 2023

Fans of the late Jimmy Buffett send his 1985 greatest hits album back on the Billboard charts

Fans of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett have posthumously rocketed his 1985 greatest hits album, "Songs You Know By Heart," back up the Billboard charts.

September 12, 2023

Los Angeles City Council saves Marilyn Monroe’s historic home from demolition in unanimous vote

Marilyn Monroe's home will be spared the wrecking ball after the Los Angeles City Council voted 12-0 Friday to begin the process of declaring the property a historic and cultural monument.

September 9, 2023

Teen shatters window of sweltering hot car to save little girl banging on the window

An 18-year-old Good Samaritan saved a little girl's life in Bridgeport, Connecticut, this week when he heard her banging on the window of a hot Toyota van.

September 9, 2023

Young girl finds 2.95-carat diamond during birthday visit to Arkansas state park

A young girl visiting Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park on her birthday recently found a 2.95-carat golden brown diamond, the second-largest gemstone unearthed at the park this year.

September 9, 2023

Florida State University system becomes the first to allow use of Classic Learning Test on admission

The Florida State University system voted Friday to allow the use of the Classic Learning Test for admission, becoming the first state system in the nation to do so.

September 9, 2023

Las Vegas rapper arrested in connection with 2021 slaying due to lyrics in new song, warrant says

A Las Vegas rapper arrested recently in connection with a 2021 killing was taken in by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department due in part to lyrics in a new song and music video released in July.

September 8, 2023

Montgomery County Police arrest five for violent brawl after high school football game

Five teens have been arrested and accused of involvement in a mass brawl outside a Bethesda, Maryland, Metro station after a high school football game, the Montgomery County Police Department announced Friday.

September 8, 2023

Fallon apologizes to staff amid report saying ‘Tonight Show’ has toxic workplace

Following a Rolling Stone story in which employees of NBC's "Tonight" show made claims of a toxic office environment, host Jimmy Fallon apologized to staff in a Zoom call Thursday night.

September 8, 2023