Latest U.S. Headlines

• Jan 21

  • Best man whose deployment was delayed surprises best friend on wedding day

    A.J. White's deployment got delayed, so he made proper use of his extra time.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Terminally ill dog sworn in as honorary police K-9

    Eddie’s mission for the day was to visit area businesses to pick up items donated to a local rescue program.

    Jan 21

    3:00

• Jan 21

  • Northeastern University student removed from country before court appearance

    The Iranian man was given a stay after his arrest in Boston.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Harvey Weinstein defense to cite 'loving emails' accusers sent after alleged attacks

    Opening arguments are slated for Wednesday morning in New York City

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • 3 teens killed when man allegedly intentionally rams car off the road

    A suspect was arrested after allegedly causing a deadly crash in Temescal Valley, California.

    Jan 21

    1:37

• Jan 21

  • 2 young children rescued after sled glides onto thin ice

    The children's mother posted photos of the rescue to Facebook.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • 1st mass shooting of the year leaves 4 family members dead, boy arrested

    This was the first homicide in Grantsville, Utah, in 20 years.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Play

    kstu

• Jan 21

  • News headlines today: Jan. 21, 2020

    Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.

    Jan 21

    4:20

• Jan 21

  • Census kicks off in Alaska as outreach teams work to reach remote residents

    Rural areas in the state are the first neighborhoods to get the questionnaire.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • 6-year-old saves family from fire in their home

    The incident took place just after 2 a.m. on Jan. 19, when Madalyn Karlbon awoke to the sound of a smoke detector in her family’s Avenel, New Jersey...

    Jan 21

    1:04

• Jan 21

  • Play

    Facebook/Sterling Fire Department via Storyful

• Jan 21

  • Resident hippo plays in the water

    Mahali, the sole resident hippo at the Denver Zoo, had fun playing with a ball, while swimming around in the water.

    Jan 21

    0:50

• Jan 21

  • Puerto Rico refers investigation into unused emergency supplies to DOJ

    The referral was made so "a thorough investigation continues with priority."

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • 6-year-old saves family from fire in their home

    Madalyn Karlbon was the only person woken up by the sound of a smoke detector.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Play

    ABCNews.com

• Jan 21

  • 3 children found dead in Phoenix home

    Detectives say there were no obvious signs of trauma, as the investigation continues.

    Jan 21

    0:11

• Jan 21

  • Mountain lion attacks small child at California park

    A 3-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after the animal grabbed him by the neck as he and his family walked through Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park...

    Jan 21

    1:27

• Jan 21

  • Father strangles coyote that attacked his child

    Ian O'Reilly was bitten on his forearm and chest as he shoved the animal's snout into the snow.

    Jan 21

    0:41

• Jan 21

  • Play

    ABCNews.com

• Jan 21

  • Coldest air of the season for Southern US

    It is already chilly for most of eastern U.S. from the Plains to the Northeast.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Man's 'action movie' stunt to escape police backfires spectacularly

    “He didn’t take into account that he’s not a fish," authorities said.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Driver 'intentionally' rams car carrying 6 teens, killing 3, authorities say

    The driver was arrested and booked on murder charges.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • 'Start Here': McConnell lays out impeachment trial road map

    Here's what you need to know to start your day.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Army officer who says she was raped is barred from suing the military

    Erin Scanlon, who left the military recently, alleges her case was mishandled.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Religion and school choice at heart of new Supreme Court battle

    Teacher's union chief says case could be "earthquake" for public schools.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Father and 4-year-old son shot in head while wrestling when man's gun discharges

    The father is expected to recover. The 4-year-old boy is in critical condition.

    Jan 21

• Jan 20

  • Father strangles coyote that attacked his child

    The coyote had attacked a woman and her dogs hours earlier.

    Jan 20

• Jan 20

  • Mountain lion attacks small child inside park

    The animal reportedly grabbed him as he and his family walked through a park.

    Jan 20

• Jan 20

  • Stray dog helps schoolchildren cross busy street

    A stray dog has become an internet sensation after it helped a group of kindergarteners get across a busy street in Eastern Europe.

    Jan 20

    3:00

• Jan 20

  • 2 dead, 5 injured as patron opens fire 'indiscriminately' at bar

    The man opened fire after an argument at a concert.

    Jan 20

• Jan 20

  • Play

    ABCNews.com

• Jan 20

  • 2 dead, including gunman, 15 injured in Kansas City shooting

    Authorities said a nightclub security guard killed gunman.

    Jan 20

• Jan 20

  • Woman struck and killed by 2 cars

    A 56-year-old woman who was running across the street to get food for her family has died after being struck in a tragic accident.

    Jan 20

    0:51

• Jan 20

  • Thousands of armed protesters turn out for Trump-supported gun rally

    The governor's state of emergency bans all weapons from Capitol grounds.

    Jan 20

• Jan 20

  • Man charged with $1.5M fraud for alleged false claims on items shipped through USPS

    The "purportedly damaged packages" were allegedly sold through eBay and Listia.

    Jan 20

• Jan 20

  • Pit bull attack likely exposed dog fighting ring

    A vicious pit bull attack on a 71-year-old woman who was looking after 14 dogs at a family member’s property may have accidentally revealed an illegal...

    Jan 20

    1:27

• Jan 20

  • Man dies from 9-year-old gunshot wounds, case treated as homicide

    The victim was shot multiple times in October 2010.

    Jan 20

• Jan 20

  • Pit bull becomes 1st ever arson detection K-9 in the US

    Hansel and his handler Tyler VanLeer are based in New Jersey.

    Jan 20

• Jan 20

  • Play

    ABCNews.com

• Jan 20

  • Snickers sets new world record with 4,728 pound candy bar

    The massive Snickers bar was made with over 1,300 pounds of caramel, peanuts and nougat combined, and nearly 3,500 pounds of chocolate.

    Jan 20

    0:40

• Jan 20

  • Volcanic activity triggers aviation warnings in Alaska

    The Shishaldin Volcano sits near an Aleutian village on an archipelago in southwest Alaska about 700 miles west of Anchorage.

    Jan 20

    0:52

• Jan 20

  • Leaders look to keep historic black and Jewish alliance intact

    Both black and Jewish community leaders have held a number of recent events.

    Jan 20

• Jan 20

  • Play

    digital trends

• Jan 20

  • Volcano activity triggers aviation warnings after spewing ash and lava

    The Shishaldin Volcano is currently listed at a Code Orange alert level.

    Jan 20

• Jan 20

  • Man uninjured after car tumbles down cliff in Malibu

    A man in California is lucky to be alive after losing control of his vehicle and tumbling off a cliff.

    Jan 20

    1:20

• Jan 20

  • New storm set to slam West Coast tomorrow

    January is in full swing in the eastern half of the United States where temperatures and wind chills are below zero in the Northern Plains and New...

    Jan 20

    0:28

• Jan 20

  • Play

    KMBC

• Jan 20

  • New storm set to slam West Coast tomorrow

    January is in full swing in the eastern half of the United States.

    Jan 20

• Jan 20

  • Puerto Rican official fired after warehouse discovered with supplies from 2017

    Video published Saturday showed a warehouse in the southwestern city of Ponce filled with supplies, including thousands of cases of water, believed to...

    Jan 20

    0:25