Surrogacy is ‘modern day slavery,’ Florida AG argues in push to stop the practice

Florida’s top law enforcement official described surrogacy as "modern day slavery" on Saturday as his office is reported to be lining up to challenge the practice as unconstitutional.

Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe storm threat

Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as a massive storm system threatens much of the state with hurricane-force winds, giant hail, and the risk of tornadoes.

Austin weather: Severe thunderstorm warnings, flood advisories issued for Sunday night

A tranquil Mother’s Day across Central Texas is expected to give way to a night of dangerous weather as an approaching cold front brings the threat of hurricane-force winds and large hail to the region.

America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president

Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady –  Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.

Funeral held for 8 children killed in Louisiana mass shooting

The eight children killed last month in a Louisiana mass shooting were laid to rest Saturday as faith leaders and politicians joined the long procession of mourners who came to pay their respects.

Several hospitalized after possible boat explosion in Miami: MDFR

11 people have been hospitalized after a possible boat explosion at Haulover Sandbar in Miami Beach on Saturday, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

Texas led the nation in FCC complaints about Bad Bunny, Super Bowl

Texas took the top spot in the number of complaints filed to the Federal Communications Commission following Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime performance, with more than 200.

Betty Broderick, convicted double murderer, dead at 78

Betty Broderick, a convicted double murderer in a high-profile case from the late ‘80s, has reportedly died. She was 78.

Pentagon UFO website shatters records with 340M hits in first 12 hours

The release features hundreds of documents and dozens of videos, including Apollo 11 transcripts and reports of objects performing impossible aerial maneuvers.

Person hit, killed by Frontier plane after jumping fence at Denver airport

A Frontier Airlines plane struck and killed someone on the runway while taking off from Denver International Airport Friday night. The fatal crash sparked an engine fire on the plane.

Hantavirus latest: What’s next for cruise, passengers heading home

The cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak is set to anchor near the Canary Islands this weekend so passengers and some crew can disembark. Here’s how it will happen.

Killer in Colorado professor slaying makes disturbing comment after being dragged to court

A Colorado killer who mocked the court, skipped his own sentencing and forced a judge to order that he be brought in "by any means necessary" is now facing the rest of his life behind bars.

Why a Georgia town's entire police force was fired and rehired

The Cohutta City Council voted Friday to immediately reinstate the town's police department and give all the officers their jobs back.