The family said they had to rent a car and drive home to Des Moines, which took five and a half hours.
On May 5, 1961, astronaut Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. became the first American in space aboard the Freedom 7 Space capsule.
On this day in 1862, the Mexican military won over the French forces of Napoleon III.
The focus of Zombie Awareness Month is to raise awareness about zombies and a potential zombie apocalypse.
A diner at an upscale restaurant in Louisville pulled a gun on armed Black Lives Matter protesters when they stormed the place during demonstrations in honor of Breonna Taylor.
A former Virginia Beach Catholic priest, 72, has been indicted on two counts of sexual assault of a minor over an incident that occurred in Virginia four decades ago.
A 28-year-old woman was arrested after she allegedly assaulted and intimidated an American Airlines flight attendant Sunday.
Police said 31-year-old Rodriquez Holeman was charged with murder after he admitted to "shaking" his 2-month-old son.
Donald Trump will be featured on a conservative website Tuesday night where he'll give insight on his 2024 running decision.
"The virus is unlikely to go away," said an evolutionary biologist.
The 70-year-old man registered his dead mother and mother-in-law, earning him five years of probation.
The Pfizer COVID vaccine may be authorized for use by the FDA as early as next week, giving kids access to the shot sooner than expected.
A new Florida refuge has opened and is taking in dozens of retired circus elephants.
Bobby Paul Edwards, a former South Carolina restaurant manager, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for enslaving John Christopher Smith for five years.
The state has partnered with over a dozen breweries to offer free beer to adults over 21 who get their COVID vaccine.
Forecasters warn that more strong storms are likely to hit the Southeast on Tuesday. States that are at “greatest risk” include Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee and Alabama.
On National Teacher Day, celebrated May 4 this year, here are some quotes for everyone's childhood heroes during the pandemic.
Katie Sorensen was charged Thursday with providing false information to police and giving false information to a police dispatcher.
An Alabama woman was arrested after she tested positive for multiple drugs while she was giving birth last month.
Police are on the lookout for a woman who was caught on camera striking a 31-year-old Asian woman with a hammer in Hell's Kitchen.
A judge has scheduled a May 21 hearing on the request of Nathan Sutherland's defense attorney to toss the DNA that implicated his client of sexual assault, arguing it was acquired without a warrant or probable cause.
Americans who earned below $150,000 last year may be eligible to receive tax refund on the 2020 unemployment benefits.
Michelle Hadley has accepted a settlement from the city of Anaheim after she was framed by her ex-fiancé's wife and arrested in 2016.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates and wife Melinda Gates have announced their split on social media, saying they believe they can no longer "grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives."
Georgia is getting ready for two more days of rainfall, strong winds and lighting.
Joe Biden's American Families Plan could make pre-school available to every American. Experts say it's a smart investment.
Disney fans are debating whether Snow White should be canceled due to the controversial kiss.
New restrictions on hydrofluorocarbons will change how cooling technology is manufactured, bringing it in line with international agreements.
As many as 64 people have had anxiety-related symptoms after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine, including fainting, dizziness, vomiting, and sweating.
Félix Verdejo Sánchez, who is married and has a young daughter, met Keishla Rodríguez Ortiz in middle school and has kept in touch with her.
