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A huge shark great white shark is lurking in waters off Massachusetts beach. Kristen Caira reports.

As a young man, Robert McDonald studied war and trained as a paratrooper to help wage it. Now, he’ll turn his mind to the aftermath of conflict.

During Monday's LGBT Pride Month reception, the president acknowledged members of his staff and administration, including White Executive Pastry Chef Bill Yosses, whose pies are apparently quite popular with the Obamas.

The U.S. Supreme Court handed a big victory to Hobby Lobby, a nationwide chain of craft stores – but the ruling is very limited.

Since October, 52,000 kids – many traveling alone – have been caught trying to enter the U.S.

From Iowa to Minnesota to Tennessee, storms and flooding have taken their toll.

The latest recall of more than 8 million cars is mainly for older mid-size models.

New Orleans Police have developed a person of interest in the weekend gunfight on Bourbon Street that left 10 injured.

New Orleans Police have developed a person of interest in the weekend gunfight on Bourbon Street that left 10 injured.

President Obama says they will be equipped for combat and will stay until the security situation improves.

Cal Fire officials said a chopper and two air tankers were headed to the area to assist SJFD in battling the blaze.

Jurors in the upcoming trial of a man who shot a young, drunken woman on his porch won't see selfies of the victim with a gun, marijuana and cash.

The newly discovered remains of an American soldier who once helped track down stolen jewels after World War II are finally headed home.

The court said its decision was not an opening for companies to opt out of other health insurance coverage requirements, such as for blood transfusions and vaccinations.

Members of the June 2014 class of the New York City Police Academy graduated at Madison Square Garden in New York on Monday.