Ted Cruz's campaign stop in the Bronx is a complete dud  —  There are more than 1.4 million people in the Bronx — but Ted Cruz couldn't even muster 100 at a campaign event in Parkchester with state Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr., a conservative Christian minister.  —  Cruz visited the Sabrosura Chinese …

North Carolina couple arrested after 4 children test positive for meth  —  NEBO, N.C. — Two people have been arrested after children living with them tested positive for methamphetamine.  —  Kimberly Dawn Lowery, 29, and Nathan Todd Vallini, 27, both of Nebo, are each charged with four counts …

Dennis Hastert accused of sexual abuse by at least 4, sources say  —  Stephen Reinboldt's sister Jolene Burdge speaks out about her brother's alleged abuse by Dennis Hastert decades ago.  (John Kim/Chicago Tribune)  —  For months, federal authorities have hinted at the motive behind …

2 men considered ‘dangerous to others’ escape from Western State mental hospital; search under way  —  LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Two men considered “dangerous to others” escaped from the Western State Hospital Wednesday night, police said.  —  Anthony Garver, who was found incompetent to stand trial …

Mom outraged after photo of son with staple gun to face goes viral  —  OPA-LOCKA, Fla. (WSVN) — A South Florida mother is demanding answers after she found a photo on social media showing a teenage student holding a staple gun to her 6-year-old son's cheek at school.

Tennessee Legislature Advances 2 Bills Targeting LGBT Individuals  —  The Tennessee state legislature on Wednesday advanced two separate pieces of legislation that target LGBT individuals, eliciting outcries from the business community.  —  The state House on Wednesday passed a bill …

Pair Facing State Jail Felony Charges Stemming from Graffiti on Iconic Enchanted Rock  —  SAN MARCOS, Texas - Law enforcement officials from the State Park Police, Texas Game Wardens and San Marcos Police Department Wednesday arrested two individuals in connection with defacing of the iconic Enchanted Rock.

Watch: Irma Bule bitten on stage by cobra  —  Play!  —  Indonesian pop singer Irma Bule died this week after being bitten by a snake used as an on-stage prop during a live performance on Sunday.  —  “The accident happened in the middle of the second song when Irma stepped on the snake's tail …

Oak Brook teen catches rare shark on vacation  —  An 18-year-old Oak Brook resident caught an albino or leucistic swell shark in the Sea of Cortez near Cabo San Lucas.  —  As a senior on the Hinsdale Central bass fishing team, Scott McLaughlin is looking forward to the spring and his final season of competition.

Secular Bangladeshi writer murdered in the street  —  New Delhi (CNN)Machete-wielding attackers struck in the capital of Bangladesh Wednesday night, killing 26-year-old secular writer Nazimuddin Samad.  —  Samad, described by Bangladesh police as a masters student at Jagannath University …

Why is the FBI so slow on Clinton e-mail probe?  —  IF FBI Director James Comey feels no deadline pressure to wrap up the investigation into Hillary Clinton's e-mail server, he should.  —  “The urgency is to do it well and promptly.  And ‘well’ comes first,” Comey told local law enforcement agents …

The Panama Papers Actually Reflect Pretty Well on Capitalism  —  The leak of confidential documents from Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca has had many interesting results.  We've seen the biggest dump of confidential documents in history.  Prominent international figures have been revealed as the holders …

Catherine Pugh leads Sheila Dixon in Baltimore mayor's race, Sun/UB poll says  —  (Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun video) … State Sen. Catherine E. Pugh has opened up a clear lead over former Mayor Sheila Dixon as the mayor's race enters its final weeks, according to a new poll for The Baltimore Sun and the University of Baltimore.

Don't be fooled - Elon Musk's electric cars aren't about to save the planet  —  Tesla car races Qantas airliner  —  Play!  —  As Elon Musk presented the new Tesla 3, a fawning press announced that the “world-changing car” could “dominate” the market.  Within days, 276,000 people had put down $1,000 to pre-order the car.

No charges for officer who shot knife-wielding man on I-75  —  Prosecutor releases body camera video  —  GLENDALE, Ohio - Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters called the officer who shot a knife-wielding man on I-75 last week “one brave individual” before releasing body camera video to the public Tuesday.

Another Dead Blasphemer—in Scotland  —  The stench of Islamic extremism has become all too common among the religious and community leaders of the U.K.  —  LONDON — Asad Shah was a much-loved Muslim shopkeeper in Scotland's first city of Glasgow.  Embodying the slogan of his mosque …