Brad Matthews

Pocket watch of Macy’s co-owner who died on Titanic sells for $2.3 million

A golden pocket watch worn by doomed Titanic passenger Isidor Straus sold at auction this past weekend for $2.3 million.

November 25, 2025

Smithsonian National Zoo expecting birth of Asian elephant calf

The Smithsonian National Zoo is expecting an Asian elephant calf to be born for the first time in years there, with a due date between mid-January and March.

November 25, 2025

Cargo ship catches fire in Los Angeles with hazardous materials on board

A container ship containing hazardous materials caught fire in Los Angeles Friday.

November 22, 2025

Man arrested after police pursuit on I-270, accused of trying to ram cop car with kids inside

Frederick County law enforcement arrested a man Friday following a multi-county chase. The driver, who had children with him, is accused of trying to hit police vehicles, among other charges.

November 22, 2025

Shooting at Christmas tree lighting ceremony leaves four injured

A holiday tree lighting ceremony in North Carolina was interrupted by gunfire Friday, leaving four injured.

November 22, 2025

Commanders to play another international game next season

The Washington Commanders will be the designated home team for another overseas game next year after playing in Madrid last weekend.

November 22, 2025

Two Texas men indicted, accused of planning invasion of island off coast of Haiti

As part of their plan, the two men wanted to recruit homeless people from the nation's capital as mercenaries to help them take over Gonave in a coup.

November 22, 2025

Federal transportation officials want people to dress better for flights

The Department of Transportation wants air travelers to dress better this holiday season, be more courteous and assist people who need help with luggage.

November 21, 2025

Amazon sending out refunds in $2.5 billion settlement with FTC

Amazon is refunding Amazon Prime customers as much as $51 for their subscription fees as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.

November 21, 2025

D.C.’s Call Your Mother bagel chain sues Jersey store, claiming it stole its shtick

D.C.-based bagel chain Call Your Mother is suing a bagel store in New Jersey called Call Your Bubbi, alleging it's a rip-off.

November 21, 2025

Copy of 1939 Superman comic auctioned off for $9.12 million

A copy of "Superman No. 1," the 1939 first comic devoted to the superhero, was sold by Heritage Auctions for $9.12 million on Thursday.

November 21, 2025

Canada bear attack on students, teachers leaves 11 injured, two critically

A grizzly bear attacked elementary school students and teachers in British Columbia, Canada, leaving 11 injured, two critically.

November 21, 2025

Toy company stops sales of AI teddy bear after it gabbed about ‘kink,’ knives

A Singaporean company has stopped selling a teddy bear with AI chat after it was found that the toy would talk about "kink," where to find knives and other decidedly adult topics if prompted.

November 20, 2025

Dulles shuttle crashes into United Airlines luggage cart

A mobile lounge carrying passengers between terminals at Washington Dulles International Airport hit a United Airlines luggage cart Wednesday, injuring a United employee.

November 20, 2025

Mars rover Perseverance finds possible meteorite from space

The NASA Mars rover Perseverance recently found a rock with high levels of iron and nickel, which could mean it came from elsewhere in space.

November 20, 2025

Italian artist’s 18-karat gold toilet titled ‘America’ sells for over $12 million at auction

An Italian artist's fully functional toilet made out of 18-karat gold was sold by Sotheby's at auction for $12.1 million on Tuesday.

November 20, 2025

Ohio woman killed by male deer in home attack

An Ohio woman who dedicated her time to rescuing injured deer was recently killed by a male deer in an enclosure at her home.

November 20, 2025

California town could become first in state to ban pickleball outright

Pickleball could be gone for good in a California town if pending legislation is passed to move from a current temporary ban implemented over noise complaints to a permanent one.

November 19, 2025

Viral ‘eruption threat’ at Washington state’s Mount Rainier not accurate, experts say

Fears of an eruption at Mount Rainier in Washington state were overblown, local seismologists said.

November 19, 2025

Inmate accused of killing corrections officer at southwest Virginia prison

An inmate at a prison in southwestern Virginia is accused of killing a prison guard and injuring two others in an attack earlier this week.

November 19, 2025