A father and son who appeared before a federal judge are accused of kidnapping two U.S. Forest Service employees and holding them hostage for more than 15 hours in a trailer near Mount Shasta. The employees were eventually released unharmed, according to officials.

Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to weaken in the Gulf of Mexico as it chugs closer to the U.S. But forecasters say it still could bring coastal flooding and heavy rain from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana.

The ninth annual Boots and Badges blood drive, hosted by Oklahoma City first responders, aims to boost the state’s blood supply with a family-friendly event at the Paycom Center this Saturday.

Prince George just turned 13, and the royals released a new portrait to celebrate the milestone birthday!

An 8-year-old Alabama girl gave her brother something no toy or hug ever could: a second chance at life.