The National Park Service is offering two full moon tours of the 257-step Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.

The North Carolina chapter of the NAACP is calling for a mass rally June 3 to continue its series of weekly protests.

The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of David Mclymont in the 2008 slaying of U.S. Coast Guardsman Carlos Buford, who was visiting a friend in Clarksdale.

A 27-year-old former Pontotoc church youth minister has pleaded not guilty to four counts of sexual contact with a minor female.

A 42-year-old Greenville man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to performing sexual acts on a minor.

Illinois transportation officials say they're gearing up for busy roadways this Memorial Day weekend and have a plan to reduce congestion.

A former Lake County man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for a $1.6 million investment fraud scheme.

The Cook County sheriff's department is handing out free kits to families that, if used, can help law enforcement if a child goes missing.

The Illinois State Board of Education has released the state's first set of math courses for 6th through 12th grade classes.

A suburban Chicago couple accused in the death of their 1-year-old son has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges.

Attorney General Lisa Madigan says people should use caution when donating money to help victims of the Oklahoma tornado.

The University of Texas and Texas A&M University systems will dedicate a new joint library to house about 1 million books culled from the general and reference holdings of the state's top universities.

The 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition kicks off Friday in North Texas.

Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet and a Laurel County resident have been recognized for their efforts to restore rather than replace a landmark bridge.

An eight-year veteran of the Kentucky State Police has been recognized as Trooper of the Year.