Rebekah Castor

Rap star Nicki Minaj has garnered praise for using her platform to highlight the persecution of Christians in Nigeria ahead of her United Nations address.

President Donald Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over Christian persecution as President Tinubu defends religious tolerance policies amid escalating violence concerns.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said the Mexican Cartels' drug network in America is the agency's top priority as fentanyl rages throughout the country.

During the pandemic, domestic violence rates spiked to record levels. Three years later, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence says the number of victims is still concerning.

An elementary school in Alabama is using bulletproof safe rooms to protect students in the event an active shooter attacks the school.

A massive drainage pump that is crucial to getting water out of the New Orleans during hurricanes has corroded just 5 years after being installed.

With fentanyl showing up more in party drugs, police have a warning for students - and the dealers who target them.

Like many cities, New Orleans is facing a critical police officer shortage and there was concern Mardi Gras was going to be affected, but law enforcement from across the state stepped in to help.

With fewer officers on the streets, a Louisiana nonprofit is using security cameras to put more eyes on high-crime areas.

An alarming new statistic involving one of the most dangerous drugs. A new study shows children are dying of fentanyl poisonings at a faster rate than any other age group.

The nation rallied around Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin after he collapsed during a game. The incident has put renewed attention on heart health and keeping student athletes safe.

An El Paso food bank is struggling to provide enough food and resources as a surge in migrants in recent days has overwhelmed city resources.

One Pennsylvania polling place will remain open until 10 p.m. at the order of a judge after it ran out of special paper for voting machines earlier in the day.

We're just days away from the midterm elections and the big question will be which party gets control of Congress. However, that answer might not come on election night because of how close some of the races are in key swing states.

After months of an eerily quiet hurricane season, emergency officials say it's definitely too early to let your guard down. Experts say it's still a good idea to prepare for a storm.

The United States will be returning to the moon when NASA launches its Artemis I unmanned spacecraft on Aug. 29 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Hundreds of service members are gathered in Orlando, Florida, this week for the Warrior Games. The competition features adaptive sporting events for sick or injured military members.

The sea turtle population along the gulf coast appears to be recovering after the BP oil spill more than a decade ago.

A nonprofit called "Feed the Second Line" is installing solar panels on restaurants to help keep them open if they lose power during a hurricane or severe weather.

A Louisiana corner is warning that deadly fake pills, that are often laced with fentanyl, are plaguing his community. The DEA is also reporting record rates of counterfeit pills.

Several beach towns across the U.S. are imposing curfews to crack down on summer crime, especially involving teenagers.

First responders along the Gulf Coast have new equipment for rescues after hurricanes and other severe storms to supplement New Orleans' completed levee system.

The mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, has sparked another national debate about gun rights.

While the Uvalde community still has a lot of unanswered questions, they're trying to take steps towards healing.

More seniors are living on the streets. Homeless agencies across the country say it's an alarming new trend because of rising rents and inflation.

The Coast Guard is seeing more Haitian migrants trying to reach the Florida coast by boat.

It's known as the spring break capital of the world. But this year, Panama City Beach is a target for criminals.

Mardi Gras officially made its comeback in New Orleans, but the parades leave behind thousands of pounds of beads.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wins the Republican gubernatorial nomination, as he runs for a third term steering the Lone Star State

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces multiple Republican challengers as Texas kicks off the 2022 primary season