Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Police in California launched a manhunt Monday for a suspect who stabbed and killed a retired administrator at Cal State Fullerton.

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro called for an end to euthanization at animal shelters in a plan he released Monday focusing on improving the welfare of both domestic and wild animals.

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law restricting law enforcement's use of deadly force Monday, calling for "respect for human life and dignity."

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Attorney General William Barr removed the acting director of the Bureau of Prisons more than a week after convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein killed himself in jail, putting the federal prison system under scrutiny.

While there are some areas being watched, including the Gulf of Mexico and off the New England coast, explosive tropical development over the Atlantic basin seems unlikely this week.

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Tyson Foods has issued a recall for more than 39,000 pounds of Weaver brand frozen chicken patties over contamination concerns, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said.

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- A Maryland woman who collected a $50,000 jackpot from a scratch-off ticket is celebrating her third major lottery win in recent years.

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. regulators say more than 120 people from 33 states have been diagnosed with salmonella, connected with contaminated dog treats.

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- New York City Police Department Commissioner James O'Neill fired officer Daniel Pantaleo Monday over the controversial choking death of Eric Garner five years ago.

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- A Welsh town said the new public toilets set to be installed in a local park will feature security measures aimed at discouraging sexual activities.