The National Hurricane Center says people across Florida should take notice: Milton is still just a tropical storm off Mexico, but it's gaining strength and is expected to intensify rapidly as it … more

Many small Alabama cities have been beset by the same polarizing debate that thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the spotlight after former president Donald Trump promoted debunked misinformation about … more

An Israeli airstrike has hit a mosque in central Gaza and Palestinian officials said at least 19 people were killed. Israeli planes also lit up the skyline across the southern suburbs of Beirut, … more

For generations, many people in Lebanon have wrestled with whether to leave to seek better opportunities or escape various times of tumult. There have been military occupations, bombings, … more

Members of a pacifist Christian sect that emerged in 18th century Russia were exiled to Georgia about 200 years ago for refusing to serve in the tsarist army and rejecting orthodox rituals. The … more

The Abu Jarad family lost the stability and comfort of their northern Gaza home when Israel launched its campaign in retaliation for Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. They did exactly as the Israelis ordered … more

Hamas official Saeed Atallah Ali has been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in Lebanon. Hamas said later Saturday that another military wing member was killed in an Israeli strike in … more

The Supreme Court’s new term is opening with a handful of important cases set to be heard and the possibility that the justices will be asked to get involved in election disputes. The justices will … more

Forecasters say Leslie has strengthened into a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and isn’t threatening land. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the storm was located Saturday about 725 miles … more

A well-known Asheville musical tradition has returned in a sign of hopefulness a week after Helene battered the mountain city. The Asheville Drum Circle had its first regular Friday night session … more

A federal judge has denied a request by a Black high school student in Texas for a court order that the student’s lawyers say would have allowed him to return to his high school without fear of … more

The trial of three former Memphis officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols ended with a mixed verdict, surprising and perplexing some observers who questioned why the jury would acquit … more

North Carolina health workers are distributing Benadryl and epinephrine injections to communities after hurricane flooding has caused bees and yellow jackets to swarm from their underground nests. … more

A former county sheriff has been named chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, taking charge of the nation's third-largest police force. Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday the appointment of Jim … more

DETROIT — Around 45,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports have returned to work after the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) suspended its three-day strike. The strike, which could have caused significant disruptions and price increases if prolonged, has been paused until Jan. 15 to allow time for negotiations on a new contract. The ILA and the US Maritime Alliance, representing ports and shipping companies, reached a tentative agreement on wage increases, but the deal is still pending approval by union members. more

Solar storms may cause faint auroras across fringes of the northern United States this weekend.  Forecasters are also monitoring for possible disruptions to power and communications. The sun’s … more

Stores recently saw runs on toilet paper as consumers worried that port worker strikes would lead to shortages. The American Forest and Paper Association President (AFPA) and CEO, Heidi Brock, released a statement this week to reassure folks that the product would not see a shortage for reasons like the strike, “The American Forest and Paper Association is aware of reports of toilet paper shortages, which some have attributed to the current port strike. While we continue to urge the ILA and USMX to quickly bring an end to this strike to restore our members’ access to export their products, we would like to stress we are not aware of any expected impact to tissue product delivery in the US.” more

Sept. 27 - Oct. 3, 2024 The moon moves past the sun during an annular solar eclipse, debris is strewn on the lake in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and demonstrators burn representations of … more

One year after the Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel by Hamas militants, survivors reflect on that day's lingering toll. They hid in bedrooms, bomb shelters, safe rooms and even beneath trees as Hamas … more

Police and firefighters in New Hampshire have responded to an unusual call — a moose trapped in a backyard swimming pool. A video shot by police shows rescuers removing a pool covering after … more