Powerful winter storm kills 11 from Texas to Florida
At least 11 people are dead as a record breaking winter storm has ravaged the southern United States from Texas to Florida, closing airports, snarling traffic, and creating icy and dangerous driving ...
Crew members of Galaxy Leader released by Houthis
Houthis in Yemen have released the 25 crew members of the cargo ship Galaxy Leader, which it seized in November 2023 when an organized campaign of attacks on ships in the Red Sea began, linked to the ...
Ag secretary nominee promises to protect workers in face of pandemics, trade deficits and immigration changes
Secretary of Agriculture nominee Brooke Rollins on Thursday promised to protect the nation's farmers, ranchers and rural communities if confirmed by the Senate during her confirmation hearing.
California lawmakers approve $2.5 billion in fire relief aid as more evacuations loom
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an order Thursday making $2.5 billion available for response and recovery efforts as fire weary residents brace for yet another threat as Santa Ana winds fan the ...
Defense secretary nominee Hegseth clears last hurdle before confirmation vote
The Senate Thursday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of Defense, despite reports of misconduct and the objections of Democrats who say he is ...
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA director
Former Congressman John Ratcliffe is the nation's new CIA director after the Senate voted 74-25 in favor of his confirmation on Thursday.
In many parts of U.S., cold hangs on but warmer temps on the way
Cold weather weary New Yorkers can look forward to a light warmup this weekend after a powerful deep freeze left temperatures well below normal, even for a typically frigid part of the country in ...
Trump declassifies JFK, RFK and MLK Jr. assassination files
Federal documents relating to several high-profile assassinations during the 1960s will become fully available to the public this year after President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered their release.
President Trump calls on OPEC to lower oil prices at economic forum
President Donald Trump called on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to lower oil prices during the World ...
Sepulveda Fire in L.A. stopped, Hughes Fire 14% contained with 10,176 acres burned
Forward progress of the Sepulveda Fire that erupted quickly overnight off the 405 freeway near Getty Center in Los Angeles ...
Southport stabbing: Axel Rudakubana to be sentenced to life in killing of three girls
Axel Rudakubana was expected to be sentenced to life in prison at Liverpool Crown Court for the murders of three young girls ...
Two killed in knife attack at German park, 28-year-old suspect arrested
A 28-year-old Afghan man is in police custody after attacking a group of kindergarteners in the German city of Aschaffenburg, ...