School boards have gained attention for taking on controversial issues, such as transgender students participating in sports, but much of their work is administrative.
April 13, 2026
The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home
April 13, 2026
A newborn baby struggles in a tent along Beirut’s waterfront
April 13, 2026
In Havana, a special underwater bus has become essential as Cuba faces its worst energy crisis in decades
April 13, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rallied to celebrate 100 days in office, boosting his early accomplishments and charting future goals as he pledged to lead with a relentless focus on the city’s working-class
April 13, 2026
Waters off the coast of California will soon be open to commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022
April 13, 2026
With NASA's lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash, the space agency already has the next Artemis flight in its sights
April 12, 2026
Dulaney High School community gathers as alum Reid Wiseman makes historic return from space
April 12, 2026
A hotel at one of Miami’s most exclusive locations has been demolished to make way for something even bigger
April 12, 2026
The Texas city of Corpus Christi is facing a severe water crisis because of a prolonged drought, and it is a threat not just to residential use but also to the refineries and petrochemical plants in a major energy port
April 12, 2026
Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices
April 12, 2026
Haitians are struggling with rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran
April 12, 2026
For years, a popular part of many cruises in southeast Alaska has been sailing up Tracy Arm, a long, narrow fjord marked by steep mountains, glittering waterfalls and calving glaciers
April 12, 2026
Trump wants to cover a White House office building with ‘magic paint.’ Experts advise against it
April 12, 2026
President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for seven states
April 12, 2026
Gas prices are still rising due to the Iran war but drivers are saving by fueling up at tribally owned gas stations
April 11, 2026
Police removed protesters and reopened Ireland’s only oil refinery as a fifth day of disruptive demonstrations over soaring gas prices has left many gas pumps dry and threatened to cripple transportation across the country
April 11, 2026
Boulders falling shut down Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay, none hurt
April 11, 2026
Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding
April 08, 2026
The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises
April 11, 2026
Artemis II astronauts splash down off California’s coast after a historic journey around the moon
April 11, 2026
The developer of a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm is suing its turbine manufacturer seeking to force it to stay with the project
April 11, 2026
Authorities say five people have been charged with murder in a deadly Northern California explosion at a fireworks warehouse that killed seven people
April 10, 2026
IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China
April 11, 2026
With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. and Iranian negotiators are heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials
April 10, 2026
'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms
April 11, 2026
Neighbors helping neighbors: Iowa farmers step up after Nebraska wildfires
April 11, 2026
Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns
April 11, 2026
Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife
April 11, 2026
Fence installed at prison cliff after inmate's fatal fall
April 11, 2026
'Goats on the run': Police help reunite lost goats with owner
April 11, 2026
Man's body found after fire burns home in Maine
April 11, 2026
Marine heat waves are supercharging the damage caused by hurricanes and tropical cyclones across the globe
April 11, 2026
Stray dog shootings in Alabama shine light on county with no animal control
April 11, 2026
As climate change outpaces the ability of ecosystems to adapt, scientists are turning to conservation genomics to guide restoration
April 10, 2026
A Frontier Airlines jet nearly collided with two trucks that crossed in front of it Wednesday night at Los Angeles International Airport
April 10, 2026
The opening round of the Masters on Thursday provided a glimpse of just how difficult a dry, fast Augusta National can play
April 10, 2026
Beaver 'arrested' in Toms River after gnawing on residents' nerves
April 10, 2026
Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"
April 10, 2026
How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future
April 10, 2026
A newly identified meteor shower reveals that intense heat is fragmenting a previously unknown asteroid as it passes too close to the Sun.
April 10, 2026
Kilauea eruption episode 44 fountains for over 8 hours; tephra chunks falling in nearby areas
April 10, 2026
A few US towns have banned cigarette sales to anyone born after a specific date, and several states are considering this path. A psychologist explains why such measures often face stiff resistance.
April 10, 2026
Friday marks six months since the ceasefire in Gaza took effect, but progress remains limited
April 10, 2026
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers says Chinese exports of passenger cars have accelerated in March
April 10, 2026
Protests over high fuel prices in Ireland have entered a fourth day, sparking concerns about fuel shortages and emergency services as demonstrators clogged roads and blocked access to refining and distribution sites around the country
April 10, 2026
Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa is so dizzying in its complexity it recalls some of the early globe-trotting odysseys of St. John Paul II
April 10, 2026
Hundreds of volunteers have joined a "Frog Patrol" initiative in a forest near the Polish capital of Warsaw to help amphibians survive road crossings during their spring mating rituals
April 10, 2026
Pope Leo XIV is making a long and ambitious odyssey across four African countries -- Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea
April 10, 2026
The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries
April 10, 2026
Why NASA sent ‘organ chips’ of the Artemis II crew into space
April 10, 2026
With a fragile ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran holding for now, China is considering its role in helping find a durable endgame to the war in the Middle East
April 10, 2026
Spooner, Wisconsin is home to one of the largest musky hatcheries in the world
April 10, 2026
DNR officer's extrication by Minnesota Air Rescue Team caught on video
April 10, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency has gutted rules that target waste from burning coal
April 10, 2026
'Bench Bunny' overpopulation causes property damage and ongoing frustration for residents
April 10, 2026
Elderly man and woman rescued from partially submerged car
April 10, 2026
Army ROTC cadets who subdued the gunman attacking their classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University last month are recounting dramatic details publicly for the first time
April 10, 2026
Video of a sinkhole that swallowed two vehicles in Omaha, Nebraska captured attention around the world, but hundreds of others happen with little notice
April 09, 2026
Maryland officials have announced a settlement with the owner and operator of the massive cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge two years ago, causing its deadly collapse
April 09, 2026
Horse reunited with owner after being rescued from flooded creek
April 10, 2026
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative
April 09, 2026
Charley the cow saved from slaughter after community comes together to help
April 09, 2026
Argentina's Congress has approved a bill that eases glacier protections to boost mining investments
April 09, 2026
The first predictions for hurricane season are in and El Niño’s fingerprints are all over it
April 09, 2026
Kentucky couple makes special wheelchairs to help people with disabilities explore outdoors
April 09, 2026
A new study reveals how the lake bed’s toxic dust impairs lung development in children living nearby.
April 03, 2026
American woodcocks continue to attract onlookers in a New York City park
April 09, 2026
The accusations you might have heard about nonnative honey bees aren’t backed up by evidence. In fact, there are plenty of ways bees make the world a better place.
April 09, 2026
City offers help replacing Colorado lawns with drought-tolerant alternatives as drought restrictions tighten
April 09, 2026
These two iconic polar species have been driven to endangered status by a warming planet
April 09, 2026
A viral photo of snow-capped Mount Fuji, a red pagoda and cherry blossoms has brought many tourists to a peaceful Japanese town
April 09, 2026
Nevada's largest utility company says it may not meet its 2030 clean energy goals due to the demands from data centers
April 09, 2026
Australia has agreed to underwrite two companies buying fuel at inflated prices, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warning of extended supply disruptions even if the Iran ceasefire holds
April 09, 2026
An Oregon appeals court has sided with PacifiCorp in a ruling that could possibly jeopardize over $1 billion in damages for victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires
April 09, 2026
Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist
April 09, 2026
Parking garage collapses in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia; 1 dead, search for 2 others underway
April 09, 2026
‘It really bent your mind’: The life-altering phenomenon astronauts experience in space
April 09, 2026
March has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data
April 08, 2026
San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit
April 09, 2026
Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill
April 09, 2026
Weber State students show local residents innovative ways to cut energy use, lower bills
April 09, 2026
Reclaiming the Range: Northern Colorado's 11-year journey to restore the west's most iconic species
April 09, 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to tap into unconventional natural gas deposits to reduce reliance on foreign energy
April 08, 2026
A fire has broken out at Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park velodrome, prompting a major emergency response
April 08, 2026
City honors 11-year-old girl, woman for saving child from drowning
April 08, 2026
Everyone knows about the azaleas and dogwoods at Augusta National during the Masters
April 08, 2026
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change
April 08, 2026
Michigan DNR reports finding 15-pound walleye in Muskegon River
April 08, 2026
Walking this golf course is now a botanist’s dream
April 08, 2026
Woman fights off offender after being groped on CTA Red Line train in the Loop
April 08, 2026
Flood risk continues through Friday as a storm system brings numerous rounds of rain to the islands
April 08, 2026
Habitat loss from development pushes more black bears into the city
April 08, 2026
High-altitude balloons set to fly over the ArkLaTex
April 08, 2026
Fireball spotted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware traveled at 30,000 mph before disintegrating, NASA says
April 08, 2026
Exploratory oil drilling off the coast of Brazil's Amazon rainforest are reshaping life in Oiapoque, a small city in the poor state of Amapa that is receiving thousand of migrants looking for work
April 08, 2026
Exploratory oil drilling off the coast of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is reshaping life in Oiapoque, a small city in the poor state of Amapa that is receiving thousand of migrants looking for work
April 08, 2026
Tariff-driven uncertainty, rising costs and tax law changes have prompted many companies to reconsider their strategies
April 08, 2026
Cities breed smart wildlife because it takes savvy to survive there.
April 08, 2026
A historian explores how religious congregations, activists and city officials have supported undocumented immigrants in Philadelphia over the past 40 years.
April 08, 2026
Cities have the best chance of reducing water use when people actively participate in water conservation, but even that might not be enough in the future.
April 08, 2026
When I talk about my anthropological fieldwork, many Americans are shocked to learn that “living on a nuclear test site” is even a logical statement.
April 08, 2026
The Artemis II astronauts are now forever intertwined with Apollo 8
April 07, 2026
Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is in Iowa to support Democratic congressional candidates and gather insights on how Democrats could win over President Donald Trump's supporters
April 08, 2026
Hundreds of Cuban women have gathered in Havana to decry a U.S. energy embargo and other measures imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump that are strangling the Caribbean island
April 07, 2026
Texas health regulators have told Camp Mystic’s owners they are investigating hundreds of complaints following last year’s deadly floods that killed 27 girls
April 08, 2026
Travelers will soon face restrictions on how many portable chargers they can carry on a flight as airlines continue to try to reduce the risk of another lithium battery fire aboard their jets
April 08, 2026
Delta Air lines is joining a growing list of U.S. carriers raising checked bag fees
April 08, 2026
A Super El Niño is coming. Here’s how a hotter ocean could change the weather near you
April 08, 2026
Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase
April 08, 2026
School buses stocked with lifesaving kits
April 08, 2026
For sheer abundance and ease of production of oil and natural gas, it simply doesn’t get any better than the Persian Gulf region.
April 08, 2026
Albuquerque Fire Rescue expands fleet with new UTVs, type 3 engine
April 08, 2026
Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say
April 08, 2026
Lexington community still healing 1 year after fatal gas explosion
April 08, 2026
California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak
April 08, 2026
RobCo Wildlife Rescue gives injured backyard bunnies a second chance
April 08, 2026
Environmental groups have asked a federal appellate court panel to lift its temporary halt on closing an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades
April 07, 2026
Deere & Co. has agreed to pay $99 million as part of a settlement that would resolve a class action lawsuit accusing the farm equipment giant of monopolizing repair services
April 07, 2026
Flooding strands drivers and prompts more than a dozen rescues over the holiday weekend
April 07, 2026
Motorcycle crash ends in flames near kids; far West Side residents urge need for speed bumps
April 07, 2026
Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended Philadelphia reptile show
April 07, 2026
New research reveals that financial gains for many Black-led nonprofits after George Floyd’s murder were short-lived
April 07, 2026
Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war
April 01, 2026
Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil
April 07, 2026
Vietnam has unanimously elected Communist Party leader To Lam as president, consolidating his control over both party and state
April 07, 2026
President Donald Trump has expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges as his Tuesday ultimatum approaches
April 06, 2026
Authorities in British Columbia have urged people to stay away from a rock face above a highway in the Canadian province where a Volkswagen Beetle shell was suspended in an apparent prank by engineering students
April 07, 2026
With cowbells ringing in the stands, Bryan Baker was fired up after striking out Pete Crow-Armstrong to give the Tampa Bay Rays a triumphant return to Tropicana Field
April 07, 2026
An investigation has found that nine backcountry skiers killed in the deadliest avalanche in modern California history were being guided through dangerous terrain when safer routes were available
April 07, 2026
Not all spider venoms are created equal. Some are harmless to people, while others can be quite dangerous.
April 07, 2026
The anticipation of winter weather has forced the New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox to change scheduled night games to afternoon starts on Tuesday
April 07, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations
April 07, 2026
Fertilizer is more expensive and in shorter supply. Without the right amounts of fertilizer at specific times, yields drop, food prices increase and food shortages result.
April 06, 2026
Two U.S. lawmakers are calling for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after witnessing the effects of a U.S. energy blockade during an official visit to the island
April 06, 2026
Man foraging 100 percent of his food for an entire year
April 06, 2026
Family fights state over oil leaking into their home
April 06, 2026
Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests
April 06, 2026
Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains
April 06, 2026
App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals
April 06, 2026
If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US
April 06, 2026
Skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers and rising household electric bills are injecting a wave of attention into who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities
April 06, 2026
A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado
April 06, 2026
Children and volunteers gathered at a nature park on the edge of Kyiv to release bats into the night sky
April 06, 2026
A juvenile gray whale that swam 20 miles up a river in Washington state has been found dead
April 06, 2026
As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget
April 06, 2026
Video shows fox attacking woman
April 06, 2026
Annual Easter celebration brings families to Maryland Zoo
April 06, 2026
Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late
April 05, 2026
Pope Leo urges those who ‘unleash wars’ to choose peace in his first Easter message
April 05, 2026
Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions in need and that more people will suffer if the violence continues
April 05, 2026
Workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants plan to return to work next week and halt a three-week strike in order to resume negotiations with the plant's owner
April 05, 2026
A smoky wildfire in Southern California that broke out Friday morning was mostly under control Saturday afternoon
April 04, 2026
The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis
April 04, 2026
The Afghanistan Disaster Management Authority says widespread flooding, landslides and lightning strikes triggered by heavy rain and storms across the country have left 77 people dead and 137 injured over the past 10 days
April 04, 2026
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least eight members of a refugee family near Kabul
April 04, 2026
Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought
April 04, 2026
Finance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fears
April 04, 2026
Crews are battling a smoky and fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that has forced some residents to evacuate and a community college to temporarily close its doors
April 04, 2026
One crew member has been recued after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran
April 03, 2026
The Trump administration said Friday it is rejoining two agencies that were split up in the aftermath of the 2010 Gulf oil spill
April 04, 2026
‘I’m not dying here’: Father of 3 describes rescue from flash flooding
April 04, 2026
Dog survives bear attack while guarding family's chickens
April 04, 2026
Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says
April 04, 2026
State police troopers came to the rescue of a bear cub found in a ditch along the side of a major interstate highway in northern New Jersey
April 04, 2026
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees starting Friday
April 03, 2026
A California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials
April 03, 2026
The Las Vegas Review-Journal will no longer print its rival the Las Vegas Sun for the first time in decades, sharpening a longtime legal dispute between the southern Nevada newspapers
April 03, 2026
Schools awarded $1.5M FEMA grant for safe room
April 03, 2026
NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts
April 03, 2026
What a surprisingly strong March jobs report means in the face of war
April 03, 2026
Different kinds of Americans are generous in different ways.
April 03, 2026
Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!
April 03, 2026
Massachusetts heart transplant recipient's foundation offers underserved communities improved access to health care
April 03, 2026
Despite soaring jet fuel prices, air fares aren’t up that much. But they will be
April 03, 2026
The U.S. Army’s top uniformed officer has been asked to step down by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
April 02, 2026
There has been little sign Friday of the war in the Mideast winding down as Israel says it faced incoming fire from Iran, and Kuwait and Bahrain also reported being under attack
April 02, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could eventually lead to new limits on those substances for water utilities
April 03, 2026
EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away
April 03, 2026
Sales of Tesla vehicles rose in the last three months after a brutal year of boycotts over Elon Musk’s politics but still fell short of expectations
April 02, 2026
Skyrocketing diesel costs impact fishing industry on the Central Coast
April 03, 2026
Train carrying more than 100 passengers slams into garbage truck in South Carolina, officials say
April 03, 2026
Property owner fined $50K for 'illegally pruning trees' cited by insurer
April 03, 2026
School leader using new wastewater testing results to warn about drugs
April 03, 2026
An inspection at the nation’s largest immigration detention facility found dozens of violations of national standards that potentially exposed detainees to excessive force, disease, and other unsafe conditions
April 03, 2026
Scientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth
April 02, 2026
Meet the weather observer helping NWS for almost 50 years
April 03, 2026
Eagles in Omaha: How the raptors are adapting to suburban environments
April 03, 2026
'Burning sage to cleanse the house': Family escapes to safety after home catches fire
April 03, 2026
A late winter rainstorm that lashed southern Greece over the last 24 hours turned the sky a surreal red, felled trees and resulted in the death of one man
April 02, 2026
Gas station shocks drivers with prices near $10 a gallon
April 02, 2026
Reports of the death of Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, have been greatly exaggerated
April 02, 2026
Residents blast city response after home explosion leaves woman critically injured
April 02, 2026
Hallucinogenic chocolate bars were removed from six Denver-area gas stations.
March 17, 2026
Doctors prescribing books to help children traumatized by Minnesota ICE surge
April 02, 2026
Space is extremely dangerous, but people can still do more than robotic explorers can – in terms of technical achievements and inspiring public interest.
March 27, 2026
Evolving views about parental gun ownership and liability will likely have ramifications in custody battles.
April 02, 2026
Residents say postal workers won't deliver mail on their street due to turkey takeover
April 02, 2026
Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery
April 02, 2026
A scenic escape along Louisiana’s Creole Nature Trail
April 02, 2026
The Big Cypress fox squirrel is losing its habitat to urban and suburban development. But a few design changes could help to save this and other species.
April 02, 2026
For decades, the US seriously pursued the idea of ‘peaceful nuclear explosions.’
April 02, 2026
Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences
April 02, 2026
U.S. gas prices are climbing fast, and drivers are paying the highest pump prices since 2022 as the Iran war shakes oil markets
April 02, 2026
‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability
April 02, 2026
A seabird native to Hawaii is flourishing in the middle of Honolulu's concrete towers, traffic-clogged roads and Waikiki hotels
April 02, 2026
$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds
April 02, 2026
New Zealand and Cook Islands have signed a defense and security pact, easing over a year of tension between them
April 02, 2026
Expanding electricity access is transforming lives across Africa, from Nairobi’s informal settlements to rural fishing communities in western Kenya
April 02, 2026
An undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami
April 02, 2026
President Donald Trump says U_S_ forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.”
April 01, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump’s prime-time address at 9 p.m. EDT offers an update on the progress made toward achieving his goals in the war with Iran, which are to destroy the country’s missile production and Navy, ensure its proxies can no longer destabilize the region and guarantee Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon
April 01, 2026
An activist ship operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation struck a Norwegian krill trawler in Antarctic waters, raising accusations by its owner that it amounted to a “terroristic attack” against legal fishing activities
April 01, 2026
Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories
April 02, 2026
Watch D.O.G.S. program brings mentorship and safety to school
April 02, 2026
Fire caused the evacuation of a historic building owned by Wayne State University in Detroit
April 02, 2026
Garbage truck driver punched, kicked teen after mother tried to pass his vehicle, lawsuit says
April 02, 2026
Louisiana residents should look out for stinging caterpillars falling from trees
April 02, 2026
Foster parent specializes in being "bonus mom" to teens
April 02, 2026
Aluminum spool falls from crane onto worker, killing him at warehouse
April 02, 2026
Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash
April 02, 2026
Hydrologists working high in the Rocky Mountains have measured what they say is Colorado’s driest winter of snow moisture on record
April 01, 2026
Business owner sentenced after returning false ashes to grieving pet owners
April 02, 2026
More than 3,000 adult trout stocked in Huron River & Spring Mill Pond in Southeast Michigan
April 02, 2026
Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block
April 02, 2026
The committee voted to exempt some oil and gas operations from the Endangered Species Act in the name of national security.
March 28, 2026
A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the parents of an environmental activist who was killed while protesting the construction of an Atlanta-area police and firefighter training center that critics dubbed “Cop City.”
April 01, 2026
Metro Transit driver being praised as hero after rescuing man from burning car in Minneapolis
April 01, 2026
General Motors temporarily laying off 1,300 workers at Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit
April 01, 2026
Family seeks closure as Kenosha PD makes arrest in decades-old cold case
April 01, 2026
Streamflows the West relies on for drinking water and farms used to follow a fairly predictable arc as winter snow melted. Rising temperatures are changing that.
April 01, 2026
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem
April 01, 2026
Being in public parks and natural environments with other visitors is a powerful opportunity to enhance enjoyment rather than detract from it.
April 01, 2026
Pollution levels in Iowa's water have been abnormally high this winter
April 01, 2026
20-year sentence for Baltimore pet crematorium owner who gave sand instead of ashes
April 01, 2026
‘I’m done’: Rideshare drivers on the brink of quitting over higher gas prices
April 01, 2026
Used electric vehicles can still be found at a bargain price, regardless of the federal tax credit
April 01, 2026
Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies
April 01, 2026
U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran
March 31, 2026
Democrats have run California for years
April 01, 2026
This small city has the world’s worst air
April 01, 2026
The European Union's energy commissioner says skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won’t return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow
April 01, 2026
Environmentalist groups say Mexico’s government lied about the origins of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, accusations authorities promptly denied
April 01, 2026
A federal judge ruled against conservation groups in their efforts to block a proposed lithium-boron mining project in Nevada
April 01, 2026
The Trump administration says it will be moving U.S. Forest Service headquarters from the nation's capital to Utah as part of a broad overhaul
April 01, 2026
Travelers should expect delays when they fly through San Francisco International Airport after the Federal Aviation Administration this week cut a third of its arrivals because of safety concerns and runway construction
April 01, 2026
In the 1960s and ’70s, his arguments also resonated on the left, including with the head of a powerful environmental group.
March 26, 2026
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration's effort to change the criteria for using tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful
April 01, 2026
A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba with a huge shipment, easing a dire fuel shortage after months without deliveries
March 31, 2026
Trump administration officials are exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act
March 31, 2026
US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month
March 31, 2026
Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?
April 01, 2026
Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them
March 31, 2026
April’s full pink moon rose in the night sky this week
April 01, 2026
The Iranian government uses the threat of sea mines to control access to the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane that is vital to the global economy.
March 31, 2026
A fire destroyed the main meditation hall at Tassajara Mountain Zen Center in Central California, as monks neared the end of a long retreat
April 01, 2026
Children find skeletal remains in South Carolina while playing near a creek, investigators say
April 01, 2026
A veteran South African politician is campaigning for mayor of Johannesburg by snorkeling in a giant, water-filled trench
March 31, 2026
Thousands gave. Now thousands will be helped through Giving Machine donations
April 01, 2026
Massive sphere art exhibit in Salt Lake City draws attention to Great Salt Lake
April 01, 2026
Man accused of setting multiple grass fires in Oklahoma says he 'misses being a firefighter'
April 01, 2026
One of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
March 31, 2026
Man jailed after sewage leaked into county waterway
April 01, 2026
Nashville International Airport announces a $40 million renovation to improve passenger flow
April 01, 2026
A jury has deadlocked in the trial of two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives charged for their roles in Ohio's $60 million bribery scandal
March 31, 2026
Afghan authorities say that flooding in many parts of the country has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours
March 31, 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says it's important to closely monitor inflation amid a spike in energy prices from the Iran war as the average price for for gasoline nears $4 a gallon in the U.S. But he also said Monday, addressing students at Harvard University, that there isn't a lot Fed policymakers could do
March 30, 2026
A humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast in recent days has got stuck again, less than a day after swimming free
March 31, 2026
The Clean Air Act gave California the authority to issue tough pollution standards for vehicles, with EPA approval. The Trump administration is now trying to stop it.
March 31, 2026
A University of Pittsburgh researcher is studying why Pennsylvania residents who regularly encounter ticks still underestimate their risk of Lyme disease.
March 31, 2026
Powerful winds and extreme weather have knocked out power, damaged property, and fueled wildfires across parts of the United States
March 14, 2026
Power outages disrupt storm preparations for Hawaii residents
March 15, 2026
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has directed a Texas-based oil and gas company to restore operations in waters off southern California that were damaged by a 2015 oil spill, invoking the Defense Production Act
March 15, 2026
Minnesota braces for major winter storm; significant number of flights canceled or delayed at MSP Airport
March 15, 2026
'Fully engulfed in flames': Investigation underway after North Carolina home explodes
March 15, 2026
Airline ticket prices are starting to climb as carriers respond to rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in Iran
March 14, 2026
The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to operation after the completion of emergency repairs
March 14, 2026
About 30 Indigenous women from seven Amazon nationalities have traveled to Ecuador’s northern oil region to witness the environmental impacts of decades of oil and gas extraction
March 14, 2026
Passengers face hours-long delays across DC-area airports after equipment malfunction at air traffic control center
March 14, 2026
An offshore wind project targeted by the Trump administration has begun sending power to New England’s electric grid
March 14, 2026
A strong chemical smell has forced a temporary halt to flights at four major airports near Washington, D.C. The FAA says air traffic controllers cannot manage traffic safely during the incident
March 14, 2026
The U.S. is temporarily easing part of its sanctions measures on Russian oil, a reflection of global worries about sharply higher oil prices due to the Iran war
March 13, 2026
The United States is getting slammed by a stretch of weather extremes, from flooding rain to record heat and late-season snow
March 13, 2026
Case against man prosecutors say sold gun to Old Dominion shooter provides new details on the attack
March 14, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed weakening air pollution limits for a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment
March 14, 2026
President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders that aim to make housing and mortgages more affordable
March 14, 2026
'We're out here trying to educate folks': Florida enforces new mooring rules to protect waterways
March 14, 2026
California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments
March 14, 2026
Baltimore firefighters get special training to better handle wildfires
March 14, 2026
Ahwatukee residents say foul balls from nearby school are causing damage and safety concerns
March 13, 2026
Thousands of snow geese touch down at a Pennsylvania reservoir each spring, turning sunrise into a loud, swirling liftoff that draws big crowds
March 13, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a request for new warnings on antidepressant drugs, and that's presenting an unusual conflict of interest at the agency
March 05, 2026
There’s a growing interest in mining the ocean seabed for minerals essential to technology. But whose minerals are they? A Law of the Sea scholar explains.
March 13, 2026
Rather than generating climate-warming emissions and wasting nutrients and energy, food waste can become a resource if processed in sewage treatment plants.
March 13, 2026
Exclusive: ‘Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse
March 13, 2026
At this month’s Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and even tank tops
March 13, 2026
Alpine monitors are reporting that all but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years and say such a “dramatic development” highlights the impact of climate change
March 13, 2026
Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.
March 11, 2026
Iran’s secretive new leader has issued his first public statements, resolving to keep fighting
March 12, 2026
The Panama Canal's administrator says the war in the Middle East and higher fuel prices make the canal more appealing for shippers
March 13, 2026
China is signaling it will stay focused on technology and economic growth, even as U.S. tensions with Iran rise
March 12, 2026
Iran’s new supreme leader vowed to keep attacking the country's Gulf Arab neighbors and using its threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz as leverage
March 12, 2026
A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it
March 13, 2026
In addition to watching out for missile and drone attacks, mariners in conflict zones need to be on guard for GPS spoofing and other cyberattacks. The stakes are high and mariners are ill-prepared.
March 13, 2026
A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process
March 13, 2026
The Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards
March 13, 2026
Worries about the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide
March 12, 2026
Neighbors say deadly dog attack that killed beloved cat follows years of complaints
March 13, 2026
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission seeks public help to protect endangered species
March 13, 2026
Deputies rescue Wisconsin man from burning car on interstate
March 13, 2026
Oil and gas prices have spiked with the war in Iran
March 13, 2026
In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable
March 12, 2026
Family of Vietnam War veteran killed in accident while mowing lawn speaks
March 13, 2026
The state of Oregon may soon have some new public property: A spectacular waterfall, beloved by generations, that was recently put up for sale on Redfin
March 13, 2026
Nearly 200-year-old mystery surrounding sign embedded in tree revealed to be unsolvable
March 13, 2026
An official says at least 50 people have died and 125 others are missing after landslides hit three districts in southern Ethiopia following a week of heavy rains
March 12, 2026
With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits
March 13, 2026
Largest housing affordability package in a generation passes in the Senate
March 13, 2026
Residents call for federal support to stabilize coastline after winter storms
March 13, 2026
With spring still a week away, Southern California is seeing a burst of summerlike heat, and forecasters warn that it raises the risk of heat illness
March 12, 2026
Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts
July 02, 2024
House on the verge of falling down a hill
March 12, 2026
Senior forced to crawl up stairs after apartment elevator breaks: 'It's not humane'
March 12, 2026
Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut
March 12, 2026
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is removing a rare slave ship timber from its “Slavery and Freedom” exhibit and returning it to South Africa
March 12, 2026
Elderly couple identified as the 2 killed in Indiana during suspected tornado touchdown
March 12, 2026
El Niño could be here soon, bringing wild weather and a hotter climate
March 10, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of rural families could lose their affordable homes as mortgages the program supported expire by 2050.
March 12, 2026
Oil and gasoline prices are rising as the war in Iran intensifies and other global conflicts affect supply
March 12, 2026
As devices get smarter, families and communities bear a heavier burden of technology caregiving for older adults.
March 12, 2026
Controlling the spread of many infections, including measles, depends on trust in public health, which is eroding.
March 12, 2026
Outdated intelligence has likely led to the United States carrying out a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the conflict, according to a U.S. official and a second person briefed on findings of a preliminary U
March 12, 2026
Tornado kills 2 in Indiana as dangerous storms make their final push
March 11, 2026
Some commercial ships near or in the Strait of Hormuz and in the Persian Gulf have declared themselves as China-linked since the Iran war began, marine traffic data show, as their operators try to reduce risks of being targeted in attacks
March 12, 2026
Gas is just the start: What else the Iran war could soon cost you
March 12, 2026
This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets
September 09, 2025
Say goodbye to spring — a major weather pattern shift is coming
March 12, 2026
From wearable samplers to passive environmental monitoring, new research is changing how scientists observe chemical exposure – without invasive sampling.
March 09, 2026
Iran targeted the world’s busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as U.S. and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran, while the United Nations’ most powerful body demanded a halt to the Islamic Republic’s strikes on its Gulf neighbors that threaten global oil supplies
March 11, 2026
This stowaway truly was sly as a fox
March 12, 2026
The International Energy Agency has agreed to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East
March 11, 2026
What we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
March 11, 2026
Tornadoes have killed at least two people in northwest Indiana and leveled buildings in Kankakee, Illinois
March 11, 2026
Southern California is seeing a burst of summerlike heat, and forecasters warn that it raises the risk of heat illness
March 12, 2026
An old NASA science satellite is no more
March 12, 2026
Georgia police rescue runaway tortoise near school
March 12, 2026
Lyft has agreed to protect the rights of blind and disabled riders to travel with service animals under a Minnesota settlement that applies nationwide
March 12, 2026
There’s a new leader at billionaire eBay founder Pierre Omidyar’s philanthropic firm
March 12, 2026
Boutique hosts fashion show to support child abuse survivors
March 12, 2026
First recorded sighting of once near-extinct swan species
March 12, 2026
King penguins are adapting to climate change in a way that seems to help them breed successfully, which is unusual
March 12, 2026
DNA from a tiny but mighty insect could help reveal the timeline for prehistoric humans
March 11, 2026
Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants
March 11, 2026
As the Iran war widens, experts say the Middle East’s real strategic weak point may be water — not oil
March 08, 2026
Fishermen want a voice in the science that controls their future
March 11, 2026
A surprising percentage of produce from the nation’s largest supplier contains ‘forever’ pesticides
March 11, 2026
'Social workers showed up with donuts, but no housing:' Homeless encampment closures raising eyebrows
March 11, 2026
Meet the goats helping kids build confidence at school
March 11, 2026
The Trump administration is leaning away from dramatic funding cuts and settlements with universities, and more toward standard tactics to try to limit funding.
March 11, 2026
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy aid in weight loss by suppressing appetite. Researchers are looking next at how the body expends energy – including through fat.
March 11, 2026
Most tap water in the U.S. is safe to drink
March 11, 2026
When will prices at the pump start to fall?
March 11, 2026
The answer has to do with the air we breathe and that bright white snowpack, as an atmospheric scientist in Colorado explains.
March 09, 2026
Farming areas that use lots of fertilizers and pesticides stood out for the swift and accelerating decline of their bird populations.
March 11, 2026
Virginia senators are pushing to curtail a 5.3% tax break for data centers
March 11, 2026
At least 2 people killed as dangerous storms tear through central US with tornadoes and huge hail
March 11, 2026
House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda
March 11, 2026
Japan is marking the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern coast as the government pushes for atomic energy use
March 11, 2026
Video from Kankakee, Illinois, shows a tornado moving through the city, accompanied by strong gusts of wind that sent debris flying near a highway.
March 11, 2026
Flower garlands are synonymous with Hawaii
March 11, 2026
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is shooting lava fountains up to 1,000 feet, and falling ash and volcanic fragments are forcing temporary closures on the Big Island
March 11, 2026
What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
March 10, 2026
Despite Iranian threats to destroy any ships that pass through a key maritime route, some ships are still doing so.
March 11, 2026
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano say their meeting on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for the long-awaited showdown
March 11, 2026
NASA spacecraft makes an uncontrolled plunge back to Earth
March 11, 2026
A massive fire has broken out on a barge carrying scrap metal on the Delaware Bay and was still burning by the evening
March 10, 2026
A major sewer pipe collapse has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide problem involving failing infrastructure
March 10, 2026
Mother’s home birth experience highlights challenges with rising trend
March 11, 2026
As the price of crude oil swings sharply, consumers are feeling the effects of the Iran war and its damage to worldwide energy production
March 10, 2026
Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support
March 10, 2026
Historic elementary school suffers "extensive damage" in fire
March 11, 2026
Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population
March 11, 2026
Once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed, asteroid 2024 YR4’s path is now clearer
March 10, 2026
Mad River ice jam still stuck
March 10, 2026
It seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps
March 10, 2026
Satellite-driven research helps oyster farmers choose sites with more confidence
March 10, 2026
Gold and platinum are found in space, created when two stars collide. Astrophysicists can even trace this process further back, to the merger of galaxies.
March 10, 2026
Photographer finds purpose in Southwest Florida's nature
March 10, 2026
Three philanthropy scholars size up the latest data on gifts from the country’s biggest philanthropists.
March 10, 2026
'That’s the kind of town we are': Community steps up for Michigan tornado victims
March 10, 2026
Art piece remembers familiar tree lost during winter storm
March 10, 2026
Michigan farm giving visitors a hands-on look at Michigan maple syrup tapping
March 10, 2026
Michael Bloomberg tops a new list of America’s biggest donors, after giving billions to a wide range of causes
March 10, 2026
Off-duty firefighter uses gear, garden hose to knock down house fire
March 10, 2026
For the Love of Paws cat rescue destroyed by fire; 11 cats killed
March 10, 2026
A man's battle with life-changing alpha gal syndrome and his push for awareness
March 10, 2026
Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues
March 10, 2026
Colorado mountain town mystery surrounds arson and death investigation near trailhead
March 10, 2026
It makes sense for companies and organizations to outsource key internet services, but with those services in the hands of a few corporations, failures have a wide impact.
March 10, 2026
Critical minerals are found in several forms in the ocean, from potato-size nodules to brine pools. They are also in some of the least understood parts of our planet.
March 10, 2026
A new study in the journal Nature Cities shows that as temperatures rise aboveground, the number of subway riders reporting uncomfortable heat belowground increases
March 10, 2026
Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown
March 10, 2026
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan says it will not comply with a government order to shut down its base in Akobo, an opposition stronghold near the Ethiopian border where tens of thousands of refugees have fled
March 10, 2026
Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis
March 10, 2026
Tomoko Kobayashi reopened her inn in northeastern Fukushima to bring a sense of normal life back to her deserted hometown five years after the nuclear disaster
March 10, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump says the war against Iran could be short-lived
March 09, 2026
A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means
February 13, 2026
What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
March 09, 2026
Federal meteorologists say the continental United States just had its second-warmest winter on record, even as many endure bitter cold
March 10, 2026
War in Iran has US gas prices spiking. Drilling for more oil here won’t fix things
March 10, 2026
Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs
March 10, 2026
New observations show the aftermath of a spacecraft intentionally colliding with an asteroid
March 10, 2026
A Virginia boater is suing DC Water, saying its negligence led to a massive sewage leak into the Potomac River
March 10, 2026
Oil prices affect the US economy differently than in past decades. Nowadays, the US is less reliant on oil imports and uses less oil to produce more economic output.
March 10, 2026
Scientists mapped the evolution of 140 glacial lakes in Alaska and found a way to tell how much larger and destructive they can get as their glaciers melt.
March 10, 2026
Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations
March 10, 2026
The Trump administration is criticizing lower court judges who have slowed its efforts to strip legal protections from a broad swath of migrants living in the U.S. It's asking the Supreme Court to clear the way for moves that could expose thousands more people to deportation
March 10, 2026
Charts and maps: Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict
March 09, 2026
Westbrook mom collects, donates feminine products to Maine girls
March 10, 2026
Developers share new plans to transform former Six Flags
March 09, 2026
3 people hospitalized after car is torn in half in high-speed crash
March 09, 2026
Rising global oil prices triggered by the Iran war are increasing economic pressures across Africa, where most countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products
March 09, 2026
Many voters are frustrated by rising prices for essentials like housing
March 09, 2026
A fire next to Glasgow Central Station has disrupted rail services across Scotland
March 09, 2026
He used to live in 'Tent City.' Now, he's trying to get others into rehab
March 09, 2026
Hims & Hers Health has agreed to stop selling compound versions of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs, ending for now a patent lawsuit
March 09, 2026
Man turns a church shoe drive into a mission to help people around the world
March 09, 2026
They call themselves “sister-friends.”
March 09, 2026
The Iran war is shaking the global energy system and with it Earth's climate future
March 09, 2026
In Pennsylvania, new data centers could require enough electricity to power 11 million homes.
March 09, 2026
A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself
March 07, 2026
This is the weekend when clocks move ahead, causing angst, lost sleep and health issues for many
March 06, 2026
Flames rose above an oil storage facility in Tehran as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised “many surprises” for the next phase of the week-old war
March 07, 2026
Authorities in southern Michigan have searched through rubble and debris in the aftermath of suspected tornadoes that killed four people during powerful storms also blamed for two deaths in Oklahoma
March 07, 2026
Severe storms that spawned destructive tornadoes leave 8 dead across the Central US
March 06, 2026
Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S., due to software issues impacting the vehicles’ rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks
March 08, 2026
High school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competitio
March 08, 2026
Woman pleads for safe return of two missing horses
March 08, 2026
At least 4 dead, several others injured after multiple tornadoes hit Southwest Michigan, authorities say
March 08, 2026
Community concerned after deer spotted with Halloween bucket stuck on its head
March 08, 2026
At least 25 people are known to have died after heavy rain caused flooding and flight disruption in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi
March 07, 2026
Cuban officials say they expect to soon restart a large thermoelectric plant after it shut down earlier in the week and sparked a massive blackout
March 08, 2026
The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have raised concerns among Democrats and others about diminishing American stockpiles of certain weapons
March 07, 2026
This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future
March 07, 2026
A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based company that has lost control of two critical ports on the Panama Canal says it is seeking $2 billion of compensation in damages from Panama over its “illegal” takeover of the ports
March 07, 2026
Affordable housing residents near a federal immigration building in Portland, Oregon, have won a court order limiting federal officers’ use of tear gas during protests at the facility
March 07, 2026
How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict
March 07, 2026
A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer has died after being injured while on a medical evacuation mission off the Washington coast
March 07, 2026
A Latino grocery owner in Minnesota says Kristi Noem’s ousting does not undo the damage from the federal immigration crackdown
March 07, 2026
Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility
March 07, 2026
A new study has found that an asteroid NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun
March 07, 2026
National Fire grows to more than 35,000 acres; now 64% contained
March 07, 2026
Windshield barnacle ban ordinance introduced by Philadelphia councilmember
March 07, 2026
The U.S. Treasury Department’s decision to allow India to buy Russian oil for 30 days underscores a boost for Moscow's fortunes against the backdrop of the Iran war as Russia's oil export earnings help pay for its own war against Ukraine
March 07, 2026
GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war
March 06, 2026
Public health depends on long-term planning, and when that planning is interrupted, some programs never recover.
March 06, 2026
The Orinoco Basin is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It’s also rich in oil, gold and critical minerals crucial to modern technology.
March 06, 2026
Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer
March 06, 2026
Maine’s catch of lobsters has declined for the fourth straight year as the industry continued to grapple with soaring business costs, inflation and a changing ocean
March 06, 2026
Officials say Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East over strikes from Israel and the U.S. have left some of America’s partners in the Gulf frustrated over a lack of notice or adequate defense
March 06, 2026
Swaths of Cuba remain without power nearly a day after a massive blackout hit the western part of the island in the latest outage blamed on a fragile electric grid and a lack of fuel
March 05, 2026
The United Nations political chief says demand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040
March 06, 2026
Kentwood parents learn English through Literacy Center partnership to better connect with their kids' schools
March 06, 2026
Beyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers, sausages and tenders and expands into new categories like protein drinks
March 06, 2026
Defense attorneys for the man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles are calling for his release in light of new evidence
March 06, 2026
Forecasters say the first major storm outbreak ahead of spring is threatening much of the central U.S. They warn strong tornadoes and other forms of severe weather are possible
March 06, 2026
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot or about 30 centimeters
March 05, 2026
The U.S. stock market rebounded after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy
March 04, 2026
Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.
March 06, 2026
Swaths of Cuba remain without power nearly a day after a massive blackout hit the western part of the island in the latest outage blamed on a fragile electric grid and a lack of fuel
March 05, 2026
Using drones makes detecting land mines safer. Using AI to fuse data from multiple types of sensors on the drones makes it more efficient.
March 05, 2026
Solar cycles, sea ice and rising electricity use all play a role. So does an unhealthy surprise that has been quietly hiding a large amount of global warming – until now.
March 05, 2026
The North Dakota Highway Patrol's newest recruit has floppy ears, four legs and a powerful tool for finding people
March 05, 2026
Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs
March 05, 2026
President Donald Trump is pressing big tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills
March 05, 2026
Experts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making space for conversation, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information
March 05, 2026
The U.S. and Israel’s joint war against Iran has already upended travel across the Middle East, stranding hundreds of thousands of people
March 04, 2026
Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana
March 05, 2026
Potholes causing problems for drivers across Massachusetts
March 05, 2026
Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels
March 05, 2026
Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades
March 05, 2026
'They're everywhere': Chickens overrun Sacramento neighborhood, leaving residents frustrated
March 05, 2026
Scientists find sea levels are already much higher than we thought. That could spell trouble for the future
March 05, 2026
Shelter cats take on new responsibilities
March 05, 2026
Pier restoration brings hope to community
March 05, 2026
Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy
March 04, 2026
Libyan authorities say a Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas exploded and erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea off the North African country's coast
March 04, 2026
Detroit’s homelessness response system could lose millions of dollars in federal funding for permanent supportive housing as the city’s homelessness rates increase.
March 04, 2026
Women’s unpaid work at home has declined much more than men’s contributions have increased.
March 04, 2026
Being left- or right-handed – and the paw, eye, fin and wing equivalents – is a product of genes, development and the environment.
March 04, 2026
Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
March 03, 2026
Community "powdered" by dust from quarry, raising health concerns
March 04, 2026
"Rat lovers" wanted to adopt dozens of rodents surrendered in Massachusetts
March 04, 2026
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to halt New York’s first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan
March 04, 2026
The average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight in the U.S. And drivers in Europe waited in line to fill their tanks with fuel
March 03, 2026
'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict
March 04, 2026
Cities across the U.S. have been integrating video monitoring, GPS mapping and artificial intelligence into snow removal operations that once relied almost entirely on manual planning
March 04, 2026
Toddler found alive inside impounded car in Detroit lot; father in custody
March 04, 2026
What does it mean for national security if access to Earth’s orbit depends largely on one company?
March 03, 2026
Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future
Neighbors clean up vandalized staple of their neighborhood
Pilot challenges Palm Beach airport renaming to Donald Trump International
Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions
Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain run the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon
Alarms sound in the cockpit as two Southwest jets fly dangerously close near Nashville International Airport