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
A total lunar eclipse is turning the moon red. Here’s how to watch
March 03, 2026
Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply
March 03, 2026
A crocodile has been caught in an Australian creek on the temperate east coast far from the species' tropical habitat
March 03, 2026
President Donald Trump is pushing back on criticism that he hasn’t done enough to explain why it was necessary to start a war with Iran now or to articulate his vision for an endgame to the escalating conflict
March 03, 2026
President Donald Trump says he was not pleased with the way that negotiations with Iran were proceeding
March 03, 2026
A Republican lawmaker from Montana who served as interior secretary during President Donald Trump’s first administration says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term
March 03, 2026
Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns
March 03, 2026
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government should “immediately” focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island’s economic and social model as oil reserves in the Caribbean country dwindle
March 03, 2026
Florida law limiting long-term anchoring in some counties helping to clean up Biscayne Bay
March 03, 2026
Student donates hundreds of dollars to local animal shelter, using talent show prize money
March 03, 2026
Man honoring daughter's legacy with free clothing closet
March 03, 2026
Family-owned beehive farm intentionally destroyed by fire
March 03, 2026
Gene editing and new tree varieties offer hope for Florida’s citrus industry
March 03, 2026
The war in the Mideast is sending shudders through global energy markets
March 02, 2026
Nonprofit gives monkeys and apes rescued from abuse a second chance at life
March 03, 2026
3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology
March 03, 2026
Church uses soil-free garden to feed the community
March 02, 2026
A triceratops skeleton that once greeted visitors at a Wyoming museum is heading to an online auction as dinosaur prices keep soaring
March 02, 2026
Palestinians in Gaza are reacting to a possible shift in the world's attention away from the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to a new regional conflict with Iran
March 02, 2026
Malaysia has renewed Australian miner Lynas Rare Earths’ license for 10 years, but ordered it to stop producing radioactive waste by 2031
March 02, 2026
People with mobility and other limitations are getting the chance to experience birding through a movement that aims to make the hobby accessible to everyone
March 01, 2026
Israel has killed multiple senior officials with Iran's armed proxies like Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023
March 01, 2026
Archaeologists have found a prehistoric human skeleton deep inside a flooded cave system on Mexico’s Caribbean coast
March 01, 2026
Oil traders brace for big moves next week as the fallout from U.S. and Israeli strikes on Middle East oil supply stays unclear
March 01, 2026
‘What Black hair product is safe?’ Lead and carcinogens are found in hair extensions used by Black women
February 28, 2026
Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement” is getting a facial
February 28, 2026
Federal immigration agents arrested a Columbia student after allegedly gaining access to her apartment by posing as police in search of a missing child
February 28, 2026
Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying
February 28, 2026
A Los Angeles firefighter has testified that the ground was still smoldering from a brush fire days before a massive wildfire exploded last year in Pacific Palisades
February 28, 2026
President Donald Trump says the United States is talking with Cuba and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover” of the island without explaining what that means
February 28, 2026
Video, photos show devastation of deadly Iowa house explosion
February 28, 2026
Body camera video shows 19-year-old woman rescued after crash ends in river
February 28, 2026
911 call sheds light on homeless woman's condition after being lifted up by garbage truck in Louisville
February 28, 2026
Officials in Florida say an injured mother manatee and her calf have been rescued from a river and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation
February 28, 2026
Target will stop selling cereals containing synthetic colors by the end of May
February 27, 2026
'We're going oh my God please wind stay to your left': Florida brush fires contained
February 28, 2026
South Africa has launched a mass cattle vaccination drive to stem an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens meat, dairy, and export supplies
February 28, 2026
North Carolina mom thanks firefighters for saving her and her family during fire: 'They were my angels'
February 28, 2026
Cars piled up in multiple-vehicle crash on Long Island Expressway in Long Island City; 4 people hurt
February 28, 2026
Human remains found in Colorado county's open space; "Scary to hear in our area," neighbor says
February 27, 2026
6-planet parade will grace the night sky on Saturday
February 27, 2026
By listening in on their nightly hunts, scientists discovered that small, fringe-lipped bats are unexpectedly able to efficiently take down prey nearly their own size.
February 27, 2026
Tiny particles bounce light around in a unique way, a property that researchers are using to detect pollutants in water and soil samples.
February 27, 2026
Despite repeated calls for the university to revoke his tenure, the economist held onto his teaching and academic appointments until he chose to retire.
February 27, 2026
A blood-red moon will soon grace the skies for a total lunar eclipse
February 27, 2026
Incredible images showcased in Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 awards
February 27, 2026
Pentagon shoots down US Customs and Border Protection drone with laser system, lawmakers say
February 27, 2026
Three women lived for years as the last members of the Akuntsu people, who were decimated by a government-backed push to develop parts of the Amazon rainforest in the 1970s and ‘80s
February 27, 2026
An Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp to pay $305 million to 16 victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires
February 27, 2026
Greenpeace is fighting for its life in North Dakota, where a lawsuit threatens the environmental group's future with a judgment of hundreds of a millions of dollars in damages awarded to a pipeline company
February 27, 2026
Albuquerque company celebrates 30 years of transforming food waste into compost
February 27, 2026
New Colgate Powerhouse mudslide leaves truck stranded, driver without income for weeks
February 27, 2026
'You just kind of go into go mode and just dig': Skiers rescue buried man at Palisades Tahoe
February 27, 2026
Pinterest search trends reveal push for offline and experience-rich parenting
February 24, 2026
Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park test positive for avian flu
February 27, 2026
'God had him the whole time': Yuba County pipe rupture survivor was unresponsive for 8 minutes, wife says
February 27, 2026
Gov. Tim Walz has denounced the Trump administration’s latest threat to withhold federal funds from Minnesota as another step in a “retribution” campaign
February 27, 2026
Peregrine falcons thrive in Wisconsin thanks one man's brilliant idea 40 years ago
February 27, 2026
Slow snow cleanup sparks frustration in some communities after historic blizzard
February 27, 2026
Naples Classical Academy cancels all public-facing events after possible measles exposure
February 27, 2026
Missouri man pulls mammoth femur from Missouri waterway
February 27, 2026
Manatee and calf in distress rescued from Orange River
February 27, 2026
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles
February 26, 2026
Elderly couple denied hurricane protection grant calls on state for action
February 27, 2026
A federal judge in Oregon has ordered narrow changes to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest to help salmon
February 26, 2026
More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort
February 27, 2026
As nurses in Pittsburgh and nationwide spotlight staffing shortages, better pay and workplace safety, labor negotiations have intensified. Here’s what’s at stake.
February 25, 2026
Concord nonprofit serves daily meals, provides hope for unhoused persons at city parks
February 27, 2026
Human remains discovered by Colorado hiker in Douglas County
February 27, 2026
Students in Colorado school watched from windows as grass fire spread in windy conditions
February 27, 2026
Sinkhole forms in Detroit, damages truck that tried to drive through
February 27, 2026
Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic ‘forever chemicals’
February 26, 2026
Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio
February 27, 2026
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians
February 27, 2026
Neighbors dig out elderly woman snowed in to help her make medical appointment
February 27, 2026
An Israeli strike has killed at least two Palestinians and wounded five others east of Gaza City, according to Fadel Naeem, director of Al-Ahli Hospital, where the casualties arrived
February 26, 2026
The opioid reversal drug is distributed directly to new moms at many of Colorado’s birthing hospitals.
February 26, 2026
Hydrogen demand around the world is projected to grow significantly by 2050. Some of that supply could come from nature itself.
February 26, 2026
U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain has announced she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health
February 26, 2026
Majority of Americans say government is not protecting them from toxic chemicals
February 26, 2026
Africa’s push to decarbonize freight is gaining momentum as Cape Town-based Zero Carbon Charge rolls out fully off-grid, solar-powered charging hubs for electric trucks along South Africa’s key N3 corridor
February 26, 2026
A toucan seen flying around the Las Vegas desert has been captured by a bird rescue group
February 26, 2026
Researchers have found avian flu in elephant seal pups at California’s Año Nuevo State Park, and officials have stopped seal-watching tours to help limit the spread of the virus
February 26, 2026
Iran is pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear program, alternating between calling his remarks lies to saying negotiations may yield an agreement through diplomacy
February 25, 2026
Federal energy officials say they will loan a record $26.5 billion federal loan to Georgia Power and Alabama Power to expand electricity supply
February 25, 2026
Marco Rubio is visiting the Caribbean, where he's defending the Trump administration’s military operation to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro
February 25, 2026
Takeaways from surgeon general nominee Casey Means’ Senate confirmation hearing
February 25, 2026
Power failures and waist-high canyons of snow bedeviled parts of the Northeast in the aftermath of a massive storm that dumped piles on streets and sidewalks from Maryland Maine, even as fresh snowfall coated the region
February 25, 2026
Video shows plow driver blast man with snow. He believes it was intentional.
February 25, 2026
A federal judge in Texas has ruled that California’s attorney general can face a defamation lawsuit over comments attacking ExxonMobil’s plastics recycling claims
February 25, 2026
Utah woman overcomes homelessness, inspires others as mentor at The Other Side Village
February 25, 2026
Floods in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state have killed at least 46 people and forced thousands from their homes
February 25, 2026
A federal appeals court has overturned a judge’s finding that BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people in a Montana mining town where thousands have been sickened by asbestos exposure
February 25, 2026
Aurora's $1.9 billion infrastructure dilemma: Bridging the gap between rapid growth & public safety
February 25, 2026
Word of the Week: Where did this ‘nor’easter’ come from?
February 25, 2026
Cyprus will vaccinate thousands of goats, sheep, hogs and cows to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease
February 25, 2026
Acupuncture & avocados: How the Palm Beach Zoo cares for its senior anteater
February 25, 2026
These low-key US mountains offer ways to avoid getting ‘priced out of skiing’
February 25, 2026
New research shows how these storytelling choices can distort science – and how to move beyond them.
February 25, 2026
For decades, wilderness lands have been left largely unaltered by human activity. But those places are still changing, and keeping them wild and special may require action, not inaction.
February 25, 2026
Behind the long-term climate projections that affect our lives sits one of the most remarkable scientific achievements of the modern era.
February 25, 2026
A well-connected, privately-funded initiative is emphasizing small, approachable actions in its push to improve youth civic engagement
February 25, 2026
A telescope in Chile has revealed the swirling splendor of star-forming gases at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy
February 25, 2026
A bomb cyclone pounded the Northeast with powerful winds and extreme snowfall, knocking out power for some and leading officials to declare travel bans in multiple states. "This kind of wet, heavy and sudden emergency can be a nightmare," says CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir.
February 24, 2026
‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
February 25, 2026
Shampoos and conditioners can run from a few dollars to more than $100
February 25, 2026
Legal advocates are asking a judge to stop U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents from urging unaccompanied immigrant children to voluntarily deport themselves
February 25, 2026
Power outages, travel troubles and bitter cold plague Northeast in wake of historic bomb cyclone blizzard
February 24, 2026
Millions across the northeastern United States contended with treks to school and work as they dug out from a major storm that blanketed the region with snow, canceled flights, disrupted transit and downed power lines
February 24, 2026
Some residents in the Philadelphia suburb of Quakertown are calling for the police chief to resign after a scuffle between police and students protesting ICE policies left several juveniles in custody
February 24, 2026
Legislation to require all aircraft flying around busy airports to have key locator systems to prevent midair collisions failed to win approval in the House on Tuesday
February 24, 2026
'I'm trying so hard to keep my family together': Richland mom tackles hoarding cleanup alone
February 24, 2026
The former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making so Mayor Karen Bass could avoid accountability for the most destructive wildfire in LA history
February 24, 2026
After cancer diagnoses, Massachusetts family seeks answers about landfill contaminated with PFAS
February 24, 2026
A federal appeals court is weighing whether the Trump administration unlawfully shut down a $20 billion green bank program and froze money meant for climate nonprofits
February 24, 2026
Florida farmers face billions in losses due to cold weather
February 24, 2026
Ice boaters chase wind and smooth ice on Geneva Lake
February 24, 2026
Neighbors, government workers and a powerful railroad snow-clearing machine nicknamed “Darth Vader” have been digging out from a brutal storm that forecasters are calling the strongest in a decade
February 24, 2026
Democrat quits clean energy firm over Epstein links
February 24, 2026
Fire chief to be recognized at State of the Union address for Helene efforts
February 24, 2026
The Pentagon says U.S. military forces have boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela
February 24, 2026
Video shows man abandoning 2 dog outside Humane Society
February 24, 2026
NYC files what it says is a landmark lawsuit against solar panel installation company accused of fraud
February 24, 2026
President Donald Trump has spent the last year boasting of his accomplishments while mocking the record of his predecessor, Joe Biden
February 24, 2026
How an act of kindness inspired a nonprofit that's saving puppies
February 24, 2026
Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027
February 24, 2026
The United Nations and Somalia's government has said that nearly 6.5 million people in Somalia are facing severe hunger
February 24, 2026
Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black
February 24, 2026
Boston University hockey team walks to practice in full uniform during blizzard
February 24, 2026
Family fights $3,600 water bill after meter logs 77,000 gallons at vacant home
February 24, 2026
Researchers have been studying tens of thousands of proteins and even more variations without a yardstick to compare their results.
February 24, 2026
Financing for Africa's electric mobility sector is surging and reflects growing investor confidence in battery swapping, fast charging and local assembly
February 24, 2026
Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets
February 24, 2026
The issue in front of the US Supreme Court is seemingly mundane, about federal or state jurisdiction. But it is actually much bigger, encompassing some key questions of the 21st century.
February 24, 2026
Officials say the deaths of 72 tigers at two tourist parks in northern Thailand are a result of canine distemper and not bird flu
February 24, 2026
Seventeen international aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court to allow them to keep working in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian areas as Israel is set to bar them for refusing to comply with new rules
February 24, 2026
New Zealand conservationists have been fighting for years to keep the kakapo, the world’s only flightless parrot, from disappearing, with intensive conservation efforts
February 23, 2026
What to know about glyphosate, the herbicide behind a Trump executive order that’s angered MAHA moms
February 24, 2026
19 years ago, the Supreme Court told EPA it could regulate climate pollution. Trump is trying to undo that
February 24, 2026
Campers sleeping on unmarked graves: The dark history behind an island paradise
February 24, 2026
What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge
February 24, 2026
A massive snowstorm is pummeling the northeastern United States, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures
February 23, 2026
A massive snowstorm pummeled the northeast United States from Maryland to Maine, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong winds and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures
February 23, 2026
Severe winter weather across the northeastern United States, a partial government shutdown and security concerns in parts of western Mexico made air travel challenging Monday
February 23, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is doubling down on his support for an executive order that would aim to boost the production of a controversial weedkiller ingredient called glyphosate, even though it is widening a political fault line for the administration ahead of the midterm elections
February 23, 2026
Meteorologists say the powerful nor’easter smacking the Northeast is a classic, record-setting blizzard
February 23, 2026
Human remains thought to be a century old discovered at University of Oklahoma
February 23, 2026
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change
February 23, 2026
Truckee community mourns avalanche victims at candlelight vigil
February 23, 2026
A horse's signature whinny comes from a combination of whistling and singing
February 23, 2026
New Bob Hall Pier designed to withstand hurricanes with innovative engineering
February 23, 2026
Plow truck driver nearly impaled by falling tree branch during Massachusetts blizzard
February 23, 2026
Astronomers say they have solved one of Saturn’s greatest mysteries
February 23, 2026
Truckee mourns backcountry skiers killed in avalanche near Castle Peak
February 23, 2026
A university helps students struggling with food insecurity receive groceries
February 23, 2026
After a tornado destroyed the yard she loved for decades, strangers showed up to rebuild her hope
February 23, 2026
Walks with Shawn: How one man's fear became a movement for community and belonging
February 23, 2026
Supreme Court to decide if Colorado city can sue oil companies for climate change
February 23, 2026
Some Americans are discovering that monetary help they received from friends, neighbors or even strangers may be treated as taxable income.
February 23, 2026
Delta flight returns to Savannah airport after engine trouble sparks grass fire
February 23, 2026
Snow began falling over parts of the Northeastern U.S. with the onset of an intense winter storm that prompted blizzard warnings throughout the region
February 22, 2026
Zohran Mamdani bans most travel across NYC due to blizzard — and gives in on a snow day for students
February 22, 2026
Dozens of sharp spikes found at 2 parks, police say
February 22, 2026
Photos verify wild tale of Hudson River ice rescue after family drove car on frozen surface
February 22, 2026
The bones of St. Francis of Assisi have gone on public display for the first time
February 22, 2026
Supreme Court conservatives were united against Biden. Here’s why they split against Trump
February 22, 2026
Why have there been so many skiing deaths in Europe this year?
February 22, 2026
Trump virtually eliminated emissions regulations. Here’s what happens to your next car now
February 22, 2026
Blizzard warnings expand as blockbuster nor’easter takes aim at New York City, Northeast
February 21, 2026
Blizzard warnings have been issued for New York City, New Jersey, Boston and communities along the East Coast as a late-winter storm approaches
February 21, 2026
President Donald Trump has approved emergency assistance to Washington, D.C., to help the city address a sewage system leak that dumped at least 250 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River
February 21, 2026
Authorities say crews have recovered the bodies of nine backcountry skiers who were killed in a California avalanche
February 21, 2026
Friends buried by an avalanche: The harrowing story of loss and a fight for survival
February 21, 2026
After bankruptcy, solar panel customers say they’re left in the dark
February 20, 2026
Brazil and India have signed a new deal to cooperate on rare earths and other critical minerals
February 21, 2026
Legal experts say a criminal investigation announced into whether negligence played a role in a deadly California avalanche could hinge on key decisions by guides leading the ill-fated ski trip
February 21, 2026
Wisconsin resident rescues two ice fishermen from freezing pond
February 21, 2026
Volunteers sleep in tents to raise awareness about homelessness
February 21, 2026
Tunnels and fake ‘forests’: How to survive in the world’s harshest climates
February 21, 2026
The Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is the potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use
February 21, 2026
Officials are working to lower the risks of more deadly slides in the area where an avalanche struck in California’s Sierra Nevada
February 20, 2026
Cuban officials say a U.S. fuel blockade is pushing Cuba’s health system toward collapse and putting lives at risk
February 20, 2026
Conservationists are raising the plight of the pangolin, a scaly anteater found in parts of Africa and Asia that is the most trafficked mammal in the world
February 21, 2026
PacifiCorp has agreed to pay $575 million to resolve the federal government's claims for damages stemming from six wildfires in Oregon and California
February 21, 2026
The Trump administration says it supports a strict Biden-era rule that forces cities to replace most lead water pipes within 10 years
February 20, 2026
America is running out of Topo Chico mineral water
February 20, 2026
6 close friends on a backcountry ski trip identified as among those killed in devastating avalanche
February 19, 2026
A federal government audit says FAA staffing shortages and high employee turnover have hindered the agency's oversight of airplane maintenance at United Airlines
February 20, 2026
Giant tortoises have returned to Floreana Island in Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago as conservationists release 158 juvenile hybrids to restore the ecosystem
February 20, 2026
Alyce Clarke Award: Hazlehurst teacher finds strength in students after personal loss
February 20, 2026
All truckers and bus drivers will have to take their commercial driver’s license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry and get unqualified drivers off the road
February 20, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants
February 20, 2026
South Florida farmers face catastrophic losses from historic freeze
February 20, 2026
El Nino warps weather worldwide
February 20, 2026
'A SECOND CHANCE': Rescue dog turned therapy dog for Town and Country School
February 20, 2026
Snow chances are trending up along the East Coast from a nor’easter. Here are the latest scenarios
February 19, 2026
A video of Reggae, a 33-year-old Atlantic harbor seal at the New England Aquarium, hugging and fetching a rubber duck has drawn attention on social media
February 20, 2026
North Carolina governor urges Trump to back $13.5B for Helene recovery in western North Carolina
February 20, 2026
NASA aims to send astronauts to the moon in March after acing the latest rocket fueling test
February 20, 2026
25 manatees reported dead in Florida waters since Friday
February 20, 2026
Ben Crump demands answers after 21-year-old Je'vion Benham found dead in Georgia prison cell for 2 days
February 20, 2026
As small family farms disappear nationwide, this Fulton cattle farm is beating the odds
February 20, 2026
At the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, President Donald Trump spoke of billions of dollars pledged to rebuild the Gaza Strip and a “new and harmonious” Middle East rising from the ashes of war
February 20, 2026
65 reptiles rescued from Baltimore home after death of owner
February 20, 2026
Akron deploys new weapon to fight potholes
February 20, 2026
Scientists extracted DNA from mummified cheetah remains and made a surprising discovery
February 20, 2026
Parts of iconic Colorado foothills El Rancho restaurant will be preserved, with demolition likely ahead
February 20, 2026
Safely disposing of household batteries is good for the home and good for the environment
February 20, 2026
Both Prohibition and current mass deportation efforts were hastily built, staffed by people permitted to use force, and had difficult objectives to achieve.
February 20, 2026
Only 50% of Colorado homes have been tested for radon.
February 20, 2026
Heavy metals, phthalates and other potentially harmful chemicals have been detected in a range of menstrual products – the latest category of concern in the personal care aisle.
February 20, 2026
A new AP-NORC poll shows more Americans say extreme cold has affected their lives after frigid weather engulfed much of North America at the beginning of 2026
February 20, 2026
Four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory, where an estimated 3 million to 5 million people live
February 20, 2026
The underground salt kingdom that became one of Europe’s strangest attractions
February 20, 2026
A US attack on Iran could send oil prices surging at precarious time for Trump
February 20, 2026
Osaka has received an anonymous gift of gold bars to repair the Japanese city’s aging water pipes
February 20, 2026
As the sewage spills, the politicians snipe
February 20, 2026
The Trump administration’s revocation of a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health is likely to affect communities of color the most
February 20, 2026
A traditionally crafted spicy sausage in the town of Pirot in southeastern Serbia is said to lift both a person’s energy and spirits, especially during the long winter months
February 20, 2026
A historic bridge in Alaska named for segregated Black soldiers who battled extreme weather and terrain to help build the first road link between Alaska and Canada needs to replaced
February 20, 2026
The six women killed in an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada were among a group of eight close friends and experienced backcountry skiers on a trip together
February 19, 2026
Plains megafire grows to nearly twice the size of Chicago with more dangerous weather to come
February 18, 2026
The recovery of skiers killed in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in almost 45 years is dragging out because of what experts say is a prime rule for rescuers: Don’t make yourself a victim
February 20, 2026
Colorado woman charged with cruelty to animals after 150 livestock seized from Western Slope property
February 19, 2026
San Benito flood crossing leaves passenger dead, driver found hypothermic
February 19, 2026
Officers jumped in to save 30 farm animals that escaped a trailer in the Pueblo I-25 crash
February 19, 2026
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address
February 19, 2026
Experts say a weekslong “snow drought” in Norther California's Sierra Nevada helped set the stage for Tuesday's deadly avalanche, after several feet of new snow fell on an earlier layer that had hardened
February 19, 2026
Dead iguana kills dog, paralyzes another
February 19, 2026
4,500 potholes patched in 2026: Cincinnati's new response to battered roads
February 19, 2026
Fire department uses drones to find farmer's missing donkey
February 19, 2026
Eight of nine skiers buried near California’s Lake Tahoe amid heavy snow and “extreme weather conditions” in the deadliest avalanche in the state’s recorded history have died, the Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in a press conference. One is still missing and presumed dead.
February 17, 2026
Diggs-Johnson Museum dedicated to historians who kept stories alive
February 19, 2026
Authorities say the bodies of eight backcountry skiers have been found and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California
February 18, 2026
Boy hit by car while watching fight near school
February 19, 2026
Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up to a year after giving birth following passage of a measure by the Wisconsin Assembly
February 19, 2026
'I don't think I can thank them enough' | Oklahoma woman's home saved from wildfire
February 19, 2026
First graders thank line workers after ice storm recovery
February 19, 2026
Over 60 cats and dogs rescued from home in Michigan, authorities say
February 19, 2026
The world’s biggest food company doesn’t want to make ice cream anymore
February 19, 2026
The island with an air-conditioned ‘forest’ to cope with scorching summers
February 19, 2026
8 backcountry skiers killed and 1 missing after deadliest avalanche in California’s recorded history
February 17, 2026
Hawaii lawmakers are weighing tougher ways to deal with feral chickens, as residents complain about noise, mess, and growing flocks
February 19, 2026
Bernie Sanders has traveled to Los Angeles to kick off a campaign for a proposed “billionaires tax” that has set off an uproar in the Silicon Valley and led to divisions among Democrats
February 18, 2026
The backcountry trip near Lake Tahoe where eight skiers were killed after an avalanche was led by a tour outfit that promises global mountain adventures including skiing and rock climbing in the wilderness
February 18, 2026
A new study shows hot, dry and windy weather that fuels extreme wildfires has nearly tripled worldwide in 45 years
February 18, 2026
Authorities say six backcountry skiers were found alive and several others were still missing Tuesday after an avalanche in Northern California.
February 18, 2026
A coalition of health and environmental groups is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change
February 18, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has resumed the practice of clearing out homeless encampments, saying he has retooled the process
February 18, 2026
Trump administration restricts new FEMA disaster deployments during DHS shutdown
February 18, 2026
A coalition of authorities is deploying technology to try to locate the wreck of a fishing boat that sank last month off Massachusetts, killing all seven aboard
February 18, 2026
The Cuban foreign minister is visiting Moscow as the island faces blackouts and severe fuel shortages worsened by a U
February 18, 2026
Wildfire in Colorado's Elbert and Lincoln counties burns over 5,000 acres, evacuation orders lifted
February 18, 2026
Dogs abandoned amid investigation into alleged neglect in far West Valley
February 18, 2026
Teen dating violence cases surge in Canyon County as advocates sound alarm
February 18, 2026
Crews work to clear fallen trees across San Diego after Monday's powerful storm
February 18, 2026
Porta potty problems by pier construction spark complaints
February 18, 2026
Drivers get out to clear debris as Highway 1 closure turns Big Sur travelers around
February 18, 2026
Read's Drugstore lunch counter on display at Morgan State was spark of Civil Rights sit-in movement
February 18, 2026
Tow crews recover SUV after it falls through ice on Wisconsin lake
February 18, 2026
Oklahoma fire risk continues after Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergency for 3 counties
February 18, 2026
New reproductive health vending machine opens in Indianapolis, offering access to free health essentials
February 18, 2026
NYPD rescues injured bald eagle on icy Hudson River
February 18, 2026
Meet the officer who stayed with patrol horses for 3 days after power went out in stable during ice storm
February 18, 2026
Some Republican legislators are pushing to limit state environmental regulations
February 18, 2026
Dramatic video shows manhole fires incinerating car after causing building evacuation
February 18, 2026
University of Miami shuttle bus driver arrested on DUI charges while on the job, student say he smelled of alcohol
February 18, 2026
Animal behaviorists partnering with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in Florida traveled to Africa in August to help an endangered white rhino with a life-threatening, parasitic eye infection
February 18, 2026
Sturgeon spearing season opens with 108-pound catch on Lake Winnebago
February 18, 2026
Stories of Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs show how immigrants find opportunities and fill economic gaps.
February 18, 2026
Deregulation promised competition but delivered middlemen instead.
February 18, 2026
As immigration enforcement crackdowns expand across the US, communities can mobilize to lessen the public health impacts.
February 18, 2026
Team USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, along with Italy’s Federica Brignone, are among the many skiers who have expressed concern during these Olympic Games about the accelerating melt of the world’s glaciers
February 18, 2026
A marine researcher says he has video evidence of the first recorded shark in the Antarctic Ocean
February 18, 2026
Authorities say six backcountry skiers are alive and 10 others are missing after an avalanche in Northern California that occurred during a powerful winter storm moving through the state
February 17, 2026
4 dead in 30-vehicle pileup in Colorado as powerful winds slam Plains, fueling multiple wildfires
February 17, 2026
California regulators say that Tesla had stopped misleading drivers about the safety of its cars and so would not suspend its license to sell in the state
February 18, 2026
California is being walloped by a powerful winter storm carrying thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy snow in the mountains
February 16, 2026
Authorities say four people have died in crashes involving over 30 vehicles on a Colorado interstate after blowing dirt made it nearly impossible to see
February 17, 2026
Bayer has agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion deal to settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits that blame Roundup for causing cancer
February 17, 2026
Conservation and historical organizations are suing the Trump administration over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks
February 17, 2026
Obama aides have described how they underestimated Donald Trump before his 2016 presidential run, even as his influence grew online and in politics
February 17, 2026
Authorities in Georgia say a Guatemalan driver fleeing a Georgia traffic stop by federal immigration officers crashed into another vehicle, killing a teacher who was headed to work
February 17, 2026
Neighbors celebrate 300-year-old tree preservation
February 17, 2026
See how Cape Coral's rescue divers train for life-saving missions
February 17, 2026
Father builds 20-foot snowman for daughter
February 17, 2026
New tool for tackling blighted homes
February 17, 2026
The Elevate Prize Foundation named its 10 winners for 2026 on Tuesday, including Monica Ramirez of Justice for Migrant Women and Mara Fleishman of the Chef Ann Foundation
February 17, 2026
Why Bucks Coal Fired Pizza is scaling back on its viral iguana pizza
February 17, 2026
Ex-chef at charity restaurant accused of gambling with nonprofit's credit card
February 17, 2026
Coffee wilt disease has continually devastated farms around the world. Understanding the fungus’s genetics can help protect everyone’s cup of joe.
February 17, 2026
Strategic resources have been central to the American-led global system for decades, as a historian explains. But US actions toward Greenland today are different.
February 17, 2026
An Amazon truck drove onto "extremely dangerous" mudflats and had to be recovered by a farmer. The path dates back 600 years and is not intended for vehicles.
February 16, 2026
President Donald Trump is lashing out at Maryland Gov. Wes Moore over what he says is as a lagging response to a January pipe rupture that sent sewage flowing into the Potomac River northwest of Washington
February 17, 2026
Drivers in Cuba are facing the prospects of waiting several months to refuel their cars, as fuel shortages caused by a U.S. oil siege intensify
February 16, 2026
College Hill couple demands accountability after police shoot dog during 911 call
February 16, 2026
Missing UC Berkeley student found deceased in nearby lake, authorities say
February 16, 2026
Home survives Evangeline Parish tornado
February 16, 2026
Over a three-decade experiment in the Rocky Mountains, fungi and plant life fundamentally changed. The result has consequences for cattle and wildlife.
February 16, 2026
Milwaukee woman battles rat infestation near her home
February 16, 2026
A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse will be visible over part of the world. Here’s what to know
February 16, 2026
Local roofing company now banned from Kansas, fined $500K for 'deceptive acts'
February 16, 2026
Italy’s famous ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses on Valentine’s Day
February 16, 2026
An injured seabird sought help by pecking on a German hospital’s emergency room door
February 16, 2026
Amazon delivery van gets stuck after following GPS onto ‘dangerous’ mudflats
February 16, 2026
A search team has discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale more than 150 years ago
February 15, 2026
By buying Russia’s oil, Hungary is fueling the Kremlin’s war machine – and enriching foundations linked to Orbán
February 16, 2026
Singapore is piloting the world’s first sustainable aviation fuel levy
February 16, 2026
India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi this week, as it pushes to shape global rules and show its own AI ambitions
February 16, 2026
A strong storm system has brought tornado watches and damage in parts of the Southeast just as the Northeast starts to warm up
February 15, 2026
It is Carnival season in New Orleans
February 15, 2026
The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans will no longer treat tooth decay with dental fillings containing mercury
February 15, 2026
Israel is beginning a land registration process in the occupied West Bank that critics say can shift large areas into state control
February 15, 2026
A Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for fresh U.S.-brokered peace talks
February 15, 2026
The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages
February 14, 2026
'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists
February 14, 2026
A winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service for parts of northern California this holiday weekend
February 14, 2026
'Part of something much bigger': Ohio native Katie Spotz to row 10,000 miles solo across Pacific Ocean
February 14, 2026
The U.S.’s ocean regulator plans to make industry-friendly changes to a longstanding rule designed to protect vanishing whales
February 14, 2026
Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis
February 14, 2026
The Trump administration announced this week that its immigration crackdown in Minnesota is ending
February 14, 2026
Phoenix is believed to be home to the world's largest colony of rosy-faced lovebirds outside of their native Africa
February 14, 2026
Residents of an affordable housing complex across from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, Oregon, have testified in a lawsuit seeking to limit federal officers' use of tear gas during protests at the building
February 13, 2026
President Donald Trump says a change in power in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen” as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran
February 13, 2026
Monument honoring known KKK members sparks removal debate
February 13, 2026
As Trump tests alliances, Democrats with 2028 ambitions offer reassurance at Munich conference
February 13, 2026
A judge says she plans to rule that President Donald Trump’s administration still cannot force states to hand over detailed information on people who have applied for or received SNAP food aid
February 13, 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken his anti-Trump routine to Europe
February 13, 2026
The Trump administration is urging other nations to press a tiny Pacific island country to withdraw a United Nations draft resolution supporting strong action to prevent climate change, including reparations for damage caused by any nation that fails to take actiom
February 13, 2026
A federal safety agency investigating an August blast at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh that left two workers dead says it found safety shortcomings that “exposed” employees to the explosion
February 13, 2026
Valentine's Day fundraiser lets you destroy buckthorn named after your ex
February 13, 2026
Plane makes emergency landing after striking multiple deer during takeoff at Florida airport
February 13, 2026
Holy cow! Man on horseback wrangles loose cow in Florida neighborhood
February 13, 2026
Woman seen trying to set fire to Kansas City warehouse tied to previous ICE detention proposal
February 13, 2026
Trump admin is pulling supercomputers out of key weather and climate research center
February 13, 2026
Missing 79-year-old reunited with K9 who found him
February 13, 2026
Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup
February 13, 2026
Preparations for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City are cutting into the livelihoods of sex workers and street vendors near Azteca Stadium
February 13, 2026
Cocoa prices have fallen nearly 70% since last Valentine’s Day, but that won’t make heart-shaped boxes of chocolate or even chocolate Easter bunnies more affordable this year
February 13, 2026
A federal judge dealt one blow to the effort when he found the administration had violated the law in handpicking a panel to question climate science.
February 02, 2026
The first solar eclipse of the year is almost here, but very few people will see it
February 13, 2026
Missing Canadians, ‘white gold’ and a snow drought: The strange US ski season
February 13, 2026
In the wetlands of coastal southeast Louisiana, conservation groups are wrapping up a four-year project to plant 30,000 trees
February 13, 2026
Thailand has begun using a birth control vaccine on elephants in the wild to try curb a growing problem where human and animal populations encroach on each other
February 13, 2026
Politicians from President Donald Trump to local lawmakers agree that tech companies should cover the power costs of artificial intelligence data centers
February 13, 2026
California photographer and conservationist Krystle Hickman is on a quest to document hundreds of species of native bees, which are under threat by climate change and habitat loss, some of it caused by the more recognizable and agriculturally valued honey bee
February 13, 2026
The Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City was hit by an Israeli strike during the war with Hamas
February 13, 2026
Zimbabweans are embracing inventive expressions of romance shaped by economic realities as Valentine’s Day approaches
February 13, 2026
US energy secretary and Venezuela’s acting president tour oil facility in warming ties just weeks after Maduro ouster
February 13, 2026
California’s top prosecutor is opening a civil rights investigation into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of the January 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires
February 12, 2026
The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.”
February 12, 2026
While announcing that he was rolling back the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 endangerment finding, President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin made false claims regarding the government declaration, climate change and energy
February 12, 2026
President Donald Trump has nominated for director of the National Park Service an executive from a hospitality company that has extensive contracts with the agency he would lead
February 12, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions
February 12, 2026
Trump delivers a deadly blow to EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution
February 12, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles
February 12, 2026
Pipeline rupture sends 36,000 gallons of wastewater near Tijuana River
February 12, 2026
A new study says genetic testing can speed the return of the American chestnut tree that once dominated Eastern U.S. forests
February 12, 2026
Prosecutors are investigating the European Commission’s sale of 23 office buildings to Belgium two years ago
February 12, 2026
The parents of an Alabama girl who was killed at Camp Mystic are seeking more safety oversight on summer camps
February 12, 2026
Santa Cruz surfers hailed for rescuing family of 6 after boat capsizes
February 12, 2026
‘My heart just sank’: Iowa Lakes students mourn after deadly baseball team bus crash
February 12, 2026
First responders rescue 11-year-old girl with autism near icy water in Cincinnati
February 12, 2026
Good Samaritan shovels busy sidewalk after fire left building abandoned
February 12, 2026
Mexico has sent two navy ships with humanitarian aid to Cuba as tighter U.S. pressure worsens the island’s energy crisis
February 12, 2026
Program reunites veteran with stray cat she met while deployed
February 12, 2026
Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million
February 12, 2026
He witnessed the sun’s power ‘like nobody else before or since.’ Now his first portrait has been found
February 12, 2026
Fierce freeze killed hundreds of tropical fish
February 12, 2026
Authorities say Cyclone Gezani killed at least 36 people, injured more than 370 and destroyed almost 18,000 homes across Madagascar
February 12, 2026
Last year, an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works outside Pittsburgh killed two U.S. Steel workers and injured 11 others, including contractors
February 12, 2026
Everyday lifestyle choices can add up to significant climate impact when even a small share of the population makes them
February 12, 2026
Cement is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and demand is growing. Alternatives like geopolymers can help lower the impact.
February 12, 2026
For 50 years, St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia has served the poorest and most vulnerable people in Kensington.
February 12, 2026
Zohran Mamdani has big plans for housing, transit…and public bathrooms
February 12, 2026
Commercial dog food contains ‘alarming’ levels of lead, mercury and other contaminants
February 12, 2026
Home heating bills are soaring as temperatures plunge. It’s yet another rising cost for Americans
February 12, 2026
The long trip your flowers will make before you can say ‘I love you’ this Valentine’s Day
February 12, 2026
China has moved to curb a fierce price war among automakers that has caused massive losses for the industry
February 12, 2026
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is visiting Venezuela to assess the country's oil industry as the Trump administration eases sanctions and pushes a major overhaul
February 11, 2026
Activists have planned protests at more than two dozen Target stores around the United States to pressure the discount retailer into taking a public stand against the 5-week-old immigration crackdown in its home state of Minnesota
February 11, 2026
A football-size creature may have been among the earliest plant-eating land animals
February 11, 2026
Inside a high-tech sawmill powering the state’s forest economy
February 11, 2026
The build-out of electric vehicle charging in the U.S. has not stopped since President Donald Trump returned to office
February 11, 2026
Professional iguana trapper says cold snap caused major reduction in iguanas
February 11, 2026
Pickleball waste is a problem on the Gulf Coast; 2 entrepreneurs may have a solution
February 11, 2026
National Kitten College training aims to reduce kitten euthanasia
February 11, 2026
Ongoing water main break turns Cleveland street into ice, stranding cars
February 11, 2026
Authorities in Madagascar say at least 31 people have died after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hit the large Indian Ocean island
February 11, 2026
Possible "frost quake" causes soil buckling in Metro Detroit
February 11, 2026
Brooklyn high school becomes first in NYC to heat entirely with vegetable oil biofuel. Here's how it works.
February 11, 2026
NATO has launched a new military effort called Arctic Sentry to boost security in the High North
February 11, 2026
Freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge impacting Metra service
February 11, 2026
Native American lands contain 30% of the nation’s coal, 50% of its uranium and 20% of its natural gas, as well as copper, lithium and rare earth elements.
February 11, 2026
Portuguese Interior Minister Maria Lúcia Amaral has resigned amid criticism of her government's response to recent winter storms
February 11, 2026
The Thai government is urging coffee chains to cut sugar in drinks by half to combat health issues
February 11, 2026
A young lawyer is taking Pakistan’s government to court over ‘period tax.’ She hopes the case will break sexual health taboos
February 11, 2026
Congressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from private donors for some of the president’s pet projects
February 11, 2026
Turbulence warning was not relayed to plane before flight attendants were seriously injured
February 11, 2026
President Donald Trump’s administration plans to withhold public health and transportation funds from several Democratic-led states
February 10, 2026
The White House says the Trump administration will revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change
February 10, 2026
Manatee successfully rescued after being trapped in a storm drain under road
February 10, 2026
Oystermen hopeful for federal disaster relief declaration amid ice in Chesapeake Bay
February 10, 2026
Wisconsin couple has near-constant layer of dust from data center construction
February 10, 2026
Winter storms create many hazards, from slick ice to freezing temperatures. People often underestimate how quickly conditions can become life-threatening
January 29, 2026
Federal health officials will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals and meat products
February 10, 2026
Operator rescued after backhoe gets tangled up in power line near Houston, video shows
February 10, 2026
Temperatures in northern Europe have been so low that Estonians can now drive across a 12 1/2-mile stretch of frozen sea
February 10, 2026
Two Palestinian men riding bicycles were killed in an Israeli drone strike Tuesday, hospital officials said, as deadly violence continued in Gaza despite an October ceasefire
February 10, 2026
It’s been a brutal winter, but now it’s prime time for blockbuster Northeast storms
February 10, 2026
Small farmer rebuilds after 11-day winter storm power outage
February 10, 2026
'Horrible, horrible': Residents speak out against church demolition for Shake Shack
February 10, 2026
HBCUs make up just 3% of the country’s colleges and universities. But their graduates include 40% of Black engineers and 50% of Black lawyers.
February 10, 2026
Partisan debates are less heated at the local level, providing lessons that might help calm the waters nationally.
February 10, 2026
Other billionaires who own newspapers are doing a better job, a journalism professor explains.
February 10, 2026
Cemeteries are a treasure trove of local history and family connection. Technology and ingenuity have made mapping them easier.
February 10, 2026
Researchers are embarking on the RNA equivalent of the Human Genome Project, including sequencing all the chemical modifications that make cells unique.
February 10, 2026
Russia targets another critical part of Ukraine’s infrastructure: Its railways
February 10, 2026
In just 25 years, dozens of places will be too warm to host the Winter Olympics
February 10, 2026
Honda has reported a 42% drop in profit for the nine months through December compared to a year earlier
February 10, 2026
Except for California, most Western states are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades, not because of dry conditions but really warm temperatures that change snow to rain
February 10, 2026
As US squeezes Cuba’s oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services
February 10, 2026
Israeli military strikes on Monday killed three people west of Gaza City, according to the hospital where the casualties arrived
February 09, 2026
The U.S. has opened its first center for dispersing sterile screwworm flies from U.S. soil in decades in southern Texas
February 09, 2026
The Southern Plains states get a severe drought about once a decade, but long-lasting droughts lately have been leaving farms, rangeland and water sources with too little time to recover.
February 09, 2026
Having an ice dream: Coyote spotted napping on the frozen Ohio River near Bellevue
February 09, 2026
Two boys die after falling through ice in Osage County
February 09, 2026
A hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent turned chaotic Wednesday as Democratic lawmakers clashed with him over fiscal policy and Trump family conflicts
February 05, 2026
'Be kind, help someone': Gym owner praised for performing CPR
February 09, 2026
All species alive today, from chimpanzees to bacteria, are cousins that each have equally long lineages, rather than ancestors or descendants of one another.
February 09, 2026
A research team has paved plastic-infused roads in Texas and Bangladesh, with promising results.
February 09, 2026
Bonobos are capable of pretend play, just like human children
February 09, 2026
Olympic fans came to Cortina with heavy winter coats and gloves
February 09, 2026
A coalition of nations and environmental groups is lobbying the International Maritime Organization to create regulations around black carbon, or soot, that spews from ships and blankets parts of glaciers and snow
February 09, 2026
Israel's security cabinet has approved measures to strengthen control over the occupied West Bank and weaken the powers of the Palestinian Authority
February 08, 2026
YouTuber turns hobby into Helene recovery
February 08, 2026
NYC expands efforts to keep New Yorkers safe during dangerous cold
February 08, 2026
‘We must get through the next few days’: Ukrainians face bitter cold without power
February 08, 2026
The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails
February 08, 2026
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has condemned recent anti-Olympics protests in Milan
February 08, 2026
While businesses were prepared for electricity cuts due to Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, no one expected such a brutal winter
February 08, 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is heading into a challenging reelection bid as she continues to suffer fallout from last year’s devastating wildfire
February 07, 2026
Italian police have used tear gas and a water cannon on protesters near a Winter Olympics venue
February 07, 2026
North Texas builder turns to compact homes to ease affordability strain
February 07, 2026
Zelensky says US wants Ukraine-Russia peace deal by June, despite failure to reach breakthrough so far
February 07, 2026
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore funding for a new rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey
February 07, 2026
Judge orders Trump administration to unfreeze more than $16 billion for NY tunnel project
February 07, 2026
South Korea is finally having more babies. But can it last?
February 07, 2026
Four people have died and three others have required a liver transplants after eating the death cap mushroom that is proliferating in California following a rainy winter
February 06, 2026
A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed 189 decomposing bodies and gave families fake ashes has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for corpse abuse
February 06, 2026
Cubans on Friday are facing a worsening crisis as U.S. efforts to block oil supplies take a toll
February 06, 2026
Student makes cosmic dust in a lab, shining a light on the origin of life
February 06, 2026
President Donald Trump issued a proclamation reopening a huge swath of the Atlantic to commercial fishing
February 06, 2026
Nearly two weeks after a massive storm left much of Mississippi covered in ice, some people are still without power
February 06, 2026
US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement
February 06, 2026
While physical exertion helps athletes stay warm, sweating can lead to dehydration.
February 06, 2026
The Trump administration says its emergency orders keeping coal-fired plants running helped prevent blackouts during the recent cold snap
February 06, 2026
Elon Musk's “Vegas Loop,” an underground transit system of private tunnels, is facing scrutiny from Nevada lawmakers after years of complaints about workplace safety and alleged violations
February 06, 2026
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is resuming staff cuts that were paused during January's severe winter storm, according to two FEMA managers
February 06, 2026
Ramón Pucha ventures into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle to collect seeds from endangered plant species
February 06, 2026
Owner of car swallowed by sinkhole during water main break demands another vehicle from city of NOLA
February 06, 2026
'Make better choices': Crews rescue woman who crawled 500 feet into casino drainage pipe, got stuck
February 06, 2026
Man receives 15 years in prison for stealing, reselling trailers meant for Hurricane Ian victims
February 06, 2026
Energy Star, the program that helps guide consumers to more energy-efficient appliances and electronics, has survived President Donald Trump’s attempt to kill it
February 06, 2026
3D printing makes it easier for engineers to design cheap, lightweight materials that reflect patterns found in nature.
February 03, 2026
A flower in Asia bucks the rules of evolution, puzzling scientists
February 06, 2026
Jeep maker Stellantis announces a ‘reset’ of its business and massive charges. Shares crumble
February 06, 2026
Athletes will use physics concepts such as friction and lift to their advantage on the world stage in the 2026 Olympic Games.
February 06, 2026
Emerging digital tools can help authorities prioritize inspections and rapidly identify illicit goods by linking online monitoring, legal references and on-the-ground investigations.
February 06, 2026
The grocer offers low prices and plans to build its own distribution center.
February 06, 2026
The eastern US has been gripped by an Arctic freeze. That’s about to change
February 06, 2026
Canada and France were opening diplomatic consulates in the capital of Greenland
February 06, 2026
Farmers in Louisiana are going toe-to-toe with some nasty enemies: apple snails that clog crawfish traps while laying millions of bubblegum-colored eggs and tiny bugs called delphacids that can wipe out half a rice field while spreading plant disease
February 06, 2026
The U_S_ has announced an additional $6 million in aid for Cuba as the island’s crisis deepens and tensions escalate between the two countries, with Cuba’s president accusing the U_S_ of an “energy blockade.”
February 05, 2026
Seaholm High School student creates nonprofit to help people in need of clothing
February 05, 2026
The largest life-form on land 400 million years ago was one that scientists can’t explain
February 05, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors
February 05, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it would be up to the president to decide whether to sue Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, if he doesn't lower interest rates
February 05, 2026
Man with disabilities sleeps in car during 10-day power outage
February 05, 2026
NASA Langley scientists playing important roles as part of Artemis II mission
February 05, 2026
Residents of a small coastal Cuban town face severe hardships despite living near energy sources
February 05, 2026
Police, rescue crews save skaters stuck on chunk of drifting ice
February 05, 2026
Sinkhole opens up in Lancaster community, bringing neighbors together
February 05, 2026
Company and federal officials said the Boar's Head deli meat plant tied to a deadly 2024 listeria food poisoning outbreak is back in business
February 05, 2026
An Indian teacher and activist known for creating hundreds of learning centers and painting educational murals has won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize
February 05, 2026
Approaching heart failure like an autoimmune condition could offer new ways to improve patient survival.
February 05, 2026
US Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow, from the science to the rising risk of crashes.
February 05, 2026
A global hunger monitoring group says that famine is threatening more areas in war-torn Sudan’s western Darfur region, where acute malnutrition has been registered in two more towns there
February 05, 2026
Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions
February 05, 2026
The U.N. human rights chief says his office is in "survival mode" as he appeals for $400 million to meet this year's needs
February 05, 2026
San Antonio offers a free preschool program for infants and toddlers, helping set them up for success in elementary school
February 05, 2026
Trump administration officials traveled to Los Angeles to outline the president’s plan to override state and local rules and speed up the permitting process for reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by last year’s wildfires
February 04, 2026
Health officials in New Mexico have said a newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child's mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy
February 05, 2026
Federal agency probes Nike over alleged discrimination against White employees
February 04, 2026
Mystery manhole leak creating an icy hazard for food wholesaler
February 04, 2026
A new study out in the journal Science Advances finds that chronic exposure to wildfire smoke has contributed to tens of thousands of deaths each year in the United States
February 04, 2026
Firefighters came to the rescue of a swan found stuck in a frozen Connecticut river this week
February 04, 2026
Russian missiles and drones have pounded Ukraine’s energy grid in recent weeks
February 04, 2026
Brothers' bond deepens after snow plow accident leaves 1 hospitalized
February 04, 2026
Woman escapes apartment fire barefoot, searches for missing pets
February 04, 2026
'Aloka the Peace Dog' honored in Central Virginia as he joins monks on Walk for Peace
February 04, 2026
Staging future Winter Games as early as January and the Paralympic Winter Games in February is a possibility because of warmer temperatures, the International Olympic Committee says
February 04, 2026
The healthiest and most climate-conscious food is local, and organic, and in-season
February 04, 2026
Women have moved from mapmakers using their bodies to depict maps to being leaders shaping the field of cartography.
February 04, 2026
Desalination of seawater and sewage treatment plants leave behind water that contains high concentrations of salt, metals and other contaminants. What if that water could be separated from the rest?
February 04, 2026
A German habit has been trending in recent weeks: ‘lüften,’ or airing out your home. It can help older, damp homes in the US – if circumstances are right.
February 04, 2026
See the first baby elephant born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in nearly 25 years
February 04, 2026
Elon Musk’s bold new plan to put AI in orbit isn’t as crazy as it sounds
February 04, 2026
Kenya is rolling out tax breaks to encourage use of electric vehicles
February 04, 2026
Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave nectar, fueling their migration from Mexico to the U.S. each summer
February 03, 2026
The frigid weather gripping much of America is not unprecedented, but it feels that way
February 03, 2026
Iguana pizza is now a thing in South Florida, thanks to a cold snap that sent iguanas falling from trees
February 03, 2026
Family's first heat in decades sparks fire and frantic calls as South Florida cold snap hits
February 03, 2026
CheapInsurance.com used NOAA data to analyze the rising number of billion-dollar disasters and their implications for the insurance marketplace in the U.S.
March 03, 2025
Next City reports that one toilet startup is using social psychology and gig labor to help address L.A.'s public bathroom problem, but advocates have questions.
April 25, 2025
Frozen car mystery leaves Racine woman stuck in ice for over a week
February 03, 2026
Community helps farmer deliver houseplants to seniors
February 03, 2026
Family shocked by Amazon delivery tote containing human waste
February 03, 2026
Volunteers build owl nesting platforms to tackle growing rat problem
February 03, 2026
A growing sinkhole frustrates city leaders and residents
February 03, 2026
Witnesses describe scene near fire, explosion in Nashua
February 03, 2026
Good Samaritan honored for stopping knife attack on child
February 03, 2026
Woman trapped by ice misses critical heart appointments
February 03, 2026
As utility bills climb, one homeowner discovers a $7,000 mistake that could have been avoided
February 03, 2026
Sanibel eyes lethal removal to curb coyote threat to sea turtle nests
February 03, 2026
The fun and furry world of sled dog racing keeps barking, despite not being in the Winter Olympics
February 03, 2026
Innovations have made recent Winter Games possible, but the future climate will have a big impact on where the Olympics can be held and winter sports themselves.
February 03, 2026
Residents of Kyiv are struggling through a harsh winter as months of Russian drone and missile strikes have left hundreds of thousands without heat or electricity
February 03, 2026
The government directed data centers to turn on backup generation in parts of the US. Expanding distributed generation could improve grid resilience.
February 03, 2026
China has moved to ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly seen on Tesla vehicles, starting next year
February 03, 2026
China has significantly increased its coal power capacity, reviving concerns about its climate-changing carbon emissions
February 03, 2026
MAHA activists who want to hold corporations accountable for harming Americans’ health have found an unlikely ally in a Republican-led Environmental Protection Agency that has traditionally supported big businesses and less regulation
February 03, 2026
A landslide last week killed at least 200 people in eastern Congo at a rebel-controlled coltan mine and families of the deceased are mourning their lost loved ones
February 03, 2026
Robotaxi pioneer Waymo has raised another $16 billion to help fuel its ambition for its fleet of self-driving cars to provide rides throughout the world
February 03, 2026
Three firefighters were injured when a natural gas leak caused an explosion and fire at a New Hampshire mental health center, but the building’s tenants and clients all evacuated safely
February 02, 2026
Trump’s attempts to kill offshore wind aren’t working
February 02, 2026
People in North Carolina are digging out from a foot or more of snow and Florida farmers need their frozen plants to thaw before they can assess the damage
February 02, 2026
A federal judge has ruled that an offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction
February 02, 2026
'People's voices are important': OKC residents celebrate victory over proposed ICE facility
February 02, 2026
Gold Star family pushes for new state license plate
February 02, 2026
Engineers monitor rare ice buildup on Pittsburgh's three rivers
February 02, 2026
Video shows dramatic rescue of cat from 100-foot-tall tree
February 02, 2026
Iranian extradited to US to face 2014 smuggling indictment over export of military sonar gear
Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill
A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media
Chavez-DeRemer steps down as US labor secretary amid misconduct probe
Apple CEO Cook is lauded by investors as he prepares for new role
Ethiopian Airlines buying six more Boeing 787-9 airplanes
Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBA's defensive player of the year