Authorities say New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with a dispute with his former private chef. News of the charges …
For the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to intrude on the Rose Parade in Southern California. The beloved New Year’s Day event that attracts thousands of spectators and is watched by …
Authorities have identified a swimmer who went missing after a shark attack off the Northern California coast. Erica Fox, an open ocean swimmer from Pebble Beach, was found dead Saturday south of …
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Dec. 29 The Washington Post on Trump's China policy, deal with Taiwan The Trump administration’s approval of an …
Authorities say rescue crews responding to a report of an injured hiker who fell down a slope near a Southern California mountain trail found the man and two of his companions dead. Sheriff's …
A group of Buddhist monks is persevering in their peace walk across much of the U.S. even after two participants were injured when a truck hit their escort vehicle. The monks began their journey in …
A derailed CSX train leaked a flammable chemical and sparked a fire in a rural part of southern Kentucky on Tuesday. The derailment prompted authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order that was …
A wild winter storm is bringing strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast. The storm forecast for Tuesday comes after bomb cyclone hit the northern U.S. and …
They’re ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club’s roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday. One of the newcomers is the Teddy Roosevelt terrier, named for the …
A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This decision comes just days before the bureau would have run out of money. Judge Amy …
The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will compete for dominance in January skies. The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night into Saturday morning, but fewer than 10 meteors will be …
Meta is buying artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the owner of Facebook and Instagram continues a push to amp-up AI offerings across its platforms. The California tech giant declined to …
Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legendary Warren Buffett this week. Many regard Buffett as the world’s greatest investor after he grew Berkshire from a …
The surge of federal officers this week in Minnesota follows new allegations of fraud by day care centers run by Somali residents. President Donald Trump has previously linked his administration’s …
A judge vacated the conviction of an Alabama woman sentenced to 18 years in prison after a stillbirth. Brooke Shoemaker was convicted of criminal endangerment of a child resulting in death after …
Small habits tied to common New Year’s resolutions like saving money, eating healthier and getting organized can also help cut waste and reduce climate pollution. For example, cutting down food …
Young gymnasts were sounding warnings about a coach as far back as 2017. That’s the same year the U.S. Center for SafeSport was created in the wake of the Larry Nassar sexual-abuse scandal. People …
Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment of fruits, vegetables, sea creatures and balls of all shapes and sizes. There’s the chile pepper drop in Las …
The big story of the upcoming midterm elections will be the fight over which party will control the U.S. House of Representatives during the last half of President Donald Trump's second term in …
Young gymnasts were sounding warnings about a coach as far back as 2017. That's the same year the U.S. Center for SafeSport was created in the wake of the Larry Nassar sexual-abuse scandal. People …