Shares are mostly lower in Asia and U.S. futures also have declined on expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve may raise interest rates soon. Oil prices surged 3% after U.S. forces struck Iranian …
The United Arab Emirates' Defense Ministry says that an Iranian drone has been over the UAE's territorial waters. The attack early Monday followed an exchange of fire between Iran and the United …
For those stranded by a flood, disaster experts say survival depends on access to oxygen, food and water. Catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border has killed hundreds and left thousands …
GRAND CANYON VILLAGE, Ariz. (AP) — A deadly flash flood in the Grand Canyon forced visitors to evacuate and destroyed its only water pipeline. The national park can be dangerous in summer, when …
A group of 6,000 young American elms in Vermont could help save one of the country’s most iconic trees. Scientists are leading an effort to beat Dutch elm disease, which has killed tens of millions …
The online prediction market platform Kalshi has permanently banned former U.S. Rep. George Santos after concluding the former Republican congressman likely engaged in insider trading when he bet …
A 91-year-old man who goes by the nickname Grey Beard has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. Dale Sanders started last Sept. 6 in West Virginia, hiked the …
Police in Southern California are investigating the theft of more than 30,000 cans of Pabst beer in two separate heists from the same warehouse on the same day. Police in Montclair put the value of …
The leaders of China, Russia and India are among the heads of state gathering at a meeting billed as a counterweight to U.S. global influence. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir …
Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London in 2027. According to …
Republicans on the House Oversight Committee have launched an investigation into a controversial DEA strategy that allowed large fentanyl shipments to reach the streets. The committee's chairman, …
The Metropolitan Museum of Art scraps Met Gala exhibit on controversial fashion designer John Galliano.
Karina strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean far from land, forecasters say.
Today is Monday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2026. There are 122 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 31, 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed after the car she was riding …
Officials say dozens of people have been evacuated from the depths of the Grand Canyon because of heavy rain and flooding. The National Park Service says flash flooding on Saturday destroyed …
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National Park Service says the body of a 46-year-old man recovered after flash flooding sweeps through the Grand Canyon.
Colleges around the country are seeking approval for a new federal grant program, Workforce Pell, to aid students enrolled for short-term job training. For decades, Pell grants have helped low- and …
Iran’s supreme leader has called on leaders of Muslim countries to stand together against Israel and the United States, imploring them to “know your real enemy.” The U.S. news network NBC said …
Google says it has updated its maps application to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users in the United States. The global technology giant says the move reflects a recent order by …