It's the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes. The legendary storms, named after islands off Africa’s west coast, can take two weeks to cross the Atlantic. They are some of the most dangerous …
A Yosemite National Park ranger was fired after hanging a pride flag from El Capitan, and some visitors to the California park face potential prosecution for participating in a demonstration. Park …
There's clearly an appetite for shopping sustainably online. But it can be overwhelming to figure out how to find the certifications and companies that are actually making a difference. Certification …
President Donald Trump wants the U.S. government to own a piece of Intel, less than two weeks after demanding the Silicon Valley pioneer dump the CEO that was hired to turn around the slumping …
A bus crash in northwestern Afghanistan has killed at least 79 people, including 19 children. Most victims were Afghans returning from Iran. An official from the Ministry of Interior said the crash …
Immigrants face increased risks this hurricane season due to aggressive immigration enforcement. A Florida agricultural worker fears seeking shelter from storms because of potential encounters with …
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 20, the 232nd day of 2025. There are 133 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 20, 1968, the Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact nations invaded …
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Texas Democrats are joining a colleague who can't leave the state Capitol because she won't agree to having law enforcement officers shadow her. Republicans imposed that requirement to prevent …
Hurricane Erin is forcing evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks as it threatens to whip up wild waves and tropical force winds. Forecasters say the monster storm will turn away from the …
An attorney who helped design the 9/11 victims’ compensation fund says New Hampshire lawmakers have undermined the fairness of a settlement program for abuse victims at the state’s youth …
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a federal judge to dismiss a human smuggling case against him. Defense attorneys say the government indicted the Maryland construction worker to punish him for …
The Oregon city at the heart of a major U.S. Supreme Court homelessness ruling has agreed to ensure camping spaces for at least 150 people as part of a settlement with an advocacy group. Disability …
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Lawyers for the media giant Meta says a lawsuit brought by families of the victims of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, should be thrown out. The lawsuit alleges that Instagram, which is owned by …
A man convicted of kidnapping a woman from an insurance office in the early 1980s and killing her is set for execution in Florida. Kayle Bates is scheduled to receive a lethal injection Tuesday …
Authorities in Oregon are trying to extinguish a fire burning in one of the world's tallest trees near the state's southern coast. The coastal Douglas Fir tree is over 325 feet tall and estimated to …
Hurricane Erin is expected to impact the Outer Banks in North Carolina, sending massive waves crashing into the islands. Officials have ordered evacuations for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, …
Nebraska Republican Gov. Jim Pillen has announced plans for an immigration detention center in the state’s rural southwest corner, to be known as the “Cornhusker Clink.” President Donald …
Summer can be a time of big transition for kids. It might be the season for moving homes or preparing for a new school. That brings stress. Parents and families can help make things feel more …