The largest reservoir in the United States has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was created some 90 years ago. Federal data shows Lake Mead fell Friday to a level just below the prior …
Heat and drought are affecting communities around the world, lowering water levels and sending people and animals in search of relief. The hot, dry weather is reshaping landscapes and daily life.
Iran's leaders believe that sooner or later the United States will have to accede to their control over the Strait of Hormuz. That would mark a victory in the five-month war, as the critical waterway …
Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed four people, including a child. Local officials reported the deaths on Saturday. The attacks involved drones and missiles, overwhelming …
Troy Jackson's path to politics started during his time as a logger in Maine's north woods. Now he's the Democrat challenging five-term Republican Susan Collins for a Senate seat that could determine …
Traveling with a baby can be daunting, especially on long-distance flights and international trips. But with the right preparation, big trips can still be fun. While children under two can fly in …
At least 163 Nigerian captives, mostly women and children, have spoken of the suffering and fear they lived in for six months They were handed over by security forces in Kwara on Friday and were …
Today is Saturday, Aug. 8, the 220th day of 2026. There are 145 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 8, 2023, a series of wind-driven wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian island …
In a landmark ruling against Meta, a New Mexico judge likened the company’s social media platforms to factories. The psychological harm to children who use Facebook and Instagram, he said, can be …
The Trump administration has announced renewed efforts to limit birthright citizenship for children born to immigrant parents under specific circumstances and children who are the result of “birth …
States are debating whether to crack down on social media influencers making political advertisements without disclosing that they were paid. It comes as paying influencers to boost candidates has …
Michigan Democrats are set to gather Friday to show unity behind their statewide candidates. This comes three days after a heated U.S. Senate primary highlighted divisions between the party's …
Authorities say a heavy-lift helicopter battling a Utah wildfire has crashed. There is no immediate word on the conditions of the two people aboard. The Sikorsky S64 helicopter was one of seven …
Senior Health and Human Services adviser Mark Cruz will now lead the U.S. agency that provides healthcare to some 2.8 million Native Americans. Cruz is a citizen of the Klamath Tribes and was …
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she'll oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department. …
Authorities have found over 50 bodies improperly stored at a Chicago funeral home. The remains were discovered Thursday in various states of decomposition at South Chicago Chapel. Illinois state …
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial remains focuses on her mental state during a psychiatric hospital stay before she killed her three children. Prosecutors argue she was an intentional killer, while the …
Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia have signed a mutual defense agreement. The deal means an armed attack on one is considered an attack on all. It was signed Friday during a meeting in Saudi Arabia. …
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next two months but the public should not expect to quickly see footage of every critical incident. ICE’s …
Authorities have determined that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner on Friday said the …