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The Southwest's enduring heat wave is expected to intensify over the weekend
Thursday, July 13, 2023
More than 111 million people across the U.S. remain under weather advisories or warnings as forecasters say an oppressive heat wave might get worse before it gets any better.
One senator's abortion protest leaves the Marine Corps without a permanent leader
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The Marine Corps' highest-ranking officer position fell vacant on Monday thanks to a move from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., who continues to block nominations to protest a Pentagon abortion policy.
What to know about Prime, the Logan Paul drink that Sen. Schumer wants investigated
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Prime drinks have become a Gen Z status symbol, a prized social media prop for a certain brand of teen male. But they're causing jitters among pediatricians who say they pack scary caffeine levels.
Twitter threatens to sue its new rival, Threads, claiming Meta stole trade secrets
Friday, July 07, 2023
An attorney for Twitter accused Meta of hiring dozens of former Twitter employees with the intention of creating a "copycat" platform, implying a lawsuit could come next.
Is Threads really a 'Twitter killer'? Here's what we know so far
Thursday, July 06, 2023
Meta's new app, Threads, may be the latest in a long-string of Twitter's competitors, but it appears to have an edge in the game thanks to its ties to Instagram. Over 30 million users have joined.
Roller coaster riders were trapped upside down for hours after mechanical failure
Wednesday, July 05, 2023
The oscillating Fireball was just sliding down from its vertical loop at a festival in Crandon, Wis., on Sunday when it stopped unexpectedly, suspending its passengers for hours.
Fireworks can make bad air quality even worse. For some cities, the answer is drones
Monday, July 03, 2023
After days of smoky conditions caused by Canadian wildfires, some U.S. cities are looking to play it safe this Fourth of July with innovative alternatives to their fireworks displays.
16 people are hospitalized after an Amtrak train crashes into a water truck
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Amtrak says the Coast Starlight train was carrying 198 passengers and 13 crew when it rammed into a public works truck on a raised gravel crossing. The truck's driver was taken to a trauma center.
Air quality plummets as Canadian wildfire smoke stretches across the Midwest
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Chicago saw its air quality plummet, while other cities including Detroit, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh were experiencing unhealthy air quality levels.
An original Princess Leia dress, expected to fetch $2 million at auction, went unsold
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Film crews thought the gown, worn by Carrie Fisher's character, had been destroyed after the production wrapped.
Detroit, Chicago and the Midwest blanketed by wildfire haze from Canada
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is smothering U.S. cities like Detroit, Chicago and Pittsburgh. Air quality warnings are in effect across the Midwest as officials warn of hazardous conditions.
A Texas airport worker who was sucked into a plane's engine died by suicide
Monday, June 26, 2023
The 27-year-old airport worker took his own life in San Antonio on Friday, the local medical examiner said. The incident marked the second fatal aviation engine ingestion so far this year.
The U.S. Navy heard the likely implosion of the missing Titan sub on Sunday
Friday, June 23, 2023
The Navy, which was part of the unified command hunting for the Titan submersible, said it had acoustic data "consistent with an implosion" on Sunday at the start of a five-day search.
Teams searching for the Titan sub are analyzing a debris field near the Titanic wreck
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Rescuers racing against the clock to find the Titan uncovered the field of debris near the site of the wrecked ocean liner, the Coast Guard said. A press briefing is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.
Missing submersible: Rescuers race to find Titan after detecting underwater noises
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The U.S. Coast Guard said that a surveillance plane detected "underwater noises" close to where the Titan lost contact with its control room. Experts say the sub's oxygen may run out on Thursday.
Here's the latest on the missing Titanic sub and the race to rescue those inside
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The Titan, a minivan-sized submersible, was carrying five people to the Titanic's watery grave when it lost contact. Rescuers are expanding underwater efforts, a sign the vessel may be snagged.
Trump is expected to appear in a Miami court on Tuesday. Here's what to expect
Monday, June 12, 2023
Former president Donald Trump is expected to appear in a Miami courthouse on Tuesday after the unsealing of a federal indictment laying out 37 charges against him. Here are five things to watch for.
Jack Smith, special counsel in classified documents case, defends his work
Friday, June 09, 2023
After unsealing the indictment against former President Donald Trump, Smith said the indictment was an important step for keeping the United States safe and protecting democracy. See his full remarks.
In a stunning move, PGA Tour agrees to merge with its Saudi-backed rival, LIV Golf
Tuesday, June 06, 2023
The merger will end all pending litigation between the parties, mending a burgeoning split in men's professional golf that remade the game in the last year.
A woman is in custody after refusing tuberculosis treatment for more than a year
Saturday, June 03, 2023
A judge in Tacoma, Wash., approved a civil warrant for the woman's arrest after 16 requests for intervention from local health officials. Police observed the woman board a bus and visiting a casino.