National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses
Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses.
OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company
OpenAI has disclosed an "unprecedented cyber incident" where its AI system allegedly hacked into another AI company. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that the incident occurred during model evaluations.
Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B as he defends funding request
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far. Hegseth is facing questions and protests at a Senate hearing Tuesday over the U.S. war against Iran.
US soldier killed in Iraq was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina
The U.S. military has identified a soldier killed while disarming an Iranian drone in Iraq as Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton from Fayetteville, North Carolina. The military said Tuesday that Swinton will receive a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge, and be promoted to staff sergeant.
Appeals court rejects Biden's bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews
Joe Biden disagrees with an appeals court's rejection of his effort to block the release of audio recordings of his interviews with a memoir ghostwriter. Biden spokesperson T.J. Ducklo said Tuesday the Democrat's pre-presidency conversations “for a book a decade ago that discussed his late son” were private.
Tropical Storm Bertha will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the Gulf Coast
An area of low pressure in the Gulf will soon strengthen to Tropical Storm Bertha
Veterinarian warns pet owners about New World screwworm
Veterinarians are uging pet owners to be aware of the New World screwworm after the parasite has recently re-entered the United States for the first time in more than 50 years.
US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks
U.S. gas prices have jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again as the U.S. and Iran launch more attacks. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now back to $4.
Fort Bragg soldier killed in Iranian attack on Jordan base
A U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was among two killed in an a missile and drone attack on an air base in Jordon this weekend
Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' storms the box office with a $264.1 million global debut
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, even better than the filmmaker's “Oppenheimer” debut.
5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 5 people
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake has shaken the Andes region of Peru, killing at least five people.
The World Cup final is here, with Argentina taking on Spain in soccer's showdown
Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side. Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other. The World Cup final is finally here.
Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S.
US military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan
The U.S. military is reporting the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the war's early days.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze
Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states are muddling through another day of unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires in Minnesota and Canada.
US must learn to navigate its pay-for-play world to find a pipeline to World Cup competitiveness
The majority of youth soccer organizations in America stay in business by developing players for a fee, then keeping them in the program for as long as their family is willing to pay.
FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy
The Federal Aviation Administration says Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week.
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of a widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with 'Today' show's Melvin at NBC studio
A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with “Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC’s studio in Manhattan.
Trump doubles down on US election attacks in his primetime speech
President Donald Trump has used a primetime address to question the legitimacy of U.S. elections and push for more restrictive voting laws.
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